The Texan Mercury. (Seguin, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 30, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 15, 1854 Page: 3 of 4
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then, in ay tarn, the right of thinking as
would tfúiAc yourself. Whatever your maj-
decide, menaces will not in induce me
is in God and my right, and
Buna, aali can guarantee, will prove herself
in 1854 what she was in 1812. If, however,
your majesty, less indifferent to my honor, should
fiaakly return to my programme if you should
proffer me a cordial hand, as I now offer it to
ywÜt the last moment—I will willingly forget
whatever has wounded my feelings in the past.
Then, sire, but then only, we may discuss, and
pcrhapa we may come to an understanding. Let
your fleet limit itself to preventing the Turks
from sending additional forces to the theatre of
war, I willingly promise that they shall have
nothing to fair from my attempts. Let them
send a negotiator. I will receive him in a suit-
able manner. My conditions are known at
Vienna. That is the only basis upon which I
cán allow discussion.
I beg your majesty to believe in the sincerity
of the sentiments with which I am, sire, your
majesty's good friend, Nicholas.
HARRIED,
la Saa Antonio, on the fifth instant, by Reverend Mr.
Seat, Mr. W. W. Campbell and Mis Susan E. Smith, both
of that city.
DIED,
ei the aixth of April, Martha, infant daughter of John
F- andX*fce late) Martha Bract, formerly of Portsmouth,
NewHjuapshire. ; I^ January, .1853, a, dying mother
intrusted to Mrs. T. W. Wilson, oftSéguin, the daughter
whom it bad been decreed she should not nourish—then
bat twenty-four days old. Each assiduous care that
Christian duty, or motherly affection could prompt, was
la requisition to rear the child; but neither the fos-
tering latid of Experience, nor the seal of Affection,
could avert the result—not unexpected, yet still depre-
cated; ! thus is feeble Humanity cheered by illusive Hope!
~ There are a few mementoes of the mother, and the
HtÚe girl, that might be wished for by their relatives;
mid any communication they may make, shall meet with
attention, if addressed, Mr. T. W. Wilson, Séguin, Guada-
lupe county, Texas.
[Portsmouth papers please notice.]
. Bishop Freeman, of the episcopal diocese of Texas, is
expected to preach, in this place, on the first Sabbath of
May.
Reverend H/W. Rogers will preach, regularly, in the
academy, on the first and third Sabbaths of each
Reverend J. W. Dunn will preach at this place, in the
teak academy, on the secoud and fourth Sabbaths of each
# Work-boxes, Card-cases,
portemonnaies, silk purses, ladies' and gentlemens'
dressing-cases, fens, of every description, dolls,
fancy buttons, and artificial flowers; plumes, for ladies'
bonnets; for sale by al CAMPBELL & SON.
Musieal Instruments:
Violins, flutes, accordeons, clarionets, and also a
lot of fancy walking canes; for sale by
al CAMPBELL k SOX.
Hostelry, Silk, Cotton and Worsted:
a large lot; silk, cotton and kid gloves; for sale by
al " CAMPBELL & SON.
Aprons and Sashes.
A beautiful lot of Master Masons' aprons and sashes,
for sale by al CAMPBELL & SON.
Coach and Buggy Whips;
umbrellas; for sale by
al CAMPBELL & SON.
Reverend Jno. S. McGee preaches in the Mdthodist
church every first, secondhand third Sabbath in each
month. Services commence 10J, a. m.
W. E. Goodrich,
attorney and counselor at law, Séguin, Texas, will prac-
tice at Séguin, Gonzales, Lockhart, San Marcos, New
Braunfela, San Antonio, and Austin. Prompt attention
paid to all business intrusted to him. al5y
^WmSTRAYEO, one sorrel mare, with a white mane
nyK and tail, and a dark brown mare. Both of them
were dimly branded, on the shoulder, J. L. The brands
were dim,.and may not show. No other marks are rec-
ollected. I wSl give a reward of ten dollars for each of
the above described mares, delivered to Mr. Tuttle, on
York's Creek. al5 3
NEW GOODS, : III
FOR SPRING AND SUMMER TRADE. '|i
Lindan k Co. are now receiving from New York, per
brig Reindeer and schooner William H. Hazard, a large
stock of spring and summet goods, consisting of almost
every article of ladies dress goods.
Spring and summer clothing, for gentlemens' wear,
will be found, of the latest style of Broadway, and very
attractive for those who wish to marry; of which there
are a considerable number.
Satin and beaver hats, the model of which is perfect,
and light aad spring-like in appearance. Broadway style
of Panama and other kinds of summer hats: broad-brim,
Panama, Leghorn, and palm-leaf hats, for gentlemen and
bojK all of the new style.
BOOTS and SHOES, In great variety; bonnets,
trinuned and untrimmed, to suit the taste of the ladies,
and offered at the lowest possible prices. Purchasers,
generally, are respectfully invited to call at the store of
aló LINDSAY * CO.
^ CANDIDATES.
We are authorised to announce the name of J. W.
Cnmmings, as a candidate for county clerk at the election
in next August al5te$
Seguin. April 10,1854.
, We are authorized to announce Paris Smith as a can-
didate for re-election to the office of county clerk, at the
election in August - al5
We are requested to announce the name of John H.
Petty as a candidate for county clerk of Guadalupe
county, at the election in next August al5 te
We are authorized, and requested, to announce A G.
Martin as a candidate for the office of clerk of the district
court of Guadalupe county, at the ensuing election, in
Aogwt alte
We are authorized, and requested, to announce the
name of John F. Gordon, esquire, as a candidate for re-
election to the offices of clerk of the district court of
Guadalupe county, and of justice of the peace, at the en-
suing election. In August alte
We are requested, and authorized, to announce Mal-
colm G. Anderson, esquire, of San Antonio, as a candidate
for the office of District Attorney of the Fourth Judicial
District, composed of the counties of Gúadlupe, Medina,
yomal. Gillespie, Uvalde, and Bexar. ml8te
V We are authorised to announce G. H. Noonan, esquire,
ua caadidate for the office of District Attorney of the
. Fourth Judicial District at the election in August next
• misté '
He are authorized to announce the name of Frank.
