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Obituary.


DIED July q, 1870, at the residence of Mr.. Geo.
Peyton, keaehi, La, Mrs MARTHA MATILDA wife
of Mr. slias Mason, aged So years. five months and s1
days
In early life she united in holy wedIock to Mr.
J. j. Guice, with whom she lived in much happiness
until they were separated by the cold hand of death
in 1864
On the 18th of October, 1866, she married to Mr.
Silas Mason, exConfederate soldier, of Missouri
Mrs. Mason, naturally delicate was in very feeble
health for several of the last years of her m and she
suffered great bodily pain, which she bore with much
Christian fortitude and resignation.
Her last sickness protraced almost three months
nearly the whole of which time Mr. Mason was absent
a visit to his father in Missouri Advised of her
Illness he fastened to her bedside, and arrived few
days before she breathed her last With bowed head
and bleeding heart he remarked to the writer of this
tribute of respect and Christian love- do feel CRATE
full to God for having spared my dear wife until could
get home and see her once more in the flesh"
Mrs. Mason was for many years, member of the
Baptist Church and at the time of her death her men,
DeSoto parish, La. She was regarded as remarkably
plous; and her memory is embamed in the affections
of many of Gods people.
AS it might have been expected her "last end was
peace. She spoke of death with as much composure
and calmness as she would have spoken of making
visit to friend Doubtless she realized in her soul
that
Jesus can make dying bed
Feel soft as downy pillows are -
and when the last moment came
She leaned her head upon his breast
And breathed her life out sweetly there"
Let me die the death of the righteous and let nv
last end be like his" A FRIEND
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MARSHALL FEMALE COLLEGE,
Marshall. Texas.

yHE exercises of this College will open the First
l. Monday in September.
J. T. MONTGOMERY, A. NJ, President, Professor of
Mathematics, Intellectual and Moral Science.
CHARLES H. MONTGOMERY, AN. MD, Professor
of Chemistry, Philosophy, and Physiology, Hy
giene, &c.
Mrs SARAH J. HAvIS, Teacher of Natural Sciences
Miss GEORGIANA MEHAFFEY, late of Memphis,
Teacher of Art Design, Drawing, Painting, &C.,
and French.
Mrs HATTIE V. EVANS, late of New Orleans, Teacher
of Vocal and Instrumental Music.
There are blanks to be filled, but the proper selec
tons have not been made the full is de-
ferred.
The President makes no special references. His
scholars are found all parts of Texas and the whole
South and they confidently referred to as living
epstles known and read of all men,"
Suffice it, no school North, South East West shall
boast of better facilities than the Marshall Female Col
lege for the thorough training Of the mind heart and
manners of its pupils. aus ltd63tw
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REMOVAL.

r HAVE removed my well selected stock of Dry
Goods Boots Shoes, Hats, etc., from Milan street
Levee, lately occupied by Messrs. Walters & Elder
where shall be happy to attend to my customers and
the public generay.-eE -.-4--
shall leave this day for New Orleans New York
and other cities, to purchase my Fall and Winter
stock, which shall be inferior to none, especially in the
Clothing and Furnishing Goods line, all of which will
be offered at the lowest prices.
My old Spring Ridge friends can find at my new
store splendid assortment of Plantation and other
heavy goods, at the old conditions
Mr. NJ. Bompet, my Brother-in Law, will have the
management ofmy business during my absence.
J. DREYFUS,
Shreveport La. Aug 3, lS70-4tw
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Shreveport University.

VyHE TRUSTEES OF THE SHREVEPORT UNI
i VERSITY take pleasure in informing its patrons
and friends and all who interested the ject
Of educaton that they have secured the services OF
Rev NJ. s. SHIRK, experienced educator, Presi-
tent and efficient corps of teachers, the exercises of
5th day of September next.
risuum adopted. Besides the Collegiate Department
Iangements and adapted either to prepare students
for the University proper or to fit them for practical
business life, will be organized. Into this department
students of sill ages and degrees of advancement below
the college will be admitted.
Throughout all the departments the strictest disci.
pne will be maintained and the closest attention given
to the instruction and morals of the pupils
Students from abroad will board in the family of the
President
Expenses in currency, payable one.haf in advance,
remainder at middle of session.
Tuition.
Primary and lower Academic, per month. .....S 90
Higher Academic, per month -................ 90
College Glasses, per month. ................ co
Modern Languages, each extra, per month on
Board, including washing, lights and fuel, per
Incideutals, per term of five months. ........ l 90
Damages to property repaired at the expense of the
offender.
The scholastic year will consist of forty weeks
10 months-dvided into two sessions of twenty weeks
each.
JOHN N. HOWELL,
iel5-tf President Board of Trustees.
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TO COTTON PLANTERS.

