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ragííra^mtrican
This office is now prepared to
do m fine"job work &s tan bo done in the
State, either fancy or plain. We can do
work, in any colored letter, or gold let-
ter, and on any colored paper. Oar
work is warren ted to give satisfaction,
and at eheap rates.
£3r We learn through Mr. Hanks, that
a difficulty occured at a race track in Grimes
county, a few days siñe e. in which Mr. Robt.
Barker, and William Cobb, were killed, and
four other persons were dangerously wound-
ed. We have not received any of the par-
ticulars.
C|e infest Dittos.
fr*8-* Wo received yesterday a full
supply of all kinds of material for news*
paper and job work, sufficient to last one
year. So for that timo, at least, we are
above contingencies, provided the stock-
holders do their duty. Oar new head
fcnd ink will be here to-morrow.
rs* Do not fail to read the comma-
toioation of Mrs. Ipicacuana Walker and
tremble oh! ye " dudle bugs." Shame
upon ye, Mrs. Walker is a u lady," al
though she says it herself we are fully
satisfied she is one, and to be treated in
this unfeeling manner by a set of over-
bearing biped, is enough to make her bury
berself in the Braiofl, to take an eblu
tion if nothing else. « Shame, shame,
shame," as a certain Brenhamite would
gay. " '•
See also other new advertise-
ments ; especially, Dr. Lipscomb.
K*
For the Washington American.
Anderson, Jan. 14th 1856.
THE POLITICAL YEAR, 1855.
Another year has passed ; a year that
will be a marked one in tbe pages of his-
tory. In looking over the events that
bave marked its career, we will see many
things that are fit food for thought and
reflection. One living in this age, util-
itarian as it is, will have remarked its
various changefal hues, but, perhaps,
Gen. Gortscbakoff," it is said, is to be re-
placed by Gen. Osten-Sacken for the next
campaign in the Crimea.
The report already noticed of a strong when left. They will make their way to
squadron of the Anglo-Turkish Cavalry hav-I^8^^' if they arenot sloped,
ing been defeated by the Russians near
many things will have passed him by,
which, at first glance, would not have
been deemed striking or forcible : yet
let hitn but once commence to analize it
and he will find muoh to amuse and in-
struct Our owb country has had its
aban of eccentricities—its bundles of
folly—its trials—its joys—its fears.—
It has been disturbed from one corner
to the other by eivil and political causes,
and the ending of tbe year 1855, does
not yet see the end of our troubles.—
They will be a cause of muoh solici-
tado and anxiety to the Union-loving
portion of onr countrymen. They will
yet see canse, I fear, to rally to tbe stand-
« ard that was once the palladium of all
oar eivil and political libettieé. They
will yet have cause to warn their child-
ren aad their children's children, of the
wileiTof smoothed-tongnod, yet unscru-
palous men, who, not having the cause
of their country, and countrymen at
heart, stoop to any dishonorable means,
to farther their nefarious plans. How
can they guard against them 1 If "com-
ing events cast tbuir shadows before"
foe nothing, then they can do nothing,
bat warning voices have been raised,
with clarion tongues, armed with fire
and patriotism, calling loudly for them
to prepare themselves in time of peace,
for coming troubles.
Let them take heed. Let them
treasure up in their bosoms the words
of those who loved the Union—who loved
liberty—who loved their fellowmen, and
who loved humanity. These men were
not mere mushrooms of an hour's growth
—-political mushrooms, who sprang up
spontaneously, and for a short time cre-
ated something of an excitement, and
then paSbed from the scene of action,
unknown a when they came. Even
now while the pen is in my hand, me-
thinks I can see the scene that is being
faroed out in onr Congress. Even now
I can heaf the derisive laagh of the
demagogue, who, having been elccted by
the "dear people ," to represent - their
interest and their wishes before the con-
stituted authorities of the land, laugh to
Morn the well-known wishes of his cons-
tituency. What cares he ? Nothing!
The bauble that he would clutch is
within his grasp, and think ye he would
forego the pleasure of reveling in its
luxuries—its honors—its emoluments,
because the "dear people," that elected
him wishes him to do so t Oh ye of
greas faith I how will ye be ^mbugged!
They speak for $e "inalienable
rights whieh have been, 'tis true, guaran-
teed to them by the framers of the glori-
ous old Constitution, only to be thrown
to the dogs by howling pappy orators .of
tha present day.
Well, if you believe, dear reader, that
fthey will, as a body, do this for you,
'you have more faith than I have.
Lode at the elements that compose
yoar Congress,—look at your puissant
and weak Cabinet—look at your still
weaker and imbeeile President, and
ihea wish for a bettering of your condi
tion! Aa well might you expect the
sun to give light by night, and the moon
by day—as well might vou expect to
•ee a Camel pass through the eye of a
needle. HHP
Change the element-chaago nature
—everything that is in heavan and earth,
bat yea cannot make that weak govern-
maniof oar's do better. Perhaps (I
believe so), they do as well as they can.
But we want men to rule us, who «an do
better than they—men made of a stern*
or and truer stuff," who will not be fright
ened at the overshadowing of a cloud in
our nsnally serene horison the rustling
of the leaves upon the ground, and the
glare of the morning sun. We want
men who have been tried, and not found
wanting. Such only will do the conn
try good. We want men, who like the
hero—Greek Bozzaris, will ory loud
and long—
''Strike, for your alters and your fires,
W^ss'.s^oif<>or-^
JES* Our dates are from New Orleans to
the 22d -January, from which we condence
the following items:—
FROM WASHINGTON.
Wi sHiNGTON. Jan. 17.—Banks was to
day eight votes short of an election as
Speaker. He was renominated last night
by the Bepublican caucus. The plu-
rality resolution was rejected to day by
twelve majority.
It is untrue that the President has
determined to withdraw our Minister
from London.
A message on the subject of the Na-
val promotion was sent to tbe Senate
to day. After short debate, which in-
dicated the action of the Naval Betiring
Board would be sustained, the matter
was referred to committee.
