The Texas Monument. (La Grange, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 43, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 24, 1854 Page: 4 of 4
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JAKES B. NORTH ft- Co.,
Wholesale Dealers in
Boats, Shoes, Hals and Caps,
No. 11, Magazine Street, New Or lean*.
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Eagle Lake, Egypt,
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Warrant Ntx 1569,
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Secretary of War, Jan’y
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THOMAS SIMPSON.
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the property of
Mi** Harriet L. Darik/Department of Ma-
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Frof. A. Fox, Dq^artmen
Mr*. Martha D. Clark, Superintendent of forward^guse my best efforts to
rado county ; and all persons holding
it to the public to e
right to collect
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Board: ng * House.
Terms, per Session of Five Months:
Preparatory Department,
Academic,
Crtllegiate,
TOWNSNED, Lagrange,
Office at the Lagrange
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OUR MOTTO IS YET,
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Cash Sales and Small Profits I
Which will always be strictly adhered to
L. P. & G. MT. WEBB’S
at public sale, before the Courthouse door,
!, on Tuesday, i.he
year old — said Mare and Colt
The other a Brown Mare,
a wart on each
pposingthat
her in brok-
en doses a pam of a vial of B. A. Fahnes-
tock’s Vermifuge. In the evening the
child’s mother called on me to come and
see it. To my great astonishment I saw a
belt on the ground, of about two inches
wide and some twelve feet long, (passed by
the child,) which, on the first glance, look-
ed like a string of hackled shucks. The
servants were separating and countingthem.
Suffice it to say, that the child passed tliat
evenin ’ " *' .. «j . • • ■—
HUNDRED WORMS! The child began
to
•warranted to perforin well in
here the machinery is not defec
R. M. FORBES & CO.,
Itf La Vaca.
4 bbls Vinegar;
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La Grange,
N. B. In
my sincere thanks to the public who have
so liberally patronized me, and the late
firm of J. H. Carter & Co., for several
years past. And I take great pleasure in
recommending my successor and former
partner, J. A. Fitz, to the public, who will
conduct the business in future, at the old
stand known as J. H. Garter’s Hotel.'
J. H. CARTER.
La Grange, October 31st, 1853.
The next Session of this Institution will
commence on Monday, March 6th, 1853
and continue ten months.
! FACULTY.
Rev. H. Clark, Principal, and Professor of
Ancient Languages, Moral and Intellec-
tual Philosophy,
Rev. J. B. Stitder, Lecturer in Dep’t. of
Natural-Philosophy and Chemistry.
Miss Harriet L. Doris,* Department of Ma-
thematics and Natural Science.
R. Davis, Department of Rhet-
Belles Lettres.
t of Music, In-
THE CELEBRATED
COMSTOCK MEDICINES.
Dr. Cvnnefs Gonorrheea Mixture, a certain cure.
Be sure and get rhe genuine.
★{Mother's “
, ■ or females.
A Fresh Lol of Lin Spread Piasters, just re-
ceived. A sure remedy for weak breasts, pain in
the sides, Ac. *
Csmcfs Pain Extractor. The greatest boon
ever granted to mankind. For the instantaneous
soothing and extracting of all pains from Burns,
scalds, bruises, Sores, Ac., Ac., healing always
without a sear.
Just Received, a fresh lot of Comstock’s Nerve
and Bom Lteimcut and Elixir, a certain cure for
Yau are referred to the annexed letter of facts:
" Mulberry Creek. Fayette Cs.. Texas, June 15th
!H51. Dr. L. 8. Comstock, New York—Dear Sir:
Twelve months ago I bought a half dollar box of
your Fain Extractor, knd a neighbor of mine, Judge
Wm Menefee, in this county, had a negro woman
that was burnt on her foot, 14 years ago, that every
month would break out and run, so that she was
an entire cripple. He sent, to me for my box o
salve ; I let him have it: he applied it and it has
made a perfect com, ao that she is now a hand,
sound and well, and the Judge says be will always
keep the salve on hand. I have tried the salve in
my family, and find it good. I would ao< be without
it for any price in the world. ! have been the cause
of several of my neighbors trying it, and all that
have tried it, are well satisfied with it, and say
they will pot be witbou t it. A neighbor of mine
by the name of O.' L. Hillebrand, from Liberty
county, Eastern Texas, first told me about it, and
1 am well satisfied with it. , Wm. V Cbiswell.
Days Liniment—Just Received from New York
a fresh supply of this invahiaHe Remedy for the
Piles. This is a certain cure ; more persons have
been betaefitted by this than by all other remedies
pat together. It is used in the Hospitals io Europe
and by all the military and private Hospitals in this
country.
A Quantity of Lin Blood Pills and Bitters, Just
received. 4Tbis Tonic is rapidly superceding Mof-
fat’s, and is invaluable in warm weather to keep
the body from being prostrated by the intense beet.
