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lege, in Boston, since 1848.
J53T Platform of the American Party
of thHBtate of the Texas, adopted at Austin
on the 21stday of January, 1856. c
PLATFORM.
The American Party of the Stateof Texas,
: *- - in Convention assembled, doclare as the car-
inciple of its organization.—
e elevation t9 political offices, exe-
v, legislative, judicial and diplomatic, of
>e only who are native Americans' or
who bemg citizens of the Republic of Texas
at> the tihie of its anéxatíón tQ the United
States, made citizens thereof by the act of
both Governments.
11. The preservations and perpetuation of
the Constitution, and the Federal Union as
the bulwark of our liberties in war—and a
prime source of national greatness and indi-
. idual happiness—and hence; ■
the General Government of all interference
with their rights by legislative or executive
action.
IV. Obedience to the Constitution of
these United States as the supreme law of
the land, sacredly obligatory upon all its
parts and members, and steadfast resistance
to the spirit of innovation upon its princi-
ples. however specious the pretexts. Avow-
ing that in all doubtful or disputed points
it may only be ascertained and expounded
by the judicial power of the United States,
And as a corollary to the above:
1. A habit of reverential obedience to the
laws, whether National, State or Munici-
pal, until they are either repealed, or de-
clared unconstitutional by the proper au-
thority.
2. A tender and sacred regard for those
acts of statem^nship which are to be con-
tradistinguished from acts-of ordinary legis-
lation, by the fact of their being of the na-
ture of compacts and agreements; and so to
be considered a fixed and settled national
policy.
V. A radical revision and modification of
the law a regulating immigration and set-
tlement of immigrants. Offering to the
honest immigrant who, from love of liberty
or hatred to oppression, seeks an asylum in
the United States, a friendly reception and
■rea**- - • * «*-¿£222*22 5S S2£¡¡a
• rdestrojrit.
2nd. Opposition to the formation or eii-
" ourapement of sectional or geographical
arties—at this time (he most threatning
dversary to its stability.
IIK A strict construction of the Consti-
tution of the United States, and the preser-
vation of alrthe rights of the States, secured
tit -reserved in the Constitution; inculcating
forbearance and a harmonizing spirit in set-
tleing apparent or real conflicts of jurisdic-
tion; and repudiating the excrcise of doubt-
V f l powers by «the Federal Goverment.
IV. The extension of the period for the
naturalizatkft of foreigners, to the term of
- * 21 years' to be prospective in its operation,
and the repeal by the Legislatures of the
Stdiea, fa which they exist of all laws con-
firming the right of suffrage ori unnatural-
ized foreigners:
V. Liberty of Concienco and Liberty of
the Press. The nght to worship God,ac-
cording to the dictates of Conscience being
secured by the Constitution it. would strike
at the liber ties of the,people and .<-hould be
reats|«dwhut this inestimable privilege is nev-
er td'be used as= a pretext for violations "of
the Constitution or laws, or the practice of
principles, creed or system undej the gnise
of religious belief, destructive of the princi-
ples of free republican government or in con-
flict with the laws and hence: Opposition
to all -higher law" doctrines, which look to
any povvci .fortign or domestic, eivel. eoele-
shfstic or otherwise,.for rples of, civil or po-
1 action faranwunt ,to the constitution
(.possesses no power under
i to legislate upon slavery in
were it does or may «xist, or to
refuse the admission ofa,new State into the
Union because its constitution does or does
not recognize slavery as part of the social
a; nor to legislate.upon the snbject of
ery m the Territories of the United
b; and any entérference by Congress
in the District of Columbia
i of the spirit and inten-
t by which the State of
i dr ¡strict to the United
of the national faith, nor
; repeal the Fugative Slave
> while we disprove ,that principle
i Nebraskaaet whichconfers the
right of suffrage upon unnaturalized foreig-
ners and that which recognizes the right of
the Territorial Legislature to establish or
exclude slavery, we cordially approve the
prjsciple of nonintervention by Congress.
««id are apposed to the repeal of the act—and
oppose any further agitation of the subject
of slavery in the Halls of Congress.
VH. The enactment of laws to prevent
the transmission to our shores of Felons
and Panpers from foreign counties.
p.-* YIII. A constant and efficient proteqtion
** of tlte frontier against the predatory incur-
sions ofcthe Indians, being an act of justice
due to the citizens ofthefrontier settled there-
on. and a measure of policy necessary to the
growth and prosperity of our State; it is the
drity*of the Genéral Government to provide
the same fully effectually, and promptly.
IX. We adhere the national organization
of the American Party upon the basis of the
of Principles adopted at the Phil-
t Convention in June, 1855—recom-
¿the next National Convention to
modify the 8th article of said platform by
striking out the words "Resistance to the
aggressive policy and corrupting tendencies
orthe Roman Catholic Church in our Country
¡¿fcr Xhe reason, that it has been so much
fejsocnatrued as to cast upon us the impu-
tation of religious intolerance and a desire
to abridge the liberty of conscience, which
we utterly repudiate.
But while we disclaim any intention to
abridge or impair, or interfere with the right
•f any ctt$zdn of whatever faith, or denom-
ination to worship God according to the dic-
tates of his own concience, we claim the
right indispenciable to the security of free
institutions, to resist and oppose through
baMot box. every principle or policy, wheth-
er claimed or exercised, as a right appertain
ing to any church government or under pre-
tex of any religious belief, hostile to liberty
—or liberty of conscience or the liberty oí
the press, or liberty of suffrage, or to any
other essential clementof Liberty under the
Constitution and Laws.
X. It is declared that all secrecy obliga
tions passwords and signs afe abolished.
States,
should
The following addendum is the recommen-
dation of Committee to'the'Galveston Coun-
cil and approved by said Council—
"The advancement to all politioal sta-
tions, exe&inve, legislativo, judicial or diplo-
matic of those only who do not hold civil
allcgiance directly or indirectly to any for-
eign power whether civil or ecclesiastical—
and also those who are Americans by birth,
education and training—thus fulfilling the
maxim, Americans shall govern America.