TO COTTON PLANTERS.
WE will, in few weeks resume the manufacture
w of the IMPROVED UTLEY COTTON PRESS,
in Shreveport, La, and would request planters who
contemplate purchasing to send in their orders
possible in order that we may have sufficient time
to furnish good press. These presses possess many
advantages over the old screw and are extensively
used over the entire cotton region and when properly
made never fail to give entire satisfaction.
Every press that we sell will be made under own
supervision of the very best material and in the best
style of workmanship; and with our present facilities
and experience, we have hesitation in guaranteeing
full satisfaction in every instance.
We append few of the certificates we have received
from those to whom we sold last season
DESoro PARISH, La, June %, 1870.
Messrs. Krksey l. Buckner, Shreveport, La:
Dear Sirs-In relation to the Utley Cotton Press
ing one season, that pleased with it, and am sat
is6ed they will always give satisfaction when propely
made and will recommend it to my neghbers being
much superior to the old-fashioned screw press.
JOHN B. PuGH.
SHREVEPORT, La, May 5, 1870.
Messrs. Kirksey 4 Buckner
Dear Ssrs-With the Utley Cotton Press purchased
Of you pressed about 1s5 bales, weighing from 420 to
sos pounds and viii say the press answered my pur
pose about IS well as expected.
Yours, &C., JAMES NJ. FOSTER.
SHELBY COUNTY, TEXAS, April 10, 1870.
Messrs. Kirksey 4 Buckner, Shreveport, La:
the Utey Cotton Press purchased of you, will say
that ran said press in connection with my public gin
and it gave entire satisfaction in every particular.
JOHN L. MOORE.
BossIER PARISH, La, March 26, 1870.
Messrs. Kirksey Buckner:
Gents-I pressed upon the Utley Cotton Press pur-
chased of you last season 100 bales averaging about
460 pounds and am in every respecs pleased with It,
desire to get another this season for another place,
which you will please have made for me Having thor
oughy tested its merits you state to those desr-
ing to purchase that heartily recommend the press.
Yonrs truly, j. N. ARNOLD.
SHREVEPORT, La, June Is, 1870.
Messrs. Kirksey Buckner
Dear Sr-I take pleasure in testifying to the merits
of the Utley Cotton Press. have had one of yours
for one season. and from what know of it after press
ing my CROP cheerfully declare that has given me
entire satisfaction and recommend the press to be all
it was represented to be.
Yours truly, R. T. VINsoN.
We have reduced the price to 5000 for the Press
plete and to those who desire to build their own
presses we will sell the iron and the right to build tor
$40. KIRKSEf BoChNEh,
jyes ltd&smwl Shreveport, La
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Proposed Amensnentsso the Constitution Of
the size ofLouisiana,

/
To be submitted to II peeIe of the State at the next
General Election to helon the Seventh day OF No
vember, Ammo Domi On Thousand Eight Hundred
| and Seventy.
No. 81 JOINT Rsolution
Proposing an Amenmento Constitution of the State.
SECTION l. Be ssesoles5y the Senate and Hoase Of
Representatives. of tatef Louisiana an General As
senabiy eonoeaed tW thirsof the members elected to
each House agreeig threto, That at the general
election next ensuag To passage of this resolution,
the following amenmentto the Constitution of the
State shall be subDted othe people of this State, and
if majority of thevoter at said election shall approve
and ratify such arendmnt the same shall become a
part of the Constitution, o-wit:
ARTICLE. Nopersa who, at any time, may have
been collector Of taxes whether State parish mu
nicpal or who may havbeen otherwise intrusted with
public money, shall be Eligible to the General Assem-
bly,, to any office of roft trust under the State
Government, until he sail have obtained discharge
for the amount Of suc collection and for all public
moneys with which be nay have been intrusted
(Slgned) MORTIMER CARR,
Speaker of he House of Representatives.
(Signed) OSCAR ]. DUNN,
Lieut. Governo and President of the Senate.
Approved Februaryl6, 1870.
ISigned) H. c. WARMOTH,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy
GEO. E. BovEE
Secretar,sOf State.
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KEACHI FEMALE COLLEGE,
naSOfO Parrish H.