Soothing Syrup fer Children Teething.—Moth
era ! look to this, as it will save many » child from
the grave.
hammer Cordial for Summer Complaint. —Chil
dren are always subject to this complaint in sum-
met. This preparation is a certain cure and pre.
ventative.
Fing of Sarsaparilla!—Comstock’s Extract of
Sarsaparilla, io now said to be the best preparation
m the market, superior to Bull’s in every respect.
The sales of thia are larger than. the combined
Jthers |
inal Genuine Balm of Columbia, for
8 hair and keeping it from falling out.
Entt India Hair-Dy e* the only sure
coloring for the hair and Whiskers.
The Original Kolmstock’s Vermifuge f>r Worms,
a sure preventative of Worms in children and
grown persons. •
Bartholomew's Pink Expectorant, for the cure of
coughs, colds, Consumption, Ac', Ac. A fresh lot
of the genuine just received.
/bousfm Oil for Deafness, A certain cure.
On the way from New York, a fresh lot at the
genuine Spohn's Remedy for Sick Head Ache—
The worst cases cured by the use of this invaluable
preparation, CaU and see certificates.
Larxetti Juno Cordial, or Procreative Elixir.—
P. T. Duflau has succeeded in getting some of the
genuine article fiom New Fork. This preparation
has long been known as being the only remedy for
barrenness ia both sexes, and as a remedy for ail
complaints that females are subject to.
Mrs. Brown’s Celebrated Fain Killer, is so well
known, that it is hardly necessary to say any more
than that it is for sale.
A Fresh lot of Lenglen's Celebrated Indian
Panacea, prepared eorpreaaljrVbr the enre and pre-
vention of Southern fevers, Asthma. Liver Com-
plaint, Dyspepsia, Ac., A.
Stone and Grate Venrish. Varnish your Stoves
to keep from rusting.
On the way from New|York, a fresh lot of the
genuine Oil of Tannin, the most invaluable prepa.
ration ever diacnvered for keeping harness from
eraekiag, and for preserving leather in every form.
Boots, and shoes, harness, A , will last three times
aa long by the use of this as without. ' •
Buy Kline’s Tooth-Aehe Drops, to cure your
w tooth-ache.
NOTICE. All preparations heretofore known as
"COMSTOCK'S” or COMSTOCK A CO^, always
beioaged It now belong EXCLUSIVELY to Dr. Mos
8. Comstock; aal though the signature of t'ouistockkfo.
i mnik
----8> C. wHl in fntnre designate the
OTHERS MUST BE SPURIOUS.
undersi
prior to 1st
and settle, as,
the firm,
needful..
Tl "mf for sale by
ntEGORY A BLAKEMORE.
And M F.VANN. U Giange.
| 'lEEDS written at the County Clerks
Office for 81,50. 25tf
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/'"'IAN he found shortly a complete a«-
sortment of Spring and Summer
Goods, comprising fancy and solid colored
Bareges; Ginghams; Fancy, Curtain, and
Furniture Prints ; Embroidered Swiss
Robes ; Dotted Swiss Patterns ; Book
Muslins; Swiss ditto; White Jaconets;
Check Cambrics; Black and Colored do;
Diapers ; Irish Linens ; Florence Silks and
Black ditto; Velvet; Fancy and Plain
Lawns; Mourning ditto; Linens for Coat
and Pants ; Vestings ; Cot ton ad es and
Drills; Merino for Coats and Pants; Cot-
ton Fringes ; Dress Trimitimgs ; Em-
broidered Collars and Chemisettes; Cap
Netts ; Jaconet and Swiss Edgings: Cap,
Bonnet and Taffeta Ribbons; Bareges of
all colors, for Veils; Bleached and Brown
Shirtings and Sheetings; Linen Cambric
Handkerchiefs; Bordered and Silk dittoj;
Apron Checks; Choctaw and Marlboro
Stripes ; Hickory Shirting; Grass (Lnd
Corded Skirts ; and many other things in
this line, too numerous to mention.
READY-MADE CLOTHING.
Frock and Dress Cloth Coats of several
kinds ; Linen and Merino ditto m
Merino, Cottonade, Linen, an
other kinds of Pants; Cassimer, Satin,
single and doubly breasted Vests ; Single
and double breasted Marseilles do; Buff
and Linen do; Shirts, Drawers, Under
Shirts, Collars, etc., etc.
We have also a complete assortment of
Boots, Shoes, and Hats; Bonnets — inclu-
ding Silk and Straw, Leghorn and Hair;
— also —
Crockery and Glassware;
Stone and Jug Ware ; Castings and
STANDARD FAMILY,
MEDICINES,
Prepared with great care and expressly for
family use.
