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The south-western., 1870-10-12
PARTITION SALE OF
VALUABLE PROPERTY
WILL sell at Auction, without reserve, in front OF
4 the Market House, in the City of Shreveport, on
Wednesday. November, 2, 1870,

Wednesday, November, 2, 1870,
Lot and half lot T. in block SO, with improvements the
same fronting Edwards st ee the OF Fan
nn on which is situated that convenient and comtorta
BILE Cottage House, Just next the Battle House, same
tenanted by Capt. James Crooks. This house con
tans sufiiciency of room for medium size family
with all necessary outhouses required for family use
And as regards locality is truthtuly peerless. There
are on the premises two under ground csterns, both
in perfect order. Also Section 0 township II, range
IA less 30) thirty acres1n southwest corner OF SAID
section leaving to sell (Gl0) six hundred and ten
more or less or in such subdivisions purchasers
NAV desire. This plantation lies Immediately on the
Texas road to Marha and Bethany, nearly all of
which is cleared and adoins the lands of NJ Watson
and the Four Mile Spring tract situated just three
three and half miles from the City of Shreveport
the Southern Pacific Railroad running through It, This
place is better adapted to the establishment OF FAR
Grounds and Race Course purposes than any other
tract neighboring this city Water OF the very best
can be readily obtained. The improvements OF every
character will be sold with the land. In case this land
was bought and used for the purpose above Indicated
arrangement could be easily made to have station
hose established the premises for the cars to stop,
gong and returning from Texas. know OF no up
land so valuable this west OF Red RIVER This city
needs something the way OF Fairs and Race Courses
being second only to New Orleans IN the great State
of louisiana. There is great opening for some en-,
terprsing company to come forward ana put the pai
in motion There will be other property belonging to
the parties sold at the same time and place.
Terms of Sale:
Ope-third of the purchase money to be paid in cash.
and the balance in equal annual nstanens, same
bear eight per cent per annum interest from DAY OF
sale till paid the same secured with good and accepted
personal security with mortgage, same importing con,
ession of Judgment, retained upon the property until
final payment; the TO include i've per cent clause
ATTORNEYS fee Internal Revenue stamps and Notar1a
fee at expense of the purchaser the latter to be passed
before c. W Lewis Notary Public. Notes to be given
in such amounts may be necessary to effect partl
ton. T. H. hoSSOs,
seosdSwtds1 Auctoneer
szsg- Weekly Gazette copy.
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The Richest, AlEuvEai Lasad.

II. III. RCSSON, AuctIoneer
r WILL sell to the highest bidder without reserve
i in front of the Market House, in the City 0
Shreveport on Wednesday, the 18th of Octo'
n. E. ofthe n. W 4 of Section No. 25, T. IS, r. a
in ubdivisons as above described. This land lies
just across Cross Bayou in full view Of the city, and
Is unequalled in point of fertility by any lands sur
| rounding this city. Some of this land is heavily
wooded, and wood frequently sells in this market
during winter at twelve dollars per cord, though the
larger portion is cleared and admirably adapted to
garden purposes 1t needs fertilizers, nature hay
ing impaired richness replete to its soil.
Terms of Sale:
One-thlrd Cash the balance in one and two years.
The credit installments to be secured by mortgage
Guiding the five per cent. clause attorneys fee, and
to bear eight per cent. annum interest. And at
the same time will sell lot No II in block 50; same
fronting 40 feet Texas street. and running back
feet to alley This lot lies the Court sHse,
b6een Marshall and Edwards streets, near the corner
of Marshall and is in the centre OF the business
portion of the city. Also, some improved and un-
improved property lying in the delightful hamlet
known as Greenwood. The same being the railroad
leading to Texas rendering it at all times easy of
cess, being only sixteen miles distant from this sy
and consists of lots 3, 4, and S, in block %, with all
the builrings and improvements thereon. Two acres
of land, bounded the west by CARROTS land on the
south by j. G. JONES' the east by Nixon street. and
the north by blocks % and 26 also, slip Of land
the west side the land purchased by Pegram from
j. G.. Jones, and bounded the south by }. X. Bay
lss land, bought from A. Flournoy and on the west
by lands bought by Bayliss from Mrs II. {. Lewis to
extend far enough to embrace three and httyfour hun
dreths All lying in this beautiful hamlet, called
Greenwood.
These last described pieces of property will be
sold for onehalf cash, and the balance secured the
first piece
Will also SELL at the time and place, that beau
ul and productive plantation lying Just nine miles
from this city, on Red Chute Bayou, and at the cross
ing of Red Chute, aEmerly cultivated by Mr.. Samuel
Harrison, being the southeast quaeer of section
een the southwest quarter section seventeen north
half of southeast quarter of section eight east half of
southwest quarter of section eight east half of north
west quarter of section seventeen south half of north
east quarter of section seventeen west half Of north
west quarter of section seventeen, and west half OF
southwest quarter of section eight, all in township
eighteen range twelve, containing seven hundred and
eighty acres more or less.
This place will be sold for onefourth cash, and the
balance in one, two and three years. The purchaser
will give such security set forth in the foregoing
Internal Revenue Stamps and notaral tee-the same
to be before j. c. Moncure, Notary Public at the eE
pense of the purchaser P. II. ROSSON,
se22d1t6wtdsl AuCtioneer.
The south-western., 1870-10-12
ShreVeport Price Current.

