The Morning Star. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 276, Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 10, 1840 Page: 4 of 4
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200 sacks Liverpool salt .
20 boxes fig. blue
50 do mould candles
10 du chocolate i
20 doz common chairs
5 doz Russian hats
all sizes
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continuance.
To Merch
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Steam 6d
for at the su
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10 bbls prime sugar,
10 bbls molasses, -
4 casks new hams,
2 casks new sides,
50 half boxes raisins,
20 boxes claretwine.
20 kegs nails,
50 gross loco-loco matches,
starch, beans,
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candles; nails; old whiskey, Ac. Ac.
In addition to which, I am advised of a
nth day of February,
Mpsand eight hundred
of the Republic the
boot*, shoes, &c. &c.,
3 kegs pickles,
1 box Beate’s axes,
20 kegs Weatheral’s white
lead, No. 1,
A VISON A Co.
A VISON A Co.
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nef Han
Jude St
M Jack
W. Buru
Branch"
as a head right; also
ting said lands, will
EWELL, Adm’r.
he abovei establish-
are now prepared to
patronage. They
e will meet with the
location is central
end the female de-
afortable stable, su-
p found the beat and
; be under the direc-
it no efforts shall be
square, city of
the court-house,
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40 boxes soap,
2 boxes cheese,
20 kegs lard,
9 reams printing paper,
6 bbls brandy,
6 bbls Mong, whiskey,
1 bbl rum,
12 jugs linseed oil, -
ccupied e room immediately over the "Arcade," at pres-
ent oust supby the Masonic fraternity as a Lodge n um. It is
citv.and well calculated
caused the seal of the Republie
Done at the City of Austin, thii
[u».] in the year of our Lord one tl
and forty, and of the independet
fourth.
► CERTIFICATES,
with Col. A. Somer-
Inder an act of the 29,
dings of the various
e Brazos, will com-
Ion Monday the 17th
I so on, giving timely
All persons having
i those boards, are no-
B the commissioners,
mend for patents those
al, and none others.
ARD ROMAN,
C BILLINGSLEY.
ia low prices, for cash,
de 14 d203tf
be sold at auction, commencing that day and continue from day
to day until the whole is disposed of. -__Jan. 21 23*;td> _
ATEW BACON-2 hhds new bacon, for Sie b
IN_______ thos Sat
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My agent and attorney
DAVID/? COLE, Administrator
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tiprime pork; bacon
barrels; fine flour; |
50 do white scap
25 do French pickles
10 do Dutch pipes
20 doz cane bottom chairs
i,
Adams a HARRIS ha ye Es day received from N York,
the most splendid assortment of French fancy goods ever °
ed in this count
ORN—100 sacks corn, for sale by
THOS
pearl barley, &c., &c. ,
Jan. 20^1840. d 233-tf THOMAS DAVISON, & CO.
mond tobacco; common tobacco; smk
water and butter crackers, fresh; loafsug
and common segars; cheese; Goshen bl
’ Goods, Clothing,
g implements, &c.
HNSON,
goods on board the schooner Corrine, dai
Orleans, with instructions to make quick.
Feb 22 d18:278
11 nyt meet payment,
de 11 d200t
PNHE subscribers take this method of i
I that they have entered into co-partner
future conducttheir business under the fin
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tinuedt
READY MADE CLOTHING.
Superfine blue and black dress and frock coats, blue and black
cassimere pants, blanket coats, beaver box coats, Kentucky
jeans coals and pants, coats and pants of all colors and descrip-
tions, Cashmere, velvet, silk and figured vests, linnen, cotton
_____AVE removed their office to Court-hot
■ Houston,adjoining col Gray’s, directly oppot
where one or both can always be found.
’ " dec 3
NT MANSION liuffsK,
, IVLARKET Square, next to the Theatre.—
ment has been taken by,DEPEW A VIVEN, wh
accommodate all who will honor them with the
By the President.
ABNER 8. Lscomh, Secretary of State
Feb. 9. w3;241
nTOTICETO HOLDERS OF LANi
L% The undersigned (in cohjunction
ville,) having been selected by cohgress
January last, to investigate the proc®
boards of land commissioners west of
mence their examination* in Nashville
Inst., and from thence to Washington, ah
notice of their apprpach to each countR
certificates of doubtful legality issued frb
lifted to adduce satisfactory proof beipr
The object of the examination is to res d
claims which are clearly genuine anddp
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have fitted up the house in a manner they belie
approbation of the travelling community. T
and retired. A lady of experience will superir
partment. Attached to the house is a good cc
perintended by Chas. Graves. In the bar will
choicest liquors The whole establishment wi
non of the proprietors, who are determined tl
wanting to pleaae.