**luire> of San Antonio, as a candidate for Dis-
trict Attorney of the Fourth Judicial District, at the en-
- suing election, (first Monday in August) m4 te
We are authorized, and requested, to announce the
«ame of GeorgeC. Saunders, Ma candidate for District
Attorney of the Fourth Judicial District, at the approach-
ing election, on the first Monday in August, next. [m4
Just Received:
a supply of Dr. Andrew Rogers Compound Syrup of
Liverwort, Tar, and Canchalagua, a cure for consumption
" coughs, aad diseases of the lungs, generally;
«rn's Essence of Jamaica Ginger; Aver's Cherry
Cod Liver OiL E. C. ANDERSON.
Séguin, April 3,1854. 8tf
Leaden k, Co.'s Family Medicines:
Indian Expectorant; Oriental Hair Tonic; Alterative;
Female Elixir; Fever and Ague Pills; Pile Remedy;
Compound Carminative Balsam; Compound Tonic Verm-
ifuge; Indian Sanative Pills; All-healtng Salve, or Magic
Pam-extractor; Cherokee Liniment All the above val-
uable medicines received to-day. and for sale by
April 3, 1834. [8] E. O. ANDERSON.
. , McGuffey's
oenes of Readers, for wale by E. C. ANDERSON.
e . Notice to Contractors.
sealed proposals to build a jail will be received by
Theundersigned, until the third Monday in May, next,
theref are tw« plans proposed, which may be seen by call-
?n ®nder gned- Bids upon either plan will be
received. _ Separate bids. for furiishing the material, and
construe tug the builfliuj?. arc invited.
e '?*. .... H.G. HENDERSON,
Segnln, April 4. Chief Justice Guadalupe County.
As Letters of Administration
have been granted to the undersigned, upon the estate of
John D. Ragsdale, deceased, all person- indebted to said j
««ate are requested to some forward and pav up: and all!
those having claims against «id estate must present
„ 0 eui. duly authenticated, within the time- preacrilied bv i
tuw\ or they will be barred.
1 SARAH L. RAGSDALE. admiuttratri-.
4 CLATHORXE RETOR. ¡wlniMii-tnt-.r.
AMERICAN OIL.
I have deposited, for sale, at the store of T. H.
G. tiollamon, a Supply of the above, procured in Ken-
tucky. Among it's many virtues, it supersedes the use of
of calomel in stock-raising, acting as a preventative;
whereas calomel is applied to exterminate worms. It is
also good for burns, sprains, bruises; and almost every
disease that flesh is heir to. Piice 70c. 33 bottle. [alt
Belmont, March, 1854. DIENCES BEATTY.
Improved Daguerreotyping.
fWB)Bv the solicitations of many of the citizens of
■'Séguin, Mr. John K.Peirce, of the firm of Peirce
& Brother, of Austin, has returned to Séguin, and, pos-
itively, will remain only a few days.
By the aid of a late improvement, (Galvanizing the
plates,) he will be able to take finer Daguerreotypes than
those he has hitherto taken.
Those who may wish to have their Daguerreotypes
taken, should apply soon.
Rooms, at the masonic hall, over the store of Oliver &
Sheffield. a 1
. « . RESOLVED:
That all claims due to the Guadalupe High School Asso-
ciation, either as stock subscriptions or tuition, be paid,
alone, to G. W. Brackenridge, secretary of the board of
trustees, whose voucher will be good for the same. By
order of the board of trustees. A. NEILL,
March. 1854. [m251] President.
Joy to the World.
Just received, a large and general assortment of patent
medicines, among which are, Perry Davis' Pain-killer;
Indian Chologogue, for ague and fever; Rowan's Tonic
Mixture, for do; Svrup of Blackberry root, for diarrhoea;
Mexican Mustang Liniment; Radway's Ready Relief, and
nearly everv patent medicine in use.
ml8 E. C. ANDERSON.
Campbell k. Son
have on hand, and will be constantly receiving, WIN-
DOW-SASHES, ready glazed, and complete, which they
will sell at the lowest prices, for cash.
and sizes.
mlly
Guadalupe Drag Store.
TO PHYSICIANS AND PLANTERS OF THIS AND
ADJOINING COUNTIES.
The subscriber, having purchased the above-named
drug store, has on hand, and will be constantly receiving,
a large lot of American, French, German, and English
chemicals and drugs; together with a large lot of paints,
oils, dye-stufis, copal, coach, aifd Japan varnish, of the
best quality. Paint, white-wash, and varnish brushes.
GLASS WARE, as tinctures; Boston, crown, salt-
mouth, and tin-top jars; mortars and pestles, pill-tiles;
graduated measures, all sizes.
PERFUMERY: Jules Hauels triple extract of rose,
lemon. Jockey Club, sweet-briar, and mu*k. A genuine
article of beeves^ marrow; bears'-grease; wine-glass, and
black pomade: amandine, (for chapped hands:) ambrosial
and rose shaving-cream; eau de Cologne; eau lustral, tor
the growth and preservation of the hair; and many other
articles too tedious to mention.
The' greatest care and attention have been exerted in
the selection of our stock; we therefore recommend all
articles pure, and of the best quality.
Physicians can rely on having their prescriptions care-
fully compounded, and of the very best and purest quality
of drugs. [mil] E. C. ANDERSON.
LOQKH ART.
WALKER W. BERRY,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
LOCKHART,
CALDWKIJ. COL"NTT, TEXAS.
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PORT LA VACA.
fiÜfiU VACA FURNITURE WAREROOMSfff®
We invite the attention of the public to our new and ex-
tensive furnishing establishment, at La Yaca. We have
on hand, and intend to keep, full supplies of superfine,
medium, and plain furniture. Purchasing from the same
houses in the northern and western cities, from which thp
southern city dealers receive their supplies, paying no
higher freights than they, and confining ourselves strictly
to the cash system, we are enabled to sell all articles in
our liqe at their prices. The purchaser has had the opp-
ortunity of inspecting and selecting for himself, and can
obtain what he wants in " good order and well-condi-
tioned," and ready for transportation to the interior,
without the delay and damage often consequent on order-
ing abroad.