DR. ^WAYNE’S
Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry,
The Original and Genuine Preparation.
The wonderful cures performed by this invalua-
ble medicine, in Pulmonary CONSUMPTION,
Cough?, and Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, influenza,
Whooping Cough, Croup, Spitting of Blood, Liver
Coinplaint, Pain in the side and Breast, Tickling or
raising in the Throat, and all diseases of the Lungs
and Breast, have excited the astonishment of all
who have witnessed its marvellous effects *, there is
no account of a medicine, froln the earliest ages,
furnishing a parallel.
(ET No medicine has ever obtained a higher or a
more deserved reputation ! I!
BE CAREFUL IN PURCHASING
To obtain the original and only genuine prepa
ration of TPiW Cherry, which must have the por
trait and signature of DR. SWAYNE on each of
, Until you obtain
this compound you will never know the real virtues
of Wild Cherry.
Dr. Swayne’s celebrated Vermifuge.
ErCh.>”ge8s.“p^"day, Si): per week, 89 50. and effectual remedy for Worms, Dyspepsia,
--------=---------------Cholera Morbus, Sickly or Dyspeptic children or
adults, and the most useful Family Medicine ever
’ offered to the public.
J. J. Ayres, a highly respectable merchant of
Williamsport, Pa, states : I have tiied your Vermi-
fuge in my own family, and can speak in the very
highest terms of it. My wife is so much pleased
with it, she will use no other.
Renumber! None is genuine, except that in
.. square bottles, with the portrait of Dr. Swayne on
each wrapper. -f ■■
Dr. Swayne’s Sugar-Coated Sarsapa-
rilla and Tar Pills.
These are undoubtedly the best Pills offered to
the public, and no family should be without them.
Safe and easy in their operation, without producing
any griping pain or unpleasant feelings. They are
peculiarly adapted to cleanse and purify, thereby
rendering it fit to nourish and invigorate the whole
system. A few doses will oftentimes prevent a se-
vere attack of sickness, and for complaints to which
.No Pills
______better effect than these for monthly irregu-
larities, whieh occasionally happen to women.—
They assist at the commencement of puberty; also
when there is a check from cold, or improper expo-
sure, and even at the time of their cessation. By
taking this medicine women would be carried on
through with the change of life without danger or
stand the weather, and of superior workmanship, hood-3” "
The above invaluable medicines are preparec
under the immediate care of Dr. Swayne, at his
Labaratory, No. 4, North Seventh street, (latq,
Eigth and Race streets,) Philadelphia. For sale by
D. G. GREGORY & CO.,
Sole Agents for La Grange and vicinity
T. M. BLAKEMORE, M.D. | D. G. GREGORY, M.D
Dus. GREGORY & BLAKEMORE,
PW1HANKFUL for the confidence heretofore re-
JL posed in them by the citizens of Fayette coun
ty, take this method to say that they will, together,
continue the practice of their Profession in all its
various branches, and Will give prompt attention to
all calls upon them, at any hour of the day or night,
at any point in the county. Their joint attention
will be given, when necessary, without additional
charge. Office at their Drug and Book Store, La
Grange. 31ef
TVTOTICE.—That Letters of Adminis-
M tration were granted to the under-
signed, on the estate of A. Fraser, dec’d,
at the August term of the County Court of
Colorado county. , All persons having
claims against said estate, will present them
within the time prescribed by law, or they
will be barred.
D. F. PAYNE,
Adm’r of A. Fraser., dec’d.
N R W STAGE LINE
BE T WE E N
LAGRANGE AND HOUSTON,
VIA SAN FELIPE.
N. Robtton & W. G. Councill, Prop’s.
A Substantial, easy-riding Coach, will
f leave La Grange and Houston, con-
necting with the Mail boats at Houston,
every Wednesday and Saturday, at five
o’clock, A. M., and will take passengers
through in two days, by daylight, allowing
die night for rest, sleep, and ample time
for meals. The Coaches will start simul-
taneous from La Grange and Houston, and
exchange Passengers, Baggage, and the
Mail, at Cook’s Ferry, on the Brazos.
The proprietors pledge themselves to
spare no pains to give entire satisfaction to
all who may patronise their line.
The teams are of the first class, and the
drivers sober, responsible men.
Fare, each way, $10.—To or from San
Felipe, $5.—Extra baggage at customary
rates.
N. B.—This is the quickest, safest, and
most pleasant line to and from Houston.
L. r. & W. B. PRICE, 1
A T;T ORNEYS AT LAW,
LA GRANGE, TEXAS.
Will practice in the courts of the Second and
Third Judicial Districts, and tn the .Supreme court
at Austin. (EF Prompt attention given the inves-
tigation of Land titles.
