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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-22
WOOD AND COAL.
TITY HOT E L.
Z ALEXANDRIA. VA.

TITY
u ALEXANDRIA. VA.
VIM. H. FRA NCIS........".-.!. !........P Proprietor
VIM. S KEMPER =. ...........!.. General S'upt
This popular and long established Hotel, un-
der its new management, is now open for the
reception of guests; and travellers, who may
select it us a temporary resting place. or those
choosing it as permanent home will have no
The rooms are we'll furnished and are kept
neat and clean the walters are polite and at
tontive, and tho table is supplied with all the
dellcaces the market affords The Wines and
Liquors kept in. the bar room are Of the mos
superior grades. Coaches are always in attend
ance to carry the guests of the house to and
from the railroad depots stosmboat wharves. or
any part Of the city. nov
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z AMPS, LAMP GOODS s. OIL.
VIM. COGAN.

Is, North Royal Street.
offers Cor sn!o Lamps in great variety from the
little Tom Thumb, q the most rn.Gnihconj Far-
Chimney aii Kinds and sizes, Brushes, Wick,
and all other goods in thetrsde, at the most Tea-
sonable prices. Especial attention is called to
large lot of Stand Lamps just received, purehs-
led at extremely low figures, and offered at cor
in handsome Parlor and Table camps had BET
ter come quickly. ..- nh sc
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FURNISHING GOODS!

TENTS' FURNISHING GOODS!
" GENTS FURNISHING GOODSl
White Shirts, Linen Collars and Cuts, Merl-
no G DDS of every description and quality, Sus-
penders, Socks, Gloves, Kid, Buckskin, Silk
Cloth and Thread HaDdkerchiefs in great ~
riety, Cravats, beautiful assortment Wort
ed Scarfs, Shawls, Hair B ushes, Combs, Tr"V;;
cling Sachels, Portnonaies, Pearl Studs and
Sleeve Buttors, Ur brellas, Silk, Alpaca,
Gingham, Cambria and Cotton; Bathing Tow
els, Paper Collars, Lockwood's, Metropolitan
Goldsmit1's, Webster's, and other, celebrated
Collars, &c To my stock Of the above Goods
would call special attention, the real prices
having been marked down to the lowest posi-
bic figures.
interest to call. In prices am prepared to of
fer great inducements.
ian9 CHAS. W. GREEN, IS, King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-22
ALEXANDRIA VA WEDNESDAY EVENING JANUARY 22 1888
PAPER HANGING.
uYALL PAPER, g1u5 e..
w WINDOW SHADES
.L- PICTURE FRAMES,

-ale. BORDERS, &c. I.
A. M. TUBMAN has resumed his business,
at store No. l57, King street, 4 doors east Of
Washington, where can be found choice stocE
of goods in his line, consisting of Wall Paper,
Window Shades, Picture Frames. Cornces,
Braids, Curtain Hooks Hollands, Fire Board
Prints, Border, Looking Glasses, Shade Fix
lures, Picture Cord. Tassel<, Sc at prices Inv
or than ever. -j-"
Also, about 3, 600 rolls OF DAM AGED PA
PER, very CHEAP se.-
All orders for Paper Hanging xnd Upholstes
ing promptly attended to in city. or country
Remember the No, 15I, north side Of King
street -a .!- sep l3-tf
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SS ARNOLD & FIELD, SS
MERCHANT TAILORS,
Have removed from No. SO to No. 80, King
street. and resumed their old business. where
they would be pleased to receive call from
their friends or any one in want Of g suit Of
GOOD clothes. We have on hand and are re-
ceiving good line of
CLOTHS. CASSIMERES, VEsTINGS-
LINENS, &C.,
which we will make to order, very cheap, for tn''
next two months, especially.
We propose to continue our
where you will always find the latest styles
We will furnish
" HITE SHIRE
as cheap as they can be had at retail in Fhla
deiphia. Warranted tc fit and wear wa.- Call
and see US, at No. SO, King ST., door west OF
Roval aug l-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-22