CaADE FROM ACTUAL SALES, AS THEY TRANSFERRED
1t should be understood that quotations, gener-
ally represent the wholesale prices, United States
currency. In filing small orders. higher rates will
The south-western., 1870-10-12
G r E A T
POSITIVELY AN UNRESENFED SALE
Seversty-Seven City Lots.
SOME IMPROVED AND OTHERS UNIMPROVED
r. III. ROSSON, Auctioneer.


Z WILL sell, on Monday, October 3l>t, 1870,
in front of the Market House, at II o'clock, prompt
y that quietly located (from all noise and hustle Of
city life lot No 90 and part of enaCre lots
Nos. 29 and II; all most accurately subdvided into
lots varying in point of area from 81 feet front by l55
feet Deep down to "a = by 80; though the greatly
larger portion of these lots 40 by l2j feet, with
wide and airy streets, and alleys running the entire
extent of the survey There is situated on lots Nos 6
and 50, a comfortable and almost dwelling, with
four rooms and ten foot hail. running through, and
cisern beneath; also, Kitchen brick smoke house. 9nd
other out houses; and on lot No. l, a Stable. The
enclosure around the dwelling etc, embraces lots Nos
IS, 69 TO- H. a. IS, rs and H. all of which, II desired
by the purchaser, will be sold together. These lots
form of about two acres, and the fencing Is
sound and good. There is, also, on the premises, a
bountiful supply of water sSir James Workman now
resides upon the premises, and any desirous Of
purchasing, will be shown the various building SITES
by him. This property lies in the corporate limits of
the city, within convenient distance Of the railroad !;
also near the Academy of MeSsFs. Thatcher Alex
ander, rendering educational facilities easy. The
DeghbOThOod is good, being within few huhd ed YARDS
of the eegar residence OF Judge Egan and that OF the
late lamented Iandrum; also, that of j. NJ. Duncan,
Major McKear and many others OF our very best citi-
zens. The vendors have made the terms easy TO IN
sure a sale. This property lies Within ten minutes
walk of the business portion Of the city, high d sa-
lub ions aud in the city should be III tortu-
nate 10 be ever again visited by "a epidemic, the
residents OF tins locality would De entirely se from lis
ravages, Pl,ts Of this property can be seen at ms
Office.
One-third of the purchase price to be paid IN Cash. IN
U. S. Currency; the balance in and two years, in
equal annual installments. The same to bear eight
per cent interest per annum. The payment of which
to be secured by good and acceptable personal secu-
rty and special mortgage and vendors privilege re-
tained upon the property though should it suit the
purchaser BETTER to pay onehaf cash, and the balance
in twelve months then the personal security VIII not
| be demanded.
Stamps and acts of salethe latter to be passed be-
fore j. c. Moncure, notary publieat the expense OF
the purchaser.
will have map to show the topography of each
and every lot, in a few days.
sel4wtdsl Office No. l2 Leyee corner Milan street
The south-western., 1870-10-12
FOR NEW ORLEANS.