RIVER INTELLIGENCE-
Louisville, Jan. 18.—The weather
here is still warm, and the ice is thaw-
ing, but the river above and below this
point continues closed to navigation.
Money, Consols, it.
The circular of the London money
market, issued by Messrs. Baring Bros ,
and received by the America, reports
tbat money was more in demand, and
that rates were advancing.
Consols they .report quiet, with qou-
tations standing at 87 1-4 at the close.
The market for American stocks is re-
ported quiet and unchanged.
The bullion in the Bank of England,
according to the weekly return appear-
ing in the London Boyal Gazette, of
Friday, the 4th inst., had decreased by
£170,000 since the publication of the
previous return.
GENERAL NEWS-
The Peace Propositions.
The peace propositions transmited to the
Czar by Austria are said to have already
been taken into consideration, and to have
had objections raised to them by Russia-
which renders them of no avail.
The impression seems firmly fixed that
these efforts must, therefore, terminate as
unfavorable as all previous ones.
The Crimea, &e.
A rumor is current, though strong doubts
of its authenticity are expressed, that Gen.
Pelissier is to be appointed sole commander-
in-Chief of the Allied armies in the Crimea
during the next campaign; and that Ad-
miral Lyons will be appointed to the sole
command of the Allied fleets in the Black
For the Washington American.
' And Rachel weépiag for her children beeanse
they were not"
Alice, comes to her dear sisters and bro
thers, mourning the loss of one of Samaria's
chosen number. A place is vacant, and a fa-
miliar face is missing around our family al-
tar ! The soft voice of a sister dear, is no
longer heard to mingle its sweet tones in
our council chamber, and the bright eye that
lit up with the holy fire of "Love, Purity
and Truth," is dimmed forever. Death—
cruel, renlentless death—has laid his icy
hand upon a loved one, and snatched her
from our midst.
Weep, mourn, sisters and brothers—
mourn the loss of a bright ornament to our
Order—a shining star in our galaxy. Bend
over her tomb, yet fresh with the newly
turned sod, and moisten it with your tears—
tears that flow from fraternal, yet sympathet-
ic hearts-kneel around the grave of that lov-
ed friend and sister, and with hearts softened
by the holy influence of that sacred spot—
there renew your vows, and plight your so-
lemn pledges, to comfort and assist,—aye.
and love one another—as brothers and sis-
ters engaged in a holy cause—a cause sacred
by the memory of the dead, and consecra-
ted to the wants of the living.
And it seemeth, of late, my friends, that
a blight—a mildew—has come upon us along
with this, our grevious calamity—aye, even
worse than the poirsonous Sirocco—it has
swept over the fields of our labor, blasiting
with -its noxious influence our hopes, our
energies, and our prospects. But, be of
good heart, for "whom the Lord loveth,
him doth He chasten." Gird on your ar-
mour. buckle on your shields, burnish your
weapons, and fight on. fight ever, for honor,
for victory and for glory. ALICE.
Attention
*— '«Wvi^ L Saae**>
ALL peisorts indebted to me. either by
note or account, will please come for-
ward and settle. I am preparing to leave
the county, and must settle up; those failing
to come forward and comply with the above
request, will, positively, find their accounts
and notes in the hands of an Officer for col-
lection in a "few days."
W. P. RUTLEDGE.
Washington, January 11,1856.
McFARLAND & SAYLES,
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW,
Washington, Texas.
NEW ADVERTISEM'TS.
FARM FOR SALE.
THE Undersigned offers for sale, his farm
containing six hundred and seven acres
of land, with two hundred and forty acres
in cultivation, and three hvndred acres un-
der fence.
The farm is situated half way between
Washington and Independence, on the stage
road, with a comfortable dwelling and out
houses, and a good gin and mill.
A bargan will be given, and terms easy.
A. S. LIPSCOMB, Jr.
Washington, Jan. 23d, 1856.—n!2wtf.
LOSt,
THE Original Headright Certificate, No.
474, issued by the Board of Commis-
sioners of Washington connty, to the heirs
of James C. Early, deceased, by Adminis-
trator, Moses T. Martin, for one-third
League of Land; if not found within the
time prescribed by law, I shall apply to the
proper Department for a duplicate of the
same- JOSIAH W. BÜRWELL.
Attorney for the hiers.
January 23d, 1856.—nl2w.
$10 Reward.
STRAYED OR STOLLEN, on the 18th
ult., one mile north of Judie Stamp's,
west part of Washington county, on the
Yegua, three steers—two of them were
necked together—the black one had a bell
on, and branded on the ribs—brand not re-
collected—he has a mottlely face. Hismate
is a red and white pided, somewhat taller
than the black one, with no brand. The
third a large speckled, or frosty^ steer, 10 or
12 years old—he has a bell on, also, or had
Kertch seems to have general credit.
Largo bodies of Russian troops were
marching from the Crimea into Bessarabia.
This movement was not, however, by way
of evacuating the peninsula, but for stra-
tegical purposes of importance, it is al'edgec'j
in reference to the next campaign.
Rnssia.
A vast number of contracts are being ad-
vertised by Russia, for immense quantities
of artillery stores.
Emancipation has been offered to the serfs
throughout the empire, and of the restric-
tions imposed by the late Czar Nicholas on
the nobles have been revoked.
Austrian Concordat
The Austrian Government has prohibited
the publication of the concordat lately con-
cluded with the Pope.
The Battle in India.
In the battle in Oude, between British
troops and insurgent forces, already noticed,
the loss of the latter in killed alone is repor-
ed to have amounted to five hundred.
China—The U. 8. Consular Diffienlty.
The difficulty between the United States
Consul at Hong Kong and the local authori.
ties has arisen o\jt of the arrest of the cap-
tain of the American ship Reindeer, by the
local authorities. The difficulty is saidto
be very serious.
Fearful Tragedy.