•»* Office over John Rosenfeld's Store
Augusi, 1852. 2-ly
W. H. GENTRY & Co.,
^JOLE Agents for the State of Texas, for NEW*
’ MAN &. PRICHARDS, of Cincinnati, Ohio,
manufacturers of- Fire Engines—breaks and hori-
zontal, of aH sizes and prices, from $500 to $5,500;
Wind Mills, from $50 to $500; Hose fleets, Fire
(-aP4i Trumpets, Torches, Copper Riveted Leather
Hose, &c., &c.
Lift and Force Pumps, of all sizes, from $35 to
$200, for Cisterns, Sugar.Houses, Wells, Distille-
ties, Facrorica and Steamboats, under the new
laws. Cast Iron Ornamental Fountains; Iron and
Brass Castings, of all kinds, and Hydraulic works
in general. 1
Office on the Strand—Brown & Kirkland’s.
Gaiveatoa, March 15. ' 34yl
Lagrange,
promptly
March 15, 1854.
JL v ship
deceased, were granted to the undersigped
at the last term of the County Court of Colo-
1 auu WUIIVV , CllIU <mx auiio >.wava>.ig
claims against said estate, and also agai nst
the firm of Secrest & Mackey, will pre-
sent them as the law requires.
JOHN MACKEY, Ex’i.
Columbus, March 18, 1854. 3o-6t
The Texas House.
HE undersigned having recently pur-
chased the house formerly kept by
1 50
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* J. A. FITZ.
La Grange, Nov.’ 1st, 1853. 14tf
description, i *
A Lol of Spfatdid RIFLES and
SHOTGUNS ;
Saddles, Martingales, Bridles, Surping]^,
Girths ; Saddle Bags, Single Harness ;
Wagon, Carriage, and Buggy Whips;
Skirting and Harness Leather; also’Calf
and Morocco Skins, Hames and Collars,
etc , etc.
GROCERIES :
Brown Sugar ; Coffee, Rice, Brfed
, Apples; Powdered and Crushed Sugar;
■ Vinegar; Candles; Bar Soap; Tea, etc.,
etc., all of which will be sold4 at the ^ry
lowest cash prices.
Call, if you want goods at & v
rate.
Lagrange. April, 1854.
T OST—Bounty A
JL! for 320 acres,
Eldridge, by the C
3d, 1838. If not
prescribed by 1
JOHN FLUM.
Abril 11, 1854.
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nF • our Gins and Mills ceased*
Spring. Any person living in
of Lagrange, who wishes to rpurchase
our Gins or Mills, will please call
Messrs. Longcope & Norton, Merchants
T as all their orders will L:
filled.
AWRENCE & BILLUPS.
35-6m
OTICE.—That Letters of Execuior-
on the last will of W. H. Secrest,
were
Book-Binding and Paper-Hanging.
FA^HE uridereigned is prepared to do all kinds of
JL work that may be entrusted to him, either in
the Book Bindinj^or Pa|ier Hanging business, and
respectfully offers bis services to the citizens of La
Grange and its vicinity. Prompt attention will be
given to all orders • and the work will be executed
m the neatest and handsomest style.
C. W. KLOSTERMAYER.
La Grange, April 7th» 3Jtfim
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4 VERY’S
QORN MILLS.—The above Gins
and Mins 'wal be furnished to Planters, de
liverable ttLa Vaca, free of freight, at the
manufaiAuier’s prices, xuid upon the usual
terms;, at
live.
July, 1851.
R. M. FORBES & CO.,
LA VACA. >
Commission & Forwarding Merchants,
General Dealers in Dry Goods, Hardware,
Groceries, Wines, Liquors, Spc.
Rice &. Nichols, Houston.
R. <fc D. G. Mills, ) r , .
W. Hendley & Co. (
McDowell, Mills & Co. 1V. Orleans
JScDowe‘1 p C°’ { N. York
J. W. Bower & Co. 4 r
Henry Sheldon & Co. New Itork
“ I DIGEST Such is the true meaning of
the word PEPSIN, or of the two Greek words from
which it is derived.
appropriate title of the true Digestive Fluid,
Gastric Juice, prepared by Dr J. S. HOUGHTON,
of Philadelphia, from the fourth Stomach of the ox
’or the cure of Indigestion and Dyspepsia. It is i
Nature’s own remedy for an unhealthy Stomach, j
No art of man can equal its curative powers. It |
renders Good Ealing, perfectly consistent With
HEALTH. See the figure of the Ox, in another
part of this paper.
FOR SALE.
FTIWO LOTS, well improved, with
JL good and substantial buildings upon
them. For further particulars apply to
the undersigned, on the premises.
W. B. NICHOLS.
Lagrange, March 8, 1S54. j
NOTICE TO PLANTERS.
