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SUCCESSION SALE,

Succession of GEonGE w. MARKHAM, deceased.
TN PARISH COURT-State of Louisiana-Parsh of
from the honorable the Parish Court of Cadto parish
and to directed, will sell at public auction the
Market House. in the city Of Shreveport, parish and
State aforesaid,
Saturday, the goth day of March, 1869,
between the hours of IL o'clock and clock r. NJ.
the following described property, belonging to the
cession Of George W. Maj kham deceased, to-wlt:
THAT COMMOD1OUS AND CONVENIENTLY 10
Gated frame building, containing five rooms first
floor and two basement, built upon lots Nos and
s. in block Ga stus ted Immediately upon tho railroad
Spring street between Crockett and Cotton Streets
with Carriage House, Underground Cstern, and all
suitable out-houses with sufficient of ground
Tor the growth Of vegetables. Neighborhood unex-
ceptioaable.
Terms Of sae-CAsII upon The spot, with benefit Of
appraisement Title to be passed by c. IL. Spker,
Notary Public, with internal revenue stamps at ex-
pense of purchaser.
PHI RoSSoN, Auctioneer.
Shrevanart La EehruarY Il lSti4 LIT
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Consignees of Merchandise.

IN j4S3SsF S~sA MER LOTAWANNA-J II Vanfook ~
Il 4 " III DR. Gwin c 4 N l8-Cup&Conwav 10
II ItNhEMmphy 48-W II Elstner&co 45-Teah& Reinsch
;a . l..ap, Marsh Wiggns-st' Mary Ellen s-Dr
9# A:neaanp "a Surg 4o-M Kaufman ST S-Ee1x Calm
l-Is booenhGmef ~ levy ~ 2n1hef,ano
hi PIT Ror 70 - i9m Wv qHr4am L1 Raat .
TT Durham TomkesA Hopkins I4 VIM " Ire ~
sor 90 70 Tex TX Io,-NaJ Jefferson AVN AVN I'll
8 ks NJ ~ nlss 'se''S ~ 1's = !" y 0AAe'
H. tSTEAMER ERA No. 9-Brown& Thomas pkg
E8N er q Dubois 50 Ihos Brooks -, to horns Line
Bowers 4i--G II Bond Ia c Beard 8; to Nc
49, asa &eo-t Brewer J, SIS Bat,r IL Il Becher
I'll Barsatti 24-W II Carter ?, 10 McCutchcn&co-
III }. TO Ih4rmond 4 'owleS--ClaPp brown =, to
man lori 70 h0u noa n LUXE
8 ndera 3o0-E jacobs 25o-W 7 Edwards Fer
iii on d Edwards s, to kouns- Line-Mrs FronoF Miss
I'll 'noF2 fo Stacey Poland-P Ford 2, 70 fandF &Mor-
ID Glass " r., ? 1WkInT n " m ileka2y !, 70
'uns luz u j. liny o. ~ y " s ~ WI ,s
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= u hyes Sco Ia = y Lewis y !. Jno
% i Buckner 70 co s. N No eyv e. >I Lam
astsr 1 to bufnnam iorf pdra.t ier e nero
f-E hSnery 4sMcCnre o barT na o.. - Icy
Nv NGFT paps o e', to ~ Pobst 3J
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-NOTICE.