The protection of all citizens in the legal and
proper exercise of their civil and religious
rights and privileges; the maintainance of
the right of every man to the full, unres-
trained and peaceful enjoyment of his oWn
religious opinions and worship, and a jeal-
ous resistance of all attempts by any sect,
denomination or church to obtain an ascen-
dency over any other in the State, by means
of any special privileges or exemption, by
any political combination of its members,
or by a division of their civil allegiance with
any foreign power, potentate or ecclesias-
tic."
ft*
GALVESTON.
POWELL & RUTHVEN,
General Commission Merchants,
■MBRAOIMQ
Cotton Factorage, Receiviig and Forwarding,
and Purchasiug Supplies,
Galveston, Texas.
THE strictest attention will be paid to the interest* of
our constituent*, and, in all matters entrusted to
our care, either ill the sale or shipment of Producá, the
receiving and forwarding of Merchandise, or the pur-
chasing of supplies, our charge* will be universally
moderate.
we are prepared to make Liberal advanees on all
shipments to Mends at the North or New Or-
leans, ^nd all eonsiguments to us by Bills of Lading,
via the Brazos or Trinity Rivers, on Steamboats or
Sailing Vessels, which have passed inspection, are OOV-
ered by Insurance in our open policies, at the
lowest rates oí premium.
SAM'L G POWELL, Formerly of Matagorda.
A S BUTHVAN, Formerly of Houston.
Feb. 8th, 1356. (noMwly.
THE AMERICAN PLATFORM. ■
I. The acknowledgment of that Almighty
Being who rules over the Universe—who
presides over the Concils of Nations—who
conducts the affairs of men, and who, in ev-
ery step by which we have advanced to the
character of an independent nation, has dis-
tinguished us by some token of providential
"EH- cultivation and developement of a
sentiment of^profoundly intense American
feelin<*; of passionate attachment to our
country, its history and its institutions; ot
admiration for the purer days of our national
existence: of veneration for the heroism that
precipitated our Revolution; and of emula-
tion of the virtue, wisdom and patriotism
that framed our constitution, and first suc-
"$aUpers.
VI. The essential modification of tho nat-
uralization Laws. The repeal of the Leg
islatures of the respective States of all State
laws allowing foreigners not naturalized to
vote. The repeal, without retroactive oper
ation, of all acts of Congress making grants
of land to unnaturalized, foreigners, and al-
lowing them to vote in the Territories.
VII. Hostility to the corrupt means by
which the leaders of party have hitherto
forced upon us our rulers and our political
creeds: Implacable enmity against the
presént cfettiorolizing system of rewards for
political subserviency^ and of punishment
for political independence. Disgust for the
wild hunt after office which characterizes
the age. These on the one hand. On the
other—Imitation of the practice of the pu-
rer of the Republic, and admiration of the
maxim that " office should seek the man, and
not man the office," and of the rule that the
just mode of ascertaining fitness for office is
the capability, the faithfulness and the hon-
esty of the incumbent or candidate.
till. Resistance to the aggressive policy
and corrupting tendencies of the Roman
Crftholic Church in our country by the ad-
vancement to all political stations—execu-
tive, legislative, judicial or diplomatic—of
those only who do not hold civil allegiance,
directly ox indirectly, to any foreign power,
whether'civil or ecclesiastical, and who aré
Americans by birth,' edacation.and training
—thus fulfilling the maxim, ''Americans
gnlt shall govern America." The pro-
tection.of all citizens in the legal and proper
exercise of their civil and religious rights
irivileges;. the maintenance of the
every man to the full, unrestrained
and peaceful enjoyment of his own religious
opinions and worship, and a jealous resis-
tance of all attempts by any sect, denomi-
nation or church to obtain an ascendency
over any other in the State, by means of
any special privileges or exemption, by any
political combination of its members, or by
A division of their civil allegiance with any
foreign power, potentate or ecclesiastic.
IX. The reformation of the character of
our national legislature, by elvating to that
dignified and responsible position' men of
higher qualifisation, purer morals, and more
unseltish patriotism.
X. The restriction of executive patron-
age—especially in the matter of apointurents
to office—so far as it may be permitted by
the constitution and is consistent with the
public ¿oódí '■* '' 1
XI. The education of the youth of our
country in schools provided by the Slate;
which schools shall be common to all, with-
out distinction of creed or party, and free
from any influenceor direction of a denom-
innational or partisan character. And in-
asmuch as Christianity by the constitution of
nearly ali the States, by the decisions of the
most eminet judicial authorities, and by the
consent of the people of America is consid-
ered an elementleof our political system, and
as the Holy Bible is at once the source of
Christianity and the depository and foun-
tain of all civil and religious freedom, we op-
pose every attempt to exclude-it from the
schools that are established in States.
XII. The American party having arisen
upon the ruins and in spite of the opposi-
tion of the whig and democratic parties,
cannot be held in any manner responsible,
for the obnoxious acts or violated pledges of
either. And the systematic a« itation of
the slavery question, by these parties having
elevated sectional hostility into a positive
element of political power, and brought our
institutions into peril, it has become the im-
perative duty of the American party to in-
terpose for the purpose of giving peace to
the Union. And as experience has shown
it impossible to reconcile opinions so ex-
treme as those which separate the dispu-
tants, and as there can be no dishonor in
submitting to the laws, the National Council
has deemed it the best guarantee of common
justice and of future peace to abide by and
maintain the existing laws upon the sub-
ject of slavery, as a final and conclusive set-
tlement of that subject in spirit and sub-
stance.
And regarding it the highest duty to avow
their opinions upon a subject so important
on distinct and unequivocal terms, it is'here-
by declared a3 the sense of this National
Council that Congress possesses no power
under the Constitution to legislate upon the
subject of slavery in the States where it
does or may exist, or to exclude any State
from admission into the Union because it3
Constitution does or does not recognize the
institution of slavery as a part of its social
system; and expressly pretermitting any
expression of opinion upon the power of
Congress to establish or prohibit slavery in
any Territory, it is the sense of the Nation-
al Council that Congress óught not to legis-
late upon the subject of slavery within the
Territory of the United States; and that
any interference by Copgress with slavery
as it exists in the District of Columbia
would be a violation of the spirit and inten
tion of the compact by which the State of
Maryland ceded the District to the United
States, and abréach of the national faith.
XIIÍ. The policy of the Government of
the United States, in its relations with for-
eign Governments, is to exact justice from
cessfnlly applied its provisions.