Angelic. Last winter, when Bishop-was
making his annual visitation to the churches
Of bis diocese he came to- A little boy
overheard some ladies returning from church
masking certain complimentary remarks about
the bishop. One thought him very handsome;
aao.hsr that his appearance was "a angelo?
fathers house after service, the boy went
home, and after being some time with his
mother, esked where the Bishop was. Mother
answered. with papa, in the other room. "
The, little man opened the door, peeped into
the other room, and beheld the parent aud
the bishop enjoying their weeds. After star
ing little ohe returned to mamma and the
ladies, and asked what angelic meant. On
being told, be said, "Ma. do all. the angels sit
in the pariors, with their feet cooked up and
smoke cigars p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-22
How 70 MAKE Coal LAST An excl

How 70 MAKE Coal LAST An exchange
gives recipe for species of economy recon-
mended to those who desire to practice it. Some
house-keepers act upon the supposition that
an addition of the fuel will cause increased COM
bustion, and subsequently, develop additional
warmth. This is an expensive mistake. 1t
is only smotheriDg and retarling she fire to put
10 thick layer of coal, or as some do, fill the
6re-box from layer oftwo inches Of ignited
coal to it's utmost capacity with fresh fuel. No
more coal should be put on fire at one time
than;will readily. ignite and give, off pure
white fame-Dot blue fame. as that denotes
the presence of unconsumed gases. In clear
ing the CRATES of coal stoves 10 the mornlng,
there is always to be found quantity of un
burnt coal which has been externally subjected
to combustibles 1t is covered with ashes, and
looks like cinders.s It is often dumped into
the ash box. The fact is that the lumpls only
roasted on the outside, not even cooked, and
is in q better condition for igniting than the
green coal. Never waste it. Attention to
these few hints, it is stated, will save many
dollars in winter. The experiment is at least
worth trying.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-22

pianos plANosl,
VICTOR BECKER,
40. 6l NORTH WASHINGTON STREET,
! ~ (CoRNER OF QUEEN,}
viii constantly keep for sale and rent =.
PIANOS AND 'MELODEONS
Knabe q Cos Unsurpassed Piano"
Vose's Celebrated
Second hand Pinnos--very low;
Reed Organs for Parlors end Churches.
Terms to suit The times, and every instrument
warranted.
Pianos, Melode6ns, Accorde"ns, &c, tuned
and repaired.
Persons in the country wishing to have their
Pianos tuned or repaired can make arrange
mants by addressing, VICTOR BECKER,
Aiaxandria, Va. sep l3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-22

A MARRYING COMMUNITY town Of
Dubuque, in Iowa-not large town 10 point
of population-must be very companionable
and congenial place. During the last year
three hundred and seventy two marriages oc
Cured there We hear good deal OF the
backwardness of young men, now days, IN
com ing up and proposing. However that may
De in this quarter, out West. surely, the re-
proach cannot with justice belong to the young
manageable men. The universal verdict must
be, so far as Dubuque is concerned that they
have done their entire duty, and that their
p.omptness in walking up to the captain 8
othce and settling their accounts with the
bhlushing maidens Of their choice, is beyound
all praise. 'zsaasss. - e, ....S
The PAPER AGE. This is certainly the age
ofpaper. There are 'greenbacks, stamps"
paper shirt bosoms, collars and cuffs paper
slippers aud mats paper water pipes, we'll
Walls, ship cabin panels, and even the sides OF
pleasure yachts are made Of this seemingly
fragile material. The latest adaptation of pa
per, however, comes from Maine, and is espe
cialy addressed to the ladies. 1t is hoped
there may be no indelicacy in a simple mention
OF this new manufacture, which is announced
ln the local papers as the product of paper
pantalette company" What next? .
ASUGGEsTIoN. 1T anybody wants to know
how horse feels on bitter morning, when a
frozen bit is placed in his mouth, let them first
place piece Of frozen iron upon their own
tongues. Having done this. let the coachman
OF driver sec that the bit is warmed before be-
i9g hxed in position. The horse will look,
t6oough ne cannot say, ''thank you. "-Paaaa.
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led at extremely low figures, and offered at cor
responj1g rates. All who want real 6argaens
in handsome Parlor and Table camps had bes-
ter come quickly. mn 81,
T1ISHING OUTFIT FOR SALE. ....
By virtue of 9 deed of trust from ohm Will
liams to the undersigned, of record in the
Clerks Office of Stafford county, shall offer at
said county, on TUESDAY, the 10th day of
December, 1867, one large Seine Boat, Scows
Lookout Boats, Seine Rope, Corks, Capstans
Three Horses, Office Furniture. &c. comprising g
the entire Fishing Outfit Of said Williams
Terms cash JOHN H. SUTTLE Trustee.
Stafford CO, dec Ats
POSTPONEMENT.-T above sale is post
poned until FRIDAY, January II, 1868.
jan lots
CHERRY, MADEIRA, PORT AND MA
y LAGA WINES.
Old French Brandy
Domestic
Jamaica Spirits.
N. E. Rum
Superior Whiskes.
Sweet Cider
Mince Meat.
Rasins and Currents
Crsnberries, SC, received and for sale by
J. G, MILBURN,
dec q Opposite the Market.
MARYLAND SHE'LL MARL.-Having
lN been appointed agents for the sale of this
fertilizer we are prepared to furnish any amount
to those who may desire to prove it's virtue, at
very low rates.
|. Certificates from parties who can vouch, as
to the superiority Of this above many other
fertilizers, II des req ,,7cvu,,, co
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PROFESSIONAL.
DE- LoookAkhAN' 60
SURGEON DENTIsr, Ql1iYSYS