The mate of the American ship Waverly,
on board of which was a large number of
Chinese, having had some difficulty with
them while lyingat Manilla, ordered two hun-
dred and fifty of them, it is said, to be placed
in the hald and the hatches to be battered
down, in consequence of which they were
all smothered. The mate has been arres-
ted on the charge of having murdered
them.
The Failure.
Messrs. Holmes k Greene, the report of
whose failure has already been referred to,
were bankers at Litchfield. Their liabilities
are reported at £220,000.
The Difficulties with Great Britain.
Baltimore, Jan. 17.—The Washington cor-
respondent of the Sun newspaper of this ci-
ty says that the Cabinet had a long consulta-
tion on Tuesday last, upon the question as
to the propriety of a suspension of diploma-
tic intercourse with Great Britain. It has
been proposed to allow our present Minister
to the Court of St. James to withdraw,
and not to send another until the British
Government shall accede to the well-khown
just demands of the United States, in refer-
ence to the difficulties now existing between
the two countries.
I will give ten dollars reward for them, to
be delivered to R. A. Lott, in Washington,
or to the undersigned, in the vicinity of
Washington. B. McGREGER.
Washington, January 18th, 1856.-nlltf.
FEMAJ.E ACADEMY.
MRS. EMILY S. LIMBER, will con-
tinue her school for young Ladies and
Misses, at the Presbyterian church, the
scholastic year commencing on Monda}',
January 7th.
There will be two terms of three months
each, before the Summer vacation.
Tuition—For Elementary branches, with
first lessons in Geography and Arithmetic,
$2 per month.
The same connected with English Gram-
mar and Composition, $2.50.
The higher English branches, or first les-
sons in French. $3,00.
Monthly reviews will be held, at which
parents and friends are invited to be pre-
sent.
Pupils received, or diseharged, if desired,
at the commencement and expiration of each
month.
It is requested that tuition ba paid, either
in advance, or promptly at the close of the
term, or when a parent, or guardian wishes
to remove a young lady from school. (2t.
N otice -
THE Copartnership of Handle, McPhaill
& Co.. has this day been dissolved by
mutual consent. The business of the firm
will be settled by William Handle and H. A.
McPhail. All parties holding claims against
the firm will please present them, and all
who are indebted, will be certain to come
forward immediately, as the business must
be closed forthwith.
WILLIAM RANDLE,
H. A. McPIIATL, .
J. B. WILKINS.
January 7th, 1856. fnllw4.
ORNAMENTAL FAINTIN8.
LEVI SALA, offers his services to the
people of Washington, and vicinity.—
He pledges himself to give satisfaction to all
who may favor him with business, lie has
great experience, and flatters himself that his
work cannot be excelled in the State.
January, 18thv 1856. (nllwtf.
HOUSEVILLE HOTEL.
THIS well known establishment, situated on tne
main road from Washington ;to Houston, is open
at all timas for the reception of the travelling public.
The table is supplied with the best the country af-
fords. The stables are good and well filled with .pro-
vinder, with attentive Hostlers. Charges moderate.
This Hotel is situated in a high and healthy region,
and is a desirable place to spend the summer months.
A M- WALKER, Proprietor.
January 25th, 1856.—ol2w6m.
A Reason.—A lady walking a few days
since on one of the wharves in New York,
asked a sailor who she met, why a ship was
called ,;she." The son of Neptune replied
that it was "because the rigging cost more
than the hull!"
JEST Our agent at Centerville, will
accept our thanks for his interest in our
behalf. All comes up correct, as we hope
it will frequently hereafter.
t. C. Thombok, Surrey or, A. H. Martin , Att'y at Law
Caldwell, Texas. Belton, Texas.
THOMSON & MARTIN,
GENERAL LAND AGENTS,
WILL attend to locating and surveying lands. buy.
ing and selling Land Certificates, pay office fees,
and obtain patents, perfect Land Titles, sell Una on
Agency, and attend to all other business pertaining to
General Land Agency.
BEFEB TO—S Crosby, Commissioner General Lan
Office and clerks of Land ""
Capt }. G. Swishc
Oldham it Terril,
I Office, ]
John E. Craven, Esqr.,
Hon. Jno. H. Beagan
George W. Crawford,
Burford it Good,
Col. B. L. Wadell,
Beach, Kin* * Pratt
Thomas J. Busk,
A. O. P- Nicholson,
General T. J. Chambers,
E. w. Taylor, -
Hon. H. H. Allen,.
Ber. O. O. Gillespie,
Hon. A. 8. Lipscomb,
Hon. R B. B. Baylor,
January 1st, 1850.
| Austin, Texas,
i Palestine, Tesa .
Washington, Texas.
Dallas, «
. McKiney, Texas.
Charleston, 8. C & New York.
' I Washington City, D C
Anahua, Tesas. >
^ Houston, Texas.
Galveston, Texas.
I Gay Hill, Texas.
[nlOwtC
COSMOPOLITAN ART ASSOCIATION!
SECOND YEAR.
Arrangements for the 2nd Annual Collection of
this new and popular Institution for the diffusion
of Literature and Art, have been made ou the most ex •
tensive scale. Among the works already engaged, is
the far-famed
"GENOA CRUCIFIX,"
which originally cost $10,000. In forming the new
Collestion, the diffusion of works of American Art, and
the encouragement American genins, have not been
overlooked Commissions ha> e been issued to many of
the most distinguished American Artists, who will con-
tribute some of their finest productione. Among them
are three Marble Busts, executed by the greatest liv-
ing sculp'or,—Hiram Powers:
GEORGE WASHINGTON,
The Father of his country;
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN,
The Philosopher;
DANIEL WEBSTER,
The Sta'esman.
A special agent has visited Europe and made a carefol
and judicious selections of foreign works of Art, both
in Bronze and Marble; Statuary and choice Paintings.
The whole forming a large and valuable collection of
Paintings and Statuary, to be distributed Freb among
the members of tne Association for the second year.
Terms of Membership.