111. Ti e maintainance of ■the union of f
these United States is the paramount po-I the strongest, an d t o do justice to theVéak^
KÍIAAI AU 4A mi rtf UT*pll- I 1 • 1 11 , l -
litical good; or. to use the language of Wash
ington, uthe primary ojbect of patriotic de-
sire." And hence: '
1. Opposition to all attemps to weaken
or subvert it.
2. Uncompromising antagonism to every
principle of policy that endangers it.
3. The advocacy of an equitable adjust-
ment of all uplitical differences which threat-
en its integrity or perpetuity.
4. The suppression of all tendencies to
political dwisiups founded on "geographi-
cal liiscnrainations." or on the belief that
ys;re .s a real difference of interests and
views'' byt-veen the various sections of the
Uniou.
The foil recognition of the rights of the
«ml States aa cxjwMed and reserved in
Xk Gsatttation, aod a «artful avoidance by
est, restraining by all the power of the Gov-
ernment all it's citizens from interference
with the internal concern of nations with
whom we are at peace.
XIV. This National Council declares
that all tbe principles of the Order shall be
henceforth everywhere openly avowed, and
that each member shall be at liberty to
make known the existence of the Order,
and the fact that he himself is a member
and it recommends that there be no con-
cealment of the place of meeting of subor
dinate Councils.
E. A. B ARTLETT, of Kentucky,
President of National Council
C. D. Deshler, of New Jersy,
Corresponding Secretary.
• Jaiua JL Stephens, of Maryland.
Recording Secretary.
ISLAND CITY HOUSE-
Adjoining tbe Court House Square, fetkeston
SIDNEY SHEKM4Í*. Proprietor.
IS uow «pen for the reception of Transient and Per-
manent Boarders, where they will find pleasant
PLATFORM
Of the Free Germans of Virginia
"WEDEMAND: 1. Universal suffrage,
2. The election of all officers by the people
3. The abolition of the Presidency. 4. The
abolition of Senates. 5. The right of the
people to recall their Representatives (cashier
them) at their pleasure. 6. The right of the
people to change the constituí ion when they
like. 7. All law suits to be conducted with
out expense" A department of the Govern'
mcnt to be set up for the protecion of emi-
gration. A reduced term for acquiring cit-
izenship. Abolition of all neutrality. In
tervention in favor of every people struggling
for liberty.
Abolition of all laws for the observance of
the Sabbath; abolition of prayers in Con
gross.
"Abolition of oaths upon the Bible.
"The supporting of the SLAVE EMAN-
CIPATION exertions of Cassius M. Clay by
Congressionl laws. Abolition of the Chris-
tian system of púnishment. and the introduc
tion of the human amelioration system.
"Abolition of capital punishment."
1—SLAVERY aOESTION*
Notwithstanding that we consider slavery
to be a political and moral cancer, that will
by-and-by undermine all Republicanism, we
deem its sudden abolition neither possible
nor advisable. But we, as republicans and
men. deem that the further extensions of
slavery be not constantly urged, whilst not
single step is taken for its extermination.
We demand that at length real proofs of
the good will so often boasted of to remove the
evil; that, in particular, slavery be excluded
from all new territories indiscriminately and
forever, which measure Congress is comple-
tely entitle^ to pass according to the Con-
stitution ; we demand this the more as a re-
publican constituion is guaranted to every
new State and slavery in truth cannot be
considered a republican element or requisite.
We further demand that all and every one
of the laws indirectly transporting the prin-
ciple and the influence of slavery in and up-
on free States, namely: the fugative slave
law, shall be repeated as demoralizing and
degrading, and as contrary to rights and to
the Constitntion; we finally demand, that,
in all national affairs, the principle of liberty
shall be strictly maintained, and even in the
several States it be more and more realised
by the gradual extermination of slavery.
2. RELIGIOUS QUESTIONS
We consider the rigth of free expressions
of religious conscience nn touchable, as do the
right of free expression of opinion in general;
we therefore accord to the béhever the same
liberty to make khown his conriations its
we do the non-believers as long as the rights
of others are not violated thereby. But from
this very principle of liberty of conscience we
are decidely opposed to all compulsions inflic-
ted to dissenting persuations by laws uncon
tutionally restricting the liberty of expres
sion. Religion is a private matter; it has
nothing to do with policy; hence it is des
potism to compel citizens by political means
to religious manifestations or omissions con-
trary to their private pursuations. We
therefore hold the Sabbath laws, Thanks-
giving-days, prayers in Congress and Legis-
latures, the oa*h upon the Bible, the intro-
duction of the Bible into the free schools, the
exclusion of " atheists " from legal acts, etc.,
as an open violation of human rights as well
as of the Constitution, and demand their re
moval.
3.—MEASURES EOR THE WELFARE OF THE
PEOPLE.
As the foremost of such measures we con-
sider the free cession of public lands to actu-
al settlers; to occupy nature, the soil as ex-
clusive property, this no individual has a
right to do; it is for the time, the common
principle fund of that population which in-
habits it, and anybody willing to cultivate it
has an equal tight to appropriate a share of
the soil, as far as it is not disposed of for pur-
poses of common interest. It is high time
that the ruinous traffic with public lands
should be abolished, that the wasting of
them by speculation should cease, and that
the indigent people enter upou their right-
ful possessions. ,
In the closest connection with the land
reform question, stands that of emigration,
which^by its genaral importance, should*be
raised to the rank a of national affair and
for which a special office of colonisation and
emigration should be created as a particular
department of the U. S. Government. Such a
board would have to provide for the various
interests of emigrants who are now helpless-
ly exposed to so many sufferengs, wrongs
and abuses from the places of embarcation in
Europe to the place of their settlement in
America. North America is neglecting
herself when neglectir g the emigration, for
emigration is the mother of this Repub
lie.
In order to enjoy!t life, liberty and hapi-
ness," all indiscriminately must have the use
of free schools for all branches of education,
in which wherever a sufficient number of Ger
mans livej a German teacher should be em-
ployed. ft
4.—CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS,
Considering, as we do, Ihe American Con-
stitution as the best now in existance. we
yet think it neither perfect nor unimpiova
ble. In particular we hold the following a-
mendments and additions likewise accepta-
ble for the State Constitution as timeiy and
proper means to check the previaling corrup-
tion, to-wit:
1. All electi&ns, without any exception,
should issue directly from the people.