.tGrad u :}alt. College Of Dental Surgsiy, ls4a)
No. 44, SOUTH WAsHINaros 81
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
DR.. l.. respectfully intorms the public that
for tapenty gears he has given especial attention
to the preservation Of the natural teeth, and
VIII continue SO to do, and invites those who
wish to saus them to call on him, knowing that
many are extracted ard destroyed that by pro-
per treatment might be preserved and made
useful for lifs. Artificial t,eth insertet ONLY
AS APPROVED By PROFESSORS AND COLLEGES.
s. nov 2l-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-22

ABANDONED LANDS" The Louisville
Journal denounces in strong language Mr..
Boutwell's bill vesting the title Of all abandon
ed landsin the United States, remarkipg as
follows:
The amount Of the abandoned lands" is
immense. ( Thousands and thousands of the
best estates In the South, and Of all sorts of
estates were abandoned for the reason we have
mentioned, abandoned for reasons that the
owners regarded as utterly compulsory, Those
Justice they are still owners to all intents and
purposes) would now gladly return to their old
homes from their long wretched exile, but
their possessions are declared by a tyrannical
Congress to be no longer their owo, the resto-
ration of them by the President or any other
power is to be prohibited, and they are to be
distributed among negroes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-22

TOHN q. PARROTT,
u 49, ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
Dealer in BLANK BOOKS.
-, - WRITING PAPER,
Wrapping Paper Paper Bags, Envelopes,
Inks, Gum Mucilagc,
Gold, Albata and Steel Pens,
Wrapping Twine,
in short everything comprised under the term
Stationery for the Office, School Room and
Also Also, SHEET MUSIC, (some 1000 to 5000
pieces on hand) The only stock of Music ever
gotten up here.
The very best Italian and other strings for
Guitars, Violins, &c. and musical instruments
generally. Terms cash.
Also sole agent here for the Ri, hmond and
Manchester, Va. Paper Mills.
Any sizes and weights Of Wrapping and
Printing Papers furnished at short notice, upon
satisfactory terms. OCT l--t1
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WILLIAM E. ATWELL,
OILS! OILS OILS! &c.

WILL TAKE NOTICE.
/ Wishing to close out olir entire stock OF
Ploughs, Corn Shelters and Hay Cutters, we
will offer inducements in that line. The atten-
ton of purchasers is invited.
''0'' y JOHN 4. CREIGHTON s. SON,
1eo 89, King street
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Il Z,

reflect that sound mind and body are the most
necessary requisites 70 promote connubiHi nap
piness Indeed. without these the Journey
through life becomes q weary pilgrimage; the
prosp ct hourl : t;arkcns 20 the view, the ;hiGd
becomes Si1.,t..wr4 with Ga-rar AID filed with
the m6:mncholy reflection that the happiness OF
another beco,!rs bightctt with your own.
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melt, Velvet and Plush Hats; also, Felt
L Bornets very cheap, at
nov II NJ. 180, King st
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Consignees of Merchandise per Steamboats,

