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THE BEAUTY OF LIBERTY.
"In all things that have beauty, there is nothing to man more comely
than Liberty?'' Mtltox.
When the dance of the shadows at day-break is done,
And the cheeks of the morning are red with the sun;
When he sinks in his glory at eve from the view,
And calls up the planet to blaze in the blue;
' There is beauty. But where is the beauty to see,
More proud than the sight of a nation when free?
"When the beautiful bend of the bow is above,
Like a collar of light on the bosom of love,
When the moon in her mildness is floating on high,
Like a banner of silver hung out in the sky,
There is beauty. But earth hath no beauty to see,
More proud than the front of a nation when free?
In the depth of the darkness, unvaried in hue,
When the shadows are veiling the breast of the blue;
When the voice of the tempest at midnight is still
And the spirit of solitude sobs on the hill,
There is beauty. But where is the beauty to see,
Like the broad beaming brow of a nation when free?
In the breath of the morning, when nature's awake,
' All call up the chorus to chant on the break,
In the voice of the echo unbound in the woods,
In the warbling of streams and the foaming of floods;
There is beauty. But where is the beauty to see,
Like the thrice hallowed sight of a nation that's free?
When the striving of surges is mad on the main,
Like the charge of a column of plumes on the plain:
When the thunder is up from his cloud cradled sleep,
And the tempest is treading the path of the deep;
There is beauty. But where is the beauty to see,
Like the sun brilliant brow of a nation when free?
British National Debt. The weight of the national debt, in
silver, amounts to 14,088,572 lbs. or 6,282 tons 9 cwts. 3 qrs. 131bs. In
gold to 266,666 lbs. or 119,047 tons 12 cwts. 1 qr. 14 lbs. To transport
this debt across the seas, in gold, it would require a fleet of twenty-five
shipsof two'hundred and fifty tons burthen each. To carry the debt by
land would require twelve thousand five hundred and eighty one-horse
carts, each cart being loaded with half a ton of gold. These would ex-
tend in one unbroken line, 15 1-2 miles. If conveyed by soldiers, and
every soldier were to carry 50 lbs. weight in his knapsack, it would re-
quire an army of 184,769 men. Eight hundred millions of sovereigns,
piled one upon another, or formed into one close column would extend
710 miles. If this column were commenced at the Lizard, or extreme
point of Cornwall, and continued, it would reach ten wiles beyond John
o'Groat's house at the extreme point of Scotland. The same number of
sovereigns laid flat, in a straight line, and touching each other, would ex-
tend 11,048 miles; or more than 1 3-4 times around the moon. Eight
hundred millions of 1Z Bank of England notes, sewed together, would
cover a turnpike road 40 feet wide, and one thousand and fifty miles long:
or from Land's End to John o'Groat's house and nearly half way back
again. If the notes were sewed together, end to end, they would form
a belt long enough to go four times round the world, or sixteen times
round the moon. The population of the world is estimated at one thou-
sand millions of souls. An equal distribution of the national debt would
give sixteen shillings to every man, woman and child; or four pounds to
every family on the face of the earth. Were England to conquer all
Europe, and levy a general poll tax to pay off her present debt, she
must have from every man, woman, and child, ,15. 17s. 73d,; or from
every family throughout Europe, 591. 8s. 2Jd. Supposing for a mo-
ment, such a thing possible, as that we could procure from the Mexican
mines silver in sufficient quantity to pay off the national debt, it would
require to bring it to England, a fleet of 476 ships of 250 tons each. To
carry it to the bank of England in one horse carts, each containing half
a ton of silver, it would take 23,895. These arranged in one unbroken
line, would extend 676 miles; or from LancTs End to within 24 miles of
John o'Groat's house. It carried by men, each loaded with oO lbs.
weight, it would require 5,323,333. London paper.