Leaves TO-DAY, "wednesday, October T.
The elegant and fleet passenger packet
III &c EADIOLA, Captain H. L. Lee, Ed
- Groves, clerk, will leave as above on the
arrival OF the from Haville For freight or pas
sage apply board. %
The south-western., 1870-10-12
REMoYED no 26 MILAM sTREET.

EH BARNES has removed to No. q Milan street
EIs under the Brooks House, where he viii open an
entire new Stock about the 10th September
Shreveport, Aug. $; 1870. d6wtf
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Habs Sale.

i = q CELEBRATED WILSON It CHlLDS
l sSO WAGONS.
rs MILBURN WAGONS
1850 BBI.S. OF FLOUR Direct f~'m st. Louis)
1000 BUNDLES IRON TIES.
100 BAIdfS BAGGING.
200 R0TES BAGGING.
Togther with full and complete stock of Groceries,
generally, which selling low for Cash. We
will try and make it to the interest of purchasers by
giving us call. MARTIN l. FORD.
Eyy1
The south-western., 1870-10-12

$50 REV ARD.
{ WILL pay the above reward for the arrest and
I Iodgment in the Shreveport JAIL of eolored man
named Curl Moss who committed cold booded mur-
der upon another freedman the Red Chute Planta-
on Bosser parish, the night of the Esd September
The murderer is about 10 years old shade darker
than gElffe about eet or inches high and weighs
intelligent boy His mother, mulatto, name unknown,
lives near the Howell Spring.
SIS wifi WILLIAM HAYNE.
The south-western., 1870-10-12
.1lOO REWARD.

DeBINGS VIA FUGA cures all Liver, Kidney
~ and Bladder Diseases, Organic Weakness, Female
Affections, General Debility and all complaints of the
Urinary Organs. in male and female.
81 600 will also be paid for any of Blind Bleed
ing Or Itching PILES that DeBings Pile Remedy fails
to cure
Sold everywhere. Send for pamphlet.
T4aboratoFy-l42 Franklin street. Baltimore, Nd.
The south-western., 1870-10-12

MACON STATION HALE Co., ALA, Jan. 7, 1870.
Messrs. Dubois l. Co.:
We ginned the latter part of crop of cotton on
the 5ssaw GIN bought Of you and in the presence of
Capt. }. A. Wemyss, Col L. D. Hatch, Edward Shack
leford Anderson Walker and Z. 7. Taylor, bale of
cotton, weighing $50 pounds was ginned in one hour
and thirty minutes. 1t makes good sample and
ries free and perfect roll
GORDON & ROBINSON.
The south-western., 1870-10-12
FIRST CLASS CITY PROPERTY
ON
LONG OR EDIT.

TN point of grandeur stat efness, stability locality
L and every essential to render business stand en-
viabe this property is unsurpassed The structures are
new and imposing-same situated at the of
Texas (the thoroughfare of Shreveport and Spring
streets the latter just square from the Levee and
growing in Importance daily.
The south-western., 1870-10-12
FOR NEW ORLEANS,
Leaves on THURSDAY. October

Leaves on THURSDAY, October Is.
THE and fast running low water
L. Z packet JULIA A. RUDOLPH. Capt
@sEaassls;taf3 II. G. MeComas, James Bell clerk will
leave for New Orleans and all interrne
diate landings, above, at II O'clock A. NJ.
For freight passage apply on board foil
The south-western., 1870-10-12
NOTICE.
'E'Eac Improved Utsey Cotton
HSrnSS

TEIHE LATE IMPROVEMENTS made on this Press
L by Mr.. Utley, the patentee, makes it a complete
Success It the best and cheapest press in
We are using the improved castings, obtained
from the manufacturers of this press in Memphis, and
find them much superior to those heretofore used by
In purchasing from us the planter runs no risk as
each press is fully guaranteed. -
KIRKSEY & BUCKNER.
Shreveport, Sept So 1870. Ild&wtf
The south-western., 1870-10-12