Feb. 4. 247:tf
The Richmond Telescope, Texas Cen tine! ar
will pleaae publish the above six times, and id
to the above firm in this place for payment, ]
/ I HARDWARE.
Castings, nails, bar and hoop iron, nail rods, axes, shovels,
spades, locks, hinges and screws, knives and folks, spoons,
scissors, iron tools of every description, carpenter’s tools, scales
and weights, tip ware.
Also, an assortment of Fancy Goods, Stationery, Books, Chi-
na and Glass Ware, Medicines
A number of Horses and Mules;several Wagon* and Carts.
Twenty good likely young NEGROES of both sexes.
All of the above remaining unsold on the 17th February, will
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into effect such present and future ag
ment of France, by the regulation of I
and merchandize, imported from that coi
Thefore be it known, that 1, Mirabeau
»noaDC« of an order
in and for the coun-
1840—-1 shall proceed
the court house door
ah, the Tan Yard to-
iched belonging to the
JOHNSON A Co.j at the well known slam
corner of Main and Congress streets, whje may be found ai
alt times, Hats of all descriptions and the best that can be made.
Also, a general assortment of Groceries, I
Boots and Shoes, Hardware, tin ware, fat
H.e
ot the >i
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Feb. __________________'
"A DMINIsTBA i'OR’S SALE—In
H. made by the honorable Probate Ju
ly of Harrie, on the 29th day of Februar
to sell on the 1st Tuesday of April next,
IkTdTICt—The subscriber intends to go to New York early
IN in March, and previous to that time will take orders for
gendemen’s wearing apparel of any description, they will be
made up at the nonkin the best manner and delivered about
the last of November, either in Galveston, Houston or Austin,
as may be preferred. Gentlemen leaving their orders may de-
pend on being furnished at prices that cannot fall of being satis-
factory, and every article ordered will be warranted to fit or it
need nit be received. Apply at the clothing andha store
MeAbraham Reqaa, T'”*11’ wIlLI A M HOYLE,’ Jain
N B. A lot of clothing on hand, and ladies’ bonneis and
cloaks, which will be sold at cost prices. 2<l:tf
---r-----*---TAYLOR A CO., .
AIENERAL Commission, Broker and Forwarding Merehnnta,
(j aleg, Wholesaleand retaildealerin groeetheneproisionnecrock
ety, hawi^a re, clothing and dry 8ood -eg “"“1158 naoe on
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Ac nt for
imy nsme
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the Republic of Texas, for the purpose 6
objects into effect, by virtue of the powe
do in the name and by the authority of si
presents, hereby declare and proclaim, |
wines, the produpt of France, imported |
ports of France in French or Texian v
ent, abolished. And further, I do hereb j
of customs to permit all wines as aforesa I
duty into any of the ports of this Republ
tion shall be revokedby the President, j
In Witness Whereof, I have hej
ie Hon. I. Ji. More-
e county ot Harris,
; on the 1st Tuesday
iby law, for cash, the
t succession of Sam-
li Republic, by these
hat the duties on all
irect from any of the
els, are for the pres-
equire all collectors
to be admitted free ot
, until this proclama-
junto set my hand and
f Texas to be affixed.
printed muslins, beautiful patterns; French calicos; velvet man-
tillas, merino shawls; silk umbrellas, plain and printed shall!,
muslin de lai nes, curtain muslin, bonnet and cap ribbons, linen I
napkins, ladies’ and gentlemen’s gloves,ladies’ and Eentemen 8
hosiery.______,J7dL.
pby the Masonic fraternity i
the mesidenerbly finished room in the city,and well
forar, e for a small family; or for an office. *
tral situation of this room has many advantages in point of con-
venience, to persons engaged in business,.not to be found else-
where in the city, in addition to the superior style ia which it is
fitted up, which render it desirable.
. ALSO,
The house at present occupied by Robert Walker, Esq, as a
magistrate’s ofice, pearly oPpsitethe Arcade.
A comfortable residence for a small family, situated directly
opposite the residence of the Hon. Alcee La Branche, Ameri-
can charge d’affairs.
The above premises will be let on accommodating terms, by
application to HENRY KESLER
nov 30 4»9Htf
5 doz beaver hats, all sizes
A targe assortment of fresh garden seeds
The above articles, which are all of a very superior quality,
we have just received by direct importations, and offer for sale
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of said county to the h
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orming the public
ip, and they will in
Opposite Custom House, Galvei
AS in store a large and choice stock <
visions, which he will selllow for cash. VThe following is a ;
' list of the princi pa la rticles on hand: mess ad prime pork; bacon
: hams and sides; canvassed hams; sugar th barrels; fine flour;
lard; navy and pilot bread; rectified whkey ; coffee; buck- !