ExTBAOBDiNARy Devotedness Df a Servant. Wraxall, in his
"Memoirs of his own Times," relates the following instance of devotion
andaffection on the part of a Polish nobleman's servant:
During the first winter that I past at Vienna, in 1778, 1 became ac-
quainted with the count and countess Podotski. She was one of the
most beautiful and accomplished women of high rank, whom I have seen
on the continent. Her husband, a great Polish nobleman, hereditary
cup-bearer, or "grand echanson" of the crown, had become in some mea-
sure an Austrian subject in consequence of the first partition of Poland
which took place in 1772. His patrimoneal estates lying principally in
that southern portion of the kingdom which fell to the share of Maria
Theresa, he of course repaired frequently to Vienna; between which
capital and Warsaw he divided his time. During the winter of 1776, as
the count and countess of Podotski were on their way from Vienna to
Cracow, the wolves which abound in the Carpathian mountains, render-
ed more than ordinarily bold and ferocious, in consequence of the sever-
ity, of the season; descending in great numbers, began to follow the car-
riage between the two little towns of Oswiezk and Zator; the latter of
which places is only a few leagues distant from Cracow. Of two ser-
vants who attended him, one had been sent forward to Zator, for the pur-
pose of procuring post horses. The other, a Hysduc to whom he was
much attached on account of his fidelity, finding the wolves rapidly
gaining ground on them, rode up and exhorted the count to permit him
to abandon to these animals his horse; as such a prey would naturally ar-
rest their impetuosity, and allow time for the count and countess to reach
Zata. Podotski immediately agreed to the proposal: and the Hcyduc,
mounting behind the carriage, left his horse, who was soon overtaken,
and torn in a thousand pieces.
They continued their journey meanwhile with all possible speed,
in the hope of getting to the town. But their horses were bad ; and the
"wolves, became'more ravenous, as well as eager, by having tasted blood,
already were nearlj up with them. In this extremity, the Hcyduc said
to his master, "there is only one way left to save us. We shall all be
devoured in a few minutes. I am ready to sacrifice myself, by going to
rmeet the wolves, if you will swear to be a father to my wife and chil-
dren. I shall be destroyed ; but while they are occupied in falling upon
,me, you may escape." Podotski, after a moment's reluctance to accept
such an oner, pressed nevertheless by the prospect of imminent destruc
tion to them all, and seeing no prospect of any other means of extrica-
tion, consented; and assured him, that if he were capable of devoting
himself for their common preservation, his family should find in him a
. constant protector. The Heyduc instantly descending advanced to meet
tne wolves, who surrounded and soon dispatched him.
. Rehahkable Invention.- They have got a shingle machine in
Mobile, that only requires to be wound up once in a while to enable it
to walk into the woods, provide itself with shingles, and completely co-
ver the roof of a house in twenty-four hours.
Psha! they are always boasting in other cities about their inven-
tions, whilst we quiet Pennsylvanians say nothing and do it. A ma-
chine has been invented in this city, which being wound up monthly,
goes into a ship yard, selects the timber, hews, fits, and joints it; puts
on "all the planking, sheathing, every thing even to the copper, caulks,
-and pays the ship, and launches it. Philadelphia Ledger.
l'bi That's nothing! We've got a machine in Franklin, that without
.being wound up goes to the post-office, selects our exchange papers
without the assistance of the postmaster, cuts out the copy, sets up the
type makes up the form works off the paper, folds up the exchanges, car-
ries them to the postoffice, and in short, does every tiling but collect our
debts, which have hitherto set machinery at defiance, JF. Republican.
Pun on a King. A gentleman, who was proverbial for his pun
ning, was one evening in company, when he was desired to malic a pun
extempore. "Upon what subject" said he, "the King" replied one of
the persons present. "Oh, sir," said the gentleman, "the King is no
subject."
NOTICE.
THE firm heretofore existing under the style of G. Sz. T. H. Borden, is this
day dissolved by mutual consent. The Telegraph and Texas Resistor
will continue to be published by Borden and Moore. All persons indebted to
the firm will make payment to C4. Borden, Jr., Thomas H. Borden or Francis
Moore, r., now connected with this paper.
Columbia, March 9, 1837. G2
RICHMOND, FORT BEND.