HazsA DE- Boisseau-C NJ Roquet, Nacogdoches, Is
pkgs; WOLF Marshall do Pegues, city, do;
B Sentell &bro Ark, do; Haynes Starville II
do; Reinecker Marshall, IS do; S n Vance, Old
river IT'S do Mcfarland eco, Tyler, do; M Gatin,
Keach, i do; W W Manning, Marion 20 do; Drake
NJ Roth, Greenwood, do; A Lister. Powellton do;
c Cummings, Willow Chute 10 do R J Wright, city,
do; Grinuan, Tyler, do; A Keyser, Tyler, 8 do;
ches, 81 do; n W seneIl &c., Collins5urg, do; J
Wright, city. do; J J Hope, do do; Sentell.
Collinsburg, do.
L. E. Ca1tsr.-Grfin & Edwards, Rockwal pkg;
W 7 Russell Geo, Jefferson, s do; F Geo. Rich
mond Ark, 80 do; John kohlster Jefferson 70 do;
Ballauf Geo, do % do; Goldberg & Rosenhal do 2
do; L Perot do do R D Smith AGO, Mount Pleasant,
SO do; R Williams Bonham, 10 do; NJ Murphy, JET,
terson, do; Eldridge &bro, do 2 do Thos Monroe
Shreveport do; j Chancellor, New Salem, do;
Str Richmond, u do; W Mexican, Ultama Thule 5
do; D Tinsey, Henderson,, do
r. Il. FAelPs;-L E Griffith, Nacogdoches, pkgs; A
Cohen, Marshall, do Geo Satter do do; J S Grin
man, Tyler, q do; Texas Express Co, do VI shreve-
Giygg d Nd,tin-A Loeb Marshall 5 pkg; Smith
Zegler. N o., do; Barron &co, Rusk, 4 do; II
Galloway 6co, MARSHALL, 2 do Mrs NJ Wagnou, do 20
do: Miller, Mcclellan Geo. do do; Twyman & Wom-
ack do So do; Carter L. Brownrgg, do 3 do; King &
Nesbitt, do do Still & Lacy, Henderson, l do c
TTaspar par 81 &c., do; Finney; y =, o. do
Section Holt, Tyler, 397 do; Section & Holt Garden
Valley, 1913 do; Section & Holt, Canton, Is do. ~
1cCutcAen d: Co., G GRAIN Nacogdoches, u pkgs;
Brooks, Tyler, do; Geary, do; Miller,
Mcclellan eco, Msrshall, do.
coNsIGNEEs PER TEXAS EXPRESS COMPANY.
Jacobs, Shreveport, 2 pkgs; R Phelps, do
do; Dep hiero do do; DR. G W Kendall do do;
Stacey g. Poland, do do; G NJ Baker, do do; W L
Walker, do do; Gregg & Martin, do do; Nolan,
do do; II R, do do; Mrs Phillips, Mansfield, i
do; Alf Davis. Tyler, do Jordon, Dallas, do;
Horace Campbell, Cofeeve. do; Chas Hoffman,
Fort Griffin, do; Mrs L Whaey, Marshall, do; G
Pickett, do do; W Marshall, Henderson, l do W
G Orr, Jefferson, do; N Allen, Marshall do; W
W Berry, Jonesvile, do; Osborne, Pulaski, i do;
Professor Cohen, Marshall l do; J Sanders Rome, /
do; Black, Troupe, do; DR. M Cutie, Starvlle,
do. Dr T NJ Marks Marshall | do
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River intelligence.
OFFICE OF THE SOUTH WESTERN,
.- Shreuannrf Ia1v 90 IL