"icks ; Myer’s Rich- ;
beef and tongues;
rp Administrator's notice
1 he undersigned having been appointed by the hon the Pro-
bate court in and for the county of Harrisburg, administrator
on the estate of Edmond R Anderop, deceased, notifies all per-
sons having claims against the said estate to present them prop-
erly authenticated fur payment; and those indebted to the same,
are requested to make.immedptpPANRERSLEY,
- ‘____uperior fresh garden 10 bbls sup fine flower,
seeds, . 1 bbl lamp oil,
1 bbl linseed oil, winter
strained,
/COPARTNERSHIP. The subseribers have formed a copartner-
U ship in Houston, under the style and firm of Thomas Davison
& Co., and in Galveston under the style and firm of A. Hawthorn, &
Co., as Genaral Commission Merchants. All consignments shall have
prompt attention. THOMAS DAVISON,
ALEXANDER HAWTHORN.
Thomas Davison, A Co , having rented the store under the Ex-
change Hotel, next door to Hedenberg and Vedder’s, offer for sale the
undermentioned goods, (cheap for cash.)
10 half bbls prime sugar,
days
will
lm'r 11
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try, consisting in part of rich plain merino cloth.
s, beautiful patterns; French calicos; velvet man-
I A BBLS Blood Beets, a good article, for sale by
1 0 Jan. 13-dtf227 GAZLEY A ROBlNSOfr
A HOUSTON A HOOVER,
ATTORNIES AT LAW, Houston, Texas, solieit business in
their profassion. W.Hoysrox,
_______________________° w Hoovaa.. _
TU8T received 5 casesfine calfbouts; 5 de coarse boots; 10 cases ,
J fine beaver hats; 5 casks bacon, shoulders; 7dodosidesj10
boxes fish; 6 casks ale, a supenor articleilObarrelNOsugar, by
247 tf ______ADAMS A
CjfcVltNTY-HVE DOLLARS REWARD.—Ranaway from my
O farm on the Brazos river, on the 25th December last, my negro
man Dill, about 23 years of age, 5 feet 11 inches high, dark complex-
ion very large, and one of the likeliest negro men in the republic.
He has a fine appearance, and a very high forehead; he has a little
stuttering in his speech; he has probably gone westward. For.n
further description, apply to Mr. E. M. Jarvis, the former owner, city
ofFouisoove the above reward if secured in the jail at the city of
H on ’ grfpaken ou of the county, JOSEPH W. SPAESRNr.
ROBERT WALKER d SOL CHILD
J USTICES of the Peace for Harrisburg county. Ofice on
Fran kiin street, over the store occupied by F P Mossy, and
neariy,PPPadthkensar John Shea, James M MGee,WmG
Evans and J A Newlands, Esgrs, can be found at their oficei
mn "Apeons Laving unfnished business omn the above mentioned
N /T GLASSES—5 bbls molasses, for sale i
l IVI________THOS 1^
ATEW HAMS-1 cask new hams, for sal
. IN___'_________THOS $
i LEAGUE, ANDREWS & CO,
; raisins; Havana II TT AVING come to the conclusion of winding up their busi-
ter choice • sperm i IL ness, will sell at cost their present stock of goods and ef-
’ ’ fects, consisting of ihe largest and best assorl/meiit of merchan-
dise ever offered in the republic. viz: j
DRY GOODS,
Cloths, cassimeres, vestings, satinetts, hnseys, prints, French
merinos, brown Holland, shallys, silks, muslin <1 Orleans, mus-
lin d’Laines, gros de Naples, forences, sergeu, levantines, jac-
onet muslins, a splendid assortment of laces, embroideries, capes
and cellars, shawls of all descriptions, millineries, bonnets,
plain nd fancy ribands, artificial flowers, hosiery of all de-
scriptins, flannels, blankets, bed ticking, colored eambri c, dam-
ask table cloths, silk and cotion handkerchiefs, bobbinetts, car-
^TrOUR—lOOkbls superfine fluur, lbr^^ iBiy^
QUGAR—6 hhds^and 30bbls prime N
O THOS
C Sugar.
I AVISON & Co.
i and flannel shirts, bosoms and collars, suspenders, gloves, satin
' velvet and plain stocks, hats, boots, shoes, etc. etc.
