Civilian and Gazette. Weekly. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 20, No. 12, Ed. 1 Tuesday, June 16, 1857 Page: 2 of 4
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The steamship
this morning from!
has on board for New Orleans $88,702 i
bales'wool, IS do skins, 476 hides, 204 pi(ts lead, 20
turtles 4 bonos.
The Bosk will leave for Ne# Orleans to-day, at i
• laws i
J. H. Sterrett
with 114 bales
98 sheep and the fol-
Jane, Capt. Culmell, arrived
i 22,500 shingles.
,Cpt. Cooper,
wither feet
l&Lidstone.
I Morgan, Cap¿ Place,
idianola, with 70
, and left at 11 a. m. i
il Webster, Capt. Jerry
Indianola, with 114
and left at 9 a. m.
, Capt. Ellis, arriv-
with 110 beoyes
i at 1 p.m.
Bosk, Captain Forbes,
r (Friday) from Brazos
day at 4 p. x. for New
Liberty G&zetta says
■ banks at the last Fork,
Bluff it had rjen
about two feet. It had
i 7th. -'!■
and ail parts of the Union. <
had approved the
bill, and disapproved that
tost it, intheHooso by a vet*
to 8 and about as decided in the Senate. In
' — things, SI had voted
fer it, and only tfapB against. Gen. Houston, then,
stood thus committed against the voice of the south
" and of Texss, mostsolemnly axpreesed—yet he cal-
led upon the people of Texss to stultify themselves
by trampling their sacred principles in the dust,
átid voting for him u a man 1 It was a reflection
upon the patriotism and intelligence of the southern
and Texian people, and a moat remarkable effort to
jilaoe Texas in a falae position before her sister states
of the-South. It'could not succed—the 8tate was
Arte to her principles and he sincerely believed
Gen. Houaton would be defeated by M large a vote
ás his friend, Mr. Fillmore, was in November last.
Tberé was no doubt of an overwhelming Democratic
victory . He said he had stood by Gen. Houston as
a personal and political friend, from the time he
landed in Texas 21 years ago, til} his recent course
had been suoh, as a Southern Statesman and a Know
Nothing, that he could not and won! , not support
bim any longer. And Buoh was the almost universal
feeling and determination of Gen, Houston's old
Democratic friends.
Mr. Lubbock paid a high oompliment to the Hon,
Francis Mr. White, candidate for Land Commis-
sioner, as a citizen of 28 years, a soldier and patriot
of the revolution, an honest man and one eminently
qualified for the office. He showed that Mr. Crosby
was alone responsible for the nomination of Mr.
White, and that he (Crosby) was the first man in
Texas who sought a party nomination for the offioe,
viz: from the Enow Nothings in 1866.
Mr. 0. Btawait made a nervous reply to Mr.
Lubbock, the burden of which was the claims of
Gen. Houston as an old soldier, (for .which Mr.
Lubbock had awarded him all praise,) and his
Jackson Democracy, fie arraigned Lieut. Gover-
nor Bunnels on several counts, as voting "no"
whenever appropriations were oalled for—denoun-
ced "modern" Demooraoy—exalted the Democracy
of Jefferson and Jaokson—but admitted that he
(Mr. S.) had been a whig all his life, and was, and
always would be a Know Nothing. Some portions
ofhisTemarks, had they had any .application to
the issues before the people, were well conceived.
Mr. Lubboek rejoined most triumphantly. He
dwelt upon the long services, the determined will,
the clear head and BOnest heart of Lieut. Gover-
nor Bunnels—said he had been successively elected
by his own people, the farmers of Bowie, far
twelve years, and for eight years without opposi-
tion. True, Mr. Bunnels was a bull-dog at the
door of the Treasury—he was opposed to extrava-
gant expenditures -he was a prudent,safe and firm
man—the people wanted just snob a man. Bunnels
was in favor of the present plan of aiding railroads
and all healthy progress—but he was opposed to ex
travagance.
raays that the announce'
, as an independent Dem-
i was a hoax, and
**oá. Not at all We do
, and seeing his nameregu-
r several weeks in a newspaper,
.had we of knowing it tobe a hoax?
home.
communication of a K. N.
to-day. It shall appear to mor-
i has lately been visited by a few
' an enterprising elass of people, whose
I oalls extend to kll parts of the Union
► travel with printed credentials, duly sign-
and unknown functionaries,, stating
i were mined by the last eruption
¡Tesuvius, er some similar oatastrophe.
of this class Called at the bank a few
; on being told by the officer
"nothing to give her,
i suspicious of the solvenoy of the
, or determined to make a run Upon ü as
, and hanled forth a (50 bill
, for whioh abe demanded and received
We question whether many who had con-
1 to he; funds have had aa much surplus
i $60 on hand, when they were humbugged
> for oharity. A work-house is a de-
i asylum fbr unfortunates of her elass.
net
teller
tan has I
ser S. Stockaale.
i been unanimously nomina-
f a district convention assembled at Victoria,
candidate for Senator from the
Jackson, Calhoun, Victoria,
! and Karnes. No nomination yet
' present canvass has given us more
Stock dale is a young man, but
head of the bar; as • gentleman and
l a reputation of the highest order,
he ranks scond to no man in
Beard in the principles of
the teachings ot his kinsman,
i Elijah Hise, of Kentucky, who
iminority for many longyears,
It dale has drun k deeply at the fountain of
t Democracy, and comprehends with
intellect, the true princi-
it government was founded and
election Is certain ;. but
< canvass his District and discuss
tof the day.
i B. Rose was nominated at the same
ntative from the counties of Vic-
iar. Rose is one of the
, an old, es-
■eÜglOM, ■
Bishop Andrew ,\#tbé Methodist
the result of his recent visits
missions on the large rioe plan-
South Carolina. He gives glowing ac-
reeeption by the planter —ofthe
have been «retted by them fbr their
of their anxiety to have religious in-
At each plantation visited,
lee, the negroe and the white
to bear him preach, and gave
e that they were happy and oontented.
bat a reflection of the general feel-
. people, with regard to the ne-
is notorious that the course of
has f£r many yeara had a direct
of this species of
philanthropy. Planters have
of throwing additional guúds
and false teachers; and while
moral improvement and religioua
slaves, common prudence re-
satiafléd that the minister admit-
must bo a true disciple and
clothing. The southern
of trial, are now very gener-
and are pursuing a
owner and beneficial to the
of the goepal will ever
ir slaves—a minister by
in faot, will render them dis-
and treacherous.
"V
that since the nomination of
í D? Ev^'&q^has1:retiiSd
"" • wisdom whioh we had
. ran
. safe for
his return, has tried speech
his old
to
strict aooordaooe with
them. Ü would
' oat of
Jnthé
'the State, wtime, experience, and
the praotical operations of the offioe, may prove to
political topics. It is due,
boas nomination I have re-
ceived, to state clearly and unequivocally my polit-
ical position. I am, and always have been a Dem-
ocrat. While 1 would never convert the offioe into
a party engine, or divert it from its legitimate sphere
of operations, to advanoe party interests, my indi
vidual exertions, and whatever of personalinnUeno
I may possess, will at all times and under all oir-
cumstanoes be found' arrayed, cordially and unre-
servedly, in favor of the continued suocees of the
strict construction Sute Bights Democracy; for i
believe itjie the only political organization, now in
existence,' possessing sufficient unity or capacity to
preserve, ii/their whole integrity, the Bights of the
itstes and of the Federal Union. ;
In order that you may know something of the
individual who solicits offioe at your hands, I trust
I shall not render myself obnoxious to the charge
qf egotism, if I refer you to my past history. I
emigrated to Texas in 1880, and incommon with
the early pioneers, abated the dangers and hard-
ships incident to the settlement of a new country.
I participated in the struggle for independence, and
favored annexation. I was a member of the Con-
vention that framed tbe State Constitution, and have
been a member of every Legislature since, with one
t from the doctrine, that the discharge of
duty in one office, creates a claim to another. It
may constitute a test ss to fitness, and afford a cri-
terion by whioh to, judge, of how a candidate will,
if eleoted, bear hiitlself in his new relation to the
people ; but ir oreates no ola on the part of the
candidate, nor obilgation on the part of the people.
The officer and the peoplé are alike released from
obligation when tbe service is performed and the
compensation rendered?"■ Office oelongS to the peo-
ple, to be by them oonferred upon whomsoever they
may please.
,, I solicit the effioe of Commissioner,' because I de
lire remunerative employment, and believe that 1
am competent to the discharge of its duties. I am
aware of no private bias, or interest of my^own, in
conflict with public duty', or wbioh would sway my
judgment, in any oasethat could arise in tbe ad-
ministration of the affairs of the Land Offioe. never
having been engaged in land looatinfr or speculation.