R. O’NEAL’S agency for the sale of putation it has
_____* ' ast J ’
the vicinity antee to the public, that the Mexican Pain
Full directions for use. will be found
, upon the wrapper of each bottle.
in the town of Lagrange.
2d day of May, 1854,
555 Acres of Land,
situated in said county of Fayette, on
waters of Cummins’s Creek, the headri
of James Miles, and now i'
the minor heirs of A. M. Clift.
JESSE CLIFT,"
Guardian of Martha A. M. Clift
NOTICE. ~
TN answer to the advertisement dated
JL 22d March, signed George Mauer
think it due to myself to state that the note
alluded to was given to me by said Mauer,
for money loaned to him ; and I now lea ve
j ’ ’• • ’ ’ ’ - •
have a
J. C. Davis, wholesale agent for the
State of Texas. For sale also by Martin
Cook, Richmond, John Crutcher, San
Felipe, Brown & Moore, Quinnana, and
T. J. Leed, Egypt, Gregory & Blakemore,
La Grange. • 4f-lv
FRESH ARRIVAL
OF
Groceries, Liquors, Etc.
10 hhds choice Sugar;
10 bbls old Monongahela Whisky;
10 ** Smith’s old Reserve, do ;
2 Casks Cognac Brandy ;
o i
St Louis Flour;
No. 1 Mackerel;
12 Sacks Rib Coffee;
; 6 bbls Granulated Sugar;
4 “ Crushed do;
50 k^gs Nails, assorted ; .
10 Cans Soda Crsckers ;
4 Boxes Candy ;
2 Box Almonds;
1 Chest Imperial Tea;
25 Ounces Quinine;
S5 Bottles Stock Calomel;
10 doz. bottles Scotch Snuff f
20 Boxes Virginia Tobacco ;
Candles;
No. 1 Soap;
6 doz. St. Julian Ciaret;
6 doz. Fine Old Port Wine;
5 Baskets Champagne Wine;
. ’ 2 Tierces ' ugar-cured Hums ;
l"e Together with Indigo,. Saheratus, Soda,
Cream Tartar, Citron, Pepjier. Spice,
Nutmegs, etc., etc., which we are selling
very low, for CASH ONLY.
S. H. SUMMERS & CO.
Lagrange, May 1; 1854. 4D-tf
■ Spring Goods. ■.
And General Land Agents.
Will attend promptly to all Land, Probate, Crim.
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Fayette, and adjoining counties, Texas,
Office at La Grange.
LAW NOTICE.
J. RANDOLPH BURNS EDMUND V. MC’ASHAN.
BURNS & McASHAN,
Attorneys and Counsellors at Law,
LA GRANGE, FAYETTE CO., TEXAS,
Will devote their whole time and attention to the
practice of their profession, in Fayette county, and
the adjoining couti’ies, and in the Supreme and
Federal courts at Austin. Debts secured with as
little delay as possible. LMnd Titles carefully in-
vestigated. Tax Titles redeemed Jaxes paid,
and all professional business generally, entrusted to
their care, promptly extended to. U* Clients kept
fully advised aa to the condition of their cases.
j W. G. WEBB. | J, T. HABCOVKT* ’
WEBB & HARCOURT,
Attorneys and Counsellors at Law,
La Grange, Texas.
Will attend the courts of Fqyette, Bastrop, Cald
well, Colorado, Austin, Lavaca, Gonzales, and De
. Witt. Also, the Supreme Court at Austin, and the
Federal District court at Galveston.
TAey will also give especial attention to perfe
ing I^and Titles, the payment of Taxes, etc.
March 31st. ni5 *
FRED TATE?~
Attorney an4 Counsellor at Law,
Will give prompt attention to any business en
trusted to him in Fayette, and the adjoining coun
ties. Particular attention given to the investigation
Land Titles, and the collection of claims. 3y
SURGEON DENYTST,
fkR. L HOUGH having returned to La Grange,
. JLF after a temporary absence, tenders his ser-
vices to the citizens of this town and its vicinity.—
Thankful for past favors, he respectfully solicits a
continuance of their patronage. All calls in his
line will be promptly attended jto.
Office at Cartels hotel.
La Grange, Feb 22, 1853.
B. SHAD WITZ,
Watchmaker, Engraver & Jeweler,
WOULD respectfully say to the citizens of
La Grange and the surrounding country
that he iff located here, and will give entire satisfac-
tion of all work that is entrusted in his care. And
all work is likewise warranted.
Shop opposite the new Church I
La Grange, Feb. 1st 1854. 27m3
HENRY JOEL & Co.,
MM7*HOLESALE Dealers in Dry and Fancy
V w Goods, 46, Chartres Street, New Orleans
NOTICE.