2. Any eligable citizen of any Siate may
be elected as member of Congress by the
citizens of any other State, and likewise may
any eligible denizen of any county be elected
by the citizens of any other county for
member of the State Legislature.
8., Any representative and officer may
at any time be recalled by the majority of
his constituents and replaced by another.
7."—FOREIGN POLICY.
The policy of neutrality must cease to be
an article of our creed and ought no be aban
doned as soon as contrary to the interest of
North America.
8.—RIGHTS OF FREE PERSONS.
In the free States the color of tbe skin
cannot justify a difference of legal rights.
Ihere are not born two men of equal color,
but still less women of equal right*
A uudiuuo, "IV/ «"U picooauv
rooms,efficient servants, and a tgÚMWVsonting the del-
icacies «f the season, with the besVthe market affords.
Feb. 8th, 1856. ^ [nol4wly.
A. ALLEN,
Dealer in Marble, Mechanic Street , Galveston.
TT AS jnst receiTpd a large supply of the T ry best
II Italian and American Marble, which he will sell
as low as can be procured from" the North, adding
freights. The following are hi^rices for Head-Stones:
7 feet long, $40; 6 feet 9 inches, $37; 8 feet 6 inches.
$35; 6 feet 3 inches, $30; 6 fret,'$38; '5 feet 8 inches,
$25; ft feet inches, $22; 5 feeaVjUJb, 4 feet 6 inches.
$18; 4 leet, $16; 3 feet 6 inches, $14; 3 feet $12; 2 feet 6
inches, $10. Width of stones in proportion.
Price for Carving Willow and Urn, $5; üwo Books.
$5; Lamps, Roses, £x. $3; Letters S cents each.
Monuments from $50 to $450. fombs,$50 to $500.
B3" J. W. BUltWELL, Esq., IS y authorised agent
for Washington county.
Feb 8th, 1856. - [nol4wlr.
STAR FOUNDRY AND MACHINE SHOP.
Galveston — 1 'exas.
THIS establishment is now fully nre-
parcd to execute orders for Machin-
ery and Castings of every description,
with despatch, and solicits a share of
patron ige in the manufacture of ¿Jugar Mills, Circular
and Sash Saw Mills, Stationary and Bout JCngines,
Baling Presses for cotton, Horse JPowers, Gin Gearing,
Mill Gearing, Brass Castings, Metallic Steam Packing,
&c. Additional Machine Tooifiare now being put in
operation in this establishment, which will enable it to
compete successfully, both as to prire and workman-
ship, with the old established shops of this and other
cities. Location On the* Bay, between the Brick aud
Eastern Wharf.
Terms Cafb, or short time Citv Acceptances.
Feb. 8th —ul4yl. M. C PARKY, Proprietor.
HOUSTON.
BOOKS, MUSIC, &C.. &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; Records, Journals, Bay-Books;
Plantation Records, Diarys, Time Books, Memoran-
dum and Pass Books—great variety; Sheet Music, a
large supply; Piano Instruction Books, Piano Fortes,
Melodions, Guitars, Violins, Clarionets, Flutes, Sax
Horns, Flagiolets, Fifes, ¿te., <tc.,
I Q AO REA >18 Cap, Letter, Folio, Note and other
l^UU papers. The largest and best stock ever
brought to Texas. 10,000 pieces Paper Hangings, from
121-2 eents 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 expense*.
J. S. TAFT.
Houston, November I7th, 1855. (n5yl.
HOUSTON,
THOS. W. MITCHELL.
COTTON FACTOR,
Main Street, Houston Texas.
PARTICULAR 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.
K7* Cash advances made on Cotton, to ship to my
friends in Galveston, New York and Boston.
KEFEEENOÉS.
Jobs Dic*insoh, Houston,! J. J. Caii Ac Co., Houston
C. Enkis Sc. Co., n Allí , BAQST ¿Co., "
W. M Rick & Co., " |T. W. Hocsk A Co., «
F. Scraston, " |R. I Fremcd, Washington
Rakdli, McPhail <fc Co., Washington, Texas.
G. M. T. Íí L. P. WitfB, La Grange, Texas.
M. Kavahauoh; La Grange, Texas.
Houston, Nov. 27th, 1855. 'Ptyl.
9
i. I w.^a,
• .ALLEN, BAGBY & CO.," " ^
COTTON FACTORS AND GENERAL COMMISSION
Merchants, Main and Commerce streets, Houston,
Texas. Would respectfully say to our correspondents,
that we do exclusively a Commission Business, never
entering into speculation by purchase of their products.
Orders for Plantation supplies promptly responded to
when accompanied with cash or produce.
Merchandise and Cotton received and forwarded
with dispatch. J *•
Daniel Pratt's highly celebrated Cotton Gins, and|the
Prattville Osnaburgs are kept fin hand for sale.
Houston, Nov. 1.
nl-ly
CARRIAGE REPOSITORY,
Oppositk tub Old Capitol Hotkl, Mai* stbmt,
HO USTON—TEXAS.
A A. TUCKER, dealer in all kinds
* of arriages; viz; Buggies,- lide
seats—Rockaways, Baronclies, Jersj
Wagons, <tc., Ate., always on hanc
This is the oldest establishment of the kind in the city.
The subscriber, thankful for past favors, respectfully
informs his friends and numerous patrons, that he has
now landing and will constantly be receiving, a large
and well selected assortment of the above enumerated
article , from one of the best manufacturing houses in
the North. Repairng done at short notice.
Sept. 28th, 185S. [nlwly.
w. R.. Wilson
Has removed the store of J. P Davie,
opposite W. M. Rice A Co., and next ¿
door to the Golden Coffee Bpt, « ■■
•MAIN STREET, HOUSTON", ÍEXAo; ^
WHERE he can be founrl at all times, attending to
his customers. His stock consists of the follow
ing articles, which are of superior qnalit,':—
HARDWARE^ 01' all kinds and sizes, aud of every
description.
TINWARE—STOVES, Parlor, Franklin, Office and
Cook Stoves, of the latest styles and best patterns, con-
sisting of Buck, Hot Air Tight, Croton, Albany Preminm.
Upper and Under Draugnt, aud, in fact, any and all
kinds that are now in use in the North and South.