NEW GOODS,
HANDY AND LUSE. (LATE OF BRAZORIA,)
HAVE just received per. schooners Julius Csesar, Watchman and South-
erner, a large supply of Merchandise ; consisting of a general assortment
ot Groceries, Liquors, Provisions, Dry Goods, Ready Made Clothing, Fur
and Silk Hats, Boots and Shoes, Saddlery, Hardware, an assortment of fan-
cy jewelry, &c. Sec. Sec.
P. S. Persons wishing to build in the town of Richmond can obtain Lots
on favorable terms, by applying to H. Sz. L.
March 27th, 1837. ; 64-4
SQUATTING.
THIS is to forwarn all persons against settling on my league of land on Mat-
agorda Bay, known as the "half moon point" league. I have been a res-
ident of the country upwards of thirteen years, and received the said league as
ray settlement right, three years since, and haviner understood that seme strim-
gers were about making improvements thereon, I have felt it my duty to notify
them ol the above tacts.
HENRY BAZE.
Bay Prairie, March 24th, 1837. 63-4
Administrator's Notice.
THE undersigned Administrator of the estate ol James Bowie, deceased,
hereby notifies all persons having claims against said estate, to present
them properly authenticated, in the time prescribed by law. AH persors in-
debted to said estate, are hereby requested to make immediate payment.
Any information about the papers, or property of said deceased, will be thank-
fully received.
WILLIAM OLDHAM, Administrator.
Washington, March 10, 1837. 64-3
$15 REWARD.
TRAYED from the subscriber, some time in October last at Columbia, a
dark bay horse with a long tail and heavy mane, about fifteen hands
high, no brands recollected. I will give the above reward for the delivery
of said horse to Mr. Grimes at Columbia.
W. H. SECREST.
March 26th, 1837. 64-3
Tableau of Distribution.
INSOLVENT estate of Edward Robertson, deceased, the creditors of said
estate, and all whom it may concern, are hereby cited to appear before
the probate court on Monday the 24th of April next, and shew cause, if
any they have, why said succession should not be closed according to the
Tableau now on file in the office of said court.
By order of the judge of probate.
A. BRIGHAM, Administrator.
Brazoria, March 25th, 1837. 64-3
TOWN liOTS FORSALE AT
PUBLIC AUCTION. .
THE town of Texana, the seat of justice of the county of Jackson, beauti-
fully situated on an eminence commanding a handsome view of the sur-
rounding country; and lying on the west side of the river Navidad, at the head
of steamboat navigation, seven miles above its junction with the Labacca, is
now recommended to the public as a very desirable and healthy town location,
possessing more natural advantages than any other, west of the Colorado.
The salubrity of the climate the fertility of the soil in the adjacent back
country, with a plentiful supply of timber and pure water, are resources of un-
doubted utility in favor of a town location at this point and will much assist
to promote its commercial success.
All the agricultural resources of the great extent of country lying between
the waters of the Colorado and Guadalupe, must of necessity concentrate at the
head of navigation on the Navidad, such being the fact there can be no doubt
of the eligibility of this situation.
The town of Texana is distant twenty miles from the Labacca Bay and has
the advantage of a good water communication with the coast, through this chan-
nel the army supplies reach their destination ; this of itself i3 sufficient to prove
the goodness of the navigation.
All who are in the least acquainted with this section of country, speak
of it as being desirable and healthy, a fact fully established by families who
have resided in the place for many years and felt the refreshing influence of a
strong south east sea breeze, during the summer months.
Persons desirous of becoming interested in this place will do well to call
and examine for themselves. Terms of sale; for all sums not exceeding ten
dollars, cash in hand ; over 10 one third cash in hand, one third in nine, and one
third in eighteen months from day of sale. Title to be made on the day of the
last payment, Sale to take place on the 20th day of April next.
. F. F. WELLS.
March 28, 1837. '? 64
Administrator's Sale.