4 LII futare business connected with the estate Of
IA George III. Nichols, deceased, will be attended to
by s. NJ Chapman, Attorney, Sh reveport. d
MARIA b. NICHOLS, TURK
Shreveport, Feb II, 1869. Ist
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DY z. H. ROsSON, ATCTIONEER-Wil
HI be sold at public auction at the Market House,
the CITY of Shreveport, Saturday, the 9th day
of March. 1869,
THAT IMPOSING TWo-STORY BUILDING, of
palaal construction and finish, situated on the most
quiet and convenient streets to the business portion of
the city, and from viii h general survey and view
can be had, from the upper galleries. of the entire
poration being nearly surrounded with galleries, and
in the midst of the most refined society in this city
containing rooms, 90 by 60, and IA feet story, and
smaller rooms, with eight fire places. and gas fixtures
throughout the entire building, sad fixtures gotten up
with the most exquisite taste, with kitchen, servants
rooms good enough for any one to live in j and all
other necessary houses, including story brick
stable, smoke house, and three and large wood
cistcrns, lots ands. IN block 40 fronting 50 feet
Edwards street and $50 feet on Travis street
The auctioneer will take pleasure in showing any
person DESTROYS of purchasing the great comforts of
the premises Possession given the lst of April, 1859
This building is new, having been completed in 1851.
Terms of sale-One- half CASH; balance in twelve
months. Purchasers required to insure the property
and deposit the policy, with mortgage the property.
Act of sale before c. H. Spiiker Notary Public, ana
re stamps at expense of purchaser. -
ShrpyeD0rt Feb. II 1868. 13t
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}ARoLlNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.

CAROLINA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
OF MEMPHIS Tenn.
w. L - q. SSUS.OUO
Income 10 October (1415 Months ..... 800 GOO
H. j. "iCkS President. j. 7 PETIT, Vice President
". T. BOYLE, Secretary j. II. EDMoSpsoN Genl Ag't
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
NJ j. Wicks, W. K. Hunt, NAPOLEON Hill.
J. J, T. Petit, James Phelan, Vim. Joyner,
". B. Greenlaw, T. Titus A SeeseL w."
3. d. Apperson, ]. G. Lonsdae, w. L. Vance.
3. X. pullen. f. W. Smith. N s Bruce
j. t. IRRELEVANT, Jr,, & BRO Agents for Arkansas,
Louisiana, and Eastern Texas.
Issues Policies all the Improved Plans.
All Policies Non forfeitahle.
II No restrictions travel residence within the
settled limits of the United States, British North
America or Europe.
New Orleans Refcrences-
Beades, Wingo 4 Co., Z. H. & j. NJ. Allen { Co.,
Gen. Harry Hays, Galbraith, Stewart Tier,
Jennings, Gates Co.. Nelson Lauphied & Co.,
-Shreveport--
B. N. Johnson, Banker, T. II. Morris,
Hamilton,9 Co, Wimbery & Drake
Gregg Martin, Cumming, Morrison 4 CO.,
Jessup, Marsh & Virgins, Hyans & Kennedy,
IRRELEVANT Il BEHEN.
AsenGs North Louisiana. OfE:ce---AEcnreo.
- Mr. IRRELEVANT is for the present at the office
of Col. s. II. johnson, Banker, Shreveport In4 ly
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sIERIET.S SALE.
TN DISTRICT COURT-State of Louisiapa--paris.
4 of Cadio--No. 7056-G. II. BENDER vs. s. J. & e.
T. FUTCu. BY virtue Of writ eri facias issued from
the honorable the District Court othe parish of Caddo
and to directed, will sell at public auction. at the
Court House door, III the city OF Shreveport parish and
State aforesaid, On
Saturday, the 9th day Of 1Harch, 1853,
between the hours of IL o'clock and o'clock T.
NJ, the following described property, to-wi:
The northwest quarter of northwest quarter of sec
ton twelve - J. township sixteen l6 J. range fifteen
90, containing thirty 0l00ths acres the north
quarter of section thirtyfve (S5 township
and fifty nine 9a-loets acres; the west halt Of sou h.
quarter Of section thirty five (55) township sew
enteen 40 range fifteen (5} all situated in the parish
of Caddo
Seized the property of the defendants, and to be
sold to satisfy the writ in the above entitled suit with
all costs.
Terms Of sale-CaSH, with benefit Of apprasement.
JOHN J. HOPE, Sheriff.
ShrnIcuort Eehrrary s Isea. [5t nf SIS 90
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Shreveport Price Current.

(MADE FRos ACTUAL Sales THEY TRANsPIREn]
1t should be understood that or quotations. gener-
ally, represent the wholesale prices United States
currency. In filling small ORDERS higher rates viii
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STOLEN !!