• Our stock consists, in part, of the following, in rose-
wood, mahogany, walnut, and plain wood: Bedsteads;
side-boards; bureaus; secretaries; writing-desks; ward-
robes; sofiis; lounges; settees; dining-tables; plain and
extension, side, centre, sofa, card, dressing, work, toilet,
and saloon, ditto; tea-poys; what-nots; hall-stands; cott-
agesflets, plain and marble-top; cradles; cribs; chairs in
their variety; wash-stands, plain and marble-top; sinks,
etc. Also, matrasses, of different kinds; carpeting, hemp,
wool, fixed, English, super, and three-ply: druggets;
rugs; mats; and floor oil-cloths; looking-glasses, mahog-
any, gilt, and French plate, with ornamental top3; wall-
paper, medium and satin borders; board-prints; figured
curtains and shades; papier-mache: gallery and lever
clocks. PL\NO-FORTES and BILLIARD-TABLES
ordered from the beet manufacturers at the north, at the
lowest rates. This establishment is. emphatically, "a
want supplied" in western Texas; and we shall use our
best exertions to entitle it to the favorable consideration
of purchasers, by keeping on hand full supplies, and sell-
ing at the lowest prices. Orders are respectfully solicited.
4ft JOHN B. BURKE A CO.
P. S. Wanted, wool and moss, in shipping order.
Fulton, Hensley k. Co.,
CORNER OF AUSTIN AND COMMERCE STREETS,
LA VACA, TEXAS,
Receiving, forwarding and commission merchants; deal-
ers in dry goods, groceries, hardware, etc. Liberal ad-
vances made on cotton and other produce. j21 y
MeKEE & HARRISON,
Dealers in Groceries and Produce,
COMMERCE ST., LA VACA, TS. '
has on hand, and will be constantly receiving, the follow-
ing articles:—Flour; sugar: cotfee: salt: bacon; pork;
lard; molasses; fish; oils; dried apples and peaches; can-
dles: soap; starch; salera tu?; tobacco: cigars: stoneware;
brandy fruits; preserved fruits; pickles; candies; whisky:
rectified rye and Bourbon: all kinds of brandies and
wines; together with every thing usually kept in a well-
assorted grocery and produce store: all of which will be
sold cheap, for cash. Orders promptly filled. [d24t
A MASONIC.
Guadalupe Lodge, No. 109, of Ancient, F. and A.
^r\ Masons meet at their hall, in Seguin, on the first
Monday's of each month, at early candle-light. Visiting
brethren are respectfully invited to attend.
By order, J. M. ANDERSON, W. M.
Jxo. Ibkiand. Scc'y. sl7tf
The Guadalupe High School.
The male department of the Guadalupe High School
will be opened on the first Monday of March. It will be
under the charge of Mr. R. N. Fox, a gentleman who was
educated for his profession, and has had an experience of
fifteen years; a considerable portion of which time he was
principal of a classical and mathematical academy in the
city of Richmond. Virginia. He has secured, as an assist-
ant a teacher of «orne experience, educated at Hampden-
Sydney College, Virginia, and who comes most highly
recommended for gentlemanly bearing and scholarship."
Mr. Fox comes recommended by Thomas Ritchie, sen-
ior, former editor of The Washington Union; Reverend
James B. Taylor, Secretary of The Southern Baptist
Convention; Reverend 15. B.C.Howell: James Walker,
and others.
In addition to the other branches, French will be
taught in this department.
G. W. BRACKENRIDGE,
25f Secretary of the hoard of tustee«.
Faris &. Kemp,
MERCHANT TAILOR S,
SEGUIN. TEXAS,
have now. and expect to keep constantly, on hand, a
complete stock of cloths, casimeres, satins, velvets, shirts,
collars, handkerchiefs, gloves, cravats, etc. A good as-
sortment of READY-MADE CLOTHING ALWAYS ON |
HAND. All of which will l>e sold very low, for cash.
They are prepared to execute all work in their line upon
tii' shor* '" rift'íi*". and in a<*iv>rdr>- • *iil> t'n- latest r.¡'i-
NEW STORE.
The subscribers are opening an entire new stock iu this
place, of fall and WINTER GOODS, for the ladies and
gentlemen, consisting of staple and fancy dry goods, etc;
hats, bonnets, boots and shoes, and hardware, cutlery,
qucens'-ware; stationery; patent medicines; paints; win-
dow glass; wood and willow ware; looking-glasses; um-
brellas; parasols; gloves; hosiery; laces, embroideries,
etc: being one of the most extensive assortments brought
to this part of Texas, and being selected by one of the
firm in the city of New York, they will make it the inter-
est of dealers and planters, generally, to supply them-
selves at this house. [dl7t] LINDSAY A'. CO.
For Sale by Lindsay & Co.
for family use, the following superior liquors: 1
cask L D port wine; 1 do P S Madeira, do: 1 do
choice old vintage; 1 do Cognac brandy; 1 do old Bour-
bon whisky, ten years old. Call and see. bow, for cash,
or, to punctual men, on terms to suit purchasers. d24
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CHERRY AND LUNGWORT,
FOR THE CUKE OF
I Conghs, Colds, Hoarsness, Spitting
of Blood, Night Sweats, Asthma,
Liver Complaints, and
CONSUMPTION.
result of the careful study and experiments of a scientific
and experienced physician. The two principal ingredi-
ents have long been known and celebrated. Wild cherry
bark: When the strength of this is properly extracted, it
is the best medicine known for curing the worst coughs,
and other pulmonary diseases; it loosens the phlegm, and
enables the sufferer to expectorate easily, and, alone, will
cure the worst cold or cough, which, if neglected, always
leads to consumption. Lungwort: This is a plant, the
virtues of which are known to but few. It has been said,
by the most learned men of all times, that "nature has
provided a remedy for each and every disease," and the
discoveries that are daily made go to prove its truth.