My entire landed interest in Texas does not exceed
two thousand acres.1 I State this faot with .no idea
of entering a plea of poverty, but to satisfy you
that «iy private interests are neither identified, nor
in conflict with, any class of land olaims, upon which
I might be oalled upon as Commissioner to act. I
am endorsed by the Waco Convention, and if eleoted,
trust I shall be able to justify the confidence of my
friends, by the faithful and efficient discharge of the
duties of the office. At least, no effort on my part
will be spared to do so.
I am, mest respeotfully,
Tours, eto.,
F. M. WHITE.
Factions Opposition
The Nacogdoches Chroniole, whioh strenuously
adhered to the fortunes of the so-called American
party so long as there was hope,'and then, like one
of the inhabitants of tbe sea, slipt into the cloak of
the Democracy, under professions of sinoerity, is
now engaged in traduoing the veTy party to which
it so lately professed oonverd^. The Chronicle
indulges in bitter vituperation toward the Waco
convention— denounces it, in the face of facts noto-
rious to every one, as a self constituted olique, and
one met together to barter and swap off offices. It
but re-eohos the slsng of every faotion whioh has
been in a minority. It could attaob itself to the for-
tunes of a party which designed by seoret means to
select officers for the people—a system under which
tbe people would practically have nothing to do In
selecting their public agents—a usurpation of pop-
ular rights and a direct thrust at popular liberty
Tet, when defeated and broken downj it came with
■ false smile, professing conviction of its error, seek-
ing the confidence of those it would betray ; and
now, on the first occasion, attempts to do so. ThiB
game has been often tried before—it is the forlorn
weapon of those who would trample on the rightB
of the south—who would turn a cold shoulder to
the self-sacrificing national men at the North, and
smile approvingly upon tbe misobievous fanatics
of the same section—or do anything else to dis-
rupt that great party which has outlived faction,
preserved the constitution from sacrilege, and
given hope that our country may yet be held
together in peace and harmony—the only party, at
this time, to wblob the patriot can look with pride,
joy or hope. All experience has shown that to
hold any party, church or association together and
carry out great measures, meetings of the people
for discussion, conventions and deliberative bodies
ara absolutely necessary, to prevent a multiplicity
of candidates, discord and defeat, through a well
organized, active minority. All parties, ohurohes
and associations—all bodies of men having a com-
mon object in view—bold suoh meetings and con-
ventions, and always ^illj while the people are free
to think and act for themselves. To peaoeably as-
semble is one of the inalienable rights of freemen.
We, incommon with the Demooratio party, bold
that conventions are wise, necessary, and one of
the safe-guards of the people. We believe in them
ss the means of effecting great and patrioti¿ objects
—and whenever tbe day comes that the people of
this country cannot hold primary meetings, Belect
men of their own choice to represent, them in State
and diatriot conveution —then, indeed, we shtTll
behold 'a dark day for American f{eedom--then we
may look for bayonets to enforce the behests of des-
potism &nd riot in the triumph of tyranny.
When we hear a man calling himself a Democrat¡
snd find him opposing every cnBtom' and principle
oi the 'party—fault-finding, growling and insid-
io sow dissention and prevent
union and harmony through the long approved
means of public meetings and fairly constituted
conventionsr.we set him down as a selfish faction-
ist, or an enemy in disguise. While our - party
holds to its great constitutional principles, every
memberof it,'who is bo from honest oonviction of
duty, will be willing to yield to the voice of the
majority ss to men. We have ever done so—and
shall ever continue to do so. It is praotioing what
we preach—" principles, not men." *
The assaults on tbe Waco convention aré simply
slanderous. No political body has ever^been so
fairly seleoted or so fully attended in the State of
Texas as this convention. The delegates came di-
reotly'from the people of 96'counties in every section
of the State. The Organization, the balloting, the
nominations and every thing conneoted with it, were
conducted with the eyes of the surrounding phblio
upon it, openly, fairly, and honorably. The riv-
alry was animated—but all yielded a cheerful ao-
quiesence in the selections made—all were actuated
by principle— and hence, the oonvention adjourned
in harmony. A ticket ot old citizens, tried men
and sound Democrats waa nominated—men
whom the people have confidence. There is not a
demagogue among them, but all are practical,
working and trust worthy. The Democracy will
show their oonfidenoe by their votes.
The New Orleana Bee alludes to the reported Free-
soilism in Texas, and thinks that there is no ooca-
sion for alarm. ItB method of proceeding with
tinotured ^witi^this heresy is not quite effective
We trust that this
jeotb, and a plenty of them, worthy of their highttt
and noblest ambition, and all of direct practical
importance. They have no need ef abstractions,
according to our notion, and no energies to waste
upon them. The best way to escape suoh a discus-
sion is for those opposed to lito let it alone, and
not abuse it into importance. If they charge men
as much entitled to confidence a^d respect as them-
selves with being incendiaries, Ac., those men will
be very likely to strike baok, and they may thus be
driven into a posit on they never intended to occu-
py. Leave off strife before it be meddled with,
aaith tbe proverb, and however paradoxical it may
sound, it oontains a vaat deal of wisdom, which
communities no lesa than individúala would do well
to leant
A Sraxruaa Soabbqbow.—A number of boya
" Scarecrows! he I
overgrown, slab
1" aaid he, evi-
preceded
trowa; if]
guess you'd
one and set
the
and
field
Ixdiabou..—Mr. A. P. Bennett, late of the New
Orleans Times, proposes to publish a paper at
Indianola, to be called the Calhoun Standard. It
is a good location foT a paper, if it be conducted
with talent and energy, and we hope it may suo-
eeed.
or two exceptions. In every position in wbioh I
have been plaoed, I have endeavored, to the best of
my ability, to disoharge my duties faithfully. Un^
it rat
course, should yon entrust me with the duties of
the new position I now seek. I do not pretend that
mv oonduot gives me superior olaimB to that offioe.
Explosiona.
The New Tork Times ol the 26th ulL, says:
While Mr. Zancker, one of the chemical assis-
tants in the New, fork Medical College, was engag-
ed last evening, in filling a large India rubber bag
with oxygen gas, an explosion ensued from its too
rapid generation. The bag had already received
two charges of oxygen, prepared from the chlorate
of potash. During the passage of the third charge
tbe gas generated with such rapidity as to distend
the bag to its utmost capacity, and then violently
burst it. The concusion was so forcible as to break
every window glass in the Laboratory, and nearly
deafen the experimenter. The strong copper ge-
nerator and the Doctor's spectacles, strange to say,
were uninjured, though the Doctor was urged at
lightning speed though an unopened door into the
Faculty room. .
Tbe Buffalo Commercial relates a still more re-
markable case.
A baggage man at tbe central depot, while hand
ling a trunk in the usual slambang manner of that
useful class of citizens, threw it down with such a
force as to explode a pistol within. The pistol
exploded a canister of powder, the powder explo-
ded the trunk, and the trunk exploded the bag-
gageman, tumbling him neck over heels; and
served him right at that. If such an accident could
only happen semi-occasionally, it would be a glo-
rious thing. It might kill a few baggage-smashers,
but the community could endure that loss in con-
sideration of the gentler handling which their lug-
gage would receive.
Attimft io Assassinatk by x Nkgro.—A Negro
belonging to Bobert Sherman attempted to aseas
SinateDr. P. J. Wooton, on thb night ot the 28th
inst., in his house, near Turtle Bay, in the lower
'•part oi Liberty county. The Doctor was asleep at
the time and awoke just at the time the negro was
in the act of plunging a knife in him. He seized
the negro and made him drop tbe knife. A scuffle
then ensued, and the negro succeeded in making
his escape, but left his hat, breeches and handker-
chief, which were identified. It is thought the
negro was hired to assassinate Dr. Wooton. The
negro has not yet been arrested. If he is captured
he will no doubt.be summarily dealt with.—Liberty
Comets.—Professor Pierce, of Cambridge, Profes-
sor Mugrjni, of Milam, and Professor Babinet, of
Paris, assert that were a comet to come into collis-
sion with tbe earth, the shock would not be felt,
from the fact, that the matter of comets íb so light
that it could offer no resistance. It is so thin that
stars of inferior magnitude are easily seen through
it. Babinet says: f
"A star of eleventh magnitude was seen without
any loss.of light, through a comet of 600,000 kilo-
metres [about 300,000 miles] in breath. lake ob-
servations have been made by Herschel, Bessel,
Syruve,&o.
Mybtbbious.—The heailess body of an unknown
man was found In Turtle bayou, near Chambers'
Ferry, on Sunday morning, 81st ult. The abdo-
men had been opened, and the bowels were out.