"a FROM my possession, on Friday night the
ia 18th instant. one iron gray HORSE MULE
abont fourteen hauds high and about 10 years
old No saddle marks the hair is rubbed of his hind
legs from working ln wagon lie is a. quick, lively
me at Albany and will satisfy them for their trouble
CAESAR JACKSON.
Albany, Caddo parish, Feb. Is, 1861 F2t*
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SIfERIF;T,S SALE.


TN DISTRICT COURr.-State of Louisiana Parish
L of Caddo-No 79ll.--J. N McCLELLAND Tutor, ct
al. WILLIAM BEDELL. BY virtue of writ Of sale
issued from the honorable the District Court of
the parish of Caddo and to directed, will sell at
public auction at the Court House door, in the city of
Shreveport, parish and State aforesaid on
Saturday, the 9th day of March, 1869,
between the hours of II O'Clock and O'clock P. NJ
the following described property, to-wit:
Four and hree-fourths (4$4} acres of land known
part of l0-acrc lot twenty-five go. adjoining j. II.
Reynolds property; also. lots Nos. four a., five 5)
and six 49, in block thirty four (34 and lot nine (a),
in block twenty four q y with all the buildings and
improvements thereon, in the city of Shreveport.
Seized as the property Of the defendant, and to be
sold TO satisfy the writ in tie above entitled suit with
all costs.
Terms of sale-CAsH, without benefit of appraisc-
ment. JOHN j. HOPE, Sheriff.
Shreveport, February 8 1859 [5t pfsl3 50
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$50 RE w AIRED.
WATCH STOLEN,

Ok the night of the 7th instant, my GOLD
- WATCH was stolen fran its accustomed place
20 over tie mantle Description-The watch is of
"a ordinary size but quite heavy, in double gold
or hunting case the engraving outside much worn.
1t has plain white enamled dial, with Roman figures
gold hands and steel second hand On the face print
ed in black letters, Canberwell, White Row No,
l12 London and on outside Of back is engraved
!" Hyde & Goodrich of whom it was bought. There
was plain black silk guard to the watch from which
enamsd charm horse hoe TIE charm
could be opened aud contained small braid Of dark
hair. Enaneng slightly defaced. The above reward,
with sincere thanks, will be paid for any information
leading to the discovery Of the watch or detection Of
the thief Address C. a. THORNTON
Alexandria. La.
kateland Plantation, Plaisance, January s, 1889
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OFFICE OF z. II. LINDSAY,

Cotton Fact0r and COMMERCIAL T'T0kcT, 7
Shreveport Tuesday Evening, Feb IL, 1863.
incc the date of last weekly report, car cotton
market has been dull and inactive, with tendency 10
lower figures The decline for the week is fully &c.
on all grades. We hope bottom has been reached, and
that very may see " Manchester firm, - which
will cause beth bulls and bears brighten up Below
the opening aud closing figures for the week.
based on low midding
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ETANE just received and opened sn entire NEW
u 4 STOCK, to which weekly additions will be made
in order to keep constantly hand full and complete
stock of Articles in their line
Having made purchases for CASH, direct from
Manufacturers and Importers feel confident of being
able to give entire satisfaction both as to quality and
price.
T. G. LEWIS and S. A. ASTON, experienced Drug
gsts, will always be on hand to serve customers.
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Shreveport University,


TEHUE FIRST REGULAR SESSION of this Institu-
Il ton will commence on Monday, February g.,
1869, and close the last week in June
Rates of Tuition, &C., per Session:
Primary Department. acknowledgements $50 90
Academic Department. Observation-Disclosures. % 90
Preparatory Department. Observation-Disclosures. -. 80 90
Collegiate Department ................ so 90
Board per month including washing, lights. &c. Is 90
one-half payable in advance; balance 18th April.
No deduction will be made from the above rates ex
cept in of protracted sickness. Each boarder
will be expected to furnish his wash! BASIN pitt her
looking glass, towels and bedding except mattress and
bedstead. JOHN n HOWELL,
President Board Of Trustees
Shrarcnor. Januor1 ~ 1890 re
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ShreYapart NuHtatians of Hides. etc.