l. CRAWFORD, AM, President, will commence on
the 10th of September next, and close on FRI
day, the 25th of June following.
The session of ten months forty weeks, is divided
into two terms of five months or twenty weeks, each
Each Young lady required furnish her towels bowl
and pitcher looking glass nd bedding, that is, bed
clothes including bolster and pillow. If she prefers
that these things should be furnished she is charged
81 90 per term in addition to regular rates of board
Each young lady is bound for the whole term of five
months and deduction is made IN board or tuition,
except in of protracted Sickness of than two
weeks duration at time. In the event of death money
advanced is refunded in due proportion
tB- If young lady enters the College in two weeks
after the beginning of the term, she is charged with
the whole term.
Rates of Tuition, Board, sc.
Board including washing, lights &c, in advance, at
the beginning of term. in GOLD or its
Tuition in the solid branches .......ss 90 to 90
Music, with the use of instrument. ........... 90
Greek, per month";. .--..........-.--...... w
lncldentals, per term w
20 All charges, except for board, pay able in q. S.
currency
10y Experience has taught US that it is inexpedent
to give recess of than two days at Christmas,
and is earnestly requested that parents and guardians
will not permit their children and wards to absent
themselves from school, longer at that time. -Ht
THOMAS N. GATLIN,
President Board of Trustees.
L. l.. TOMKIES, Sec'y.
II
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Valuable Planta ton for Sale.

r OFFER FOR SALE, upon reasonable TERMS one
i of the most Valuable Plantations in Caddo
parish, La. 1t is situated on Black Bayou, within
about 800 of which under good fence. The place
is known as the ROBERT LOWE PLANTATION and
is this year partly under cultivation There is upon
the place an excellent dwelling house, smoke house.
france together with gin house and mill, cribs
&c. besides being supplied with the best of water and
excellent orchard.
The land is well timbered, and is of superior char
aeter-250 acres of which is second bottom or ham
mock land, and fronts the bayou.
For further particulars address the undersigned at
Shreveport, La.
iy3-dl tWtf} R. g. LOWE.
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Lost in 1867.

PROMISSORY NOTE, sent through the mail
"A from Albany, Ga, to b. W. Adams. Shreveport,
Ia having been lost, all persons are warned against
trading for the same The note given the goth
Of July, 1856, by w. b. Adams, 8: W. Spearman and
Thos d. Adams. security, payable to R. Adams for
$500 co. with interest from date and since
- q " Adams B. w. ADAMS.
EV Albany (Ga.) News copy and send bill to "
Culbreth, Hardup. lje2-wom.
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FOR SHERIFF.

We are authorized to announce ED. STURGESS as
candidate for Sheriff of Caddo parish, at the ensuing
election l1y2z
UWe are authorized to announced JAMES M. WILL
son as candidate for Sheriff of Caddo Parish at the
ensuing election. aug Wtd
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ME7pRoros1cAL REcoRp--Furnished by Dies srs
Bogelt Duringer, Druggists, Milan street:
= TuERpAY, August 2.
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Novelty News Depot, Post Office Building. All
the sst and most popular newspapers and magazines
conssstly on hand including st. Louis, Chicago and
Cineusati papers, and the London Illustrated papers
Orders for sheet music and the latest novels solicited
jy27.ls Address 3. E. RANKIN, Jr.
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Notice.-During the construction of their new
building Texas street, E. B. Jacobs will occupy
their Warehouse entrance on the alley between Texas
and Milan streets, as their main saesrooms; their
Office being on the second floor Of the same building.
Their Hardware Hosiery and Notion Department, will
r. a. Lindsay Their business will be conducted with
out any interruption during the progress of building
iY6-Wtf
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LAND FOR SALE.