ISAAC HOBBS & CO.,
Successors to *
R. Q, HOBBS,
Dealers in Boots, Shoes and Hats,
No. 12, CUSTOMHOUSE STREET,
New Orleans. july
GEORGE W. SINKS,
MERCHANT, LA GRANGE,
TEXAS,
Has just received, and will keep constant-
ly on band, at his new Brick Store on the
North-East corner of the Public Square,
a large, cheap and varied assortment of
Dry Coods, Groceries, Hardware, Crock
ery and China Ware, &c., &c., Custom
ers will please call and examine.
La Grange, Oct., 24th 1853.
HAMILTON HOUSE,
Broadway, New York, Corner of 28th Street.
M RS. VAN VLEET, formerly of 63 Barclay
IVA street, has taken the above large bouse, and
fitted it up with Gaq, Croton Water, Baths, etc., the wrappers around the bottle,
and Furniture throughout- Persons visiting New
York will find no pleasanter bouse in the city. It
unites the freedom of a Hotel, with the quietness
of a Boarding House.
All persons indebted to John H. Carter,
and J. H. Carter & Co., will please come
forward without delay, and settle, or I shall
be nnde£ the necessity of placing the claims
in the hands of an officer for collection.
Oct. 31, 1853. J. H. CARTER
JUST RECEIVED.
|4JT CAVANAGfi has just received at
-LVJL his store opposite Carter’s Hotel a
large and complete assortment of Fall and
Winter Goods, consisting of every variety
usually comprised in the mercantile line.
Purchasers are respectfully invited to call
and examine for themselves.
La Grange Oct., 25th 1853.
Adolphus Brandt
|>EGS leave to inform the public
JLJ that he has established himself as a
SADDLE and HARNESS MAKER,
and UPHOLSTERER, at Lagrange,
next to the new Presbyterian Church,
where he will use his beat endeavors to
suit all who call on him, both in the articles
furnished, and in his prices.
Saddles, bridles, etc., of his own manu-
facture, always on hand.
March 15, 1854.
Z^IASH ADVANCES,—The under-
signed are prepared at all times to
Advance on Cotton, or other Produce, con-
signed to their friends in Galveston, New
Orleans, and New York.
R. M. FORBES & CO.,
July, 1851 1 tf j La Vaca.
TA EST RUCTION OF ANTS.—The
undersigned has for sale a prepara-
tion which will destroy Ants. He war-
rants its efficiency ; ana in any case of fail-
ure to cause the death of the insects, when
applied according to directions, ho will
ask no pay. The preparation has been pat-
ented. GEORGE W. SALMON.
Austin, February 25,1814. 3Lly-
J. A. FITZ’s
HOTEL.
The subscriber having leased for a term
of years all the interest of John H. Carter
in the above house, I shall, from this day
» manage the
same to the entire satisfaction of my friends
and acquaintances, and the travelling com-
munity. No pains or expense will be
wanting on my part, to please; and I so-
licit their patronage.
A good Stable and an attentive Ostler is
connected with the establishment.
RATES OF CHARGES. >
Board and Lodging, per month - $18 00
Board without Lodging, per month 15 00
Board and Lodging, per week, - 7 00
Board and Lodging, per day, - 1 25
Board for Man and Horse, per day, 2 00
Supper, Lodging and Breakfast, for
Man and Horse,
Single Meals,
Lodging, - - I
Board for Horse, per month,
veYxwxlr
44 44
Singlq Feed,
_ 1 ’ T
JNO. HOPE,
S. R. TURNER.
Columbus, March 28, 1854. 35-tf
FOR HIRE.
k NEGRO WOMAN, who is a g >od
JL Cook, Washer, and Ironer. For
particulars, apply to
mrl-6t f J. C. ECCLES.
LOST CERTIFICATE .
OST my headright certificate, nun ber
-1—4 and date not recollected ; issued by
the Board of Land Commissioners of Aus-
tin county, 1838, for one-third of a league
of land. Unless heard from within U._
time prescribed by law, application wil I be
made for a duplicate.
GEORGE HERDER.
February 15, 1854. 3
Notice.
7VT W STAGE LINE from Lu Gra^g.
11 Columbus,
Wharton, Richmond, Railroad Depo,
Houston. Leaves La Grange every
turday at 12 o’clock and Wednesday at 6
o’clock and arive at Columbus the same
day. J. B. HOGAN, Houston,
L. W. ALEXANDER,
Columqns.
of
. :: : • 4 PAINTER, i
Ww AVI NG penBBBcirtly located in La Grange,
| J would reepectfitUy inform rta citizens, and
those of the qounty, that he is at aH times ready to
execute work entruated to him. Having bad much
experience in the various branches of his business,
he flattara himself that none can do -work more
promptly, mere neatly, or more expeditiously. •
Thankful for past favoia, a continuance of public
atroeage is earnestly solicited. 45yl
DISSOLUTION. J
FT1HE copartnership heretofore existing
JL under the firm aud style of John H.