GROCERIES. . -
Sugar, coffee, tea; rice, flour, salt in sacks and boxes, spices,
chocolate, candles, soap, tobacco, segars, French brandy, Hol-
land gin, Jamaica’andN. E. rum, Irish and Monongahela whis-
key, porter and ale in casks and bottles, champagne wine, Ma-
deira, Malaga, gold and pale sherry, claret, port wine, etc. etc.
HOUSE, SIGN& ORNAMENTALPAINTING
Imilatiant of Wood and Marble, Gilding, Glazing Ac.,
rpHE undersigned will execute orders in the above business,
X and solicits a share of public patronage. He will keep on
hand and sell low for cash, a variety of Paints, Oils, Ac,
jan. Sl-d28 263 M. K. SNELL,
Corner of Fannin A Preston sts, opposite Kesler’s A
ANDREWS &sWAIN,- •
ATTORNEY S AT LAW-Homox,
Office in the Brick Building of the Town Company.
Feb 8 251 :if
P FERDINAND PINCKARD,
I ORMERLX of Vicksburg, Mississippi, has established himself
at Galveston, and offers his services to his fellow-citizens of
Texas, as a Commission Merchant, in all itsivarious branches.
Having been actively engaged for ten years in supplying the
various wants of (Southerners, in the heart of a rich cotton coun-
try, he believes himself well qualified to fill all orders entrusted
to his care.
He will attend to sales of cotton in Galveston, or make ad-
vances on the same lor shipment to New Orleans or elsewhere
Office in Capt'Deck’s buildings, nearly opposite the custom-
house.
nEFERENCES:
Galveston—Col James L ve Dr Levi Jones, Gen M Hunt.
Galveston, Dec, 1839 [Civilian] d48-268
ATOTICE.—By virtue of an order from
IN land, Judge of Probate, in and for
I will expose at public s »le at the City Ho;
in April next, between the hours prescribi
following property, belonging to the vaca
uel M. Schoolfield, deceased, namely or
land, one fourth to be deducted for loca
555) acres; and another of 454 acres of
milesof Bastrop and one and a half miles
320acres of land given to the said decease
four lots in Bastrop. Thecouditio for U
be made known on the day of sales.
0 • ■■ ng
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irge consignment of
expected from New ,
des.
REFERENCES.
Whittemore A Yaung, Louis Bringier, surveyor general of
LoudnvnaonECorE A Rhodes, MKinney A Williams.
//oust on—Hedenberg A Vedder, Love A Riley, PatC Jack,
ng; rdnofaleague of ’ pet bindings, skein and spool cotton, sewing silks, patent thread,
nd, to be within six
f the Colorado river,
All of which will be sold cheap forgcash’
cdfesddemkhihmat•d 19806
s s& AM TOM KINS,
2 half pipesvrandy,
2 bbls gin,
2 kegs salaratus.
N B That all of our hats are made to ur order, and war-
ranted to do good service. Gentlemen ofering a particular
kind or fashion of a hat, can depend upon being suited as to
shape and quality. Don’t forget the placed d20.279 w 10:247
- ~ FERDINAND PINCKD,
h, Texas.
Groceries and Pro-
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200 A
er Brazos,v
A LSI 1, 7
house. Kite
For partin
Whan
dtf 239
1001
man, named
age, and five
recollected,]
one as eithe
9 promissory |
deliverings
ton, or for a
Jan. 22.1
I EGS led
ly by Jak J
sion and for
. modious,
er end of 4
othirin thin
municatefir
worth notic
Any busi
Feb 9 i
W uic
While Sw
Ulcers, So
lings and iti
pains, Ac.I
The ab
scientific1
exiensivelj
TNOR RENT-'l'he Garden lately occupied by Mr. Hurth,on
E the opposite side of the Bayou, within a quarter mile of the
city, containing ten acres of land of the best quality, with1ane w .
two-story frame building on the same. To a good tenant Ilie wheat flour;-fresh rice; oats and corn in
rent will be moderate. Apply to . • ---h—-- ----•el------ —A-
jan 16-dlf230 LEAGUE, ANDREWS A Cou
ATOTICE-jlil bills contracted by or for the use of the steam
boat Correo, must be presented to the clerk within eight
fromthe date of .U bid for accePLnCLOPpEha, cretkey
For S B CORREQ, and Owners
GEALED
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' next, whid
th fir- de
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burg. Spill
< Leave ti
' Galveston
Leave G
Houston 8
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to nccom pi
tended as j
the transpk
Th- d d
20th Fibr
| ild
..ustin—Hon James H Starr, ColWmG Cooke, Asa Brig-
ham j1d2et..