1
l Shreveport, July 90, 1868 {
The weather since last issue has been quite pleas
ant the thermometer ranging from SIS to 90 degrees
in the shade On Friday and Sunday we were visited
with good showers.
| The river opposite this point has fallen one foot
since our last and continues to recede at the rate Of TX
inches in twenty hours It has fallen all about
nineteen feet eight inches There is full five feet of
water on the bars between this point and Alexandria
| The following are memoranda of the movements
of the boats for the past week:
"WEDNESDAY, July 22.-The low water packet Rose
Franks, Capt w c. Harrison, W. Culbertson, clerk,
got off for the city.
THURSDAY, July 25.-The light draught passenger
packet Richmond, Capt Billy Boardman. G. T. Board
man, clerk, arrived from the city with good trip.
After dscharging her cargo for this point she left for
Cypress bayou.
The accommodation packet Mary Ellen, Capt Mil
ton, Ed T. Boarqun, clerk, in from Jefferson.
We are indebted to our young friend Ed Bourqun for
copies OF the Jimplecute.
The Texas packet Lizzie Hopkins, Capt. John T.
Roots departed for the city.
FRIDAY, July 24.-Our levee exhibits dull aspect.
SATURDAY, July 25.-The low water packet Dixie,
Capt. 7 Jacobs, got in from Fleta Landing, Cypress
bayou.
The Kouns-Line packet Era No. g. Capt. Truslow,
arrived from Fleta Landing, Cypress bayou.
SUNDAY, July 2s.-The light.draught packet Rich
mond, Capt: Billy Boardman, came in from Boons
bend, Cypress bayou.
The low water packet Lotus No. 2, Capt Dannals,
arrived from the city with good trip. Thanks to
Capt Dannas for files Of late Northern papers.
MONDAY, July 27.-The Lotus No. 2, Capt. Dannas,
left this morning for the neghborhood of Dallas street
The low water passen ger packet Caddo, Capt. A. A.
Barnes, Tom. Jacobs clerk arrived from the city with
good trip. Thanks to Mr.. Jacobs for files of the la
test city papers
The light draught steamer Richmond, Capt. Billy
Boardman, left for the city
TUESDAY, July 2s.-We found this morning at our le-
the little steamer Tom Poland. She is entirely
new, and was built at Albany, Soda Lake. She is
of very light draught and will make good low water
packet for the Dallas street trade.
The regular low water packet Irene, Capt. A. P.
Readman, j. w. Lancaster, clerk, arrived from the
city with good trip. We are indebted to Capt. Lam
caster for files of late city paners.
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The Natchitcches, (La) Spectator, gives the follow
ing account of the ratification meeting recently hello
near that place:
The Seymour and Blair ratification meeting held
near this place very largely attended, which speaks
Telttor the ernesness and patriotism of the people,
The large and imposing of the
various Ward cubs-narched to the springs under
the sound of martial music with beautiful banners
streaming, displaying appropriate notices and devices
thereon. The meeting was called to order BY j. C.
Trichel Esq. Grand Marshal of the day who annouuc-
ed the programme. j. M B. Tucker, Esq, President
Of the Natchitoches Club in few brief and logical
remarks introduced the following resolutions which
were unanimously adopted:
The Democracy of the parish of Natchitoches, in
mass meeting assembled, do hereby resolve
LIST. We do heartily ratify the nominations by the
Democratic National Convention of Horatio Seymour,
OF New York, and Frank P. Blair, Of Missouri, and
Pedge our earnest support to these distinguished
champions of Democracy and Constitutional rights.
ID In the platform adopted by the Democratic Ma
ucna! Convention, we recognise the enunciatton OF
principles sacred to the of true republican liberty
ano tile enforcement of which can alone save our be-
!E'ea country from anarchy and ruin, and pepetuate
iorefathers
81. The Democracy of Natchitoches impressed with
S Importance of the pending political issue to be de-
Su IN 'hIs Presidential contest pledge their untirng
,,t 'oNaruS electng the success of the Democratic
patoFm and of Seymour and Blair and earnestly ap-
" al conservative men, regardless of party ties
associations, to coopetate with them III their strug-
gle against Radicalsm.
b meeting was then ably and eloquently addressed
wboo banquet, David Piesrson, Jack and Levy,
one 'e,narks we're well received and frequently aud
sTtao aapPauded King Johnson colored, then en-
and tsi,r ool9Fed brethren in quite appropriate
humber joined the club. u ""''' d large
v Inc anner was bountfu and prepared in excellent
r!Ie ana tasteful manner which rejected much credit
upon the industry and coed Judgment of the GENTLE
men entrusted with that department VI 'l' se"'''
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Shreveport, La.
- Office in Tay's Building, on Milan street. oppo-
site Messrs. Walsh & Bosseau's.
DR.. G. C. CATLETT, Medical Examiner.
Il different plans and at as favorable rates any
other, while it has restrictions in regard to either
travel or residence, and all its profits divided
nually among its policy holders. Its policies are all
issued on the non -forfeiting plan.
It IS prompt in the payment of losses.
This Company renewed, and continues in force Life:
Insurance Policies held by the Southern survivors of
the late war-formng exception, in this respect,
from the majority, if not all the Eastern companies,
premiums, and thus preserve insurance on Southern
lives, but are now soliciting Southern support The,
ST. LOUIS MUTUAL never during the whole pro-
gress of the late civil war; refused to receive the pre-
mlums on policies from its Southern policy holders.
SHREVEPORT REFERENCES:
Col. B. NJ. johnson, President of Home Insurance
Company; Messrs. Walsh & Boisseau, Dr. G. G. Cat
lett L. E. Carter, j. c. Elsner, Dew L. Tally, James
" Howard, Drury Lacy, DR.. Joseph Wilder, Rev R.
derson, Col VIM. R. Shivers.
R. K Walker Co.
G. w. Manson
e. Macdonald ......... firm of Brooks Macdonald
D. P. Logan. firm of Fellowes Go.
Jennings, Weeks & Co.
Messrs ". R. Green & Co.
" Fl. Won Phul, Jr., & Co.
Geo. G. Garner & Co.
John H Phelps & Co.
Chenoworth, Casey Co.
Henderson, Peale & Co
B. W. Huntingdon.
Messrs. S. B. Newman Co.
60 Woods, Mathews & Co.
Ct Warren, Crawford & Co..
&c Ethel & Thomas
&C Barnett Shepard,
" Geo. w Bancker & Co.
Gen. S. B. Buckner
90 d. H. Maury.
Messrs Lamb Quinlan l. Co.
VIM Ball.
Il. H. Bryan. firm of Given, Watts Go.
MANSFIELD REFERENCES:
Rev. Chas. B. Stuart, John W. Stuart, Esq., Dr. r.
7. Gibbs, DR.. W. G.. Thomas, DR.. N. P. Rives, Rev
John Pipes, Rev. H. c. Thweatt, DID,, Messrs. Dubois
Douglas Rev. B. F. Alexander.
REFERENCES, MARSHALL, TEXAS:
Major E. A. Blanche DR.. J. F. Witherspoon, DR.. SAM
son Eagan. s25 if
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VaIua bic Real Estate
A T A U CT 10 n
r. H. RossON, Auctioneer.