The payment of three dollars constitutes any one a
member of this Association, and entitles him to either
one of the following Magazines for one year, and also
a ticket in the distribution of tbe Statuary and Paintings:
The Literature issued to subscribers consists of tbe
following Monthly Magazines: Harper's, Putnam's,
Knickerqocker, Blackwood's, Graham'd, Godey s Lady
Book and Household Words.
Persons taking five memberships are entitled to any
five of the Magazines for one year, and to six tickets in
the distribution.
The net proceeds derived from the sale of member-
ships, are devoted to the purchase of works of Art for
the ensuing year.
The Advantages Secured
by becoming a member of this Association, are—
1st. Ail persons receive the ftill value of the'r sub-
scriptions at the start, in the shape of sterling Mara-
live Literature.
2nd. Each member is con trihuting towardsípurchas-
cnoice works of Art, which are to be distributed among
themselves, and are at the same time encouraging the
Artists of the country, disbursing thousands of dollars
through its agency.
Persons in remitting fuuds for membership, will
please give their post office address in Hill, stating the
month they wish the Magazine to commence,'and have
the letter registered at the Post Office to prevent loss;
on the receipt of which, a certificate of membership,
together with the Magazine desired, will be forwarded
to any part of the country.
Those who purchase Magazines at Bookstores, will
observo that by joining this Associati on, they receive the
Magazine and free Tickets in the annual distribution
all at the same price they now pay for the Magnzine
alone. ^ ^
Beautifully illustrated Catalogues, giving full descrip-
tions, sent free on application.
Fcr membership,address
_ tl_ . , C. L. DERBY, Actuary C. A. A.
At either of the principal offices—
"Kickerbocker Magazine" office, 348 Broadway, New
Yorkjor Western Office, Í66, Water street, Sandusky,
" Subscription lor membership received by
Issao C. Stafford, Honorary Secretary. Houston,
Texas.
Circulars containing full particulars will be sent to
those desiring to become members on receipt of 1 cent
postage.
Money mailed at his risk, when the letter is registered.
[ndw4w.J c. STAFFORD.
Al
NURSERYMEN, FRUIT GBOWEBS it FABMEBS.
The New York llortiealtoral Review
A Journal of Suburban Artj
Superbly and Profusely Illustrated.
Devoted to the Advancement qf the Rural Interest in
America.
THIS, one of the largest and most elaborate works of
the kind in the world. Rural Architecture forms
one of the principal features. Each number contains
from two to four engravings of model cottages, from
designs by emiuent and skillful architects. Space is
also assigned to the tasteful art of Landscape Garden-
ing; engraved plans of gardens in every style, and
adapted to the peculiarities of different orders of ar-
chitecture, beatifying the work.
Engravings of new fruits, new flowers, new vegeta-
bles, it., ice., are illustrated and described as soon as
theit respective qualities can be determined, forming
the most complete and elegant Manual of Bural Hus-
banlry ever attempted.
An experienced corps of practical writers, seven in
number, are engaged to fill its columns.
It contains 70 large pages, and is printed on the finest
petrl surfaced paper, manufactured expressly.
Terms—f'2 per annum, payable invariably in advance.
Fifty cents commission on each subscriber allowed to
those who act as agents. $1,000 will be distributed at
the end of the year among those who send us the 20
largest lists of subscribers These premiums will be
paid in cash. The first premium will be $500.
The following are selected from hundreds of similar
notices,.voluntarily contributed by contemporaneous
publications: —
The Horticultural Review deserves the most lib-
eral patronage. It is not only eminently practical, but
is written in a style that equals the best efforts of the
late A. J. Downing.—Knickerbocker.
The most ellegant and useful book of the kind that
has ever boen under our observation. —Register.
Mr. Beagles, the editor of the Horticultural Beview,
is a practical pomologist, and one of the finest scholars
our country boasts of. He possesses the glowing de-
scriptive powers of Dickens, the elegant gossip of Wal-
pole, combined with a thorough knowledge of rural art.
State Police Tribune.
Farmerf, buy it for your sons -ouy it foryour daught-
ers. It is a rich intellectual treat; arare combination
of the beautiful and the useful.—Argus, N Y.
We had thought that in Downing's death, the elo-
quent advocate of rural adornment had be^me oniy a
cherished rememberance, but in Mr. Beagles we dis-
cover an equally rich mind of mental wealth, that be-
tokens tbe influence of the spirit that is gone—Moni-
rose Tribmt.
Advertisers will find this an unsurpassed medium of
publicity, as the Horticultural Beview circulates exten-
sively in every State in the Onion. Advertisemeni
serted at the rate of $1 per page.
Wood Engravings.
Those requiring Wood Engraving, can haye th
ders executed in an unrivalled manner. Special atten-
tion is given to views of animals ; an experienced
Englished Draughtsman is engaged for this express
purpose. Persons living at a distance can forward a
daugnerotype of the object (by mail) they wish engrav-
ed, which will be a sufficient guide to obtain a perfect
i ac-smile. Stock Breeders will be dealt with on very
iberal terms.
19* Our exchange list is already very large. A fur-
ther extension is not desired, unless publishers are wil-
ling to give the above advertisement several insertions
in their respective papers.
Agriccltural books can be furnished on every sub-
ject, from both English and American publishers, by
enclosing to our adaress the price of the Book required.
Specimen copies will be forwarded on the receipt
of 18 cents iu postage ¡stamps.
c.bj5at-
Cn9m6>
GLES, Publisher,
208 Broadway, New York.
PftOSPECTUS.
OF THE
AMERICAN EAGLE.
THE undersigned proposes to commence
the publication of a newspaper, to be called
THE AMERICAN EAGLE, On or about
January 1, 1856. This journal will be ex-
clusively devoted to the dissemination and
advancement of the principles of the Ameri-
can Party. The Editor deems it almost
unnecessary to say he has gi n his adhesion
and owes no allegiance, but o the political
organization, which claim for Americans
the right to rule America. He will cordial-
ly support every measure, in his opinion,
calculated to preserve and perpetuate the
Constitution and the Union. He believes
the hope of free America for the maintain-
ance of her republican institutions pure and
inviolate, can only be realized by keeping
none but Americans on guard.