The hands were encased with gloves, and gaiter
shoes were|on the feet. It is supposed here by
several that the body was that ofLouis Lesser, a
employed as a laborer in that vicinity.—Liberty
Gazette. _
Working aix Nisht and gkttíng vr Bitobi
Dayxisht.—The Bev. Charlee Shorne, of the Me-
thodist Episcopal Church, was stationed at New
Lisbon, Ohio, a few years ago, and added to his
olerioal duties tbe agenoy for a certain magazine,
which it is needless to name. One Sabbath day, at
the olose of the service, he requested the congrega-
tion to tarry a few minutes. He then held up the
periodical to their gaze, displayed its varied at-
tractions, and commenoed an active oanvass for
subscribers on the spot. " The price," he said
" would be no object, if you bad the deeire for
knowledge that I had when a young man. Why,
my brethren, I used to work all night to get money
to buy books, and get up before daylight to read
them!"
To make a brilliant stuooo whitewash for all build'
ings, inside and out, take olean lumps of well-burnt
lime, slaked ; sdd one-fourth pound of whiting or
burnt alum, pulverized, one pound of loaf sugar,
three quarts of rye flour, made into a thin and well-
boiled paste, and one pound of the cleanest glue,,
dissolved as cabinet makers do. This may be put
on cold within doors, but not ontside. It will be
aa brilliant as plaster of Paris, and retain tbe bright-
nee for many years.
Looms Guilty.—Hothing can be more absurd
than the idea that " looking guilty" proves
guilt. An honest man oharged with crime is mnoh
more likely to blush at tbe accusation than the
real offender, who is generally prepared for tbe
event, and has his faoe "ready made'' for the ocoa-
eion. The very thought of being suspeoted of any-
thing criminal will bring the blood to an inno
oent man's oheeks, in nine cases out of ten. The
most " guilty looking " person we ever saw, was a
man arrested for stealing a horse—which turned
out to be his own property.
A " Garden Patch" report of a profitable season
aays: The snails ate up the cuoumbers—the
chickens ate up the snails—the neighbor's eats ate
up the ohickens—and we are now in search of some-
thing to eat up the cats.
A particular friend in New York wrote to his
correspondent in Bristol—"Please to omit the werd
Esquire at the end of my name, and direct my
letters to Axos Smith, without any tail." By the
return of mall came a reply, directed in precise ac-
cordance with tbe request of the particular friend,
to "Ant Smith without any tail."
The public will regret to bear ef the death of
Dr. Berkley Townsend, an old citizen of Texas, and
one who waa much respected in his day. Me ex-
at tbe residence of bis son-in-law, A. B. Mo-
ll, Esq., at Barton's Springs, on Thursday, and
■ barfed in tbe City Cemeta^ yesterday. The
deceased waa also the father-in-law of Judge Bell,
of Brazoria. He had long been afflicted with an
incurable dyapepaia.—Austin JtUeliigenctr.
Childhood is like a mlrrior, catching and reflect-
as all around it. Remember that an im-
profane thought, uttered by a parent's
to on tbe yonttg heart like a careless
— thrown upon jpoUahed steel stain-
with rust, which no afteiHMOuring can da-
pious
pears to be no news in that quarter.
===£=
at this port,
to accommodate all who
His house is admirably situated, ~
street, about one square below market, a
BT 8. 8
< ■ VMMMar
1 fowi his old p
Stable attached. Is flnelj adapted to the wants
patrons and mends who may be coming In bom the
Ahd Ga*
4a, Copano Lamar, Aransas, Corpa
Antonio and Guadalupe rlTwrs, will see
8. W. MC ALLISTER,
San Antonio.
• build.
8 ; although,
ys that H. Clay Davia has shipped
Q, £rown at Rio Grande
W We have received No. 8 of tbe monthly
" Greeb Store Advertiser " of Houston, aoommer
oial and'advertising sheet issued gratuitously by
the proprietors of that establishment. It shows an
enterprising spirit, and just appreciation of the
advantages of merchants making their business
known in the country.
W Hon. J. Mv Devine has resigned the Mayor-
alty of San Antonio, a position he has honorably
filled for many years, in the face of vindictive,
opposition and persecution, from causes unknown
to us. _
EST"Fire Engine Company No. 2, have resolved
to celébrate tbe 4th of July, and have invited all
other companies, societies, orders, Ac., to join with
them. An oration will be delivered by our young
townsman, Jeff. League, Esq.
HT The News gives a very truthful and flatter-
ing sketob of the life and services of Francis B.
Lubbock, from hfe birth in South |Carolina in 1815
to his settlement in Texas in 1886, and down to the
present time. We have already given our readers
a glimpse of tbe man, but not as full as that in tbe
News.
• pr Lest it may be said that the communica-
tion si^tied a "K. N." comes from a Democrat in
disguise, wstake the occasion to say it does not;
but lrom a gentleman who has been a zealous K.
N. all the time and never, we believe, a Democrat,
I3T" The Purser of the Gen. Busl^ will accept
our thanks for late favors.
;—« ■
is pleasant to see the virtue of
gratitude manifested on any oooasion; but when
the object of it is one's self it becomes the more
appreciable. We are reminded of the subject by a
recent ooinoidence. A short time ago we did
kindness to the Jones family by tracing up and
.giving their genealogy and present whereabouts,
It was done in a* spirit of disinterested patriotism
without the hope of reward. But there are rewards
'.without money or "goods and ohattels, lands and
tenements"—the reward of the heart, more highly
tobe prized. So it is in this case. The bead of
tbe great Jones family and his son, in token of
their gratitude, have , removed their office from a
great barn of a oonoern in a distant part of tbe city
to tbe magnificent briok edifice adjoining our office
—in the heart of business and where they may al-.
ways hear tbe musical whiz, whiz, of our steam
press. There may be' seen tbe sign of" J. B. & G,
A. Jones, Attorneys at Law, up stairs." Asidefrom
the compliment thus paid to us, we welcome them
in their new and pleasant location, " Flat foot and
any."
BT" We refer our readers to the manly and
characteristic address of Franois M. White, in to-
day's Civilian. The oharacter of Mr. White is clear-
ly revealed in the dooument—plain, honest, practi-
cal and business-like.
The more people learn of Mr. White atjd his ohar-
aoter as a public and private man, the greater will
be his popularity, wbioh is almost universal when-
ever he is known. He may challenge an investiga
tioninto his entire 23 years' career in Texas: review
his course aa a citizen, as a revolutionary soldier, a
champion of the war and independence in 1885-6
as one of the framers of our State constitution and
a« a representative in the Legislature for twelve
years, and point to a single dark spot on his escutch-
eon if yen oan. He fears no scrutiny.
0" A gentleman in a Western free State writes
us that he has never been South ; that he has been
allied with the anti-slavery party from honest
feelings, but really without ever having investigated
the question of slavery. Having met with a few
numbers of tbe Civilian containing articles in de-
fence of the institution on the broad ground ofi
truth and political as well as moral wisdom, his
fáith was jostled—his conscience became uneasy—
and he wants more light—asks ub to refer him to
some truthful book on tbe subject. We shall send
him one, Bledsoe on " L berty and Slavery," in a
few days. It is an antidote to poUon.
3T" "Bill," said a darkey in the market this
morning, "I wants you to hand ober dem two bits
you owes me." "What's you hurry, nigger."—
'Case de comet comes 'long to-morrow and isgwine
to knok dis yeth to de debll, and I wants to close up
all my onsettled bisness, I does."
Rmht or Expatriation Adiottbd.—Tbe Wash-
ington correspondent of the Baltimore Sun
writes:
An important political decision has been an-
nounced by the British Government in relation to
the allegiance of subjects and the duty of tbe Gov-
ernment to afford protection. The doctrine of
" once a subject, always a subject," is abandoned.
The case in regard to which tbe decision is made
is that of Mr. Lawless, a merchant of Granada, anil
a non-combatant in the late Nicaraguan troubles.
Be was dragged out of his house and shot by the
Guatemalans when they took Granada. He was
formerly a British subject, but became a natural
ized citizen of the United States. His* mother ap-
plied to the British Government for compensation
for the loss of her son's life and property. The re-
ply was that he had renounced his allegiance by
becoming a citizen of tbe United States, and was
not entitled to British protection. The decision is
stated in a letter from Lord Clarendon.
The Comet.—A late letter from Paris represents
that the people of that great city are in consider-
able fear of the comet. It says :
People are Btill in fear about tbe oomet. The;
attribute to it of course the sudden ohange whicl
has disappointed us of an early spring. Its appear-
ance is now expected almost nightly, and by multi-
tudes with trembling apprehensions. It is most
astoundii g, too, that persons of eduoation and in-
telligence have yielded to tl)e influence of tbe pre
vailing panic. So gregarious are we that whither
the multitude lead we are sure to follow. It is very
difficult, almost impossible, for many men to resist
tbe meet unfounded apprehensions, or to keep clear
of tbe most imaginary alarms, when they continu-
ally meet with those who are the subjeots of them.