Lungwort is doubtless.the remedy designed by nature for
consumption. Its healing.properties are truly wonderful,
and the rapidity with which it cures the worst cases of
ulcerated lungs, soothing and subduing all irritation
almost immediately, is a proof of its adaptation to this
disease. These two articles, combined with other purely
vegetable ingredients, form a medicine that is certain to
cure the worst cases of consumption, if taken before the
sufferer is entirely prostrated. Do not be discouraged; a
trial can do no harm, but will convince the most sceptical
ef its real worth. Thousands of consumptive persons
have been deceived repeatedly in buying medicines which
were said to b¡e infallible cures, but which have proved
only palliatives; but this medicine is not only palliative,
but a cure for ulcerated lungs. It contains no deleterious
drugs, and one trial will prove its astonishing efficacy
better than any assertions or certificates in curing con-
sumption, and all diseases of the lungs and liver, such as
spitting of blood, coughs, pain in the side and chest,
night-sweats, etc. Caution: To protect our own, as well
as the interest of the consumptive sufferer, we are obliged
to caution all to find the signature of Comstock k Brother
on the wrapper; without this it is a worthless counterfeit.
Remember this.
CARLTON'S LINIMENT FOR THE PILES, etc: It
is now used in the principal hospitals, and in the private
practice in our country, by an immense number of indi-
viduals and families, first and most certainly for the cure
of the piles, and also extensively and effectually as to
baffle credulity, unless where its effects are witnessed ex-
ternally in the following complaints: Dropsy swellings;
rheumatism, acute or chronic, giving immediate ease;
sore throat; bruises, sprains, burns, etc. Sores and ulcers:
whether fresh or of long standing, and fever sores. Its
operation upon adults and children in reducing rheumatic
swellings, and loosening coughs and tightness of the chest
by relaxation of the parts, has been surprising beyond
conception. The common remark of those who hqive used
it in the piles, is, "It acts like a charm." It is warranted
to please any person that will try it. Caution: Never
buy it unless you find the fac simile signature of Corn-
stock & Brother, proprietors, on the wrapper.
9 A ¡i
AZOR'S TURKISH BALM,
S Ho srP-
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gss B THE GREAT TURKISH
f I<1 REMEDY POR BALDNESS,
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^ ¿ And for Invigorating and Beautifying th« Hair.
dandruff, strengthens the roots, imparts health and vigor
to the circulation, and prevents the hair changing color,
or getting grey. 2. It causes the hair to curl beautifully
when done up in it over night This Balm is made from
the original receipt procured from the original Turkish
hakim [physician] of Constantinople, where it is univers-
all^used. The Turks have always been celebrated for
their wonderful skill in compounding the richest perfumes
and all other toilet articles. In Turkey, the aromatic
herbs, etc, of which this Balm is composed, are almost
universally known and used for the hair. Hence a case
of baldness, or thin head of hair, is entirely unknown in
that country. We wish but one trial to be made of it;
that will do more to convince you of its virtues than all
the advertisements that can be published, and that all
may be able to test its virtues, it is put up in large bot-
tles, at the low price of 50c bottle: Remember, the
genuine has the signature of Comstock & Brother on the
splendid wrapper.
FOR THE MARRIED. "Be ye fruitful, and multi-
ply," is a command that should be cheerfully obeyed by
the children of men. Dr. Larzette's Juno Cordial, or
Procreative Elixir, prescribed as an effectual restorative
in cases of debility, impotency, or barrenness, and all
irregularities of nature. It is all that it professes to be.
viz: Nature's great restorative, and remedy for those in
the married state ^-without offspring. It is á certain cure
for seminal emissions, general debility, gleet, weakness of
the genital organs, nervous affections, leucorrhcea. or
whites. As an invigorating medicine it is unequalled.
Also, a certain remedy for incipient consumption, indi-
gestion, loss of muscular energy, physical lassitude,
female weakness, debility, etc. It is warranted to please
the user in any of the above complaints, and is of price-
less value to those without offspring. Caution extra:
Find the name of Comstock & Brother on the wrapper,
and never buy it unless you find the above name, as it
has been extensively counterfeited of late. Avoid the
counterfeit as you would poison.
•ft-T—TO OWNERS OF AND t)EALERS IN HORSES.
^CARLTON'S FOUNDER OINTMENT, for the
cure of founder, split hoof, hoof-bound horses, and con-
tracted and feverish feet, wounds, bruises in the flesh,
galled backs, cracked heels, scratches, cuts, kicks, etc, on
horses.
CARLTON'S RING-BONE CURE, for the cure of
ring-bone, blood-spavin, wind-galls, and splint: a certain
remedv.
CARLTON'S CONDITION-POWDERS for HORSES
and CATTLE: The changes of weather and season, with
the change of use and feed, have a very great effect upon
the blood and sinuou3 fluids of horses. It is at these changes
they require an assistant to nature to throw off any disorder
of the fluids of the body that may have been imbibed, and
which, if not attended to, will result in the yellow water,
heaves, worms, botts, etc. All of which wilfbc prevented
by giving one of these powders, and will at any time cure
when any symptoms of disease appear, if used in time.
They purify the blood, remove all inflammation and fever,
loosen the skin, cleanse the water, and invigorate the
whole body, enabling them to do more work with the
same feed. The action of these powders is direct upon
all the secretive glands, and therefore they have the same
effect upon the horse, the ox, the ass. and all herbivorous
animals. All diseases arising from or producing a bad
state of the blood, are speedily cured by them. Caution:
Remember, and ask for Carlton's Condition-powders, and
take no others.
CARLTON'S NERVE and BONE LINIMENT, for
HORSES, and for the cure of all diseases of man or
beast that require external application, and for contracted
cords and muscles, strengthens weak limbs, and is also
used for sprains, bruises, saddle-frails, swelled legs, sores
of all kinds on horses. Carlton's articles for horses and
cattle are prepared from the recipe of a very celebrated
English farrier, and will cure. ¡n ninety-nine cases out of
one hundred, any of the above complaints. They have
been used by farmers, livery men, stage proprietors and
others, with the most marked and decided success. Cau-
tion: None can be genuine, unless you find the name of
J. Carlton Comstock on the wrapper of each article, lie-
inenitx-r this, as their articles have extensively coun-
terfeited. of late. Look, and find the proprietor's name.
