| From the Beaumont (Tex.) Banner |
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| February 19, 1861 |
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| Southern Pacific Railroad Co. |
| Is now making daily trips (Sundays
excepted) to and from Marshall to Swanson's Landing, carrying Freight
and Passengers. |
| Having formed a connection
with Smith's U. S. Mail Stage Line from Jonesville to Shreveport,
Passengers are offered considerable inducement in time. Leaving
Marshall at 8 o'clock A. M. daily will, under the present arrangement,
be delivered in Shreveport in six hours. |
| The Company is now amply
prepared with Warehouses and Sheds for the reception and storage of
cotton and all kinds of freights, and boats landing at Swanson's will
find a good wharf ad any amount of warehouse facilities. There is a
competent and careful agent at all the depots and stations, and
shippers may feel assured that all business entrusted to his care
shall have strict attention and careful handling. |
| Cotton per bale, including
freight storage, commission and handling, delivered on board the boats
at 75c per bale. |
| Up freights from Swanson's
Landing to Marshall, including storage and commission, 25c per 100
pounds. |
| The Train will leave Marshall
Depot at 8 o'clock A. M., and arrive at Swanson's Landing at 10
o'clock A. M. Returning leave Swanson's at 4 o'clock P. M., and arrive
in Marshall at 8 P. M. |
| C. E. Hynson |
| General Superintendent |