He also keeps on hand a fine assortment of Circular
Saws, from ten to forty-eight inches. Also, Mill, Cross
Out,-Pit and Hand Saws, of sizes to suit all demallds.
PAINTS—Best quality of JTrench. and. New^J«rsey
Snow White Ziue Paint. Has on hand also, low for cash.
Lard, Linseed and Boiled Oils, Turpentine aud Bridge
water or Fire-proof Paint.
Side-hanging, Solar and Center Lamps of the latest
styles aud patterns. Wrought Spikes and Cut Nails ot
all sizes.
CUTLERY of all kinds and qualities.
TINWARE.—The best assortment ever offered in
Houston, for wholesale or retail, at the Lowest Prices,
and warranted to be equal, if not superior to any in
Houston:
W Alt kinds of outdoor-work, in our line, such as
Rooting and Spouting, of all description, attended to at
*M°rt notice.
Country merchants and others will do well to look at
our atoek before purchasing elsewhere.
nl-vl J. P. DATIE.
ANDREW GAMMELL,
WOODLIEF, KEENAN ¿ SOUTHWICK,
Successors to Wooalief <$• CuJy.
WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS,
Galveston, Texas.
T- C. WOODLIEF,
C. G KEENAN, late of Huntsville,
G. W. SOUTHWICK, late of Huntsville.
Feb. 8th, 185(3. (nuHwly.
CARRIAGES, LEATHER, &C-, &C-
WE Have gone largoly into the importation of Car-
riages, and will keep constantly on hand, of the
Best Manufacture, and Manafaetnred expressly
for us: Buggies, Bockaways, Gigs, Barouches, Sulkies,
Jersy Wagons, &C..&C.
And also, as before, 8addler's am
Shoe Makers' Leather—Band A String
do—Also Riveted Leather Bands, and
Rubber do; Enameled Clqth and Leath-
er for Carrage tops, Laces, Ac., for carrisge trimming*,
Saddlers' hardware and tools, Buggy and Coach har-
ness; Taimará and Cutrler's tools and oil; Beet French
calfskins; hubs, spokes, fellows. Ac., Ac.
We intend to introduce such work that it will not be
absolutely necessary that the purchaser should reside
next door to a Wheelright or Blacksmith.
SOUTHWICK * SON.
Galveston, February lw, 1856.—nl3w.f.
WILLIAM T-AÜ8LIN,
Galveston— Texas,
Cotton Factor, Receiving, Forwarding and
General Commission Merchant.
CASH advances madfe upon all consignments to my
addros, either for sale in this market, or lor re-
shipment to other ports.
February 1st, 1856. (nl3wtf.
Congress Street, Near Main.
HOUSTON, TEXAS.
ALL kinds of Rifles and Pistols made to order and
warranted. Powder, Powder Horns, Shot Pouches,
Percussion Caps and Dram Flasks, always ou hand for
sal?. nol-ly
/LEATHER.
JUST RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING VARIETIES
5000 lbs. Blaik Harneta. 60 do*. T rench Calfskin.
3000 lbs. Oak Sole. 25 doz. Phile. do
2000 lbs. Hemlock do. 100 doz Assorted Linir.^s-
2000 lbs. jBand. 10 do/.. Hog Skine.
1000 lbs. Fair Skirting. 1000 feet Patent Leather.
2ft dot. Black Bridle. 1000 feet Enameled do.
25 doz. Prime Upper. 500 yds. Enaml'd Muslins?
25 doz. Prime Kip. W0 yds. " Drillings
Alsi. a complete assortment of Satidlera' Trimming
and Shoemakers' Findings, all of which will be sold a
the lowest market prices.
nl-ly L. TAFT.
J. U. BROWN, JOHN ItOKXLLEK.
BROWN I MCMLLER,
MERCHANTS,
WASHINGTON, TIZAS.
ARK now receiving and opening the largeet and
most complete assortment of Merchandise erer
brought to this market. The stock consists in part of
Staple and Fancy Dry Goods,
Crockery, Queensware,
China Wars, Hats.
Hosiery, Saddlery,
Boots, Shoes,
And everything el. * In the above line, usually brought
to the up country, together with • large assortment af
Fresh Drugs and Medicines, from ths
Northern Cities.
n? jVÍIÍ5 mnch experience -in buying and selling af
er ">eln8cl*es that they will be atife to
us a tri l All we ask Is an opportunity. Give
iSX^ekwfr^ ^"^oor above tk.
HI
WASHINGTON.
HARDWARE AND CQTLÉRÍ,
BOOKS and .-utionery, ¥"I%ínP
Butcher Knives,
Knives and ftakj.
Shears,
Scissors,
Pad Locks,
8tirrupa,
TJim "JL"^^ll. lip
Wholesale Retail Dealer in «¿1
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS,?®!
Caps, Trunks, heather, Saddlery, Boot and
Shoemakers' Findings, Harness Makers
and Saddlers' Trimmings.
MAIN STREET, HOUSTON, TEXAS.
A COMPLETE assortment of ths above articles con-
stantly on hand, of the beat quality, aud will be
sold at wholesale' at the lowest prices.
#*# Country Merchants, Planters and others, would
do -.veil to call and examine our stock befare purchasing
elsewhere..
nl-vl L. TAFT.
Rim Plates;
Mortice Locks,
Bitte. Snaps,
Bed Castors,
Razor Strops, Ac .
He keeps on hand a fin* lot of SADDLES, h
and Gentlemen?') Bridles, Martingales, Saddle Ba a.-
Buggy and Carrisge Whips.
Also, a fine assortment Of
SCHOOL BOOKS,
™>d Cedar Buckets, Tubs, Patent Chums",-
Washboards, Brooms. Axe and Hoe Handles. Havrakest
Bench 8cre#s, Wire Seivcs, Brass do., Coffee Mill "
Shoe Brushes, White-Wash, aud Marking do.
Also, a large assortment of 600k and Office STOVES
of the very latest improved patents, ai. on* Which at*
the eelebrated Golden Gate Parlor and Box Slove*.
The fact is, he has so much be can't tell yon all
through the papers, but requests you to come and see,
assuring you he can and will sell goods as low for cash
as any house in Washington. Feeling profoundly grate-
ful lor past favors, he hopes, by strict attention to'busi-
ness, to merit and receive a continued and increased
patronage from a generous public.