J. Carlton Comstock. etc. Never buv without.
DEAFNESS. I'se Dr. Larzette's Acoustic Oil. f«>r the |
•'iir * of deafness. Also, all those disagreeable . lit'
tii : bnzrinir *f In wets, falling of water, •xhiz/Jui of
•''•va. * '•Vh )r ■ inpt-vrr of 5pt>*r-a^h*n!r dew*- •
Persons who have been dcnf for twenty years, and were
subject to use ear-trumpets, have, after using one bottle,
been made well.
RHEUMATISM. Comstock's Nerve and Bone Lini-
ment is warranted to cure any case of rheumatism, gout,
contracted cords and muscles, or stiff joints, strengthens
weak limbs, and enables those who are crippled to walk
again. Comstock & Brother, proprietors, New York,
and none genuine without their name on the wrapper.
TOOTH-ACHE. Dr. Kline's Drops, for the cure of the
Tooth-ache. It is with confidence that we can recommend
it as an infallible cure in all cases, without any injury to
the teeth or gums. Price 25c.
COMSTOCK'S VERMIFUGE. This is the most extra-
ordinary remedy for worms ever used; it effectually erad-
icates worms from both adults and children. It can not
harm the most delicate infant or strongest adult, and
never fails to completely root out and destroy all kinds
of worms. The cost, 25c "<¡3 bottle, puts it within reach
of all; and all parents who are without it are wantonly
exposing the lives of their children to those fell destroy-
ers of youth, worms. Look for the name of Comstock &
Brother, proprietors, on the wrapper of each bottle.
EAST INDIA HAIR DYE Colors the hair, and will
not the skin. This dye may be applied to the hair over
night; the first night turning the lightest red or grey
hair to a dark brown, and, by repeating a second night,
to a bright, jet-black. These facts are warranted by the
gentleman who manufactures it, who is the celebrated
chemist, Dr. Comstock, author of Comstock's Chemistry,
Philosophy, and other works, and school-books well known.
Caution": All ot the above-named articles are sold only
by Comstock & Brother, 2 St. Peter's Place, directly in
rear of the Astor House, between Barclay and Vesey
strefls, one door from Barclay, and one block from Broad-
way, New York, to whom all orders must be directed. "
_ £d24 7ml s°ltl by LINDSAY & CO.. Seguin.
Ready-made Clothing.
A large assortment of readv-made clothing, for sale by
d!7t LINDSAY & CO.
, >.Ladies' and Gentlemen ' Saddles,
made in New York, expressly for the Texas trade, for sale
by [d!7t] LINDSAY & CO.
',k Two Sets
of blacksmiths' tools, for sale by LINDSAY & CO.
MILL,
cross-cut. and pit-saws, for sale by LINDSAY & CO.
Sliot-guns and Rifles
for sale by [d!7] LINDSAY & CO.
Carriages and Buggys,
direct from the city of New York, for sale bv
dl7t . LINDSAY & CO.
Patent Medicines.
All of Dr. D. Jayne's and the Graeffenberg Company's
family medicines: Bull's Townsend's, Comstock's, and
Sand's sarsaparilla; Moffat's Phoenix Bitters, and Life
Pills; Wistar s Balsam of Wild Cherry; Mother's Relief;
Bartholomew's Pink Expectorant Syrup: Mustang Lin-
iment; Bailey's Tonic Mixture, for fever and ague;
Spohn's Head-ache Remedy; Thompson's Eye-water: all
for sale by [mil] E C. ANDERSON.
NOTICE.
Sealed proposals for the erection of a school-house,
near the Cotton-wood Spring, on Sowell's Creek, will be
received by the undersigned, building committee, until
fifteenth day, instant The contract will be let to the
lowest bidder; who will be required to give bond, and
approved security, for completion of the job by the fif-
teenth day of June, next A specification of building
can be seen by application to committee.
JOHN JAMES,
8 2t P. D. SMITH.
April 4. 1854. * S. McCALL FENNER, Committee.
NEW BRAUNFELS.
J. LANDA,
RECEIVING & FORWARDING MERCHANT,
INDIANOLA, TS.
also keeps constantly on hand a large and well-assorted
stock of all kinds of goods, at New Braunfels. Ts. [ j28y
SAN ANTONIO.
Néw Firm, and New Goods,
at the old stand of George H. Giddings, on the corner of
Commerce street and Main Plázá, where the undersigned
are daily receiving, from the northern cities as choice a
■elected stock of goods as was ever offered to the trade of
western Texas. Our stock is made up of the usual vari-
ety found at wholesale and retail establishments, gener-
ally, in this city. GIDDINGS & FOOT.
San Antonio. March 30. 1854. a8t
REMOVAL.
C. J. Garner respectfully announces, that he has re-
moved his watch-making and jewelry establishment to the
NORTH-WEST CORNER of the MAIN PLAZA, on
Commerce street, one door west of J. G. Vial & Co.'s tin
shop, where he has just opened a new stock of fashionable
jewelry. Watches and jewelry repaired on short notice,
and on reasonable terms. a8t
WANTED:
500 bushels of corn. Appier, at the Magnolia House, to
j!4
IEAD & CARPENTER.
E. Jones & Co., San Antonio,
would call the attention of the people of Séguin, and
vicinity, to the large assortment of
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and agricultural implements, at the lowest prices.
E. Jones it, Co. San Antonio,
ALWAYS HAVE ON HAND.
bcsx1ns,
SLIPPERS,
«¿ITERS,
MUD BOOTS,
FIXE BOOTS,
GENTS. SUP'S,
brooaxs,
gaiters, etc.
etc. gaiters,
of every quality and price; wholesale or retail.
San Antonio:
For a large and cheap assortment of merchandise, of all
kinds, the store of E. JONES & CO. is unsurpassed.
Dry goods and hardware, groceries, crockery, etc.. whole-
sale or retail. aét
N. O. GREEN,
ATTORNEY AJVD COUNSELOR AT Li IV,
SAN, ANTONIO, TEXAS.
