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For removing Distractions i'm Sullivan
River, Maine,
WlLL be received at this office, until 10 O'Clock
w A. NJ, on Thursday, the 4th day OF May next;
1st. For removing three stone piers above the
falls to depth OF ten feet at mean low water and
dep0siting the same upon the shore in such place
and manner as the Engineer in charge may direct
the work to be completed on or before the first day
of August next.
End. For the blasting and removal of Hatcher's
Rock, in the "falls' to depth of six feet at mean
low water, and depositing same upon the shore in
such place and manner as the Engineer in charge
may direct, the work to be completed on or before
the fret day of November next. Separate bids must
be made tor each Of the above named items.
The undersigned reserves the right to reject all
bids which, in his opinion, not favorable for the
government also the bid of any person who will not
in his belief faithfully and promptly perform the
contract.
job. w.
Persons desiring to make proposals are requested
to call on the undersigned at his Office in Morton
BLOCK. on Congress street, for forms of same, and
for more definite information ii desired; and on
transmitting their bids (which must be in duplicated
they will please indorse thereon Proposals for i'm
proving Sullivan River, Maine."
GEO. THOM,
Lieut.. Col. of Engineers.
Bvt Brig. Genl U. s. A.
U. 8. ENGINEER OFFICE,
Portland, Maine, April 4th, 1871. Ct
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THE
Central Railroad
co., OF IOWA.
FIRST MORTGAGE
Z Per ct. Geld Bonds

which are issued upon this road are limited, in
amount to SIG 1000 per mile (whiie many roads issue
from $4,000 to $4o,ooo,) and are offered at 90 and
accrued interest. in currency,
The most experienced finaucers agree that First
Mortgage Bends, to a limited amount, upon q
finished railroad. which is well located foi
business are one of the very safest foms of invest
ment.
Parties desiring to secure first class security,
based upon railroad practically dole, and in the
hands OF leading capitalists who have large De-
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well to apply at the Office of the Company, or any Of
Its advertised agents, for pamphlet and map show
Ing the characteristics of the enterprise.
Holders of Government Bonds may exchange them
for Central Iowas at large present profit beside
handsome increase of interest for a long term of
years. Parties making such exchange will receive
for each 81, 900 Bond, 1000 Central Iowa Bond,
and the following difference in cash ess the accrued
interest in currency upon the latter bond,) and in
annual interest, this calculation being based upon
market Dricns nf Eahruarv 1ot1 1871.
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consumption, Epilepsy, and Fits, induced by
self.indulgence or sexual extravaganza.
rPrice in sealed envelope, only 6 cents.
The celebrated author. in this admirable
essay, clearly demonstrates from thirty years
successful practice, that the alarming conse'
quences of Self Abuse may be radically Gu.
red without the dangerous use Of internal
medicines or the application ofthe knife; point
ing out a mode Of cure at once simple, certain
and eiIcctual by means Of which every sufeler,
no matter what his condition may be, may cure
himself cheaply, privately, and RADICAL w.
D'This lecture should be in the hands oil
every youth and man in the land.
Sent, under seal, in plain envelope, to any
address, on receipt ofsix cents or two postage
stamps. Also. DR.. Culverwell's Marriage
Guide" Price 25 cents Address the Publish
ers, CHAS. J. g. KLINE & CO.,
l27 Bowery, New York, 20, Box 1855.
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LATEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY.

Hon. J T. HorE, Pres't Board Of Regents.
G q SrukGgs, Sec'y +"
ALEX MARTIN. D. D., President, and Profess.
tr of Mental and Moral Philosophy.
FS Lyon, A. NJ Vice President Profess.
or of Eng. Literature, and Princip. Prep'y
Dept.
s G STEVENS, A. NJ, Professor Of Astrono.
my and Physics.
H H PIERCE. A. NJ, (Capt. U. s. Az Pro-
fessor Of Mathematics Of Military Tactics. /.
] j STEVENSON. A. ~, Phi, D. Professor Of
Chemistry and Natural History.
FW Woop, Phi, D.. Professor Of Ancient and
Modern Languages.
OW MILLER, A. NJ, Assistant in the Pre-.
paratory Department.
DB PuPISToS, Tutor.
Geo NJ HAeASs, Esq, Superintendent Of the
Grounds and Buildings,
HueH W Brock, NJ. D., Lecturer on Physolo.
gy and Hygiene.
Hon. JoHS A Ollie, Lecturer on Civil and
Constitutional Law.
FALL TERM begins lst Tuesday in September
WINTER TERN I" LIST Monday in December
SPRING TEax Z" Sd Tuesday in March.
i COMMENCEMENT, Sd Wednesday in June.
Tulrloy-preparatory, $500 per Term Of IL
University. $500 per Term of Il
weeks
BoARplSo-Not to exceed 81 per week,
Aug. 10, 1869 -ly
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"They wanted to know whether tool