The Eagle will ber about half the size of
the State Times, and will contain nothing
but reading matter. It will be published at
the city of Austin, once a week, or ottener
if necessary, at one dollar and fifty cents for
fifty-two numbers—payment invariably in
advance.
JOHN S. FORD Editor.
W, T. DAVIDSON, Publisher.
BOOKS, MUSIC, &€., &C„
At THE HOUSTON '
Book Store,
By J. S- TAFT, can always be found a large supply
of Law Medical, School and Miscellaneous Books,
Blank Books—all sizes; Becords, Journals, Day-Books;
Dentation Becords, Diarys, Time Books, Memoran-
dum and Pass Books—great variety; Sheet Music, a
large supply; Piano Instruction Books, Piano Fortes,
Mélodions, Guitars, Violins, Clarionets, Flutes, Sax
Horns, Flagiolets, Fifes, ¿at., &c.,
"I Q/1A REAMS Cap, Letter, Folio, Note and other
l^UU papers. The largest aod best stock ever
brought to Texas. 10,000 pieces Paper Hangings, from
121-2 cents to $3,00 the piece. Window shades; Letter
and Notarial Presses; Printing Papers and Inks, a
large supply, with TEN THOUSAND other article, en-
tirely too numerous to mention.
To the public, the proprietor begs leave to say: send
your orders to me, direct, and save merchants' com'
missions, and other unnecessary expenses.
J. S. TAFT.
Houston, November 27th, 1855. " (n5yl.
N. C- RAYMOND,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Austin—Texas.
HATING withdiawn from the late firm of RAY-
MOND, FREEMAN & Co., is now prepared to
conduct a business on his own responsibility, which
will present all the facilities and advantages of that
firm.
The location, examination, purchase or sale of land,
the payment of taxes, the examination and pe fecting
of titles, the recording of deeds or other instruments
of writing in the proper counties; and all Jther matters
belonging to a General Business Agency will have
the necessary attention.
Land for sale in vactous parts of the State, in tracts,
and qualities, and on terms to suit purchasers; also,
property in and about the city of Austin.
December 14th, 1855.— Otfwly.
THOS. W. MITCHELL.
COTTON FACTOR,
Main Street, Houston Texas.
PABTICCLAB attention paid to the selling of Cotton
and other Produce. Groceries and supplies order-
ed through me, will meet with the strictest personal at-
tention, when accompanied with cotton or other pro-
duce:
REFERENCES.
I. J. Cain ft Co., Houston
Jobs Dickinson, Houston,
C. Ennis & Co., "
W. m Bice & Co., "
F. scraston,
Allen, Baobt it Co., u
T. W. House it Co., "
B. I French, Washington
Bardls, McPhail A Co., Washington, Texas.
G. M. T. &L. P. Webb, La Grange, Texas.
M. Kavakaugh; La Grange, Texas.
Houston, Nov. 27th, 1855. fn5yl,
NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS!
Just received from New York.
EH. EDBINGTON, takes pleasure in offering to
• the public, his splendid stock of Goods, the great-
est variety ever brought to any one house in Texas.
Ladies' dress goods and trimmings, crape' and wool
shawls, silks vignetts, Talmas, &c. Ladies, walking
shoes, Gaiters, Bootees, slipsers. Misses and chilWen
shoes, Gentlemen's calf and kip boots and shoes; gents
ready made clothing, &c ; Ladies and gents' hosery.
Crokery. chtnia, glass, wood, hardware; Saddlery and
toys. Carriage and Buggy axels, springs, trimmis'S. &c.
Also a good stock of (for plantation us^Eersey, linsey,
blankets, russetts and kip brogans; Blacksmith's tools;
iron, nails, bagging and rope, aud which I offer on as
liberal teims as any house of this place. Please give
me a call before purchasing else where, and judge for
yourselves.
Washington, Nov. 1st, 1855. [n5yl.
JOHN G- FIELD,
CONTRACTOR & BUILDER,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he is pre'
make contracts for ail kinds of buildings, pertain'
ing to joiners and carpenters' work; also pattern ma-
king lor all kinds of castings; implements for Odd Fel-
lows, Free Masons, &c. All work in his line will be
done in a satisfactory manner, as he flatters himself
that for neatness of execution in all work outrusted to
him shall not be excelled in the state-
Washington, Nov. 23d, 1855. f n4yl.
NELSON CLEMENTS,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT,
AND COTTON FACTOR,
[n3yl.] No. 6, Pine Street, New You.
PLOUGHS 1 PLOUGHS!
FOB sale, the best lot of ploughs ever offered in this
market, consisting of Hall's improved Peacock and
Valley, of all sizes, from a large Breaking to a small
Cultivating; also a lot of Sub Soil, superior to any*
thing of the kind ever offered for sale in this market;
all of which are offered for sale at remarkable low
rates, for cash or city acceptance.
W. P. BUTLEDGE.
Washington, Nov. loui, mm wnii.
MONEY MAKING MADE EASY-
A FORTUNE FOR $1.
A respectable and easy business, requir-
ing no traveling and but a small capital to
commence with.
On the receipt of one dollar, we will im-
part by mail or otherwise, thirty secrets or
ways to make money, provided the persons-
sending for the secrets promise not to dis-
close either of them to any one.
This is no patent medicine or book busi-
ness.
One of the articles is now being manufac-
tured by a gentleman in this city, who paid
us $75 for only one of the inventions, and
is now realizing, over and above expenses,
rent, board, ect., the handsome profit of $17.
per week, on a capital of only $60. Address
JOHN R- COWEN&Co >
Box 329, St. Louis. Mo. ±
DAVY'S DEYON HERD BOOK.