This is to certify that gnned two bales of cotton
the same gin, containing 40 saws, and fully endorse
what is said above. This done in the presence Of
Col. Hollingsworth Frank Williams, Lewis 'Woodham
John Durham, J. ?. Fincher, J. z. McElroy, George
Sutherlin and W. R. Jackson. While running it, put
up 200 pounds seed cotton and gnned it in fourteen
minutes l. w. McELROY, Mansfield La
The south-western., 1870-10-12

TT is generally admitted fact, that if Shreveport
L grows-of which there is not the slightest doubt
then must of necessity extend itself down the river
and property in that direction is getting very scarce
and after the sale of this beautiful subdivision of ten
lots, Nos 30, and part of % and ~ lots in that
section will certainly, from first hands, be much less
The south-western., 1870-10-12

With good running gear and band they
ranted to up to what is said above and with
power proportionally greater.
These gins are SO conveniently arranged that any
accustomed to gn by attending to the directions
will find no difficulty in starting them.
DPrice $4 SO per saw, delivered at New Orleans
Our establishment having been destroyed by fire, dur
ing the war, and having to pay cash for making the
gins we compelled to sell for cash only accepted
drafts.
If they fail to up to description will refund
the money.
y At the Fair in New Orleans we competed with the
"Neede," the "Star" and the "Gullett" gins. Each
gin allowed two pounds of seed cotton to the
the two fastest were the "Gullet and ours The time
for the "Guett" was minutes 15 seconds-ours
four minutes thirty.fye seconds The "Gullet took
the first premium, ours the second At the Houston,
Texas, Fair the contest with the "Gullett,''
"Pratt" and " Dubois gins. Time as follows: "Gu-
lett, 50 saw, 200 pounds seed cotton, minutes
Pratt" so saw 200 pounds seed cotton, II minutes
Dubois, 80 saw, 200 pounds seed cotton, nine
utes After examination by the Committee in regard
to the construction and adaptation to the wants of the
Planter, the premium awarded to the Dubois !"
Gin One of these gins be at McCutchen &
Co.'s. Address S. Il. DUBOIS, Agent,
aul7 wlyl Mansfield La.
The south-western., 1870-10-12

CRANES METALLIC BURIAL CASK ETS
NyHE undersigned, having purchased the exclusiv
i right Of selling these beautiful and celebrated
Burial Caskets in Shreveport and Caddo parish, has
Just received and will keep hand very large assort
ment, embracing every size apd style, which will be
sold at very low prices.
All orders promptly attended to. The Caskets are
ready for delivery or shipment at moments notice.
]. s. Kendall,
aul ly Corner OF Texas and Mcneil street
The south-western., 1870-10-12

MANSFIELD, La, April G, 1870.
hereby certify that, the lst of April, ginned
bale of Peeler cotton of Dubois Co.'s Improved
tlanged Gins; that it made good sample, and ginned
faster than any gin of the number of ever
saw used, and that it once, during the ginning
choked or broke the roll that tried repeatedly to
see it would choke spew, by crowdng in cotton
and then letting it gin out by irregular feeding, and
never did it to break the roll during the entire
time. L consider it superior gin.
A. " ROBERTS, NJ. D.
The south-western., 1870-10-12
FOR NEW ORLEANS.
Leaves TODAY, "wednesday,

c--,-.o The entirely new and fast running
= >- ~ Y ssHslA = steamer WESTERN,
sss-zs-l4GEEzzz3- Thornton Jacobs, master, Thomas
Jacobs, clerk, will leave above on the arrival of the
cars from Hallve. For freight or passage apply on
board. o.1
The south-western., 1870-10-12

VALUABLE CITY PROPERTY.
TE0R SALE.-Lots 8, 8, 10 and l in subdivision
L of Ten-Acre Lot No. 81. Also Lot 2 in Block 4
and Lots l and in Block 8, all of subdivision
and will be sold on reasonable terms.
Also, the Hotel known as the Texas House, now ua-
der rent at S45 per month. Apply to
d2gtfl McWILLIAMS ROBSON
The south-western., 1870-10-12
KoUNs RED RIVER LINE.