Will practice in Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe. Gonzales, Gil-
lespie, and Medina counties, and in the supreme court at
Austin. Prompt attention to the collection of debts,
location of lands, and investigation of titles. o29y
Paschals' & Stribling,
ATTORNEYS AJVD COUNSELORS AT L.1W.
SAN ANTONIO AND AUSTIN,
Will practice iu the Supreme and Federal Court, at Aus-
tin, and in the district courts of the second and fourth
districts. Also, iu the courts of Gonzales and Goliad
of the tenth district: will pay special attention to all
land business intrusted to them.
I. A. Paschal, a Tno's II. Stiublixg, San Antonio;
Geo. W. Paschal. Austin. sl7t
F. GU1LBEAU,
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS,
Wholesale and retail dealer in groceries, liquors, dry
goods, bats, boots and shoes, hardware, cutlery, and
crockery, is prepared to accommodate customers on the
most liberal tenus. Call and examine, before purchasing
elsewhere, and buy cheap, for cash. nl2 y
Kail Antonio Clothing Store.
C. J. COOK, AGENT,
Takes pleasure in announcing to his old customers, and
the public generally, that he is again on hand, with a
large and WELL SELECTED STOCK of FALL
and WINTER CLOTHING, direct from the manufactory,
manufactured expressly for this market. His stock con-
sists. in part, as follows:
Coats:—Dress, frock, sack and overcoats, of every
varietv and texture of cloth, all made in the latest styles.
. Pants and. Vests,
of every pattern and style now worn, which will enable
the most fastidious to please their fancy.
Furnishing Goods—a large and splendid as-
sortment. comprising every article worn by gentlemen.
Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes.
His stock of these articles is also quite extensive, and all
of the latest fashion.-. Those in want of any thing in
tills line, will find it to their advantage to call and exam-
ine his stock before making their purchases elsewhere.
His stock is offered. WHOLESALE or UETAIL, on a-
p-asonablc terms as cau I afforded in this market,
l'liaiiktiil for jet-t favor . !i<- respect full* wolicit.« 'heir
continuance. ol v
Anulnl" ■ • ■ i '■ nv>rr 1
LOST:
Head-right certificate of Geo. W. Click, for one third
league. No. 210, issued by the Board of Land Commission-
ers for Nacogdoches county. If not found by the time
prescribed by law, application will be made for a dupli-
cate. JAS. P. HECTOR, Agent.
April 3. 1854. 8 9t
The State of Texas, Guadalupe County:
JOHN F. GORDON V. JOHN L. 1M.KHAU, enoch JONES AND
odstik jones.
JUSTICE'S COURT, PRECINCT NUMBER TWO.
The State of Texas to any legal officer of Guadalupe
county, greeting:
Whereas, John F. Gordon has this day filed, in my office,
a promissory note against the said John L. Durham,
Enoch Jones, and Gtistin Jones, defendants, showing in-
debtedness in the sum of fifty dollars and seventy-five
cents, besides interest from the fourth day of January,
1852: Said note was executed and delivered by John L.
Durham to Enoch Jones, and transferred, delivered and
endorsed by Enoch Jones to Gustin Jones, and by Gustin
Jones to John F. Gordon; and oath having, also, been
made that the said Enoch Jones is absent from this State,
and that Gustin Jones is a transient person, so that ordin-
ary process of law can not be served upon them:
These are, therefore, to command you that you cite the
said Enoch Jones, and Gustin Joues, by publication of
this writ in The Texan Mercury, a newspaper published
in the town of Séguin, in said county, for three successive
weeks, to be and appear before me, at my office, in pre-
cinct number two of said county, on the first Saturday in
the month of May, A. D. li<54. it being the sixth day of
said month, then and there to answer the complaint of
the said John F. Gordon.
Herein fail not, under the penalty of the law; but due
return make hereof.
Given under my haud. this twenty-fifth dav of March,
A. D. 1854. ROBT. n. RUSSELL,
J. P. G. C. Precinct No. 2.
Came to hand on the twenty-fifth day of March, 1864.
and executed same day, by ordering publication of the
within writ, for three successive weeks, in The Texan
Mercury a newspaper published in the town of Séguin,
Guadalupe county. WM. DUNN.
al 3tS8 Sheriff Guadalupe County, Texas.
The State of Texas, Guadalupe County:
JOHN F. GORDON V. OTTO KHODICS, ENOCH JONES, AND
ocsn.v JONES.
JUSTICE S COURT, PRECINCT NUMBER TWO.
The State of Texas to any legal officer of Guadalupe
county, greeting:
Whereas, John F. Gordon has this day filed, in my office,
a promissory note against the said Otto Rhodius, Enoch
Jones, and Gustin Jones, defendants, showing indebted-
ness in the sum of eighty dollars, besides interest, at ten
per centum per annum, from the twenty-eighth day of
December, 1852: Said note was executed, and delivered,
by Otto Rhodiu8 to Enoch Jones, and transferred, deliv-
ered, and endorsed, by Enoch Jones to Gustin Jones, and
by Gustin Jones to John F. Gordon; and o th having,
also, been made that the said Enoch Jones is absent from
this State, and that Gustin Jones is a transient person, so
that ordinary process of law can not be served upon them:
These are, therefore, to command you, that you cite
the said Enoch Jones, and Gustin Jones, by publication
of this writ in The Texan Mercury, a newspaper pub-
lished in the town of Séguin, in said county, for three
successive weeks, to. be and appear before me, at my
office, in precinct number two, of said county on the first
Saturday in the month of May, A. D. 1854, it being the
sixth day of said month, then and there to answer the
complqjAt of the said John F. Gordon.
Herein fail not, under the penalty of the law; but due
return make hereof.
- Given under my hand, this twenty-fifth day of March,
A. D. 1854. ROBT. H. RUSSELL,
J. P. G. C. Precinct No. 2.
Came to hand on the twenty-eighth day of March, 1854,
and executed same day, by ordering publication of tha
within writ, for three successive weeks, in The Texan
Mercury, a newspaper published in the town of Séguin,
Guadalupe county, Texas. WM. DUNN,
al 3t$8 Sheriff Guadalupe County. Texas.