.JZsrssssivedpvsssevboatTAz!kY2hOSPNSokS".
V s Jan. 13-dtf287.__________ ____________
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March 1 tds:269.
By t/u Rrefidcnt of the Repute if Texas,
A- PROCLAMATION.
ATT HEREAS, by the 11th section of id act entitled "an act
VV altering the several acts to raise an venue by impost du-
ties,” approved the 5th February instanthe President is au-
thorised to issue such instructions as maybe necessary to carry
reeients with the govern- ;
the dhties on goods, wares
try:
Lamar, President of
quarter casks port wine, 12 do. do. Madeira wine, 10barrels
rectified whiskey, 75 boxes claret-wine, 15 do. hock wine, 4 do
sparkling hock du., 15 sacks of coffee. ■ [
Also, a very fine new four wheel carriage. The above arti-
cles will be sold low lor cash.
Jan. 29. 241tf_________________________________ .
$5000 Sabine Stock. Also one league and labor of
Land situated on While Oak creek, east side of the Trinity
river, to be had low for cash. Inquire of
dec 4 dl94 U ______C BIGELOW, Main St. Houston
TAW Notice.—The subscriber will practice lawinche
I g supreme court of Texas and in the courts adjacent to the
cyan otfce “ on Cong tho^gSrdSn: j '
H)N For sale, for cash only. •
• U BBLS, brown N O sugar 20 bbls Boston loaf sngar ,
20 bbls N Orleans molasses 20 do rice; by
j 3 d219-f__________________ADAMS A HARRIS 1,
-A School Books. .
A.N extensive assortment of school books, suitable for the va-.
arious schools ot this Republic, is now opened in Main st. third
door above the Houston House.
Also, books appropriate for holiday presents for yohhiotr
HorLesrezoria Courier, Richmond Telescope, Texas Em-
igrant and Texas Centinel will give thie above 5 insertions,and
forward their accounts to J W Courtney for payment.
ANA - just received by late arrivals
HUU Pieces hollow ware 40 bbls flour 50
50 bbls coffee 5 pipes Cognac bandy
30 kegs nails 90 boxes boots and shoes
10 bbls rice 50 “ sperm candles
20 bbls whiskey 10 bbls molasses 4
10 • loaf sugar; together with a general assortment of
Groceries Dry Goods, Ac, all of which will be sold low for
Esh M ' - CRAWFORD A SHEPHERD
Galveston, Jan 4 t. d220ti
4 DAMS A Co. having this day taken into co-partnership Mr.
A Dewit Clinton Harns, the business will bedone under the firm
of Adams A Hams._______________ _______
rv Auction and Commission Merchants.
I be undersigned beg leave respectfully to inform their friends
and the public that they have taken the well known establish-
ment of Messrs Hedenberg A Vedder, and will continue to dis-
pose of merchandise both at private and public sale. They so-
tEZ. share of public Pa ironage. ISMtaVt SCOTT, '
FRANCIS R LUBSQCK
Fchi
Tur,
A ED M<
consent, j
Al?, pel
accouuts
ng said 4
March 2 tds:269.
CURATOR’S AL
] Y virtue of an orderof the honorable ptbate court, in and for
D the county of Harris, to me directedon the 29th day of
February, 1840—will be sold at the Cour House door in the
city of Houston, on the 1st Tuesday of Aril next, within the
hours prescribed by law, to the highest bder, one half league
of land, situated on Buflalo Bayou a few Hiles below the town
of Harrisburg, in the county aforesaid, ufim which the town of
"Bpflo"was laid out, belonging to thegsuccession of Meri- I
wether W. Smith, deceased. Sold for ti benefit of the credi- j
tors of said succession. Terms cash, coriitutional currency.
C. W. BMCKLEY, Curator.
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EAGUE, ANDREWS * cy. have just received and of
l fer for sale (
10,000 lbs hollow ware of all descriptions
5 pipes Holland gin of superior quality
5 do beat Cognac brandy r
5 do Champagne brandy 3 casks Tcnnenffe wine
3 casks best dry Madeira
3 casks London dock port wine
1 10 do pale and gold sherry
50 baskets Champaigne wine of the best brands
15 barrels Cleggel’s ale, a superior article
50 doz brown stout 50 doz Scotch ale
, 1 barrel Usquebaugh Irish Whiskey
15 bbls vinegar 50 bbls N Erum
50 kegs nails of all sizes
200 boxes assorted window glass
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