NOW ready, a large supply of both 1st
and 2nd volumes bound in one book,
and containing all the subjects connected
with the Devon Herds of both England and
America, up to the present time, and also, as
a frontis piece, the beautiful engraving of
the celebrated picture known as the "Quar-
tly Testimonial," which is a full leDgth por-
trait of Mr. Francis Quartly now living at
91 years of age. It is also illustrated with
two animals, prize-winners in England.
Price $1, and can be had by encloseing the.
amount B. P. Johnson, Corresponding Sec-
retary of New York State Society. Albany
N. Y.? Luther Tucker, Editor of the Coun-
try Gentleman. Albany, N. Y; Sanford How-
ard, Boston, Mass.; D. D. T. Moore, Editor
of the W. G. & S. Register, Rocherter, N.
Y.; A. R. Allen, Editor jf the American Ag-
riculturist, N. Y.; Samuel Sands Editor of
the American Farmer, Baltimore, Md.; A.
M. Spangler. Editor of the Progressive Far-
mer, Philadelphia, Pa; D. Lee, and D. Ray-
mond, Editors of the Southern Cultivator,
Augusta, Ga.; and Wm McDougal, Editor of
the Canadian Agriculturalist, Torento,
Canadian.
It gives me pleasure to state that Mr Davy
has solicited Mr. S.Howard, of the Boston
Cultivator, to collect pedigrees and illustra-
tions in this country, for the 3d volume, and
has authorized Mr. H, to obtain information
as t6 any and all mistakes which may have
been made as to the Recording of American
Animal's Davy's 2nd volume, and such cor-
rections will be made in the 3d volume*
The plan proposed is that a copy of all the
pedigrees and illustrations collected by Mr-
H. as the Editor in America, shall be forwar-
ded to Mr. Davy, and a copy of those collec-
ted by Mr. D, will be sent to Mr. Howard
in this country. The whole matter will be
published in America for our use, and in
England for their use, by which means an
American and English Devon Herd Book
will be united, and the price reasonable, as
the expense of English printing and duties
will be saved. This ooncert of action has
been brought about by M. Davy's good feel-
ing and liberality towards this country, and
I am only the instrument through which
Mr. davys acts, and from this time forth Mr.
Howard will receive all communications on
the subject, as will appear by reference to
his advertisements.
ff-y All Editors who will give the above
three insertions will receive ajoopy of the 1st
2d and 3d volumes.
L. G. MORRIS; American Agent
for J. Tanner Davys Devon Herd Book.
Nov'55—3t
All kinds of printing neatly executed at
the American offio*, by G. W.Perkins.
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
WASHINGTON AMERICAN.
An association of gentlemen propose to
commence the publication of a large sized
weekly paper, of the above title, in the town
of Washington, Texas, on the 15th of No-
vember.
¡lieving that the interests of the greát
lerican party of Washington and adjoin-
ing counties, as well as that of the commu-
nity, generally, need a respectable and truth-
ful source of intellignce, and that such an
enterprise, gotten up for the purpose of ac-
commodating that necessity, and not for
speculation, the proprietors look confidently
to their friends, and to the public, for sup-
port. All they ask is patronage sufficient
to place the American upon a permanent
basis.
As its name iud¡cates, The Washington
American will be devoted to a dignified ad-
vocacy of American principles, as set forth
in the Philadelphia Platform, without con
descending to the vituperation aild'abuse
that characterized ¿ocie of the Aflti-Ameri-
can journals, during the late contest.
A newspaper should giYe tone to morals,
and when it descends from that position to
engage in partisan warfare, and seeks to ele-
vate its peculiar tenets at the sacrifice of
truth, decency and integrity, it is no longer
worthy of patronage, and will not receive it.
Hence it will be the interest of the proprie-
tors, as well as their desire, to have the
American so conducted that it will be an
instructive companion, and a welcome visi-
tor to the home circle of its friends, and be
entitled to the respect of its politicid oppo-
nents.
Temperance, Education, a judicious sys-
tem of Internal Improvements, Agriculture
and whatever else tends to develope the vast
agricultural and commercial resources of
the State, to promote morals and ennoble
her citizens, will be faithfully and energeti-
cally advocated.
Subscriptions $3 per annum, invariably
in adjpnee'.
fC All friends are authorized to act
nts.
G. W. CRAWFORD, Editor.
G. W. PERKINS & Co, Publishers.
Washington, Texas, September 7th, '55
ARRIVAL
7VE*l
"f and Houst
day* and W
o'clock, P. M.
Galveston and Busts* -am
Friday, at 10 P. M , leam on
Friday at 9 P. M. WST Letttn that — —
for the New Orleans boats on Thursdays and 8u
Western, or Austin arrives Sundays, Tuesdays
ayV«A'M.: ^
anfpl'yT
and Saturdays at 4 A. M. "«ays, inursuay
Northern, or Springfield arrives Tuendav* and Frt
dar at 9 P. M.; leaves Mondays andffid"™
Soúthern,'or Quintana. viz: Chapel Hill arrives Wed*
needays and Saturdays by « P. M.; leaven Mnn.tir. .tS
? V ® A M Co,d Spring arrives Wednesdays
by 6 P. M ; leaves Sundays at A A. M.
No Letters delivered out after night. Thtee win
want their letters on the night of their arrival must
take Lock Boxes jj. BAILEY P If
Washington, Nor. 1,1855.
WASHINGTON HOTEL.
4 S F0WUÍES
informs their customers and the'
7ver^lí f^Püb LC' "if the* are etiu' "*'«• «*"<1
comfortabV *« I pe™"ns who give tFiem call as
surp^TaVr CaD"0t
puW^hnedye^^o^^|^edU^.e^ iXS
jnd ob^ng hostlers to attend ou a^ho ftroí'S
All the different stages stop at this BoUl. ly
AUSTIN HOUSE,
BY R. A. LOTT,
Texas.