40 600 ACRES o. VALUABLE TEX
4OsOOO as Land, situated in Harrison.
Upshur. Wood, Van Zandt, Smit, Kaufman, and other
countless of which there is abot nefourth timbered
with the best pine for lumber md which is on or
the line of the Southern Pacif Railroad, embracing
several failing water powrs, suitable for drivns
machinery; of which can, nth small expense he
thrown upon the top of 20fet wheel, giving at ali
seasons 40 to SO horse power aid situated in the last
range of pine timber, the piaires are approached
from the terminus of said railroad
For particulars apply to the undersigned agent sor
the owners, at Marshall, Harrison county, Texas ~
jy2o-3t* o. HENDRTcK
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THATCHER & ALEXANDER'S
Classical and Mathematical School

EEyHE exercises of this Institution will dominance
Il Monday the 5th of September.
The Preparatory Department will offer facilities for
a thorough fundamental education.
The Classical Department will embrace instruction
both in Ancient and Modern Languages
The Mathematical Department will be divided into
courses, giving the student the option of Commercial
Course, embracing Book Keeping and instruction in
Commercial law or course of Higher Mathematics,
including Surveying and Civil Engineering.
The much neglected branch of Penmanship Till re-
ceive particular attention.
Full particulars will be given in Circular. au3wtf
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consinees ner Texas Express Company.

Sranei's ~ son. Antoine, Lindsay, Buck;
alev. Sd Pitts, T ] Trammeil, Fanni Butord. w..
Camp, Jim Parker, J Ahrens, Gueringer; ;a mrs
SON, q Sucks, Mrs W Burt.
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BAKERY AND RAR FOR SALE.

THE undersigned offers for sale the Stock and Fix
l. lures of his Bakery and Bar Room, on account
of retiring from business. Lease will be given from
date of sale until January !, 1878.
Terms-CASH.
Shrevepor, Aug 8, 1s70-tf +. BREWER,
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illustrated German Publications.-Ju just re-
ceived from Berlin, and for sale at the Novelty News
Depot, Posto1sce building. ljysof
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
LII persons holding claims against the estate oe
"A PF. 0'Neil, deceased will present them to ~ y.
undersigned. Those indebted will settle wthot ~
lay. s. W, VANCE NC.
jy27-wlm Ageni for Mrs. NJ. G. O'Ne;,l
q Gazette CODY. slii'
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ShraYenort Price Cnrrert.

6NADE FROM ACTUAL SALES. THEY TRANSFERRED
1t should be understood that quotations. gener.
ally, represent the wholesale prices, in United States
currency. In filing small orders higher rates will
have to be paid
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r. CRAIG g CO..
80 TEXAS STREET. 80
SHREVEPORT, La

TIME only place where real bargains are to be had
i and the only place where goods as cheap as
before the Now the golden opportunity to pur
chase all kinds of goods at prices that must satisfy the
most skeptical.
Our Motto-ss Quick Sales, Small Profits,''
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MANSFIELD FEMALE COLLEGE.

EDUCATIONAL.
MADAM MICHELLY & DAUGHTER, eachers by
wi profession, wish engagements-MisM NJ. for In
strumental Music only Madam NJ for Veal and In.
strumental Music, or, for Modern Languages and all
branches necessary to lady education athematlcs
excepted For particulars address
MADAM MICfELLY,
au3 INV Keachi. DeSoto arish, La.
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BEAUTIFUL AND PRODUCTIVE
Plan ia ton i'm BOsSier sarIsIl,
(KNOWN AS RED CHUTD
f OR s A I 70.