e~ra@ u. S. MAIL.
zz-zsz zz-@-zszas- Comprising the First Class Steamers:
18th ERA. VIM. Gien Master
ERA No. 10. C. P. Truslow, Master
TIDAL WAVE {new). W. r. Scovell, Master
c. III. DURFEE, Jos. A. Aiken, Master
18th ERA (now building) /. H. kouns, Master
Leaves follows, on the arrival of the cars from,
Hasiile:
ERA No. 8,
Leaves FRIDAY, October IA
This line makes close connection at Month of Red
River and New Orleans, with S. Louis and ew Or
leans, and Louisville and New Orleans Packets
Through receipts and tickets issued by G.. H. Kouns
Bro, New Orleans; Capt. J. n. Bofinger ST. Louis
and j. w WARREN
ofhee IN hervey Building. Shreveport.
The south-western., 1870-10-12
FOR NEW ORLEANS.

ELeaVes TO-DAY, "wednesday October II.
s.n.u The new and elegant steamer 18TH
E@.@.~ A ERA. W. Gillen master. A. c. Green.
clerk, will leave as above on the arrival
of the cars from Hallville For freight
nm nn hos Tall
The south-western., 1870-10-12

old TYPE METAL large quantty-wtl be sad
" in quantities to suit purchasers. at this oaiee.
The south-western., 1870-10-12
Consignees of Merchandise.

Stock on hand. ..............
The Hawaiian gazette., 1870-01-19
supreme Cour,-January Term.


Since our last issue the following cases have been
disposed Of
Rsr rs P lReDernaott Assault with a dangerous
weapon upon James Fitzgerald. The jury could
not agree. The Attorney General moved that
second jury be empanneIled. Prisoner arraigned a
second time at his request, and pleaded guity-sen-
fenced to pay fine Of $50. and to be imprisoned
at hard labor for the term of three months. Mr..
Thompson, for defendant
F. W. Husehis0R, rs. Campbell ana T.srson. Eject
ment-Counsel for plaintiff moved to enter diseon-
tinuauce.
J. B Clark rs J. G. Os6Orne.--By agreement of
counsel continued to next term
Afipa rs Z T. Sgldrz.-Trsspass-a appeal
from the District Court of Ewa-from last term.
Jury waived The Court found for the Plaintiff aud
assessed the damages at s4225 Mr.. Keawehunahala
for plaintiff Mr.. Jones for defendant
Rex e.. Sterens aad Hatkaray.-Iarceny-
Attorney General stated that an important witness
for the crown was sick, and could not be produced
this term, and moved continuance of the case to
next term. R G. Davis Esq. for prisoners moved
that if continuance be granted the accused should be
enlarged upon their own recognizance The Court
granted the motion to continue. the prisoners to be
enlarged upon their recOgni1anoe in the sum Of
$500 each.
Re< ~ KeliiPio--Before the Court in Baneo, on
exceptions from the Circuit Court. Sd Circuit W. c.
Jones Esq, for the defendant and the Attorney Gene
raj for the crown. argued for and against the Bill of
Exceptions and submitted the case upon their briefs
n ne Estate Of PsaIelepa.-on the question Of
Prubatc Jurisdiction. Mr.. Judd moved 70 continue
The Hawaiian gazette., 1870-01-19
COMMERCIAL.
HoNoLrLr. IN. le. SO.

hVNULNLts sa-f- - low
We have nothing TO note in = commercial way
The British bark Paraguay arrived.on Sunday last,
The American schooner Grey Hound has arrived
from Tahiti. bringing fre-wood. We understand she
viii return 10 that port
The bark Comet is loaded. and ready to sail for
San Francisco.
The Ethan Allen viii sail in about a week for San
Francisco.
The brig Byrantium viii sail on Saturday for Vic
to-a with full cargo, consisting Of salt, sugar, mo-
lAsses pull, copper etc.
The Cambridge is loading for Portland, Oregon
and i about half full She will sail in about ten
DAYS. with full eargo.-say 100 tons salt and 500
tons sugar.
Adams Wilder hold sale to-day, at the stow
Of Messrs Ed Hofsehlaeger Co The goods Of
fered are desirable having been expressly selected
for this market by one Of the firm.
The clipper ship Charger, en- route for China, IS
expected. and the Murray will be fully due about the
end q the week.
The Robert Cowan is due from Victoria, and the
Alaska from Portland
The Hawaiian gazette., 1870-01-19