It oan only be from this eause that so many rational
people have become irrational, and absolutely mon-
omaniaoal on the subjeot of the comet.
Growing Wealth o the Country.—The accum-
ulation of wealth in this country has been vaBt, and
seme estimate are within our reaoh in relation to
some items of fixed capital, the large amount of
whioh invested im manufactures, ship buildingB,
railroads, bouses and stores, has all been derived
from home resources. The number of houses in the
United States, by census, is 8.868,427, and free fa-
milies 8,597,240 or nearly one for eaoh family. If
the dwellings increase in the proportion of the po-
fiulatifln, then the number of houses built in the
ast aix years was 668,000, at an average of $1000
each, thiB would give $668,000,000, or $700,000,000
with furniture.
The Shoe Business in Massachusetts.—1The shoe
business oontinues in a more depressed state than
.at any time before in twenty years. Leather has
fallen considerably, and labor greatly; yet many
workmen are out of employ, and the manufacturers
with little demands and falling prices for their go
would not oare to increase their business, even if
the stock could be worked for nothing. It is me-
lancholy to go into one of our shoe towns now, and
mark the difference that a twelve month has been
to them.—New JBuryport Herald.
Hichmond.—The Reporter says that the health of
Biohmond continues good. The place is now regu
larly supplied with ice, and the Beporter boasts of
its privilegies and'innumerates aa follows :
"The citizens of Bichmond are now furnished
with iced drinks, water not included, and with ice
cream, daily, from two saloons. We consider tbat
getting along some. Richmond is tbe third city in
the State, Galveston and Sap Antonio being very
little ahead of it. The dry weather has caused our
cisterns to run low, but, thank God, it has caused
our fleas to jump lower. It used to be a oommon
exploit for tbem to jump into our second storiee.
The few left, we hear it authentically stated, can't
now get higher than the first 1 As our planters are
not suffering yet we are truly grateful for tbisin<
terposition of Providence in behalf of Bichmond."
M. H. Bobnxb.—We this week add the name
of this gentleman among the list of candidates fbr
the judgeship of the 9th judical districts. Our ac-
quaintance with Mr. Bonner personally, is slight,
but one angle act has raiséd him high in our esti-
mation, a man who does not forget to pay the
Printer, is beyond doubt a gentleman, upright and
honest, fit for any office. Such we belive Mr. B.
to be; for if a nun has any meanness of dis posi-
tion to evade doing justice, he «ill first show it in
a printing office; be ehher doubts his bill, swim
topador asks to be - ~ ^
reference to
only able to
Lnnt,
•are-
do a days
by their con-
galley, (cooking-houses,)
nended as willing to obey
of domestic duty on "board
hive of Norwegian Mor-
^ . >T*ndof
aaid " the Lord
i to be found a high priest
!ehtr is Cowley. With
prophets our reporter was
the names of four: Linguist,
1 Thurston. These dignitaries
" Saints," of
.ii -.i'- ' iM 'ii -wmiii ^e:',"ate°f 'he West-
morland are gladsome witnesses; for, whenever
these officers required anything done on the part of
the passengers, they passe id the oommanda to tbe
prophets, and immediate complianoe wus the result.
At an early hour In tbe evening, by command of
the High Priest, Cowley, all Saints were ordered
below, to select and prepare for their placee of re-
tirement for the night. After 9 o'olock r. m., no
woman was allowed to come on deok under the
slightest pretext. During the day and throng > out
the mght, sentries were placed at the fore and main
hatchways to prevent others than the passengers
(theSaints) going below, unless accompanied by
an Elder. This system was, also, applied to the
2nd.cabin entrance, under tbe break of the poop.
The sentry system prevented our reporter peram-
bulating the 'tween decks yesterday, when explor-
ing tbe floating regions of Mormondom, as found
on the Delaware. The prophets, some of whom
are American and English, looked upon any at-
tempt to gain information as an invasion, and
treated interested persons rather comtemptihly.
Of the first duties performed on board the ship,
before leaving Liverpool, was that of organization
which was done with so much perfection as to pre-
clude the necessity for action on the part of tbe
captain during the subsequent passage. The ship
was kept perfectly clean, and as the result, the pas-
sengers all looked well and hearty and bear the as-
pect of cleanness.
The officers of the ship could not undertake to
tell bow the passengers (Saints) behaved them-
selves 'tween decks, although the stringebt sentries
excited their suspicions.
Only three deaths have occurred during the en-
tire passage; two children were buried at sea, and
a man 90 years of age, was buried on Bhore yester-
day, having died just as the ship came to pilot
ground. One male ohild was born, and narae^l
partly after the Bhip and partly after the captain-
Westmoreland Deacon : this our reporter informed
us was the cause of a general holiday throughout
the length and breadth of the ship, with the excep-
tion of the toroastle, the inmates of whioh stood at
a reluctant distance from the associative tendencies
of the Saints,
Twe women, forseeing the joys of emigration and
MormOnism, took a voluntary departure from their
country or neighboring towns. He hopes by strict at-
tention to the necessities of his easterners and making
his charges moderate, to receive aUberal share of pob-
• * Q — * -
Liberty County.
Receiving, Storing and Ferwarilnj.
AT UBSKTtf.
rpHB undersigned having made ample ,
A preparations to Receive, Store and^
Forward Produce and Merchandise, respectfully asks
a share of publlct fkvor. Having experience in this
business, he hopee to give general satisfaction.
The following is his tariff of charges:
For Receiving, Storing, Harking and
Forwarding Cotton.... SS cents per bale.
For Beoeivlng. Storing, and For- '
warding Merchandise.... 10 cents per bail.
No drayage will be charged, and no par-eentage add-
ed for advaneánfl* freight tmla. GEO. RICKS.
Steamboat Landing.
'ere to—Messrs- Powell & Ruthven, Compton &
NEGRO ANO REAL ESTATE BROKER,
Blohht's BuiLuara, Mux Stukt, Hosstok, Texas.
WILL give his personal attention to the sale'and
purchase of Negroes and Real Estate.
Bavlng a large acquaintance with the interior of
Texas, he Invites the patronage of the publio.
Be has excellent aooommodatlons for the board and
lading of Negroes intrusted to his care for sale.
y Keeps always on hand Neroes for sale. I apttyl
"Refer* to Henry Sampson & Co., Bnnls & Co., and
Van Alstyno it Taylor, F. Scraton, Houston.
Strother, Galveston; Gen. James Davis, Cold Springs;
Mr. John Carr,' Smlthflsld; Jas. McMeana, Palestine.
JO. A. K1B6AN.
GENERAL COLLECTING AGENT,
Gxlvbstor, Tsxas.
"Y17TLL attend to ail business, promptly, in the Col-
VV lectin? Line, in the counties of the 16th Judioial
District. Also, to the Buying and Soiling of Lands in
the Liberty Land District.
THE UNDERSIGNED having purchased the Interest
of John Wrlgleyand James wrigley, in the late Arm
of J. & J. Wrigley A Co.. will continue business for and
on his own acoount, and hopes, by strict attention te
business, to merit a share of publio pationage.
Liberty, Jan. 1,1855-febS-w-tf C. C.LUND.
HOG AN'8 HOTEL.
SITUATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MARKET
SQUARE, HOUSTON, TEXAS,
i HK subscriber announces to his friends, and j-. ,
1 the publio generally, that he is now pre-
pared, in hit raw Hotsl, to aoommodate ail IfcUl
those who may fhvorhim with their patronage.
This hotel offers many inducements to regular boarders
and travelers,"
over forty alee.
which is fitted up ex
Stabling attached.
Allthe stages start from this House.
Passengers and their baggage conveyed to and from
the boats free of charge. J. B. HOGAN,
JuneS4 Proprietor-
IHOS. P. ATO OCX OHAKLBS STEWART
ATCOOK ft STEW AST,
ATTORNIES AND COUNSELLARS AT LAW,
AJtn qknkral lans akd oollsotlko agists,
Marlin, Falls County, Texas
WILL practice in the counties of Brazos, Robertson,
Falls, Limestone, Freestone, Hill, Navarro, Leon,
Milam, Burleson, McLenan, Coryell, Bosque and Bell,—
Also in the Supreme and Federal Courts at the city of
Austin, m [dec3U-lyw
Mormomsm, took a voluntary departure from tbeir
saintly husbands just as the party was leaving
Denmark. It is stated that the glori us company
of Saint8 have heard nor seen nothing of the ab-
scondants sinoe their departure.
Another fair damsel, wbo had tried the emigra-
tion part of the business, but was unwilling to pro-
oeed to the Territory of ITtab to be anybody's body,
made her declaration of independence yesterday
morning, and left the ship, determined to make
herself useful in some other way, and to wait tbe
appointed hour whioh shall set her free from
earth's pains and penalties, and open tbe saintly
realities of a happier Canaan than. Utah to her as-
piring eyes.