7,": -V"!*0" lu me Dusiness, with rooms HpB
supped wiu *r« phces, for .In"'."" BHi .
oermaraM hili11rSpeQ f°' ,he recePti8n of LranUMlt of
f!ZrieU,r "?,giTl « cl, a,tendon",he'^ofeí.
w.Ti kÜ ti i1* ® 1116111 comfortable; hence no pains
wiUbe spared to give satisfaction.
_ A large and comfortable stable is attached to th«
to'horee«,ere ^ C"5 *nd Pr0fender will be given
iiy
SIGH OP TEB C01PA88 ASB SQÜAlg,
H MCÍÍLTTRK ¡oform^InS al^^
comfortable who give him a call.
paü-ooage"' P"* k™*1 he ^ •oUelt« «ta" <*
His stable is always provided with an abundance oí
provender and active Ostler . ¿l?y
THIS splendid Hote1, one of the largest and
best finished brick houses in the State
and well adapted to the business, with '
WASHINGTON PRICES CURRENT.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY BROWN & McIILLER
WHOLESALE it BET AIL Dealers in Merchandise,
Groceries, Provisions, Liquors, ice., icc., Ferry
Street, Washington, Texas.
ALB, if hW<—Yassar it Taylor's 12/312 80
BUTTEB—Goshen, ........... —.....30«83
BAGGING,♦'yard.—Kentucky, 22925
East India.—* -j. 20(922
BALE BOPE, if B—Kentucky, 1Í* H
Manilla,.... ....
BACON * Pork V Hams, canvassed....... 18®20
" plain, 18c
Sides, ...... 1*917
Shoulders, .... .... ....--134)15
MESS PORK,4fbbl.. 2*928
BBICKS....V lOOO.-Texas,burnt -8O0
COFFEE,..Bio, 15(010
Havana, '1M1
Laguayra,. — - 16A18
Jara, —>- — 184*20
CANDLES if ft ..Sperm, .... —.45/MO
Star, 304135
COBN, V bbl 60075
CIDEB V bbl 8 50(9 0
CHOCOLATE, Of ft.. Boston, No. L, <
~ ~ ^..Goshen,......
wed tern, ..TTT^rt >....— JtSM
CASTINGS, 10(912
DOMESTICS, •ryd-.Br'n 8hirt'g3-4#-8 8 144 10
" Shaet'gs, 4 4,5-4 ..8(912V
Blch'd Shirt. 3-4 7-8...... 04112
" Sheetings, 4-4 0(914
Lowell Osna. 7-8,4.4 124114
Prattville OsnaburgsJ- llkal4V£
DRUGS lb...English Calomel,.. .....92 50
American - " " ... 4*2 00
Alcohol 4? gallon..... ......... ...1 25411 ¿o
Castor Oil, " ... ..........a2 00
Turpentine, " I 37®! M
Copperas, ¥ ft •. jc
Saleratus, " 8912
Indigo, " 1 80(92 00
FLODB, if bbl... 8t.Louis,choice brands . .12 00914 00
Illinois and Ohio,.. .... 8509900
FISH^bbl-neie-MackerelNo.l, in halfbblsll alS 00
FBUIT,.. Vft-- Almonds, S. H.,... 'new) 20922
Raisins, M! B. if b* ........ ... ... 4*450
Apples, dried,, if Ik 4*12
Peaches, dried, " : 16918
GUN Powder if keg..Hasard Dnp. FFFG 8 004*8 60
GLASS, pr bx 50ft..American, 8x10 2 7693 00
10x13 ASM
12x18 4 6095 00
HIDES A ft,-Dry country ...9911
Wet Salted ..
IBON it STEEL if ft-.Sweedes, ass'd bar....--... 9910
" r'd it sqr 899
Hoop, ) 4*2 inch.._..... ... 1&9I2
Cast Steel, 925
German " .... .... ...... 918
Eng. Blister steel, ....... ..... 4*18
LABD * ft ..Keg Leaf 10
LEAD... <V ft..St. Louis bar...... ._12
LEATHEB, ..if ft—Texas Band and Harness 29938
LIME if bbl...Thomaston 4 0095 00
LUMBEB if 1000 ft..Yellow Pine «159J20
Cypres $259$30
Shingles ..8 0098 00
MOLASSES if gal 604*80
NAILS if keg-.Cnt 899
OILS if gal ..Lard 16091 76
PAINTS if keg.. White Lead, No. 1 3 6093 76
Extra, 3 004*4 00
pure 4 00a4 60
POTATOES if bbl 8 00
RICE, iTft OlO 00
«SUGAB if ft..Crushed 15916
Powdered, 13916
brown lo
SOAP, 8910
SALtif sack..Coarse 3 604*4 00
t ine 2 50o300
SHOT if bag..Drop and Buck, 8 0093 60
SP1BITS4T gal...Brandy, Freuch .6 6097 00
American 60980
7691 00
60976
0 0097 00
.. 709100
609126
. 604*70
,259100
698
12Xa20
Whiskey, Monon...
" Rectified
TAB V bbl.
TEAS 4fft..Imp'!6Gunpowder..
Hyson........ ...
Powrhong. ....
TOBACCO ft. .Choice Chewing,
Country leaf,
WOOL,.
Texas unwashed
FODDEB per hundred lbs. ................ 100
MOSS, per hundred lbs, dried, 2 00a2 60
WOOL and Deer Skins, none offering.
BEES WAX, per pound, in demand at 20a21
hay, Prime Northern, per hundred pounds, 2 OOaOO
OATS, per bushel I 00a- -
CATTLE MABKET—Beeves four and five years old,
slaughther or shipment, $14 00al6 00. Calves, $69
50. .
NOTICE! NOTICE!
To Mr. John or Samuel West and all the
other heirs of Martin Martz, deceased, oj
Rockingham county, Virginia.
00 are hereby notified that, according to the provi
s¡ons of the Will of Martin Martz, deceased, of
Rockingham county, Virginia, I am requird to adver-
tise vou of the fact that the assets of the estate, in my
hanaa, will be distributed within two years from the
30th of April, j 855, and that if your interest in said
Estate be not called for within that time it will be di-
vided equally amongst the other heirs. You will there-
fore pl"ase make application at once,as lam anxious
to settle the affairs of the estate.