JOHN C. HARRIS,
"l-lr Agent f r J. G. KNAP P.
,H. j. BREECEÍ ~
CARRIAGE MAKER,
Washington, Texas.
18 prepared to do all kinds I
at work in the above line.
Carriages nadeoutand out, '
or repaired so as to look "
well as when new.
t.By!7Fafons re/*h"l or mkde to order
himself to give satisfacton.
Gao. T. Wood, Taos. B. Powsa,
Polk County Galveston.
WOOD & POWER,
Cotton Factors Jid General Commission and
Forwarding Merchants,
Strand, Galveston, Texas.
SOL ICITS the patronage of their friends in His coun-
try for the sale of Produce and cxecntors of orders
and to which personal attention will at all time* be
given.
All produce shipped to their address with bill of la-
ding will be covered bj their open Policy of Insurance,
at the lowest rates of premium, when such shipments
are made on steamboats, or vessels which have passed
the necessary inspection.
Liberal advances when required will be made
on all consignments shipped through them to
their friends in New Orleans, Ñew York, Boston
(nol#w52in.
and Liverpool.
Galvesiou, Feb.* 22d 1356.
JOSEPH B- DART,
Notary Public for Harris County,
AND
COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS,
yob THB STAIS* Ot
Louisiana, Alabama,
Mississippi, Virginia
Missouri, North Carolina,
Massac hiiseüs, Tennessee,
Florida. New York,
Georgia, and Illinois,
Ky Office at the Court House, where he can be
found at all times. [nlwly.
ROBERTS & CO ,
HAVE Juat received their {all Stock of Groceries
from the North, also
50 Barrels Whisky.
4 " Alcohol. •
50 " Potatoes.
and other psovisions that they will sell low for cash.
roberts * co-
FANCY DRESS GOODS & MILLINERY STORE.
1Y/1 ES. C. BEANARD, Galveston, 'I exas,
lvJ. keeps constantly on hand, and offers at
a slight advance over cost, every description
of Ladies' Dress Goods, consisting in part of ^
Delains of every quality ; Plain, Colored and Mourn-
ing Silks; Florence and Murceline Silks, Mourning
Challies; Dress Trimmings of every description;
Hernainai and Berege Robes, Grass Manilla Skirts;
French and English Merinoes; All colored Bereges,
corded; Emb'd and plain Handkerchiefs, of all de
scriptions; Kid, plain and figured silk Gloves; Collars
and Cbemizetts; the finest ever brought out; together
with every article in the above line.
A LSO llano Fortes—A large assort-
-TV. ment of fashionable and new Music.
Her stock is replenished by every arri-
vt 1 from the Northern Cities. 11* 1
She will also attend to the selection of goods when
ordered, furnish pattern* of Dresses, and cut, or cut
and make Dresses when patterns are furnished for
ladies at a distance.
Ladies and gentlemen, visiting Galveston, will do
well to give a call before purchasing elsewhere.
■ST She is also agent for Ballard's Hair Restorative
and Night's Hair Regenerator.
Galveston, Feb 28 th, 1858. [nol7wly.
NURSERYMEN,FRUIT GROWERS A FARMERS.
The New York tfortienltural Review.
A Journal of Suburban Art,
Superbly and Profusely Illustrated.
Devoted to th* Advancement of the Rural Interut in
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Engravings ol new fruits, new flowers, new vegeta-
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A11 experienced corps of practical writers, seven in
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It contains 70 large pages, and is printed on the finest
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Fifty cents commission on each subscriber allowed to
-—wfir
those who act as agents,
the end of the year among
largest lists of subscribers
$1,<X)<*wU1 be distributed at
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These premiums will be
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The following are selected *** hundreds of similar
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The Hoetwíltüral Rsvmw- (Jeeerves the most lib-
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The most ellegant and usefui'book of the kkid that
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Mr. Readies, the editor of the Horticultural Review,
is a practical pomologist, antHJne ol the finest scholars
our country boasts of. He possesses the glowing de-
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We had thought that in Downiug'a death, -the elo-
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— Our exchanga list 1* already Terr large. A fur-
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•""""■""•VBSSb..
308 Broadway, ift YarM
HENRY HOUSE if CO.,
at their
WINDOW SASH ft BLIND MANUFACTORY,
MILAM STREET, HOUSTON.
ARE prepared at sight to execute any orders for any
amount of Sash, with or without Glass, at the
prices named below, also PANNEL DOORS, raised on
both sides, well finished, and made of the best seasoned
Cypress Lumber.
Anuexed to the various sizes of Sash, we have given
the exact size the frame should be made, for the con-
venience of our customers.
Glazed Sash 8 by JO, worth 18c.; frames to fit 12
lights, 2 ft. 4 3 4 in. by 3 ft 10 in.
Glazed Sash 10 by 12, Worth 18c.; frames to fit 12
lights, 2 ft. 10 1-2 in. by 4 ft. 6 in.
Glazed Sash 10 by 14, worth 22c.; frames to fit 12
lights. 2 ft. 10 1-2 in. by 5 It 2 1-4 in.
Glazed Sash 10 by 18. worth 25c.; frames to fit 12
lights, 2 ft. 10 1-2 in. by 5 ft. 10 1-2 in.
Glazed Sash 12 by 18, worth 30c.; frames to fit 12
lights, 2 ft. 4 1-4 in by 5 ft. 10 1. 2 in.
Glazed Sash 12 by 18, worth 35c.,- frames to fit 12
lights, 3 ft. 4 3-4 in. by 8 ft. 81-2 in-
Glazed Sash 12 by 20, worth 40c.; frames to fit 12
lights, 3 ft. 5 3 4 in. by 7 ft 11-2 in.
Mouldings of ail kinds. Cypress and Pine Lumber
well seasoned. Also Cypress Shingles for sale at our
yard. •
Messrs. MCASHAN A BROTHER.—LaGrange, are
our Agents. HENRY HOUSE A CO.
Houston, Texas, Aug. 11. '54 — nl-ly-
T. E- THOMPSON,
WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER,
HOUSTON, TEXAS.
KEEP constantly on hand all kinds of
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, of every des-
cription
All kinds of repairing, in our line, attended
to with despatch.
NEW GOODS FOR THU PALL OF 1855.