ILL be sold on Saturday the 8th day of April next, at the house of
Mr. A. E. Westall, in Gulf Prairie, to the highest bidder, the bal
ance of a stock of Cattle belonging to the estate of Thomas and Sarah Wes-
tall; consisting of from one to two hundred head, among whicii are a large
proportion of good milch cows. They will be sold in small lots, to suit pur-
chasers; on a credit of six months. Bond with approved security will be re
quired. Sale will commence at eleven o'clock in the morning.
JAiuua r. riMiiix, jiamimstrator.
Peach Point, March 23, 1837. 61
Administrator's Notice.
THE undersigned having been appointed by the honorable John P. Coles,
Judge of Probate for the county of Washington, administrator of the va-
cant estates of Robert J. Mosely, and David Crockett, deceaspd, all persons hav
ing claims against said estates, are requested to present them duly authenticated,
ana ail persons owing saiu ebiuiesjururequeaicu io muite niiymeni immcuiiiiuiy.
ROBERT STEVENSON, Administrator.
Coles Settlement, March 26, 1837. 64-3
IiAW NOTICE.
WILLIAM H. and Patrick C. Jack, having entered into a partnership in
the pactice of the law respectfully offer their services to the public, in
the various branches of their profession. Their office will he kept in Brazoria;
and they will attend to all business entrusted to them, in the Supreme court,
and in tho courts of the second and third Judicial Districts.
Brazoria, February 27th, 1837. 60-6 e o w
Groceries, Provisions, "Wines and Spirits,
Cloth ing1, &c.
THE subscriber offers for sale at wholesale and retail, at low prices, at his
store just opened at Brazoria, (corner opposite to Mr. McGreal's,) an ex-
tensive and general assortment of fresh goods, imported from New'Orleans; con-
sistingof Groceries, Provisions, superfine and fancy Clothing, Saddlery, &c. &c.
Sugar,' Coffee, Flour, Corn, first quality Havana Segars, Rice, Tea, Candles,
Rope, Bagging, Cheese, Biscuit and Crackers, Pilot Bread, Tongues, Hams, Ba-
con, Oil, Codfish , Madeira, Port, Claret, and other superior Wines, Brandy,
Fruits, Syrups, Pickles, Cordials, Rum, Brandy, Gin, Whiskey, Shoe, Hats,
Saddles, Bridles, Stirrups, &c. Sec. The above will be sold on the most favora-
ble terms.
ANTHONY BLANDON.
Brazoria, March 16, 1837. 63-3
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. & T M. BORDEN.
AVING by lontr residence, a. creneral knowledge of the Land in
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colonies, with a Jist ot all the original titles, as well as most. dt tftepfl-
&
vate conveyances made previous -to 1833; they will act as purcEaaiifage6ts,6n
tne most lavorauie terms.
Executor's Notice.
THE undersigned, having been appointed the executor of the last will and
testament of Wm. Barret Travis, deceased, requests all persons indebted
to the estate to make immediate pa3ment, and those having claims against it
must present them within the time required by law or they will he barred.
It is well known to all who had an acquaintance with Col. Travis, that he
was in possession of many papers of great value, either to himself or clients, of
which it is believed many are missing. I would, therefore, respectfully
request of all who may haver any such papers, pamphlets, books (either writ-
ten or printed) or other property, to deliver the same to me or furnish such in-
formation as will enable me to procure them.
JOHN R. JONES, Executor.
Marion, March 12, 1837. 62-4
Refkr exces.
Columbia, February 27th, 1837.
R. MILLS & Co.
M'KINNEY Sc WILLIAMS,
W. C. WHITE.
60
A Q Onil Acres of Landor sale, situtated on the Navasato adjoiniug-
jt 7 . J J vF the San Antonia road. The above tract will be sold, low
forcash. Title indisputable. Forfurther particulars enquire of
u. xi r. a. tsu auras.
Inlormation "Wanted,
OF a youth named George L. 1 tamsdale, who left his family at Matagorda,
Augut, 1835, and is supposed to have gone steamboating, upon his ami
ig, upon his arrival
in New Orleans; or, returned to Texas, and entered the army. Should thicad-
vestiement meet his eye, or be read by any person who may know, anythin" of
him, they would confer an obligation , by immediately sending an accountto'his
agonized and much distressed parents. Directed to,F. Ramsdale, care of A.