The Saints leave for the West to-day, per the
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Bail
road.
Labgk Pbonts.—The Madrid correspondent of
the London Times writes that it. is said tbat Gov.
General Concha, of Cuba, has made $1,000,000
from the slave trade. He also states that the Span
isb government has decided upon Concha's recall.
Editobs Civilian:—I heard Mr. Lubbock'sspeech
last night and the attempted reply of Mr. C.
Stewart, and must Bay, ás a K. N., that I was sur-
prised and disgusted at the latter. As it may be
inferred that Mt. Stewart spoke as the organ and
leader of the Amerioan party in this city, I wish to
state that it is not so—that none but a few ultra
K. Ns. will endorse bis fulsome praise of'Old Sam,'
and vote for this Southern man with Northern
principles. 1 believe the modeate, conservative
and patriotic K. N.'s repudiate Gen. Houston as
much as any Democrat does, and will hereafter, for
the sake of this State and the South, sustain the
entire Democratic ticket. And this they oan con-
sistently do, no matter what may be tbeir love
for their own or dislike for Democratic principles,
for nothing can be gained by tbe opposite oourse,
and beoause by sustaining the Democratic party,
they sustain tbe government of their country and
the only party now, that can save the South and the
Union. I say it is the interest and duty of the mem-
bers of tbe Amerioan party now to unite with the
Demoorats to build up a Great Southern Party to
battle with our common enemy at the North. 1
say, therefore, let all further opposition be dropped
—let us no longer oling to the old wrecked ship
but to sustain the parly that has power to sustain
and promote the highest interest and honor of our
State and oountry. A"K. Ñ, "
In consumptive Symptoms
"Procrastination is the thief of time" in an awfnl sense,
as it shortens existence, and hurries the patient from
time into eternity.
Thousands are weekly dying whose Uves might be
saved by the timely use of Dk. Pasx's Balsam or Wilo
Chirhy axo Tak. A few weeks—a few days makes a fa-
tal difference In the progress of Consuhtiyi Symptoms.
The chances of success increase greatly with the ear-
Uness of treatment. Although Park's Balsam has per-
formed cures In cases Beemlngly. desperate that are al-
most mlraoulons, still It is advisable to take the Bal-
sam on the appearance of the first symptoms.
It Is now admitted by all Druggists, that no article
was ever so popular for Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds, dec.,
as this Balsam and Tár, of Dr. Park's Invalid 1 If you
cantbe Induced to try it, you will thank us for sp ""
thus'positively of what It will do: Procure our "Illustrat-
ed Medical Almanac," (gratis) with full particulars of
Messrs. - A. R. DUMELL & CO.
our Agent at GalVkstox.
BARNES & PARK, Proprietors, 304 Broadway, N. Y.
Junel7 "Sold In every Town. lmw
WOOD'S HAIR RESTORATIVE.—'This wonderful
preparation Is having extensive sale in all parts of the
Union. It Is one of the few patent medicines which are
now sold over the country, that are really what their
Inventors claim for them. Wherever it has had a fair
trial, the result has been precisely as Wood predicts. It
has never failed to turn the white hair back to the nat
ural color, where the directions have been strictly fol-
lowed, an<l in numerous cases it has restored the hair
upon the heads that had been bald for years. It is not
iretended that it will make the hair grow in every case,
>ut where it fails there is certainly no remedy. The re-
storation of the hair has been effected In many instant-
anees where the case seemed utterly hopeless, that
it is certainly worth while for all who have lost their
hair to try the experiment of using a bottle or two of
Wood's Restorative.—|MoIine Watchman.
Hollo way'8 Pills—Soothing tit Searching—
Free from mineral Ingredients, these pills sooth and
heal the Irritated membranes of the stomach and the
bowels, while they expel all morbid matter from those
organs and imbue them with new vigor.
JJj3 Sold at the manufactories, No. 80, Maiden Lane,
New Tork, and No. 244 Strand. London; and by all
druggists, at 25c., 62>¡c and 91 per box.
Gonzales College Notice.
WANTED, a female Teacher in the Gonzales College
for the year 1857-8, who is qualified to teach the
higher branches. One who can, in addition to these
qualifications, teach drawing and painting, will be pre-
'erred. The year commences September 1st.
J. E. NICHOLSON, Pais.
Junei7wtlll sept.] B. J. G. C.
' Railroad Bridge.
Lumber Wantsd roa Pilis, itc., itc.
ON Dickinson's Bayou, about 15 miles lrom Virginia
Point, and immediately above the Railroad. I offer
for sale a League of Land, on which are about six hund-
red acres of fine Cedar, Pine, White Oak and Post Oak
Timber suitable for Piles and frame work for the Bridge
across the Bay.
Also, half League adjoining above, in small tracts for
formers. Both the above tracts will soon be resurveyed
id sold in tracts to suit purchasers.
Also, 2000 acres of Land on Clear Creek.
All the above Lands were granted to James F. and
B. M. Perry, and are offered for sale by their direct
heirs. EDWARD T. AUSTIN,
June3tr-w2m Strand Galveston.
Aiand Scrip and Certificates.
I a short tiki the senior member of our firm '
start out on a Land Locating expedition. Persons
holding Scrip or Certificates, ana wishing to sell or to
locate, will ao well to address or call on us In person, as
ire prepared to purchase tor other parties or to make
. jhares some of the most desirable and advantageous
locations In the State.
Certificates arriving alter his departure can be for-
warded so as to reach him in time.
J. O. & H. M. TRUE HEART
junel0d-w * General Agenfc.
Desirable Lands in Grimes County,
ONE Tract, 750 acres, near Groce's Retreat, and part
of the Wm. Beard Headlight League, and within
3 or 4 miles of Heamstead, and well timbered.
Also, 420 acres adjoining the lands of Giles Carter.
Also, 530 acres on the south side of Beador's Creek,
and adjolng Allen C. Jones' Headlight.
The above are very desirable lands for filming par-
poses, and can be bought reasonably low
junelOw J. O. & H. M. TBUÉHBABT, Agents.
GREAT SALE OF
WHARF LOTS AND FIXTURES AT
POVSEBHOBK.
THE subscribers, having dissolved the late co-part
nershlp existing between them, and wishing to di
vide the property, wUl offer for sale at public auction
at Powderhom, on WEDNESDAY, JULY 1st, 1857, the
Wharf and Fixtures, Mules, Cars, and the
Lots on which the Rail Road runs, and the
Cattle Pen, together with tbe exclusive
Wharflng Privileges as purchased by them,
To persons and capitalists who wish to make an in-
vestment that will pay a line profit, this is an excellent
opportunity for investment, as the estimated receipts
are fronf fifteen to twenty thousand dollars per annum.
■ The Wharf Lots, Cars, Mules, Fixtures, eto., will be
offered In shares of one-sixteenth at a time, with the
privilege of two, three, or any number of shares to the
whole.
Tikks or 8ali—One-third cash, the balance in equal
amounts at nine and eighteen months credit, with inter-
est fram sale—the purchaser to give notes,' with good
persoial security, and a mortgage to be retained on the
premises until tall and lnal payment.
Also—At the same time and plaee, and oi£ the same
terms and conditions, we will offerfor sale a very Ukely
JOSEPH W. BALDRIDGE.
Negra Boy.
may 25 tda
DANIEL P. SPARKS,
JOSEPH H. BALDRIDGE.
late Baldrldge, Sparks A Co.
Falls County.
Karnes county.
hiss. jonx8.... .james a. wari.
JONE* k WABEi
ATTORNEYS AT LAW, AND LAND AGENTS.
hiliha, karxis couhty tixas.
COLLECTIONS made in Western Texas and prmopt-
ly remitted, any business In the purchase or sale
of lands attended to with promptness and fidelity.
Refere to—Hon. Jeremiah Morton, Va.; Rob't.
Grlnnan, Jno. M. Bell, New Orleans; J. M. Mason, U.
S Senate; Shields & Somervllle, Richmond, Va;
Gray & Glassell, New York: Col. J.W. & Co.
Va.; Dr. Wm. R. Smith, Galveston, Texas. lyw
S. M. LOWB1E)
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
Hilixa, Kauris Coohty, Tixas. ap3
L. S.Lawhoh.. O. K. Stkiblins.
LAWHON & STBIBLU6,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLORS-AT-LAW,
Helena, Karnes Co., Texas,
0AHNINHOUSE,
T. B. HADLBY, PROPRIETOR.
vaxhm ntsit, hoosto , t*xas,
Convenient to the Steamioet Landing and Rqilroad depot
r¡ HIS Large and commodious Hotel Is
A thoroughly cleaned and repaired, and of-
fers the travelling public and permanent bord-
ers superior accommodations—A large stable is at-
tached. apl 21 ly -
OLD CAPITOL HOTEL,'
Houston, Tixas,
THORNTON THATCHER, Psorairroa.
rpHEsubscriberhavlngleased and thoroughly
4- repaired and renovated the above Hotel,
respectfdlly solicits the patronage of the trav-i
ellng public, and assures those who may favor him with
their calls, that no efforts shall be spared to make their
stay agreeable. Bis accommodations forladiesor fami-
lies are ample.