FTyHIS PLANTATION lies about nile miles from
l. Shreveport. and contains 1904 ares 600 acres
cleared and in cultivation; 200 eAened and in
for cultivation, with framed Gin Hous and quarters
good stables, cribs and sheds, with suticiency of
csterns to furnish ample supply { water for the
place.
All the land in cultivation is unde1good fence and
all the fixtures in good condition, nd, what adds
especial value to this plantation, it uy above
fow and it's yield is unsurpassed by ny plantation on
Red River. It is nov owned by MIR. c. Cummings
and is only sold account of his liability to attend
to many places. A great opportunity is offered to
enterprsing man or company
One.third cash balance in one, tyo and three years
payable in equal annual insalmentswth good person.
al security and mortgage premtes; notes to bear
8per cent interest per annum till aid
For terms apply to P. |. ROSSON,
may22 -dlt&wtf Auctioneer, 10. Milan street,
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Waragainst high prices, satisfaction to all.
READ AND BELIEVE

READ AND BELIEVE
Fast color calico and 10 cents per yard.
A Bleached Cotton 10 cents per yard.
Fine French Linen Lawns 25 cents per yard
Beautiful Japanese cloths 90 cents per yard.
a. Jaconet Muslins 1915 cents per yard.
Fine French Nanesook 90 cents per yard
Fine French Swiss Is cents per yard.
Ladies' German Hose 81 25 per dozen.
Gents British Half Hose 81 so per dozen.
Tape Border Handkerchiefs rs cents per dozen,
Ladies' Kid Goves75 cents per pair.
8-4 Table Damask 40 cents per yard.
All LINEN Table Napkins 81 per dozen.
Large Stock of Ladies' and Cents Furnishing
Goods Is per cent. Cheaper than
Any other House.
TRUNKS OF ALL KINDS-very cheap.
HATS OF ALL KINDS-great bargains,
We also have large stock of Plaids Lowels Jeans
Cotonades Linen Drills Marseilles, Quilts Bobine
Barrs Cashmeres, Diapers Laccs Lace Shawls Shirts,
Undershirts, Drawers, and very fine assortment of
clothing, which offer at prices to defy competition
Give US call before purchasing elsewhere, and we
will guarantee to satisfy you. No trouble to show
goods. Remember the place,
r. CRAIG & CO.,
No. 80 Texas Street,
f2 wifi SHREVEPORT.
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IR VIN e HOT Ell
Formerly the Commercial Hotel)
A BRITTON, PRoPRIEToR
Austin Street, Jefferson, Texas.

NHE undersigned has just taken charge of this house
i 1t is large and commo iious, well furnished, and
situated in the centre of business 1t is the design of
the proprietor to conduct it in to invite
tom. The table will be supplied with the best that
be procured from abundant market The best cooks
and the polite and attentive servants that be
obtained will be on hand and every means employed
to conduce to the comfort Of guests He has only to
say, give this hotel trial. 4. BRITT0N,
aprl3-w6ml Proprietor
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No. r.. Joint Resolution
Proposing d Amendment to the Constitution of the
State of Louisiana.
Be 1t resoaed By the Senate and House Of Representa-
tives Of the Safe Of Louisiana, General assembly
Csned twotrds of the members elected to each House
agreeing th.reto, That the following amendment to
the Constitution of the State Of Louisiana shall be sub
mtted to the people of the State at the next general
election for representatives to the General Assembly
and if approved and ratified by majority of the 70.
.ers at said election, the shall become part Of
the Constitution.
ARTICLE = That prior to the first day of January,
thousandeght hundred and ninety the debt of the
State snail not be so increased as to exceed twenty
five millions Of dollars
(Signed) MORTIMER CARR,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(Signed) OSCAR J. DUNN,
Lieut.. Governor and President of the Senate.
Approved March Is, 1870.
(Signed) II. C. WARMOTH,
Governor CT the State of Louisiana.
true copy
GEO. E. BovEE,
Secretary of State. au2 d&wtd
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s. F. GORDON,
- Practical Chronometer and Watch.
~ MAKER, JEWELER AND OPTICIAN. Fine
49, Watches repaired and regulated to the most
minute accuracy by universal Transit and superior
Dent. Chronometer, and all work warranted to give
the utmost satisfaction, or charges will be made
Office at the Drug Store of Hyams Kennedy, No
IS Texas street, Shreveport. [jes-w3m.
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Tremendous smash up INA Prices.
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JUST RECEIVED

NEW SPRING GOODS,
DRY GOODS, CLOTHING,
BOOTS AND SHOES, HATS,
TRUNKS, NOTIONS, &C.
Tremendous Smash mp ina Prices.
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No. S5.l joint Resolution
Promising to Ameld the Constitution of the State.

Secretar of State.