Kain and Bennett, Shrev es Point, R d River, La
FILISOLA'S DEFENCE for Sale at this Office.
Columbia, 1837.
58tf
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DEEDS.
LANK Deeds now for sale at this office. Other blanks can be had on the
shortest notice.
NOTICE.
N pursuance and .in accordance with the rights and" privileges vpctnd in fho.
J undersigned by a certain instrument of writing, entered into between tho-
undersigned and one Vincent A. Drouillard, on the 26th day of Octnhpr l-mt T
shall, on the 8th day of April next, at the premises hereinafter mentioned pro-
ceed to sell to the highest bidder, for cash, all thafrtrnct of land lately owned by
one Benj. F. Smith, lying and bein east of Oyster Creekr joining the land oP
William J. Russcl above, and Millican'a below, and others; together with
sixteen negroes, and all the hogs, horses, cattle and mules, belonging to and ap-
pertaining to the said plantation, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to sat-
isfy a claim which I have; by virtue of the stipulations of the said contract or
the undersigned-and the said Drouillard, for the sum of thirty thousand dollars
costs, Sec, in consequence of the failure of these conditions of thesaTd Drouil-
lard and obligations expressed in the said instrument. The sale to take place at
the house, at twelve o'clock at noon, of the said day,, and continueTrom. day te.
day till the same i finished.
WARREN D. C HALL.
Brazoria, March 6, 1837. 62-4
NOTICE.
THE co-partnership heretofore existing under the name of Cole and Cogley,.
have thi3 day dissolved. All persons having demands againsts aid firm'jara
called upon to present the same, and all persons indebted are requested to make
payment immediately to the subscriber. J. COLE.
Marion, December 21, 1S3G.
62
Drr CJoods, Groceries, &c.
ILBURN & UNDERWOOD nave just received and have on hand, a gen-
eral assortment of Groceries; Wines and Liquors; Porter, Ale and Ci
der; Hardware; Dry Goods; Boots, Shoes and Clothing. All of which they
oiler for sale on the most reasonable terms.
Marion, March 13, 1837. 62
liAND FOR SA3L.E.
LEAGUE of Land, well situated in Cole's settlement, fronting on tEe-
bisr Labahia Prairie. -and runninc back to the Yesrua: has on it a great
rr. " i ?- .-.vT.i.. .-. . ,' .?-
iiiuuj oprings, anu line oeuar unuit::. ror luriner particulars enquire oi
BORDENS Co.
Columbia, February 8th, 183?. " ' 57-tf
Estate Sale.
BY virtue of an order from the honorable G. B. McKinstrey, Judge of Pro-
bate, I will offer for sale in the town of Brazoria, on the 27th March, a.
quarter league of land lying on the West bank of the Rio Bernardo,, about six
miles distant from the town of Columbia, it is classed as first rate land is ap-
praised at $2,50 cents per acre, the adjoining tract having sold at $2, per acre,,
cash, and must bring two thirds said appraisement, to wit : one dollar and sixty-
six cents per acre terms one third cash 3 and 6 months for payment of ro
mainder.
All claims against said estate must be duly proved or tiey will not be paid!
C. B. STEWART, Administrator.
February 20th, 1837. 60 6. ,-
A WARNING-. - . ...
N the summer of 1827, Col. Wm. Pettus executed a mortgage to meat San
Felipe de Austin, which is duly recorded, to secure the payment af a'large-
m of money therein expressed, the following tracts or parcels of land: One
league of land on the west side of the Colorado river, including the mouth of
Jones' creek: one quarter of a league of land on the west side of the San Ber-
nard river, being league number thirteen; also one league of land on the east
side of theBrassos river, adjoining and above the land of Francf Bingham, also-
two labors and one fraction of land on the west side of the Braz os river, a few
miles below San Felipe. This public notice is to caution and forewarn all Per-
sons whatsoever from purchasing any part of thc-nbove land, as the sum of mo-
ney paid by me for said Pettus, is of alarge amount, as bisse,curity in the stale
of Alabama; and so expressed in said deed, and all persorsjayingan.y;ofjsaid
luuus, win ue uuiui wnii iiccuruint iu iue strict nsor o" me Jaw,,-- , i,
RICHARD:bISla
Columbia, Dec. 20, 1836. 5026 j3rjt'
NOTICE. 5S1S??.