TO" Large and Convenient Stables attached to the
House. ap28wly
Agentsln
All business confided to their care will be attended to
with promptness and despatch. jonelO-ly
1I/T1LTON DANA, Attorney at Law, Hleena, Karnes
!V± County,Texas.
Reference—O. C. Hartley, Galveston; W, P.Ballfngei
do.; Milton M. Potter, do.; John Henry Bronw,do.
Hon.Anson Jones, Washington, Tex.; A. H. Bean, New
HESKY HOUSE! & CO.,
WINDOW, SASH AND BLIND MANUFACTORY.
Milam Strut, Hodstox, Texas.
A RE prepared at sight to «xecute any orders for any
J\. amonnt of Sash, with or without Glass, at the prices
named below, also, PaSrii Doors, raised on both
sides, well finished, and made of the best seasoned
Cypress Lumber.
Annexed to the various sizes of Sash, we have given
the exaot size the frame should be made, for the con-
venience of qur customers:
Glazed Sash 8 by M worth 16 c., frames to fit 12 ltghta
2 ft. 41£in by 3 ft. 10 in.
Glazed Sash 10 by 12, worth 18c.; frames to fit 12 lights,
2 ft. 10X in. by 4 ft. 6 in.
Glazed Sash 10 by 14, worth 22c.; frames to fit 12 lights,
2 ft. 101-2 in. by 5 ft. 2 1-4.
Glazed Sash 10 by 18, worth 25o.; frames to fit 12 lights,
2 ft. 101-2 in by 5 ft. 10 1-2 in.
Glazed Sash 12 by 16, worth 30c.; frames to fit 12 lights,
3 ft. 41-4 in by 5 ft. 10 1-2 in.
Glazed Sash 12 by 18 worth 35c.; frames to fit 12 lights,
3 ft. 3 3-4 in by 6 ft. 6 1-2 in.
Glazed Sash 12 by 20, worth 40c., fames to fit 12 lights,
3 ft. 5 3-4 In by 7 ft.41.2 In
Ti r' Mouldings of all kinds and Cypress and Pine
Lumber, well assorted. Also, Cypr«Bs Shingles for sale
atouryard. HENRY HOUSE & CO,
ap20wly Houston, Texas, April 26,1857.
.....W. X. I
RTOOKOALE fc WOODWARD,
ATTORNEYS AKD COUNSELORS AT LAW,
Irblarola, Caukor Co., Tsxas.
WILL complete the business of Little dt Rtoodale,
and practice In the Tenth Judicial District- [apt
D. K. CBOSLARD,
Attoiiit at Law, Ikdiarola, Tsxas,
Refers to—Messrs. A. D. KeUey A Co., Hall, Bodd *
Putnun, D. Pelt A Stetson, Bethell & Hare, N. Orleans;
Bald ridge, Stanley A Co., Indianola; Clark L. Owea,
Texana. . ma84-i7tf
JOHN K GABBY,
COMMISSION MERCHANT 4e GENERAL AGENT
Powder Hem, Texas.
ll_T Strict attention paid to all business entrusted
my care. febao-ly
HUBBY BEACHOST,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
Indianota, Texas.
ffjr Offlce at Powder Horn. fSb28-wly.
• • H- BANMHCi. . .... A, whitkby
O ANDERS & "WHITNEY, Ship Aetrra AHD AUCTION
O KKR8, Lavaca, Texas.
N. B.—Accounts and other Claimsoollected and fttw
promptly remitted. octSl
GEORGE P. FINLAY, Attoirit at Law, Lavaca
Texas, will attend to the Collection of Debu. and
the prosecution of claims of all descriptions. In the Coun-
ties of Calhoun, Jackson, Lavaca, VlcteriaTGonzales and
fob 6-1 yT
GM. COEN, Shippiko Asirt, Forwarding A Com
^ . mission Merchant, Powder Horn Wharf,1ndianola,
TTr* The highest prices paid for Conntry'iproduoe
ASHWORTH & BERGEON, Wholisali aso Rbtail
Grooms, Commisbor dt FoawAUna Mircharts.
Powder Hom Wharf, Indianola, Texas.
Always on hand French Wines, Liqturt, Fruits, Im-
ported direct for us, with a full assortment of
and Western Produce•
O* Cotton, Hides, Wool and Pecans bought at the
est cash prices. Jan lfi-'SS-lyr
EIJ'lAW HOUSE.
MAIN STREBT, INDIANOLA, TEXAS.
William P. Hassill, Proprietor
Pleasantly situated—thoroughly repaired. Jan M 3m
STIRLIRS T. SlAWILL. DAVIB J. BALOWU
SEA WELL dt BALDWIN, Attorneys and Connsüorseá
Law, Indianola, Texas, will practice In the Dis tris
Courts fortno Tenth and Fourteenth Judicial Dir*riots
and Federal Courts at Austin and Galveston.
York
nov 7-lJt
CA RUSSEL, Attorney at Law and Notary Public,
• Helena, Karnes County, Texas. Land Agent.
Brown, Galveston.
nov 7-lyr
Milam County.
It. HeGL SKY,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
spl3 Milam, Tixas. ' wlyr
A. A. VAUGHN,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
&pl3 Milam, Texas. wlyr
Henderson County.
Rufus F. Dunn........... Wm. H.Martin.
DUNK & MARTIN,
Attoriys and Coonsillors at Law,
Athens, Texas.
McLennan County,
m. D. HEBBING,
ATTORNEY -AT LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC,
Waco, Mo Lbnnan Codkti, Tixas.
TT7"ILL practice in the counties of McLennan, Falls,
W Limesto^lbDarro, Hill, Brazos, Coryell, Bell,
Milam and Bt^HapUso In the Federal and Supreme
Courts at Ausoi^^
IE? Special atwntioir given to Collecting and Land
suits. feb!3-ly.
Rusk County.
le A W NOtlCE.
^ • M. D. GRAHAM,
•Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
4 henderson, rdsx codnty, tixas.
ntriLL practice in the District Courts in the Counties
vV of Rusk, Cherokee, Smith, Panola, Wood Up-
shur ar-d Harrison—and In the Federal and Supreme
ioct24-wlyr)
Courts i Tyler.
Panola County.
chas. n. moor! ...Irvinb p. mason.
KOOKÉA MASON.
ATTORNIES AND COUNSELLOR j AT LAW.
WILL practice their profession in the Counties of
the 6th Judicial District Also, In the Supreme
and Federal Courts at Tyler.
Address, Carthaoi, Parola Co., Tixab.
Reference—Gen. J. P. Henderson, San Augustine,
Texas; Hon. O. M. Roberts, Shelby Co.; L. D. Evans.
Washington City. ioct 24;wlyr)
Nacogdoches County.
CLAtK Sc WALKER,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
nacoodochis, tsxas.
pRACTlCE in the Courts of the Fifth Judicial Dis.
trict—of the counties of Cherokee and Rusk, and
" ' " " U.S. Distri
(novl-wlyr
Ih the Supreme Court of the State, and U.S. District
Court at Tyler.
Victoria county.
J. J. HOLT,
ATTORNEY AT LAW, LAVACA, TEXAS.
WILL practice in the Supreme Court and the U. S.
District Court at Galveston,and the several Dis.
trict CourtBinthelOth and 14th Judicial Districts.
june 9, '57
s. a. white, Victoria wm. h. woodward, Indianola.
WHITE & WOODWARD, Attorhiys at Law, In-
dianolaand Victoria, will practice In the 10th Dis-
trict, and in the Supreme and Federal Courts at Galves-
ton. jan 16-'55-lyr
wm. s. glass. w. w. theobalds
Glass, a Theobalds, attorniys aro codhsil-
lors at Law Victoria, Texas. aug25
Tyler county,
THOMAS BOCK,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
1 WoonviLLR, Ttlir Co.. Tixas. ly
Star Hotel, Woodville. Tyler co. Texas.
A. W. CADY—PRORIETOR.
iJpHE Subscriber having opened the above estab-
lishment, is prepared to accommodate the trav-1
eling community. His Tabli will always be sup-l
with the best the country affords. He pledges
If that no pains will be spared to make his guests
oomfortable; and hopes by strict attention to business,
to merit a share of publio patronage.
It? Attached to the Hotel is a good Stable—plenty
f Corn and Fodder; and attentive Ostlers.
Tjj? Nacogdoches Chronicle, copy, and send billto A.
Caldwell connty.
J G. L. McGEHEE,Attorney ard uooxselloratLaw
con
Court at Austin.