MRS. C. BRANARD has just received direct from the
North, a fine assortment of Straw and Silk Bon-
nets, Fine Clo'h and Silk Talmas. Cloaks and Mantilas,
Embroideries, Dress Goods,, Artificial Flowers, Dress
Silks, Dress Trimmings, Fancy Jet and Coral Bracelets
and Necklaces.
Maiu street, Houston—Post Office street, Galvesion-
PILLS! PILLS!! PILLS!!!
ROBERT'S PILLS, for FEVER—A new supply of this
certain cure for all Fevers, for sale by
[no2tfJ ROBERTS A CO.
F. A. RICE,
WHOLKSALl
AUD
RETAIL
DEALER -IN
Furniture, Carpets, Oil Cloths
Mattings, Druggets, Paper Hangings,
WINDOW SHADES. CURTAIN GOODS, TRIMMINGS
PIANO FniiTES SEWING MACHINES,
Wood ami Willow Ware, Av.,
MAIN STREET. HOUSTON. TEXAS..
STOVES, TINWARE, &Cf -«
W. A. MORSE
rs now receiving direct from the Northern Manufac
L lories, as large, fina and as durable an assortment of
COOKING- PARLOR AND OFFICE STOVES,
As was ever imported to this market, without any ex
caption, which he will sell low for cash, or on short
time to very punctual men.
COOKING RANGE"1 for Hotels and Boarding Houses,
Ac., by which more than double the amount of cooking
can be accomplished with .one-half the usual labor and
trouble.
TINW ARE.—He has also on hand an unusual large
assortment of Tinware, just manufactured by experi-
enced workmen.
PLATFORM SCALES.—He has also Platform Scales
of all kinds aud sizes, second to none now in use.
TIN PLATE, &c.—A large assortment of Tin Plate,
£h«et Iron, Copper, aud, in fact, every article required
by the Tinners of the South for manufacturing pur
poses, can be obtained at his Manufacturing Establish
ment, Main street, at remarkable low rates for cash.
Merchants and others visiting our city, are respect-
fully solicited, before purchasing elsewhere, to give him
a call and examiue for themselves, as he feels confident
that he can supply them with any article in his line,
as cheap, if not a little cheaper, than any other estab-
lishment in our city.
All orders from the country promptlyly attended to
Houston. Nov. 1, 1855. nl-ly
WASHIN8T0N FERRY.
THE undersigned lias, at mnch trouble M.
and expense, put in the river at Wasli-SE2H^E
ington, the finest ferry boat in the State. It will carry
at one load, a wagon with ten yoke of oxen. He is de-
termined to keep the banks in good "rder, so that there
may be no delay in crossing. He solicits custom. Ilia
is the nppei Ferry.
nl-ly D. M. UNDKRHILL.
T. A. CRE8UP,
FASHIONABLE TAILOR,
Second door below Acker-man
f McMiller's Store,
W ashington, Texas.
rIANKFDL for past favors, he
solicits, a continuance of public
patronage.
CLOTHING
■ada to order with neatness knd dis-
patch. in the most fashionable y*lt.
*tjr'Call and satisfy yourself.
HENRY R. (JARTMELL,
BEGS leave to return his cratefal
thanks to the citizens of Wash-
ington and vicinity for their liberal
patronage for the last nine years, ai d I
hopes, *y a determination to please.
to merit its eontinaance.
i® continue to keep on hand an assort-
ment of the best and most approved atyle of
TEXAS SADDLES,
Made on the beat Tress, manufactured by Horn. Also,
Baggy and Carriage Karnes , Bridles aid
t i Martingales,
In short svarythlng in his line. Repairing dona with
neatness and dispateh. nl-ly
ROBERTS & CO.
ARE now receiving direct from New
York, Boston and Philadelphia:
100 Sacks Rio Coffee,
20 Sacks Java Coffee.
100 Boxes Bunker Hill Soap,
20 Packages Brandy,
30 do. Wine,
200 PACKAGES TOBACCO,
WELL selected, direct from the Rich-
mond Manufacture; among which
are the following Choice Brands:
Draper & Davis,
Golden Era,
Gentry's Leander,
Moore's Luxury,
Young America,
Fig Twist Cherry Drops.
—ALSO—
A full Assortment of
Paints
Oils,
and Colors,
Medicines, Patent and Regular.
-Also-
Bull's Sarsaparilla,
Jajrn's Medicines,
Radways do..
In any quantities.
Houston, October 1st. 1854. (n2)
CE GREGORY, Main street, Houston, wholesale
• Dealer ip Flour, Bacon, Lard, Mess Pork, Whisky,
Coffee, Sugar, Rice, Candles, Mackerel, Butter, Cheese,
Bagging, Rope, Ac.
Receives weekly fresh supplies of the above arti-
cles, to which he invites llieisitentioa of Merchants,
Planters aud others nl-ly
CARRIAGE DEPOSITORY,
[Buildings,
Houston Housed
Main St., Houston—Texas.
U. A. TUCKER & CO.,
BEG leave to inform the public that he is now land
ing, and will be constantly receiving from the lar
;est and best established manufactories in New Jersey
a general assortment of _ __
CARRIAGES,
of the most substantial make and latest style, consisting
of Buggies, with or without tops; double and sliding-
seat, for single or two horses; Rockaways: Barouches
and Jersey Wagons, with suitable harness for each and
all.
He also engages to have made to order, all descrip-
tions of vehicles, from the finest BUG'JY, or ROCK-
AWAY, to the four horse OMNIBUS, upon the shortest
possible notice. . ... , . .
Individuals wishing to purchase will find it to their
ad vantage to call and examine his stock, before buying
elsewhere. Having been engaged in this business for
five years In this place, and invariably given satisfac-
tion to his numerous customers, he hopes to merit a lib-
eral share of the public patronage. Small profits and
punctual payment is his motto. With this ha expects to
succeed.
lev Carriages for Old Ones.
Persons having old Carriages, by giving him a call,
an have them so remoddled and br->ught'out as to be
scarcely able to identify them. Having adopted the
cash system, be can sell lower, and work cheaper, than
has ever yet been known in this community.
All mdtjsjgn a distant* wiH Aa aMimfag (¿¿pawMr
' shorten
J. B. HOGAN'S HOTEL,
Houston, Texas.