THE citizens of Texas are hereby notified thatthe books fdi "labscHpttottTO
stock in the " Texas Railroad, Navigation and Banking Companywill
be opened at the city of Houston, on the tenth day of May next, ensuing, under
the rules and regulations of said company.
J. G. WELSCHMEYER, Sec'y.
Columbia, February 7, 1837. 57
ST. JOHN & BEST,
ERCHANT TAILORS, corner of Canal and Camp streets, New Or-
leans, offer their services for the manufacture and supply of clothimr for
the officers and public of Texas, on the most equitable terms, and of the best
materials.
New Orleans November, 23, 1836. 3m , ;
DWIGHT & TROWBRIDGE,- --'
MERCHANT TAILORS,
NO. 18, CHARTRES STREET; NEW ORLEANS,
Have always on hand a general assortment of
GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING,
At wholesale and retail. Also, CLOTHS AND CASSIMERES, of the most
fabhionable styles, which they will manufacture to order at the shortest notice,
N. B. Thev are prepared to receive orders for
TEXAS MILITARY CLOTHING,
Having made arrangements for a constant supply of TEXAS ARMY AND
NAVY BUTTONS from the manufacturers. Feb. 1, 1837. 56tf
DR. SHARP'S THOMPSONIAN INFIRMARY
3VO. 180, TCIIOUFITOULVS STREET,
Beticeen Girod and Julia streets.
THE triumphs of the Thompsonian system of medicine have so firmly esta-
blished its reputation in the minds of an intelligent community, as to ren-
der in this instance, any lengthened detail of its acknowledged merits perfectly
unneccssrry. It had truth for its foundation ; and upon that solid and ever-
lasting base, is raised a temple dedicated to health where wasting disease is
expelled the human constitution renovated, and new life and vigor imparted
to the sick and desponding.
Megulalions. Patients who visit this infirmary are respectfully requested,
to conform to the following regulations
1st, For boarding men, $5.00 per week. Women $4.00 per week, exclusive
of washing. 2d, For one course of medicine, $5-00. 3d, People who live in
the city or country, and stop one or two nights, and take one course of medi-
cine, S6.00, including board and attendance. 4th, All nersonswho come with
out recommendation from others that can be relied on, must obtain security ,!if
required, or pay a certain sum in advance. 5th, No persons unucr the regula-
tions of this infirmary to be out later than the setting of the sun. Spintous
liquors are prohibited. 6th, The ladies' department will be attended by a nurse
of experience. 7th, those who come or send their children or friends, may de
pend upon their being treated in a faithful anu menaiy manner.
The following medicines, prepared by the subscriber are put up for family
use. Persons living in the country, may, by sending a statement of toeir.com
plaints, have remedies forwarded to any part of the country oy inaKMff-a?r.
mittance :
Cough balsam per bottle
Anti dys. w. bitters do
Anti mere, syrup, or
sick men's lriend
Strengthening syrup
Veg. nerve oint.
Hot drops
Veg. rheumatic drops
Veg. eye water
Cholera specific
Cholera prev entive
$1 00
1 00
m7ffi
Veg. elixir perviaJQ
Toothache drops dCu'l5,
Vc. an. dysp. w. bitter lWlttO&
1 50 powders
1 00 Veg. emetic
0 50 Veg. comp. powder
0 50 Veg. nerve powder
0 50 Veg. bilious pills
0 50 Headache, or sth. pills
0 50 Veg. healing salve
0 50
' a rfnpml aortment of Thompsonian medicine? for sale "wholesale
and rclail. All orders from the country punctually attended to. Thompson's
New Guide to Health for sale. . .,.. mi
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