Lockhart, Texas, Will practice in all the counties
composing this Judicial District, and in the Supreme
Partioular attention paid te all Land Business andCol-
lectlng. [dec2-ly
Gonzales County.
Horatio S. Parker H. Brattok Nichols,
PARKER A NICHOLS, Attorneys and Counsellors
at Law, Gonzales, TeXas. Office on north side oi
the Plaza. Will practice In the Courts of the Second
and Tenth Judioial Districts, and in the Supreme and
Federal Courts at Austin. References given if re-
qulred. / ' : • anglg
The State of Texas to the Sheriff of Galveston County,
Nakcy Foreman, Plaintiff,
William K. Foreman, Defendanl
the above entitled cause has filed her petition
District Court of Galveston County wherein she repre-
sents, that Defendant's residence is without the limits
of this State and In parts unknown to Plaintiff—that on
the 23d day of February, 1846, said parties were lawfully
united In marriage—that Plaintiff lived with Defendant
as his wife in the faithful performance of all the duties
of her marriage covenants until on or about the 3d day
of February, 1854, at Galveston, when said defendant
without cause or provocation, at said Galveston desert-
ed and abandoned said Plaintiff, and has ever since been
without the limits of this State and lived separate and
apart from Plaintiff, and has never since that time con-
tributed to the support of Plaintiff; nor communicated
with her in any way—that daring all that time petitioner
has been obli^d to maintain and support herself by her
own Industry—Plaintiff prays for a deoite of Divorce.
Plaintiff further alleges that at the time of said mar-
riage Defendant did not own any property—that on the
8th day of October, 1846, he purchased lot No. 10 in
block No. 144 in the city of Galveston and the buildings
th&reon, the same having been paid Jor by the joint
earnings of Plaintiff and Defendantduring coverture—
that the same is all the property of
petitioner.
The State mt Texas,
Coortt or Galyistor.
Is Ooorty Court,
June Term. 1857.
To mil portent interested in the Estate ef Oaorge W.
Hockley, Deceased.
YOU are hereby cited to be and appear before the
Honorable County Court of Galveston oonnty at
its Jane term next, to be holden at the Court House of
said connty, on the last Monday in Jane next: Then
and thereto make or ile yonr objections: to show cause,
le Anal account of Jacob De Cor-
f Estate now ef Ole in said Court,
and allowed, and tó do and to
infer such other things as the Court may thtn decree in
Witness, Oscar Fi
with the Seal thereof
Clerk of said Court,
cited by publication, etc.
These are therefore to command yon to
said William K. Foreman to be and appear bel
Honorable tbe Judge of the Seventh Judicial ]
at a District Co4kt to be held in and for said <
Galveston, at the Court-house in the dty otC
onthetwelfth Monday after the first"
1857, then and there to answer this
publication of this writ in a newspaper pa
Galveston County called "The Civilian,'
eesaive weeks previous to the return day'
Herein fail not and due return make of
Witness, James W. Moore, Clerk of the
of said Connty or Galveston, with 1
iurt, this 25th day of May,
SAMCILL. FOWLIR &HELDIR E. BlLL
* FOWLEB &
ATTORHKYS-Ar-LiW,
Houston, Harris Codrty, Tixas.
PARTICULAR and prompt attention riven to the in-
vestigation of all kinds of Land Titles and Land
Claims. July22
JOHN T. BRADY,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
Houston, Texas. ,
~VK7~iLL give particular attention to badness in the
VV Supreme, Distriot and Inferior Courts of this
State. Also, practice In the Federal Courts.
Ujf= Offi<^ Court House Square. |febl7-ly
hinry i. perkins..... • - alex aider xiich.
PERKINS k KEECH,
Attorneys f Counsclors-at-Law f General Lend Agents,
maylS Houbtor, Tixas.
June24
D. J. BALDWIN,
ATTORN EY-AT-LA W.
Houston, Harris Co., Texas..
WNE. EDWARDS
ATTORNEY AT LAW, aro Gihiral I
Telegraph Buildings, Houston, Harris
Will practice in any of the courts in the State, will
give special and prompt attention to collecting, iuylng,
. Land Aoint,
is Co., Texas
O As JUllUBvlli omuxioi w«j AUiiilaj I1U11. AJOII. Jji. \JfTii J j
Hopklnsvllle, Ky.; Thos. Harrison, Esq., Logan^.,
Ky.j CoL E. W. Morgan, Shelbyvllle, Ky.; Hon. Jonn
C. McVea, Jackson, La.; W. Furgus Keraan, Esq., Clin-
ton, La.; R.H.Marr,Esq.,'Commercial Place. N. O.;
Charles Farwell, 57 Camp St., N. O.; Col. H. Washing-
ton, Polk co., Texas; B. A. Shepherd, J. P. Wllion,
Houston, Texas. my 4
1~
CABBIAGE REPOSITORY.
just received and will be fie constantly receiving largt
accessions to its stock, consisting of Carriages, Ba-
ronches, Buggies, and other vehicles of any style, des-
cription anifprice. Planters and dealsrs can be acom-
modated on the best terms.
The public are Invited to call and examlne«our work
It Is all manufactured expressly for this establishment,
by the manufacturer J. H. Duren, Rahway, New Jersey.
June24 A. A. TUCKER.
j. w. Baldridsi a n. r. stark,
BALDRIDGE, SPARKS & CO., Lower Wharf, lniiaci
ola, will make liberal Cash Advances on Produce fo,
our friends in New Orleans and the North.
Indianola, Aug. 22 H. BALDRIDGB A 00.
WILLIAM G. WOODMAN, Notary Public, Com
MissioNiR roa the Statxs or LoUISlAHA ARB His
sissirri, Indianola, Texas.
N. B All business entrusted to me will be prompt.
ttendedto. feb 2-w-3a
Dallas County.
Jro. C. McCoy - K. P. Nicholsm
HeCOY tb NICHOLSON,
Attorneys and Coursillors at Law, 1
Dallas, Texas,
State, and in the Federal Court for
District of Texas. Any business confided to them
be attended to with promptness and fidelity.
Referencee—Messrs. G. M. Pinckard & Co. N."
leans; Messrs. CrutcherA McKaven, Vicksburg; '
A. G. Brown, M. C. Washington City; Dr. Be
ley, Frankfort, Ky.; Messrs. Thornasaon A
Attorneys at Law, Louisville, Ky
I
Kaufman County.
JAMES B . MORBUS,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW.
KADFXAM/kaupmall county, texss.
WLIL practice his profession in tbe 9th and 13th
Judicial Districts. Prompt attention paid to the
collection of claims (oct 14 lyr)
Lavaca County.
w. 1. howirtor volrey ellis
HOVEBTON A ElililS,
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW,
Hallettsvllle, Lavaca County, Texas.
Will practice In the District Courts of Victoria, Ca
houn, Jackson, Lavaca, Gonzales, and DeWitt counties
and the Supreme Court at Austin and Galveston, dee 4
Navarro County.
Colorado County.
Texas House,
COLUMBUS, TEXAS.
ersigned respectfully ann<
— — i of Columbus, and the tra
munlty. that he is prepared as usual
stand, to render all comfortable who may desire peace
and plenty, at moderate charges. The Texas House is
pleasantly situated on the south side of the public square
in the centre of business. The stage arrives and de-
parts from this House twice a week. There Is conneot-
ed with the House a commodious stable, which will al-
ways be supplied with provender.
NOAH BONDS,
mayl3-ly Proprietor.
TEXAS HOTEL,
Columbus, Texas.
JOHN HOPE, Proprietor.
THIS well known establishment has been put
In order and furnished by the Proprietor with
a view to make all comfortable who may fhvorhim JÜL
with a call. His table will always be supplied with the
best, and his stable with an attentive ostler and proven
derof all kinds. His prices are reduced, and in rutare
travelers, either by stage or otherwise, will be charged
but twenty-five cents per meal.
Columbus, May, 1856.-ly.
Jackson county.
Land (orSale.
1 QQ7 ACRES IN BRAZOS COUNTY on the^H^
1ÜOI east side of the Brazos river, about ten HB
miles from the town of Washington, on the road^L
from Houston to Wheelock, and through which the Gal-
veston, Houston and Henderson Rail Road will run, be-
InirnartnfWm MUKnonla _i—va i -n . '
1000 acres In Jaokson county, nine miles from Texana,
partof Henry Smith'shead right league.
I will also sell my Homestead, containing about 1300'
acres, on which there is a comfortable Frame Dwelling
with all necessary out buildings, garden, shrubbery
peach trees, eto, together with 35acres in a high state of
cultivation. J. M. WHITE
Jackson County, Nov. 6. tf
Wharton County.
W. B. WILSON, ~
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
Wharton, Texas.