"Thcy wanted to know whether took
a newspaper, il SO, how much owed the
printer Fortunately | had just then
paid my subscription, otherwise must
have been rejected, as no man can become
and Odd Fellow who owes cent to tho
printer"
Well | never!w exclaimed Mrs. jerks.
"What au influence those newspapers do
exert to be sure"
Exactly. But scarcely had | answer
ed these queries satisfactorily, when and
immense fame shot up, and We was quick.
ly shot down."
"Wha,! through the roof"
"Oh, no, | suppose we took the stair;
but | was so securely bound aad tongue
tied that hardly know how we got down.
The apartment into which was ushered
was pitch.dark aud a strong odor Of brim-
stone pervaded The room"
birthstone for nothing else could have
produced such sitting sensation"
"Woll Of all things"
"I'hen began the roar Of artillery, with
an occasional vollcy Of arms. In the
midst Of a tumult, | heard low sweet
voice chanting hym ofpcace. Man shall
love bis fellow saug this angel. "Cruel
var shall be waged no more--pcace shall
reign-slavery shall perish--Industry
meet its reward charity GIL the hearts Of
men. When this happy singer had ceased,
a loud cry for cheap postage rent The air"
Z" How very odd"
"Yesjust like tho Odd Fellows; they
are real rclormmers," replied our friend.
"Well, my dcar?'
"Why, then lights we're procured, and
| signed the Contribution"
"Well, what Of the cat of which you
we're spcaking?"
"Oh, nothing, my dear, only they let
Ter out, aud for q moment or two she ap-
earcl quite bewilderod. II was the first
lne had ever seen the cat lot out Of tho
ag. But what struck me with the great.
st awe was the appearance of the lost
ribcs aud bis doublc.joiuted bashaw, who
n a loud voice continually said, Life is
hort-prcpare for that which is TO come.
.et all men have charity, and love their
eighbors as themselves, whereupon the
rand patriarch, armed with the tail end
{ bis graudfather's authority, impressively
.iourued the meeting"
.wo,, 'qclare," CALCULATED Mrs. jerks
anil III, !. ;,;,,,. ihe Odd Fellows?"
Eyes but you semcmbe, 10 s''p , ~,
Id you profound secret" sala 'sDA.'
it'll a half smothered' chucklo, as he burr
4 his head in the bed clothes to keep from
lughiug outright.
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MILLIONS Bear Testimony 10 their
Wonderful Curative Elects.
They me not vile Fancy Drink, Made Of Poor
Rum, Whisky, Proof Spirits md Refuse
LIQUORS doctored piced and weetened to please tho
tm.e called "Tonics, "Appctzcrs' "Restorers nc,
thatend the tipplcr on 10 drunkenness andruin,b
atre Medicine made ffomthe Native Roots and Herbs
Of California, FREQ from NIL Alcoholic Stimu.
Innta. They arc the GREAT BLOOD PURI.
FER md A LIFE GIVING PRINCIPLE,
speriect Iicnoyator and lnHgorator OF tho System,
earrylngoH all poisonous matter andrestoring thebood
to healthy condition No person can take these nit-
ten according to directions and remain long unwel,
provided their bones are not destroyed by mineral
poison or other means and tho vital organs wasted
beyond the point Of repair.
They nrc Gentle Purgntiyc MS well ms n
Tonic, possessing. also, the peculiar merit Of acting
rs powerful agent In relieving Congestion or Inaam.
nation Of tho Liver, and oil the vlsccral Organs
FOR FEMALE COMPLAINTS, inyoungor
DID, married or SINGLE at tho dawn Of womnnhood orat
thc turn Of life, these Tonic Diters hayo no equal.
For Iniiammntory and Chronic Rheuma.
iIsm md Cont, Dyspepsia or Indigestion,
Bilious, Rcmlttcnt md Intermittent Pc.
vers, Diseases Of the Blood, Liver, Kid.
neys md Bladder, these Bltters have been most
successful. Such Diseases are caused by Initiated
Blood, which isgenerally produced by arrangement
Of the Digestive Organs.
DYSPEPSIA or INDIGESTION, Head.
ache, Pain In the Shoulders Coughs Tghiness Of the
Chest Dizziness, Sour Eruetations Of the Stomach,
U,J Tas.e In tbe Moutb Uous Attacks paDitati0n Of
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HEALTH, BEAUTY,
Strong and pure rich blOOd--lncrease Of Hesh
and Weis hit Clear Skin and Beautiful
Complexion secured 10 all.
DIR. RAILWAYS
Sarsaparillian Resolvent