Carter &| Co., was this day dissolved by
mutual consent. All persons holding
claims against the firm will present them
to John H. Carter, for payment; and all
persons indebted to them will make pay-
ment to him, as he is authorized to settle
the business of the late firm.
J. H. CARTER,
J. A. FITZ.
October 31st, 1853.
retiring from business, ! return
judgf whether or no|t I
ect the same.
R. D’OENCH. .
.Beagle’s Settlement, April 5. 37 It
"I^TOTICE.—All those indebted to ihe
J_ n undersigned, by note or otherwise,
January last, will please call
in closing up the affairs of
we are compelled to have ihe
We trust this call will not be in
vain; nor by delay, add trouble to expense.
LONGCOPE & NORTON.
April 11, 1854. 38 8t
N O T ICE
PS hereby given, that I shall apply to die
JL proper authorities for a duplicate of
my certificate, issued to me by Jos. P.
Portis, Commissioner in Fisher & Miller’s
Colony, said certificate having been des-
troyed by fire, some two years ago.
JOHN KRAUSE.
Frailsburg, March 30, 1854. 37-6
Selling at Reduced Prices for Cash.
F 11 HE undersigned, in liquidation, (a-i-
JL sing Aom the decease of our partner,
James J. Norton,) offer for sale at reduced
prices, their extepsive and varied assort-
ment of Dry Goods, Hardware, Clothing,
Boots and Shoes, Queens ware, etc. They
invite the attention of all, being disposed
to sell as low, if not lower, than any other
house in town.
LONGCOPE & NORTON.
April 11, 1854. 38-3t
~ NoTlce. “T
4 EL persons indebted to the undet
_ZjL signed, are notified that, unless th«h
come forward and make immediate pay
ment, their accounts will be plaeed in th
hands of an officer for collection.
J. C. ECCLES.
Lagrange, Marich 8, 1854. 32-|4
NOTICE.
4 EL PERSONS indebted by note <r
jljL open account, to the undersigned,
will please come forward without delay,
and settle the same, or their accounts wi l
be placed in the hands of an officer fc r
collection.
810 and $13
- - 15
- 25
The Preparatory and Academic Depart-
ments, comprise the usual Elementary
branches, and dll the studies of the Eng-
lish course of four years : the Collegiate,
the same with the French, German, Latin,
or Greek Languages. t
Music on the Piano, with use of In-
strument, - - - - - $25
Drawing and Embroidery, each - 10
Wax Work, $1 per Lesson.
Board, $10 per month. Incidentals in
Boarding House, 81 per session.
Bills payable one-half in advance,
the remainder at the close of the session.
Full particulars moy be ascertained
by applying to the Principal. Catalogues
sent when requested. 27tf
BOOK AND JOB
PRINTING,
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION,
Neatly and expeditiously executed at this
Office.
NEW ROUTE
From the Interior to Galveston, fyc.,
BY WAY OF
Steamers, Railroad, and Stages.
On Wednesday, September 7th, and each
Wednesday and Saturday following (until
further notice) CARS with passengers and
freight will leavg Harrisburg for Stafford’s
Point, Fort Bend county, at 9 o’clock, A.
M. Returning, will leave Stafford’s at. 11
o’clock, A. M.
Passengers for Harrisburg or Galveston,
leaving*Richmond at 8 A. M., or Fulcher’s
at 7 o’clock, will reach Harrisburg in sea-
son for dinner, ai)d for boat to Galveston.
Passengers for the interior of Texas, leav^
ing Galveston by steamers on Tuesdays or
Fridays, reach Harrisburg at about 10 P.
M.,' stop over night, and arrive at Rich-
mond, or Fulcher’s, for dinner next day.
13^ Freight forwarded with promptness,
and no charges for Wharfage or Reship-
ment at Harrisburg.
Facilities will be afforded for transport-
ing horses ah’d carriages by railroad.
JNO. Aa WILLIAMS,
Superintendent B B , B. & C Railwry..
! Harrisburg, Aug 31, 1853 8mt"
26tf.
T> Y an order of the County Courl
JLJ Fayette county, Texas, I will offer
betoaged A aow belong EXCLUSIVELY te Dr,
will be eeotiaaed, this extra label with the fae
ef >r. L 4. C. will la (Stare 4eskni
A
Piles. This w a certain cure ; more persons have
put together. It is used in the H
F. W. CHANDI.ER, I. B. MCFARLAND.
CHANDLER & McFARLAND,
Attorneys and Counsellors at Law,
And General Land Agents.
LA GRANGE, TEXAS.
aJr. W. T. GATES,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
La Grange, Texvs.