NOTICE.
At a meeting of the mayor and aldermen of the town
of Séguin, held on twenty-fourth day of March, A. D.
1854, the following ordinance was passed:
Section 1. Be it ordained, by the mayor and aldermen
of the town of Seguin, That there shall be levied, aqd
collected, for the year 1854, an ad valorem tax, of one
twentieth of one per centum, or five cents on the hundred
dollars' worth, on all the property, real and personal,
within the incorporated limits of said town.
Section 2. That the constable proceed to assess the
same in the month of April, 1854, and collect the same
in the months of May or June, 1854, and make his return
to the mayor and aldermen of said town on the first
meeting which may be held in the month of July there-
after; and that said constable be allowed ten per centum
for assessing and collecting the same, upon the amount
collected.
Section 3. That this ordinance take .effect from its pass-
age, and the clerk cause the same to be published in The
Mercury, and posted up at the court-house in Séguin. «
Approved, March 24.1854. .
WM. C. BAXTER, mayor,
al 3$6 Attest: H. E. McCulloch, clerk.
GALVESTON.
Galveston Agricultural Warehouse.
CORNER OF STRAND AND MARKET PLACE.
f\ Isaac G. Williams has in store, and is receiving, a
V ^ large stock of agricultural and horticultural im-
'ySi plements, suited to the growing wants of the coun-
try; and, having made arrangements with manufacturers
at the north for early and full supplies, is prepared to fill
all orders for implements of husbandry, machinery, etc.
of superior quality, and at moderate* prices, Among
these are, a great variety of ploughs: barrows; cultivat-
ors; corn-shellers; o ora and cob-crushers: straw-cutters;
cotton sweeps and scrapers; horse-hoes; corn-planters;
ox-yokes; cane-carts; plantation wagons; road wagons,
etc. Also, agent for E. Carver & Go's celebrated im-
proved cotton gins, and Brown's Patent Grist Mills.
Vulcanized rubber and best oak-tanned, stretched,
leather belting. aly
New Goods! New Goods!
STRONG & FOSTER
have now on hand a good lot of crockery
I
ware, queens' ware, and glass ware: and we expect, in a
few days, a large, and carefully selected, assortment of
fancy shelf goods: also, a splendid assortment of staple
and faney dry goods; also an assortment of bonnets, and
a WELL-SELECTED SUPPLY OF SUMMER CLOTH-
ING. HARDWARE: We also have a welt-selected
stock of shelf hardware and cutlery. We also have a
good lot of patent and family medicines; among which
may be found sulphate of quinine, calomel, (Engluh and
American;) Mustang Liniment, etc. Also, white lead and
window-glass.
GROCERIES! GROCERIES! We expect, in a few
days, a supply of coffee and sugar, molasses, salt and
sugar-cured hams, and star candles.
alt STRONG & FOSTER.
Goods Just Received from New York.,
BY CAMPBELL & SON:
Among our goods may be found fancy silks, at a low rate,
for cash; sewing silk; silk handkerchiefs, of all colors;
ribbons, of all kinds: silk-velvet ribbous, and dress-trimm-
ings: a variety of laces, crapes, etc.: which all are invited
to call and examine for themselves, as we think we cau
make it to the interest of all, who have cash for goods, to
buy of us. We are resolved to sell at the lowest figures.
Wc also have fancy dress goods, of every description,
such as painted muslins, jaconets, lawns," baregéa, silk
tissues, etc. A lot of silk shawls, lace capes, silk vails,
bobinets, thule, Swiss muslins: for sale by
al CAMPBELL & SON.
Bleached Goods,
of all sorts, such as domestics, linens, jaconets; brown
goods, of various widths, brown sheeting, and various
articles in the drv goods line, too tedious to mention, for
sale by al CAMPBELL & SON.
Groceries, Hardware, Sugar,
coffee, flour, salt, candies, cheese, raisins, candles, soap,
lamp oil: 25 bxs tobaccó, of every kind, and particularly
cheap; cigars, snuff, ink. table-sauce, cinnamon bark,
castings, bird-shot, powder and lead, spades, shovels.!
hoes, garden-rakes, frying-pans, cross-cut, mill, and hand-
«aws. Carpenters' tools, of every variety: hollow augurs,
for wagon-makers; looking-glasses, and lamps; cow-bells
and brass buckets; chain-pumps and tea-kettles: cow-hides
and chalk: ginger and whips; marbles and tin trunks:
riddles and seives: blacksmith's tongs, and mud-ecrapers:
all for sale, cheap, by al CAMPBELL A: SON.
Xl e leíste ífteícnt-j.
FOREIGN AND HOME ITEMS.—BY TELEGRAPH.
Washington, Marcb 29t—Mr. Bracfcearidg
and Colonel T. G. Huftt left thb dtj, jMtwitr
afternoon, for the purpose, it is supposed, «¡T
fighting. The cause of the occarrenee is * cutt-
ing remark, by Mr. Hunt against Mr. Breckeu-
ridge, in the course of debate.
New York, March 28.—The Canard steam-
ship Africa, Captain Harrison, has arrived here,
bringing intelligence from Liverpool add Lon-
don to the 11th iust, and from the continent to
corresponding dates, three days later than that
received by the Pacific.
New Yoke, March 28.'—In the reports
brought by the Africa, Ohio flour is quoted at
39s; white corn is quoted at 46s; yellow hat
advanced.
The intelligence with respect to the state of
the Liverpool cotton market, brought by the
Africa, has caosed much disappointment, and
most check English orders. Importers are very
anxious to realize on landing.
Some reports vary slightly from that already
given, and quote a decline of from l-16d. to fd.a
giving the condition of the market as dull, bat
firm on the day the Africa sailed.
At Havre, on the eighth, the cotton niarket
was dull. Sales for the weekó.OOO balea. TM
imports since the departure of the last steamer
were 8,000 bales. Stock on hand 7,000 bate.