Number dry hides shipped yesterday.
Number dry dss shipped previously. IS e29-35, o29
Number wet hides shipped yesterday.
Number wet hides shipped previously 252 1852
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a UCTION SALES
AUCTION SALES!
ONE OF THE FINEST BUILDINGS IN THE CITY

O-NE Ot 1dE FINEST IN HE III
Property Of Fred Brewer, known as
"BREWER'S HAIL.
Situated on Texas street, between Market and Ed
wards streets, and other property.
ALI. oSLoT4 AND HALF OF 5, BLOCK 10.
EeY p. I'll. ROSsON, AUCTIONEER-Will
s be sold, at public auction IN front of the Market
House, on Saturday, 9th day of March, 1869,
that commanding and
COMMoDIoUs BRICK BUILDING, No Sc Texas
street known as . Brewers Hair and Seymour and
Blair Coffee House :" No IS, now occupied Bill
lard Saloon and No. 50, as a Bakery. The first two
buildings are entey and substantial, the second
story Of the first being arranged and fitted up for
theatre and general exhibition ROOM 40 feet front by
so feet in depth the second 20 feet by so feet in
depth, and the bake shop 90 by l5o lot and half
of 8 in block 4c. All the movable property in build
ings and lots reserved
This property is entirely unincumbered and is sold
only account of the proprietor desiring to change
his residence for Europe. Possession given mmedi-
ately The location CT this property is central and in
crcaslng in value daily.
Terms of sale-One-h;f CASH balance in equal
nstanents, payable in and two years. purchasers
being required insure the property and deposit pol
icy. with mortgage until final payment, notes bearing
per Interest from date Acts of sale to be passed
before Chas Ii. Splker Notary Public with internal
revenue stamps, tit expense of purchasers.
Shreveport, FEB. Il, 1859. st
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NOTICE..
MIR. BENZ. d. CHASE Is fully authorised receive
VI and receipt for all money due the succession of
A. kinble, deceased. for work purchases from A.
kimble's Carriage Factory or Blacksmith. Shop He
will continue the business, heretofore, for account
of the succession. VIM. ROBSON
Agent for Mrs. Jessle knhle.
Shreveport, December 4, 1867 ftf
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.yOEEEsON's EXCHANGE
BA MIXING IIOUS

BA N KING HOUSE.
Will Check at par ON
BANK OF AMERICA, New Orleans.
NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION, New ork
BANK OF NEW YORK New York
STATE SAYINGS ASSOCIATION, St Louis No.
85 Collections promptly attended to- Gold purchased
and sold. b. N. JOHNSON.
Shreveport, February 4, 1863 [dkwte
NNIALL PAPER
w 1000 pieces WALL PAPER. Of all
qualities, some very rich styles. lso 50 pairs
PAINTED WINDOW SHADES Of different lengths
and widths, with fixtures. Just received by
]. Fl. REYNOLDS, 81 Texas street.
lY1 Plain A, red checked, and fancy
checked MATING. For sale BIZ
j. H. REYNOLDS.
II COOKING GLASSES
HI Just received, a large as
of FRENCH MIRRoRS both oval aud square,
oiled walnut and plain gil: frames. For sale By
j. Ii. REYNOLDS,
fc1- d1m&wf 81 Texas street
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TAX CGILECrOlss SALE,