Will attend to any business entrustad to theii
care in the county of Fayette, and the adjoining
counties. They will practice in the Supreme ant
Federal courts held at Austin,
_—.—
B. .BKOrsHl.S, B. M. TEVIS.
SHROPSHIRE & TEVIS,
Attorneys and Counselors at Law^
Gregg & Turner, and known aS the Star
inal, and other business entrusted to their care, in
23 ly
Extraordinary Statement.
The following statement of the effect o
B. A. Fahnestock’s Vermifuge, from a res-
pectable planter in Virginia, must convince
every one, of its virtues.
Prince Edward Co. Va.
Messrs. B. A. Fahnestock Co.
Gents—I feel it a duty that I owe to the
public, to make known the following:—
A negro child belonging to me, has been
complaining for some time—loss of appe-
tite, and frequently crying. Su
worms was the cause, 1 gave
In the evening the
^TATE OF TEXA$, County of
1^ Fayette.—Taken up by Joseph
Gage, and posted before N. B. Yancy, J.
P., on the 7th day of April, A. D. 1854,
T wo Mares and Colts ; one Gray Mare, 7
years old, with a scar under her left ear;
14 hands und 1 inch high; a sorrel horse
colt, one
valued at 8100.
6 years old, with a wart on each ear,
and one on the back of her neck ; 14 hands
high ; has a small bell on ; a brown mare
colt, one year old : said Mare and Colt
valued at 880.
N. W. FAISON, Cl’kC.C.
By his dep., Z. M. French.
April 19, 1854.
Mexican Pain Killer,
M OR the relief of Cramp, Colic, Bumff,
Ju Sore 1 hroat, Bruises, inflammatory
Sciatic, and Chronic Rheumatism. Old Ul-
cers, etc. Also a most efficient Remedy
for Galls of Horses, from Harness or Sad-
dle. It should be in the hands of every
Planter, and Overseer. When once used
by them, they will never be without it.
From every part of the Union, where
this preparation has been used, the Propri-
etor has-received numerous certificates from
persons who have used it. The high re-
t acqt " * 2__
twelve months, is of itself a sufficient g
Killer, is all that it professes to be.
:g, and night, upwards of FOUR
to eat, as soon as the medicine ceased
operate, and is now well.
Yours, &c. JAS. D. LIGON.
Sold wholesale and retail by all the prin-
cipal druggists and country merchants
throughout the United States, and also by J
TAR B. 1
JlX Texas.
Drug Store.
Lagrange, Feb. 22, 1854.
"|^TOTICE.---In withdrawing from the
! JLm firm of Summers & Dabney,. I would
tender my thanks to my friends and ac-
quaintances generally, for their liberal
patronage, and take pleasure in recom-
mending them; to the old establishment,
which in future will be conducted by S
H. Summers, who solicits a continuance
of their patronage. Call and see his neW
and varied stock of Spring Goods.
S. H. DABNEY,
r Lagrange, April 17, 1854. 38-tf
feoTTON GINS AND ’M'nnnrnR-ntaV Stone-Cutting Estab- [emalcs are subject they are invaluable.
A yrLJN o AIN u AwuuiuuwuwuThave a better effect than these for mont
j— . — hshment.
FHTHE undersigned have commenced a Stone-
JL Catting Manufactory in Austin City, a few
L . doors north of the Orleans House, where they pre-
s prices,, and upon the usyal | pare aiMj fioish Cet Stone Monuments, of the vari-
” ous kinds required, of the best stone from the ______________
quarries in the vicinity of Austin,— warranted to infringement on their neoreyouthful days of woman-
which they will furnish at reasonable prices, and on
the shortest notice. Application may be made to
either of the undersigned, dr to their agents, who
will give all informatioh with regard to prices, &c.
A. FRASER,
J. ROBB.
Agents—Mr. Hazy, Builder, Bastrop.
J« C. Eccles, Esq., La Grange.
A. L. Fraser, Columbus, Colorado county.
N. B.—Good Stone Masons are wanted at Co-
lumbus, to work on the building of the new Jail
and Court House, t 35tf
O’ State Gazette copy—present account to firm
DR. W. W. JONES,
SURGEON AND OCULIST,
HALLETTSVILLE, TEXAS,
Would announce to those afflicted with diseases
of the Eye, that he has permanently located himself
in the town of Hallettsville, where his service? may
be obtained. Be treats this disease in quite a dif-
ferent manner from the course of treatment gener
fllly pursued; the means being mild, but at the
same time effectual. All those laboring under this
disease will find it greatly to Yheir interest to give
him a call. Those from a distance will find good
hoard on accommodating terms.
Refer to Dr. Robertson, Oculist, New York.
Baylor Female College,
. .LOCATED AT
* INDEPENDENCE,
WASHINGTON COUNTY, TEXAS.
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