REUBEN MOORE,
Ex'or of the Estate of M. Marts, deceased.
August 30th, 1856,3times.
■ar Ail the papers in Texas will please cow th
above three times: mark the cost and lorward tbe paper
containing tbe advertisements and accounts, to the of
fice of the Rockingham Register and Virginia Adver
tiser, Harrisburg Virgirinia for papmenL
Pbintkbs fee $5
Blanks of all kinds printed at
the " American " Job Office, by G. W.
Perkins & Co., in the neatest manner.
QÜININ^rr 0unce,,j,ut WBOBEÍT8 10 .
(n2.tf.)
Houston, Teas
MUSlCl MUSIC 11
AAA PIECES of New and Fash'
2,000 io^eMu^ujtreeei
by MUÍS. U. USAH AKD,
Houston and Galveston.
Music sent by4mail to auy part of the State. Send
along your orders. uL
BRENHAM HOTEL.
rjUKES¡ fie Jre SinS^is'friends wd y,,
getic determination to make those comfortable who
favor him wita a can, will accomplish aTy"Yns 1,2 -
THE CITY HOTEL,
countiy affords Having m¿h experience hi th£b¿s¡!
ness, I can pledge myself to make alt comfortable who
XSwiSSb,. ■UMI
WASHINGTON SALOON.
TACK STEVENS respectfully m<
O friends that he is stiu at his old
to his
to attend to customers. He keen oa ¿and the Wm
beM Liquow, and all the et eeteras, the country «K
affords, which he warrant not to halt cash oiwtocnerr.<
but is not responsible for those who go on tick huf
stand is just above the Washington Hotel, oa the op-
posite side of the street
NASH b CLARK,
CARPENTERS ANO JOINERS,
WASHINGTON, TEXAS,
ABE prepared to do all kinds of work in the abova
line at the shortest notice. They will take con-
tracta,or do job work anywhere in the town or vicinity
of Wash ington. Specimens of their work can be
shown, which will compare favorably with any done ia
warraííf'd0rSouUl- dene with despatch, and
DAQUERREOTrPESI DAGOEfiREOITPES f
■ w. J. WATTS,
pattonage, informing them at the same time that he'
has re-opened his Booms over Messrs. Lett's Store,
where he is prepared to do work in a satisfactory mta!
ner, and at lower rates than ever before in Washington.
Any one wishing a faithful likeness of hiaiüeSror
friend, can have it furnished him in good stale, and"
neatly cased, for $¿0. nWr
DR. T. T. DE GRAFFENMED,
DENTIST,
A OBADUATE of one of the beat Ool-
A leges of the United States, tenders
his professional services to the citizens
of Washington and vicinity.
Office is the Washington HotaL
DENTISTRY.
DB- t. H. M JBGAN haa removed his
office to No. 3, two doors south of the
Washington Hotel, where he will be
pleased to wait on his old easterners and -<ujLr
all others who may favor him with a call, or desire his
service. He returns thanks for the liberal patronaga
heretofore bestowed on him, and promisee to do
-~.v v UU Iiuu, auu promises i.
work u be grows older ia the profession. He sparer
neither paius nor money to hare oa haad all of the
latest improvements.
Washington, January 11th, 1858. [aMwtf.
DR. 3. J. WYATT,
AUSTIN nÓUSE,
Washington, Texas.
m. c. f. barber,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
AND LAND AGENT,
Brenham, Texas.
TT71LL attend to all profession al buainesa entrusted
v V to him in the counties of the Third Judicial Dis-
trict, and in tbe counties of Austin and Fayette.
o í " V"! í"81*1 004 L""1 Warrants and
Soldiers' Claims. jy
Boosas it Siabct, Jag. s. Bastos,
Washington, Texas. Wheelock, Tea
rogers searcy, a barton,
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW,
TTTILL practice in all the Courts of the Third Judicial
V District, and the counties of Grimes, Brasas and
Bobertson. ir
FRANK LIPSCOMB,
ATOTKOSBI AMI COUNSELOR AT WW,
Bellvtlie, Ttzat.
Prompt attention given 10 all
his care.
n*yl.
HOPE'S SADDLE-TREES.
RICHABD HOPE, Informs hia friends, and the public
generally, tbat ha is still manufacturing, and keeps
constantly on hand, his well known Saddle- Trees,
which he is prepared to furaiah by the single tree or
dozen.
He has, also, in connection witti hia establishment, a
Saddlery Shop, alwaya ready to fnnrsish saddles to-
order, as fine or common as desired.
He is located at the aame old stand, two mOes south
of Washington.
Orders from a distance attended to promptly.
WASHINGTON RESTAURANT.
mSmSm.
So. t, Preston Street.
WASHINGTON—TEXAS.
experience
in, for no -
If you
1 can resist his bill of fore.
LANDS FOR SALE!
fiOOO ACRXS of Prair#- P°« and Tegua
OUUU bottom landa, lying a few miles wrml of
Independence, divided up into tracts to suit parchasen.
Also a large body of Brazos bottom aad post oak land
adjoining, lying a few mllea north of the town of In-
dependence, in Burleson county. Tor terms, inquire of
Maj. Haynea Or H. L. Graves, at Independence, op
John Echols, near Caldwell, or to the subscriber, Bra-
zoria county, Texas. Warrantee titles given.
Dee , 1806.—«t. M. AUSTIN BEYAN.
DRUGS! DRUGSM DRUGSüI
F. T. DUFF All;
AUSTIN, TEXAS,
TITHOUESALE and Betail Dealer la
W Drags. Medicines, Chemicals,
Paints, Oils and Dye 8tuffe; Books, Sta-
tionery, icc., together with a large supply
of Blank Books, Record Books, Ledgers
Toamals, dec., dcc.
December 14th, 1844,
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