SaTSaparlillal h6SOlV6lL
Has made The most astonishing cures so quick.
so rand are the changes the body undergoss,
under lbe influence Of this truly wonderful
mpdicin. that every dav an increase in aesh
and u eioht is seen and felt
m,r Cnr,r pIooo prrIryER
LIE " ooo .,,. -.
Every drop OF the SarsaParli,lan hesg oven:
communicates through !le hio1d' sweat, o t,a
and other tlules ana Juices Of the system o. 'no
vigor oil me- Tor II repairs .ne vase o. .ne oSay
with new and sound ma,etlal; sc ,: ~
pills. Consumption Giauunlar u'ssase, VI
GERS in the throat, Mouth, 'lGmo's, houes III
Enc Fsos "ou disc rom the Ears and
the worst forms of Skin Diseases. Eruptions,
Fever Sores, Scald Head, Rlng Worm p, eais
Rhenm. Eiyslpelas, Acne, BLACK opGs' morI'
in the Flesh, Tumors, Cancers in The WOMB
and all weakening and painful discharges.
Night Sweals, Loss Of Sperm and all wasteso
the lifo principle, are within the curative range
this wonder Of Modern Chemistry. aha a'eW
days use will prove 10 any person using II lot
either Of these form Of disease It's potent power
10 cure them: ,, :,
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CUNDURANGO.
Bliss. Keen s. Co.'S Fluid Extract.
THE WONDERFUL REMEDY FOE

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CANCER, SYPHILIS, SCR0FULA. UL.
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DR.. P T. KEEN having just returned from
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through the official recommendation aud as,
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Ecuador, and the Government Of that Rrpnb.
lie, we are prepared 10 fll orders for it to a
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ter Of that which The cost Of the first very
small supply compelled US to change.
Our F'uid Extract IS prepared from the
genuine Quadrangle Bark from Lola, Ecua.
dor, secured by assistance Of the authorities Of
that country. Sold by all druggists in pint
bottles. having on them our name, trade mark
and full directions for use Price $40. La.
boratory No. CO, Cedar St New YORK.
BLISS X EENE d Co.
D W. BtIs1, ~ D.. Washington. D. G. q.
f. Bliss. NJ. D. New York: PIT. KEEss, NJ.
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II. r.. II.
RAILWAYS READY RELIEF
CURES THE WORST PAINS
r. L. H., ., T,,,,y,, l,,n,I..

RADWAY READY RELIEF
CURES THE WORST PAINS
In From One to Tventy Minutes.
NOT ONE HOUR.
after reading this advertise nent need any one
suffer with pain. Railways Ready Relief is a
cure for every pain. 1t was The first and is
THE ONLY PAIN REMEDY
that instantly stops The most excrnciatne pans
allays inhamatons, and cures CONCESSIONS,
whether of the lungs, stomach, bowels, Or 9th
er glands or organs, by one application, in
from one 10 twenty minutes, no matter how
violent or excrucaing the pain The rheumatic,
bed.rdden, in6rm, crippled, nervous. neural
gic. or proslraled with disease may suffer.
RAILWAYS READY RELIEF
will afford instant ease. inflammation Of the
Kidneys, Inflammation of the Bladder. 1naam.
nation Of the Bow els, Congestion Of the Lu rgs
Sore Throat, Difficult Breathing, Palpilation
of the Heurt. Mysteries, Group, Diphtheria,
Catarrh. Influenza, Headache. Toothache. Neu.
ralgia, Rheumatism, Cold Chills, Ague Chills.
The application of the Ready HGli'f 10 the
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Twenty drops in half a lumbler Of water
will in a few minutes cure Cramps. Spasms,
Sour Stomach, Heartburn, Sick Headache. Di.
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and all internal pains
Travellers should always carry bottle Of
Railways Ready Relief with them, A few
drops in water will prevent sickness or pains
from change of water. 1t is better Than French
Brandy or Bitters as stimulant.
FEVER AND AGUE.
Fever and Asue cured for fifty cenis. There
il not remedial agent in this world that will
cure Fever and Agne, and all other NJ lareus,
Bilious, Scarlet, Typhoid, Yellow, and other
Fevers (aided by RAILWAYS PILLS. so
quick as RAILWAYS READY RELlEF.--
Fifty cents per bottle.
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A small Colorado boy who had been out
playing, ran into the house in state Of
great excitement, saying ho had seen some
antclopes in gulch near by Athis on
treaty bis mother went out to look at them
but nothing Of the kind was to be found
She became incredulous, and said at last
| don't believe you saw any antelopes; 1
must have been your Imagination my child
To this the little mountaineer Indignantly
responded: -Humph! | guess my imaginaI
ton isn't white behind"
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Stock Yards The number Of Railroads, tn,
Lake Trade and Commerce.
From personal observations by
GEORGEP. UPTON,
(Perogrine Pickle)
Literary Editor IF the Chicago TRIBUNE,
JAMES W. sHEAHAN,