TAX COLLECTORS SALE.
GTATE OF LoUISIANA-Parish of Caddo-Iy vir-
~ tue of the authority vested Tax Collector
in and for the parish of Caddo, State Of Louisiana,
have seized and will proceed to SELL at public auction,
to the last and highest bidder at the Court House door,
in the city of Shreveport parish and State aforesaid
Saturday, the 9th day of March. 1869,
between the hours of II o'clock and O'Clock P. ~.
the following described property, much Of
will pay the parish tax aud cost, to-Wit:
BhTEMAN, \. j. airs.-2so acres hill land.
C0RBEhL, 7. Csc acres hill land.
DICKSON, EMALlSE Nrs--.o acre let 10 81, in The
city OF Shreveport
EDDlNS, R. V B.-52o acres hill land
GILL, NJ H. F.2 lots and Improvements, in tile city
of Shreveport
nEARNE FRANK-3GO acres hill land
HUNTER, THOMAS-Northwest fractional quarter of
section four, and northeast fractional quarter Of
section five, township seventeen, range thirteen
WILSON j. H., estate,-one lot and Improvements, on
Texas road, near the corporation line.
Terms OF saie-CASH, without benefit of apprase
nert. W. j. SULLIVAN,
Parish Tax Collector =
sbrevcpor. January ~ 1852 fst pfs2l
JUDGMENT.
TE7ENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT-State of
Il Louisiana Parish of Caddo-No. 6U10-MART A.
PATTERSON ALoNzo FLoURSor her husband. IN this
case, by of the law and evidence, it is ordered
adndge aud decreed there be Judgment favor Of the
plaintiff Mary 4. Patterson, and agans, the defendant,
Aionzo Flournoy, her husband for the OF wenty
five hundred und eightFtwo 6T-lQ0dths 1852 St dol
lars with interest from judicial demand per cent
aud with recognition Of her legal mortgage and privi
lege for the OF fourteen hundred dollars from Jan
uarg 1852 for the OF four hundred dollars from
the 22d June 1859; and for The of seven hundred
and eiahtytwo dollars 8i-0odths from the fifteenth
March, l660. on the property of the defendant And
is further ordered ajudged and decreed that there
be separation of property between plaintiff aud de-
tendant; that the community of acquets aud gains
heretofore existing between them be dissolved and
that plaintiff be restored to the administration Of her
own effects.
Thus done ard signed i'll open Court this the 18th day
of December, a. D. 1868. 4. b. LEVISEE,
Judge 10th judicial District Court
certify the above and foregoing to be true and
rect copy OF the original judgment, file aud of
record in this Office.
49, Given under my hand and official seal, this
! l.. S. the 18th day of january. A. D. 1869.
I ~, { a20 5tl S. CUISINE, Dent Ciera
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Tutorship Of E4MA 2. and ALICE DoUGlass minors
IN PARISH GURT--Noce is hereby given that
il VIM. Robson, tutor of the minors Emma P. and
Alice Douglass, has this day filed in my Office his
cond account of his administration of said tutGrshp
and unless opposition be made thereto in thirty days
the time prescribed by law, tile will be approved
hono!ogated and made the Judgment of said Court,
prayed Tor.
g. Witness the Honorable D. Creswell, Judge
L. $ of SAID Court, thia 2lst day OF January, 1859
~ jazz 8: r. j. WRIGHT, Clerk.
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SHERIFF'S SALE.
IN DISTRICT CUURT-State Of Iouisiana-P Parish
L of Caddo.-No. s023--GREGG Il MARTIN vs. PiTK1N
WIZARD COMPANY. By virtue of writ of sale. issued
from the honorable the District Court of the parish Of
Caddo, and to directed, will sell public auc
ton, at the Court House door, in the city of Shreve
port, parish and State aforesaid on
saturday, the 9th day OF March, 1869,
between the hours of II O'Clock NJ, and o'clock P
NJ the following described property, to-wit:
Que hundred end twenty three (23l cast and eighty
800 steel nows.
Seized the property of the defendants, and to be
sold to satisfy the writ in the above entitled snt with
all costs.
Terms of sale-CASII, With benefit of appraiscment.
JOHN J. HOPE, Sheriff.
Shreveport FEBRUARY T., 1859. tst pf So
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KNICKERBOCKER
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF new YORK.
Assets ever 100000.