The market is quoted at a decline of 4d jpe¿
bushel of 70 lbs; western canal flour is qwmd
at from 38s. to 38s. 6d., and Baltimore ¿pd
Philadelphia at Sfis. 6d.t per" barrel;' wfcite
indian corn is quoted at 46s. 3d. per quarter;
yellow at 45s. '
The Greek insurrection baa
and the Turks have been defeated m
engagements with the insurgents.
There is nothing new from the seat of war.
either on the Danube or in Asia. The reported
fall of Khiva proves false.
Austria.—Austria is arming wary where.
The Emperor of Russia has gone to Warsaw.
France.—The French loan of 10-006*600
francs will probably be raised in England.
England.—Lord John Russell was feportaA
to be ill.
The English parliament continues in
but its proceedings are quite unimportant.
It is reported that the statement that ~
has made fresh propositions for peace ii'true. .
Hostilities have been suspended throughout
Asia.
The Greek insurrection has again brake net,
and there has also been an insurrection ja west-
ern Turkey. " _;~
Spain is in a state of utter distraction. Italy
is quiet., •
The Turkish Question.—Neither Austria air
Prussia will join the western powers in aeadiny
messengers by France and England,
the evacuation of the principalities.
Insanity in Cauforhia.—The
Board of Trustees of the California
lum shows, that two hundred and eighty-four
persons of unsound mind were admitted falto the
asylum, at Stockton, from May 14 to December
31, 1853. This is a much greater anmber, ia
proportion to tjie population, than
any other State of the Union. Of
of insanity, twenty-seven were
appointment; nine by loss of property; 1
fear and < grief; seven by mental <
forty-two by intemperance, and tire
bad health. We have sometimes am
the immigrants to California were
people of the strongest minds. ~
particularly thbse who have given up _
ationá, and prospects, in the older States, to %
new fortunes in California. ...
In view of Senator Douglas1 reported nuptials,
we should not be surprised if the following po-
etic effusion was intended as a special dedication;
!Oh, gala, don't tract .Stephen2.
Stephen a ao deoelvfa"
That him there's nrtellevia'. ' *
Never -trust In Stephen (
The silver quarter-dollar now issued from tha
United States' mint, is without the raya artaad
the eagle used last year j but the arrow, head •
on each side of the date ia retained, which was
adopted at the same time with the rays, to
mark the distinction between the present and
the previous legal standard of purity.
A boy, aged nineteen yean, ia New Yortc.
has been sentenced to five yews' imprisonment
for having three wives at the same tima. The
graceless young Turk! He ought to háve bien
doomed to live wifh them, all three, in the same,
house. The penitentiary were nothing to that,
for a punishment.
NOTICE.
" All persons indebted to the firm of <
for goods bought of them lent year, will i
vara, and settle up: if not. their account* will be i
in the hands of oflwera for oolleetioo.
Ségnin, April (. 8 St
Jmat Received:
20 bra Blake'a Patent Fire-proof Paint; 5 face i
oil; 5 bra coai-ter, and 1 fad Bridg«wmter pabn, m* paw-
ing cotton, tin, and ahingle roofc. All for salo, law, by
mil E. C. ANDERSON. -
CAMPBELL ft S#9
are now receiving, frtskfrvm New Yerk. a i
and choice lot of goods, which they will sell' ,
FOB CASH. Before purchasing elaewhere, call aad
judge for yourselves. lift
Rackini-chaiva:
Windsor, and cane4cated chairs, for aale by
j21 A. DOVE
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Beef-ktdea.
The highest price paid lor peltries aad boeMrides, bv
J21 3m A DOVE ¿CO;
GLASS:
8 by 10 and 10 by 12: iu by 14;
ftantlr on hand and for sale by
A.DOV
Saddles, Bridies, Halters,
martingales, saddle-bags, etc.. for sale bv
al CAMPBELL k SON.
JEWELRY: A well-eelected aseort-
^*-3Sment, of every description, such as rings,
breast-pins, ear-rings, gold pena and pencils, gold specta-
cles: for sale by al CAMPBELL & SON.
Ready-made Clothing:;
a great variety: shirts, pants, vests, coats, etc.; for sale by
al CAMPBELL & SON.
Just Received:
1 gross Room's Scotch snutt'; 1 do do honey-den- -muff; 1
do do Macoiibau do; 1 do do rappee: 4 kegs"blasting pow-
ders: for Ktle, cheap, by [mil] E. C. ANDERSON.
SISTERDALE.
Tim Roofing
The subscriber would
that be Is prepared to pat on tin roots, wind and water-
proof ; warranted. He is confident that he oaa give eatiqp
satisfaction to those who nay have work to he done ia
this line, both in the execution of the work aad ta hh
prices. Orders from a distance will be ponotoally at-
tended to. CHRISTOPHER JORDDi.
Seguin. Dec. 8. 1833. dlOy
Well-digging.
The subscriber otters his service* to the pablic, to DIG, /
CLEAN, or WALL wells. He has had considerable a*,
perience in the business. Apply to hiai, tWaMjh fee
post-office, at Seguin, or at bis rcsideaoe, one asist"
uiiles below town. [o8yJ JOS. BAKER,
AUSTIN OiTV.
General Lsni Asean
J. DOUGLASS BROWN, AUSTIN/TEXAS.
Also, collector of claims against the
the United States, He can "
land: pays taxes upon land:
and hunts up owners, and bays
mission. - .'
References snd agents: Revi 8. Chatjsld, KewToffc
Col A. NeiU. Ségnin, Texaa; Cols, Allen
Kentucky Military Iastitote.
N. B. That those applying can be SMppliei wttb
sketches, or good anon of any cooatj site areo
the Stat . • at*
city: W.C, Stotesburv, Philadelphia, Pa.; Vajar Sara*
Washington City, D. C.: James L AT
John A. Mitchell. New Orleans; J
dianola, Ts: Joba C. Hays, San
Jkn. Lexiutoa, Kv^
John Hemy fisA,
Dr. E. Kapp's Water-cure, Alexander H.
Sistcrdalc. Comal county. le-.s', {'tquir,-nf'H. T. Bnrk Attorney uu>J counselor e*;Uw. An
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