We hear complaints made, that the names of
some people, who have complied with the require
ments OF the law, not on the list of voters
posted about the streets 1t may appear strange to
some that these complaints are made, as a general
thing, by those who are supposed to know that the
list of qualified voters is posted about the Streets
in accordance with the law for the purpose Of giving
those whose names are omitted by mistake, the
opportunity of having the error corrected by the
Board of Inspectors, who will meet for that pur-
pose an the 18th and cath of this month With
this knowledge before them, We cannot set why
inquiries are made on the subject except be from
the popularity people have of asking foolish
Questions
The Hawaiian gazette., 1870-01-19

until the return of the Chief Justice--The Court or
dered continuance to next term.
Rszus. Henry CornreH.-on exceptions from Cir
cult Court I'd Circuit Mr.. Stanley moved that the
evidence be made part of the Bill of Exceptions.
The Attorney General resisted the motion. Motion
allowed The testimony to be proved by oath Of
Witnesses.
Joseph Ellis 70. 4 Wkite.-Question to chattel
mortgage.-Case submitted agreed statement Of
faets-agreed and submitted on counsel's brief-Mr.
Jones for Plaintif-Mr. Judd for Defendant.
John ERos rs. Pahia.-on motion of Mr.. Jones.
this case was continued and ordered be heard at
the June Term 1870 of the Circuit Court al Lahaina.
F. H. Harris sworn in as Master in Chancery and
commission read
The Hawaiian gazette., 1870-01-19

A CARD.-Editor Of the Stdr-Sir: /
find in your issue of yesterday the fol-
lowing paragraph;
Dr. Lippincott (the husband of Grace
Greenwood,) a fourth class clerk in the
Post Office Department, was an applicant
for the position of General Superintendent
of the Post Office Department, but failed
to get the appointment"
In like manner, | have to reply that
Mr.. Lippincott, of Philadelphia, the hus-
band of Grace Greenwood" is not a doc
tor; neither is he fourth-class clerk in
the Post-office Department neither has
he been "an applicant for the position of
General Superintendent of the Post-otfice
Department: neither has he failed to get
the appointment.
As for the excellent Dr. Lippincott, is
it not enough that he should miss of the
Office to which he aspired. that you must
divorce him from his lawful wife-a most
estimable lady-and bestow him upon a
stranger?
As for us, belonging to another branch
of the Lippincott tree, we have applied
for no office at Washington, though we
hdN6 III OOl1CSS. Hc1u ouSSlNts OpcH
to the proffer of frst-class foreign mis-
sion. With slight solicitation we would
consent to be "a looker-on in Vienna"
though, perhaps. Madrid would be bet
ter point, as our worldly possessions prin-
cipallv consist of certain dilapidated
"Castles in Spain" That we missed of
Paris. was not, we fell assured. because
our honored President loved Philadelphia
less. but Galena more. 4. Curtin has
fallen upon our hopes of ST. Petersburgh,
and if we mourn, it will not be in Rus
sian Stables. As for the Court of st.
James, it seems your Motley is the only
wear"
/ think have some reason to complain
of your Editors, for apparently CHASING
me among the "bigamistic writers of the
day." in assigning to me so many amiable
consorts. If You would only vary the
name, occasionally, there would be some
relief in the variety. But tOgo,rs Lip
pincott.
The same disclaimer | now put forth
for the benefit of DIR. Lippincott, must
apply to Mr.. J. B. Lippincott, the great
Publisher, and to General Lippincott, late
Doorkeeper of the Senate
They are all honorable men," doubt
less, but they are not my husbands; and
/ hereby warn all persons against trust
ing me, on their account.
GRACE GREENWOOD.
Washington, April 2lst, 1869.