Refer to—Messrs. Powill a Rothvss, Galvo*°n,
Texas. Jso22
G. L. Martin T. J. Wyatt.
MARTN t WYATT,
Attorhiys aro Coursillors as Law.
Corsicana, Navarro county, Texas.
WILL punctually attend to all business entrustoi
to their care. The\ will not, however, consider
themselves employed until their fee Is secured, [oct lj
Robertson County.
JOHN II. FEENEY,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Wheelock, Texas.
"VXT1LL practice in the Courts ofthe
VV trict, comprising Leon, Brazos, RobertsoL,
Limestone, Freestone, Hill and Navarro counties!
June20-tf
Fort Bend County.
IO= TRY MB U~ :l
M; B. WILLIAMSON,
Receiving, Forwarding db GerCl Commit'n Merchant,
ori ooor wist or «lose hotsl,
BICHMOND, TEXAS.
WHOLE SALE and RETAIL dealer In Groceries,
Brandies, Wines, and Liquors; Tobáceo and
Cigars,_Wood and Willow wart &c., a general asaort-
JT. H. LEPEBT
Commission, Riciivino axd Foiwardiks Merchant
Richmond, Texas.
Desler In Groceries, Dry Goods Clothing, Boots and
Shoes, Ac. ] nov 2.
Washington County.
sin. n. babbitt bassitt.
BASSETT dc BASSETT, Attornys Attn Coursillors
at Law, Brenham, Washingtoi County, Texas
March SO, 1855.
TRAVELING LAND AGENCY
LA. RUCKEK,of Washington,lexas,offers to locau
• survey and procure Patents, fcr one-third of the
land or 12¿j¡ cents per acre, on all calms less than 1S80
acres, or for 10 cents per acre on lar|Br claims.
He will also buy or sell lands in tls upper Brazos and
North-western portions of the Stae, giving the most
cartful personal examination, in al cases, either in Ike
purchase or sale of lands.
Ashe has funds placed at bis dkposal, to Invest In
lands, all persons wishing to sell wiuld do well to for-
ward to him a description of the locálty of their lands,
and also when practicable, fix a minlmm price on them
otherwise, he could not feel authorlsd to '
purchaser, even as agent.
A thorough and intímate knowli
and a personal experience in the
eighteen years, must insure super!
Investments for all those who ma;
business.
Aust<*; or Capt. G. B. Erath, of'Waco
vashington,Feb. 19,1858—29-iy.
Fayette County.
\T7TLLIAM G. WEBB, Latter aid Land Aiert,
VV La Grange, Fayette Oonnty, Texas, will psctice
in the District, Supreme and Federal Courts; attnd to
all business oommitted to him with promptnes and
despatch; collect claims, inclndlng those ags' '
State and Federal Governments, and pay taxes
anywhere in the State; have certificates locked and
procure patents; buy and seU lands as agentand in-
—"vate and perfect titles.
er enees:—Barrington A Haswell, Merch/ts. Phil-
adelphia, Pa.; John Savery A Sons, Merc)"ltj,i New
York; J. E. North A Co., Merchants, Nei
W.J. Ledyard, Merchant, Mobile, Ala.;
Lavaca, Texas; J. H. Lepcrt, Galveston^
" Tenants, Indiano!
New Orug Sto.
AR. DUMELL A CO., haVe rec/* opened at
• the sign of the Rid MortiT JS,,tr^mon}
street, Galveston, an Apothecarv/?*®*1311"1®114
where they will keep constantly/, ? large stock
of Drugs, Gh*mioalS, etc., to at-
tention oí Interior Merchants,/^n s and Physicians.
The undersigned hope to nV/ ®Jiare °f
public patronage, by keeping* °f Drng«
and Medicine, warranted puj?^™®!1:. "Ü knowing
the necessity of keeping
Medical Faculty can rely.
receive and vend such oír, Kl
fully selected and ex—^ -
firm, whose experience i. a ——
and this country, for /j rei?ier8
confident that by rigfljvl SL JÍ? mftter. w
shall avoid all comMto the purity and duality
of our Medicines. A, K.
Our preparation
est exactitude.
strength.
I fresh.
Medicine on which the
ave made arrangements to
The articles wul be dare-
by A. B. Dumell, of the
' business, both in Europe,
compounded with the strict
i be reUed upon as of full officinal
D" For cash J
Hty acceptance,
^fdeeSO-lvsw-
, we will sell as low
as ean be obtained in Texas er
* DUMELL & CO.
'• s. S. ROBIN son«8
ÍBBY AHD FANCY STORE,
Dress Making, Dress Trimmings,
EmbrrfderfiTIrushea, Perfume??,
T.Ac. Orders from the country sttend-
!ssid Court,
reirotntVa..
my 87 «w JOHN H.
J. W. MC
m "
(One bUT"' * 'U CtmmtTcial * Agricultural Bank)
^ ^ Galveston Texas.
Finable disss
Attillas,
/Hosiery,«c. urusrs from the country
Sept SS w lyr
money! Heaeyl! Ksaeylll
o«t of all evil, to be without
and in need thereof, and no means of attaining,
res ofsvU* trunk'tte branch, the boughs and the lea.
— has Invented a new article by which
jy can make from «1300 to «1500 a
of all expenses, wtth only a few dimes to
Medicine nor book Agency;
norable, dont let this Chance
■p tor a rainey day, make
" smiles upon yon. Address
Your name, postoflee
P> inlY written. Ho
. THOB. W. SHORT,
Fxarxur P. P., Frakxur Co., N. O.
Austin County.
Frari Lirsco* Ber.t. Harris
_ LIPSCOMB A HARRIS
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW,
J stin County, Texas
WmsKnd'iS the Federal «d"
held at Austin and Galveston uPreme Court
febas
C. Pinteo, Woodville j. p. p.., ,.
PKDIOO A PURVH!; '"*•
LAWYKR8 AND GENERAL AGENTS
17ILL give undivided attention toall bniw
- V trusted to them. They will t .
tlon to all cases coming before the fLurt^fr if ftten-
Austln. Address, Austin, Terns 01 CUtm* "
— 1 r—•.—-v septig
W. L. ROBAROS,
ATTORNEY.AT-LA\|T
feblS-y Austin, Texas.
Oct 6-6m-w
and safe
n.c. f&ksxam, TTT"
TEXAS REAL ESTATE BROKKBÍÍ,^
COLLKCTl/fG 4- LAJfD
DC. dc G. R. FREEMAN, Attorne«"Tf Í"
• of Austin, Texas. Homes in Teua c,,y
vestments obtained through this Aeencv ¿irf '?!. e ln-
interests of non-residents. Registers at i J!}a ^ ' tbe
all parts ofthe State; full eSíwta ^f tltÍT/'i0'^ 1"
descriptions,also, registers ofTown and Clt^¿ec,or,lt«
located, bought and sold. Claims aealnat tfcíí'"•"d*
individuáis collected and adJuste^Sd iemuf® or
made by exchanges on New Means or añv «i «? tt*nce
era citiee. if desifed. Taxes paid on Und ?orth-
pajnt ofthe State. A thorough and intlmate kí^, V Ín* *
ofüie country and the land system, ini^7,ni?;le<^s
cations and the best titles. Strangers uSktoKTi'
•nay «¿ways have some leading items and useSi? a,
the offlce of this agency. Registers onen "•■hints a
IL-t" Office on tkmgress Avenue, Justin TexiS iuod
■ I *P2
* TC«.
LLOIS
WM
3 DOZEN received per
«■o. SAO OB
Fever, Ac. These superb 1
others, their use is at all '
them can be a
**SSWTyS .sestsssst e e • ee e . mrw M
TVTEWTONdt BRYCB.^ttorrits im rü;i*t
.at Law,Austin, Texas. Will promDtlv ííí1"?'"
sil professional business confided to them in tkt^S.n to
Court of the |d, 3d and 4th Judicial tSS^P^t
federal and Supreme Courts ofthe Btate heii?. . tte
and Galveston. Will also act as Land ] Austin
<J>tor Non-ResldenU, Soldiers, and'tfehíiífl^i'0'"
i&ted to Unds, under the UwT'ofKteXubiuT,
g.gM^sr0rdSiwa^^-
Ha^t^ChLfdter" AT°nnB'
®ct 10-lyr
*. A. KDTHnrOU...
Galveston; Baldrldga
k ' sep86y '«
Refer to John .
Sparks A Co., t«hi.iía]
J. DOUGLASS BROWN,
GENERAL LAND AC
ard COLLECTOR Or cla1ks .
ob no
Congress Avenue, opp
AD8TE
Rrftrence—Heads of 1
snd professional gen
members of the Legislature '<
and Representatives in i ongi
ehantjAustln Texas: JohnA. i
Wm. H. Belters A C
John Henry Brown,
Nelll, Seguin, Texas; Hon™
I Matter I Wmm
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