Amount paid to WidoSs and Orphans Of de-
ceased members. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 800 Don
Members insured in 1867 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $500
Every desirable form Of Policy issued for any amount
from $1,000 to s2J 900 Oh single life.
NEW ASD ORIGINAL FEATURES INTRODUCED BIZ THIS COST
1865:
Noressricnon in Policies travel or residence in
any part OF the ciyiliscd settlements of the United
States.
Free permits to Europe.
No extra charge for Army and Navy officers.
NO extra charge for Captains and Officers of frat
class steamships and sailing vessels royagrg TO and
from ports of the United States and Europe
No extra charge for Railroad Conductors etc.
II. G. PAX0N, Manager.
NEW ORLEANS DIRECTORS.
l. \. Marks, OF Fatjo, Marks Il Co: ". Il c. King
editor New Orleans Times; Albert Baldwin, of Slo-
comb, Baldwin Co; T. c. Walsh, of irby Mcdaniel
& Co; Alfred II. Isaacson, of Isaacson Seixas Cos
Joseph Simon Merchant, s. Custom House street; 7
n. Converse Of Converse Poincs George Clark
Adjnstef. III Gravler street. George w. Hynson Mer
chant. Camp street
70 Policies issued and Policies paid at this office.
H0 T. BUGkSER, Agent
Office-At Sale Murphy's OF Texas and Spring
streets. Shreveport. Eo7 II
ALD TYPE METAL-a large auanti.y-v..l be s-,ta
~ in quantities TO au.pnrehasers, nj this Office.
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q WEEKLY SUMMARY, BY GttEGG MARTIN.
Wednesday Evening Feb. 1o.-The market opened
.net this morning with fair demand Holders AMI fac
tors bp;nr firm in thcir prctensious and buyers de
handing CONCESSIONS resulted in light sales We quote
rominnly: Good ordinary, 2GI@ gage; low mddling
-1n2-11c. Gold l37i<[6f3sM.
Thursday Evening, Feb 1.-THE market opened dull
this morning, and the movement throughout the day
sluggish. We quote good ordinary 261I l92Gtzc ];
low middlng 2G$l0e7c closing without perccptbie
change. Gold weak at l37 @l3s.
Friday Evening, Feb. f2.--Market opened dull th's
morning unfavorable. kilograms through the DAY
caused a further decline. We quote: Good ordinary,
25I261Ic; low midiIing, 05jz@2624c. Gold weak ana
nominal at l@7@138
Saturday Evening Feb. 1.-the market opened dull
this morning with ght offerings and no demand, only
at concessions from inside figures OF our last quota
tons We quote good ordinary 26@2614c; low mid
ding 2G]5 arse. closing fiat Gold dull and nom
inally l37@13S.
Monday Evening, Feb 15.-The market opened dull
this morning at 25]4@251zc. for good. ordinary and
changed Transactions have been light, and only from
wagons where merchandise anticipated part
of the consideration. Our bankers having refused to
buy gold at last quotations. note sales OF sever
al thousand upon the streets at l3615@1371l.
Tuesday Evening, Feb. 1G.-The market opened this
morning dull. kilograms showing further decline,
we quote nominay, good ordinary I025 and low
rniddlinc 25L251c., with tendency to lower figures.
Gold l361(Gl3714 upon streets, bankers refusing to
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Succession Of c. 4. BuLsLEI, deceased.
TN PARISH COURT.-Notjce is hereby given that
L Thomas A Glass has this day fled in my Office pc
tton praying to be appointed Curator of the vacant
succession of G. RnIkley, deceased and unless oppo
stion be made thereto in ten davs, the time prescribed
by sw, said Thomas \. Glass will be appointed Cnra
tor as prayed for.
49, Witness the Honorable . Craswell Parish
L. S. Judge OF the parish Of Caddo, this Sth day Of
~ J February, \. D. 1869.
flo 2t1 RI WRIGHT. Clerk
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VALUABLE CITY PROPERTY
AT AUCTION.

DY p. III. RCSSON. AUTHORITARIAN
be sold at public auction, at the Market House. in
the city of Shreveport Oh Saturday, March 9Th,
1869
THAT VALUABLE PROPERTY, Lot 1c, Gu sprin-
street, fronting so feet Spring and 40 feet Travis
street. on which there three tenenens, now under
rent for so per month. fell St