THE Proprietor of this Hotel, announces to
the public that he is now prepared, in his
new Hotel, to accommodate all who may favor
him with their patronage. Being situated in a
pleasant part of the city, nn the North corner of Market
square, corner of Congress and Milam streets, this hotel
oners many ind'icemeuts to Regular Boarders, as well
as Travelers, being large am! commodious, and furnish-
ed with new furniture. It contains over sixty rooms,
several of which are fitted up expressly for Families,
with good fire-places attached. The p oprietor pledges
himself 10 spare no pains or expense to make his guests
comfortable, also to keep a quiet and orderly house,
having nc Bar-room attached, and he will not suffer
drunken or disorderly persons to remain about hi* pre-
mises , There is a good Livery Stable attached, and
persons traveling by steamboats or stages can be ac-
commodated here, at all times of the day or night.
The Western Stage Line, by way of Washington, La-
Grange and Austin, on to San Antonio; and the Eastern
Line, by way of Montgomery, Huntsville, Crockett, and
on to Eastern Texas, stop at (his HotM, and run in con-
nection with the Mail Bapts trom Galveston to Hous:on.
nl-ly J. B. HOG AN, proprietor.
CHEAP CASH STORE IN HOUSTON.
TINWARE
Has Fallen Greatly in Price at
JOHN P. DAVIE'S STORE,
PRICES AS FOLLOWS:
COFFEE POTS- _ . PANS.
3 pints, 11 $1 78 per dor.
2 quarts, " 3 00 "
3 quarts, '■ S 60 "
4 quarts, " 4 00 14
6 quarts, " 6 00
COVERED BUCKETS.
" $1 74 per doz.
« 2 25 "
« 8 06 "
" 4 00 u
" 6 00 '
" 6 00
«• 7 00 «•
PANS.
(1 00 per doz.
2 quarts,
3 quarts,
4 quarts,
6 quarts,
10 quarts,
12 quarts,
IS quarts.
1 quart,
3 quarts,
2 quarts,
4 quarts,
6 quarts,
10 quarts,
" $1 65 per doz.
" 1 50 "
2 50 "
3 00
4 00
10 qts., deep, 4 00
U quarts, " 6 00 "
16 quarts, u 9 90 -
DIPPERS.
1-2 pint. " $0 25 per dos.
2 p'nts, « 0 50 "
1 quart, H 0 80 "
2 quarts, M 1 75 "
WASH-PANS.
Plain, $2 35 per dos.
With handlas, 2 76 "
NOTICE.—Country Merchants wiil do well to tx
amine for themselves, as all Tinware sol4 by John p
Davie, at those prices, are warranted to be as good, i
not superior40 any manufactured in Houston, for ma
terial and workmanship. ,
" - " 10 p
TRABUE & CO.,
Washington and Austin, Texas,
DRY GOODS MERCHANTS,
T7-EEPS the very best stock of Staple and Fancy Dr%
' ? * general assortment ol Mixed Goods,
will soon be enabled to announce the reception of tbeii
Fail supply.
CASH advanced on Cotton.
COTTON BOUGHT -Will boy Gotten if the planter
nSEí' pric® lo afford a small profit.
HIDES.—Will purchase Hides at good prices, ly
FRENCH * FRANKLIN, *
DRT GOODS MERCHANTS.
At R. J. French's Old Stand,
WASHINGTON, TEXAS.
HAVE a large stock of Fall and Winter Goods, cheap
for cash, or to prompt customer*
Thankful for past patronage, we would solicit a con-
tinuance ofthe same. Cash paying customers would do
well to examine our stock before making their par-
chases. . nol-4m
DRUGS! DRÜG8I
B. F. WILSON,
Ferry Street, opposite the Austin House
WASHINGTON, TEXAS,
ITITHOLESALE and Retail Dealer in
W DRUGS, MEDICINES AND
CHEMICALS, Dye Woods, Dye Stuffs
Oils. Taints, and Planter's Anieles f Var-
nislres. Window Glass and Putty : Glass-
ware. Perfumery, Fine Soaps, Fine Hair
of Brushes.®1"8'16*' P"int' W'"te Wuh< d aU kinds
Surgical and Dental Instruments.
Trusses and Supporters of all kinds
... v SJPÚe*. Snttffs, Tobacco and Cigars
All the Patent or Proprietory Medicines of the dar
Superior Inks, Paper and Pens.
PURE WINES AND BRANDIES lor Medical
purposes.
Fancy Articles and Fine Jewelry.
*3* Orders from Merchants, Physicians, Planters,
«c., promptly filled, and satisfaction guaranteed with
repartí to prices and quality. nl-lj
WAGON MAKER.
C. H. LOCKHABT.
nr HANK«TL for past fa-
A vors, would respectfully
inform the public, that he
is prepared to comply with
all orders in bis line. Hav<
ing been man years engaged in the tasines?,T? _
ters himself that by strict personal attention, he wiH be
able to give satisfaction to all who may favor him with
their business.
Ke keeps constantly on hand well seasoned timt ere.
and is prepared to make to order, with despatch all
kw,eU.M^edT^i,,hi',i-e-
Attached to his establishment ia also a Blacksmith
Shop, with excellent workmen, ready to do all kinds of
^ •> excellent Grist Mill attached, which
w|.8 built expressly for the accommodation of the citi-
ietiB of Washington and vicinity. His mill is always
in good order, ready to grind for customers, or to for
nish low priced meal, either for cash, or in exchange
for corn. , nl-1?
FURNITURE WAREHOUSE.
THE undersigned keeps constantly on hand
every artiole in tbe above line, cheap for
cash or city acceptance.
BÜKWELL * MINOR.
Washington, Nor. 1,1865.
HANDLE, M'PHAm ft CO.,
MASh? ped*BAL CA8H>I>lr*N0B® ON COTTON
PP Galveston,
The North,
Or Europe.
They also purchase Billa of Exchange, Drafts, Oerti.
ficatea of Deposit, Land Warrants, aod Uncurrent
Money. nl-ly
SHAVING SALOON.
PROFESSOR NORMAN DAVIS,
16 Ferry street, Washington, TsxC,
XXTUJL always be on hsad with a aharp rasor
W you a nice and eeey shave. Hair Cutting, Sha
poonlng, Sec., dónela a style to satisfy tbe aostfaatid
nl-ly
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