JAMES w. SIIEAHAN,
Editor of the Chicago TRIBUNE.
A book of 1853 pages, illustrated by the best
artists, and will be worthy the confidence oil
all. -
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be sent by mail. on receipt Of price.
This work can only b. obtained from the
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ton, and can not be obtained from any Book
s torres in the United States. Address
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HOW JENKs JOINED THE ODD
FELLOWS.

opinion OF secret societies"
Perfectly, my dear, perfectly" said
our friend, thrusting bis bands into bis
pockets with all tue energy be could sus.
tain.
"And will you joiu?"
Don't you think il best!"
"No, sir. ouco for all, ! do not"
''Cousider, my dear, Il you should be
left widow, with nothing to support"
"Now what ridiculous argument
"Do you suppose, Mr.. Jcuks--"
my dear3"
"Mr. Jenks?"
"Will you listen for moment?'
Certainly"
"Well, then must lrespcctyour wishes,
and you know love you deurly, it will DO
impossible for me to oblige you in this in.
stance. l have sent 10 my document, and
tonight am to be initiated"
Mrs. jerks opened her handsome eyes
10 Amusement and for o moment was los
10 wonder.
"Aud so you arc actually going TO be
initiated?"
Eyes, my dear"
DWELL, will you tell me all about i,
when you come homer"
perhaps So"
Comforted With this assurance, the Ia.
dy offered no further opposition, and our
hero took bis departure. About the hour
Of eleven be returned, wiser, il not
better man.
"Well, my dear" exclaimed Mrs.
jerks, whatdid they do to you? WHAT'S
it like? Were you much frightened? Come,
tell me all about it."
Don't ask me-" gravely replied our
friend. II beg you won't ask me-"
"Why not? I'm your wife, you know,
and wife and husband are one. Why
mott"
"Hork!" said jerks; ibid you not hear
any,hing?"
mo nothing"
"Silence, my dear. Remember what
Shakespeare says about sermons in stones
should books 10 running brooks. II |
divuegehe might hear it,
"Who my dear7" I.
"Thc patriach Of the lost tribes Even
now be may DO at ourwiudow,p
''Merey'ao vs." qaedlated Mrs. jerks,
" III you terrify me. | SILVER all over" /
IF you don't want to DO killed out ,
right, ask no moro questions"
"sure you can tell me something about
it-an idea or two that would not be d.
vulgng, you know"
"What if you should, in an uugunrded
moment, let the secret ou,?"
"Oh, trust me, it will be safe with
me-"
"You will never toll?"
"Nevo.."
"Not even to your mother? You know
how gossipy old ladies are.'
"I'll never open my lips Oh the sub.
ject."
"Hark! exclaimed jerks, With q the
atrical start" hear you nothiug!"
Nothing repeated bis wife, With
alarm.
otis only the wind unused our friend.
II thought it might be the patriach or
bis grand bashaw armed with bis cireum.
yentor, covered with bis curious devices Of
the Order. Now listen, and if you love
me-for the sacr6e am about to make is
great-you must seal your lips for ever on
this subject"
"Well, my dear, said the lady, with
long drawn Sigh.
"Yoi have often heard Of the cat being
let out Of the bag!"
"Yes."
well l saw that cat tonight"
"a real, live cat?"
"Yes, an immense cat at that-a pon'
strous cat. But you shall hear. You
shall know all let me begin at the begin
ming"
"That's right" exclaimed Mrs. jerks,
breathlcss With interest.
"Oa my arrival at the hall, | was i'm.
mediately seized by about four dozen
smart fellows and was taken upon the roofof
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Teachers Examinations.