l
TN DISTRICT COURT-State of Louisana-Parisl
OF Caddo.-No. 7975.-MARY E. HUDNELL vs.
BozEMAN ct al. By virtue of writ of sale, issued
from the honorable the District Court of the parish
Caddo, and to me directed, will sell at public auc
ton at the Court House door, in the city of Shreve
port, parish and State aforesaid, on
Monday, the 17ht day of August, 1868,
between the hours Of II o'clock A. and O'Clock p
NJ, the following described property to-wt:
The west half and the west half of the northeast
quarter of section No. one a. and the southeast qua1
ter and the south half of the northeast quarter of
ton No two (2 and the north half of the northeast
quarter OF the northwest quarter of section twelve
2 ana the northeast quarter of the north quar-
15), range sixteen 6) containing in all seven hun
dred fourteen and 3o0ohs acres Situated in the
sh OF Caddo, to effect partition between plaintiff
and defendant.
Terms of sale-CAsH, with benefit of annraisement
If the property does not bring its appraised value
will at the same time and place be re6ffered and sold
credit of twelve months purchasers to give notes
with approved security bearing eight per cent per an
the land. Internal revenue stamps and passing of
act at expense of purchaser
- P. H. RossoN, Auotioneer.
Shreveport, July Is, 1868. f5t
SHERIFF,S SALE.
TN DISTRICT COURT-State of Lousiana-Parish
L of Caddo-No. 7933-A.J STRA JUSTINE & Co. VS.. NJ
RosESHAM By virtue of writ of sale issued from the
honorable the District Court of the parish of Caddo and
to directed Twill sell at public auction at the Court
House door, in the city of Shreveport parish and State
aforesaid on
Saturday, the Ist day of August, 1868,
between the hours of II o'clock NJ and o'clock P.
NJ, the following described property, to-wit:
Six (6) Remington Army Pistols
Two (6) Colts fve-shootng Pistols;
Seven a. packages Cutlery.
Terms of sae-CASH, with benefit of apprasement.
JOHN J. HOPE, Sheriff.
Shreveport, July %, 1868. 12t pf So Is