THE REGULAR EXAMINATIONS OF
i the COUNT Superintendent of Public
Schools, will be held at Point Pleasant upon
The first Saturday Of each month at o'clock
Pm. fnoy, Civ.
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A Rochester, N. H., man was the vic1
tia Of a funny act Of absent-miudedu
Tie other day. lie was on his way to
leave town, and when he got to the station
he happened to think that be had left his
watch behind. He instantly took bis
watch from his pocket to see il be had time
to return and get it.
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1lHE Harrisburg Family Cornsheller
Leo. wants Agents to sell their Family
Cornshellers. Best invention Of the kind
Sells al sight. Profits large. For circulars,
address EUGENE SNYDER, Treasurer. Lock
Box 9, Harrisburg, Pa.
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One exceedingly warm day in June a
neishbor met an old man and remarked
that it was very hot.
"Yes," said Joe, "if it wasn't for one
thing I'd think we were going to have a
thaw."
Whats that?" inquired the friend.
There is nothing froze," said Joe.
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A Western editor, whose subscribers
complained very loudly that be did not
give them news enough for their money,
told them that il they did not find enough
in the PAPER they had better read the Bible
which, he had no doubt, would bcnews to
most Of them.
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WEST VIRGINIA
INSURANCE COMPANY!
WHEELING, WEST VA.

CAPITAL, slG5,0OO
Takes Risks at The lowest rates, on Buildings
Of all kinds, Furniture, Household Goods,
Merchandise, and Goods in transit.
Directors:
Jacob HornbrocE, Wm. + Stevenson,
Henry Hartman, Jacob NJ. DicEel,
jonathan Rowley, DR.. ]. G. Hupp,
R. Smyth, Edmund Booking,
]. Il. Bristor, TT. Campbell,
VIM B 0dbert, s. Prayer
D. D, T. Farnsworlh, Thomas Boggess,
David Billmyer, VIM. B. Crane,
VIM. r. White, Joseph Shields,
|. H. Duval, N. Golf, jr,
D. H. K. Dix.
U' This Company is owned and managed
by many OF our most wealthy and influential
Merchants and Citizens throughout the State.
Their Office has been orened in No. 22la Mon.
roe street, over Religious Book House, and is
fally organized and prepared to take risks on
Frame and Brick Buildings, Manufacturing
Establishments, Stocks Of Merchandise, House.
hold Furniture, and Cargoes upon the Western
Rivers, DC.
JACOB HoRNBROOK. Pres't.
JACOB NJ. BTCKEL, Vice Pres't
j. H, WILLIAMS, Secretary,
s. B. McC0LL0CH, ASST Sec'y,
Office over Religious Book House, South side
Monroe street
slSS0N 4 SHREWSBURY. Agents, Point
Pleasant. WA Office in the Court House.
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MIcHIGAN.-Fifteeu thousand persons
are homeless in this State in consequence
Of tho scourge Of fire.
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"The drst bird l shot 10 Ameriky,"
said an Irish sportsman" was fOrk-upins
pork.upiue. | freed him under hay
stack aud shot him with 0 barn shovel.
The 6rst time hit him I missed him, aud
the second time | hit him ,iu the same
Mace where | missed him the first tint" "
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A bearheaded, bearfooted little boy as
touished q worshippiog congregation in a
Massachusetts town on a recent Sunday by
rushing into church and exclaiming,-
Where's my dad? the pigs are out"
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Moral truths are prophesies Of ends, but
not Of the forms aud succession Of everts.
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Josh Billings, says that opera music
don't have any more effect on him than
castor oil would on craven image.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-01-21

Bottle factories in France will
do a good business after the war
is over, as the valiant warriors If
King William never save the bot
ties of the wine they consume, and
they generally take about al the
Wine that is handy. When the
bottle is emptied iis unavoidable
tate is 10 be shattered on the mex,
stone. An angry French CORE
SpOndent says the track of thp
modern ..Vandals" is not only
marked by smoking ruins, but
also by an unbroken train of bro
ken bottles.
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RAILROAD PRosPECTs.-We
learn that Stanton and Astor have
bought that portion of the road
between Shreveport and Monroe
or Eicksburg, and will in a very
short time put some fifteen hun.
bred hands upon il, who are now
aoont completing a road in Miss
issippi. 1t is also rumored tba,
Marshal Roberts, a large capital
list, has bought an interest in th.
road running West from this
place, in which event it will be- ex
tended rapidly. There are Ger
tain!y cheering prospects, aud vii
give rise to brilliant authorization.
OF the future OF Shreveport, which
we hope will ere long be re allied
i South Western.