Telegraph & Texas Register (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 29, Ed. 1 Friday, July 16, 1852 Page: 3 of 4
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THE PERSIAN MILITARY SYSTEM.
A Sooth Carolinian travelling in Prussia, writes
from Berlin to theCbarleston Evening News, as
follows r
' The Prussians are most essentially a mili-
tary: people ; the system organised by Gen.
rSii arnhorst having been in operation now more
thau forty years, has given the military element
afar greater importance than it possesses in any
other State of Europe. So great, .inJfeed, that'
it infringes very considerably upon the liberty
oflhfe citizens. At twenty years of age every, ,
Prussian, whatever bo his condition, must join
t he army and serve for three years. The usual
exceptions of physical inability, and being the
only son of a widow, of courso prevail, and
there are certain others; but exclusive oftheseT _
it is by no means always convenient for a young
man to leave his home in order to 'servo the
^t^espeoially also when his country is enjoy-
ing toll peae 4Utd prosperity. Neither is there
any temptation as to pay, which- for a private
soliier, besides bis uniform, amountstoone and
a half pounds bread per day, a dinner eostipg
three cents, and three ftentsin money, not quite
equal to the liberal rations and pay of our own
army. Even wb'en a man has served his three
years, he does not quit all connection with the
Hrtny, .for heis for two years loager one of the
•reserve,' and. should war break out, must im-
mediately join his regiment and take the field.
TChe Landwebr is composed of those who bare
passed through both the regular service and th6
reserve ; that is, those between twenty-five and
forty years, at which latter age they are no lon-
ger called upon. This body is regularly organ-
ised into regiments, etc., but has no drill or pa-
rades except two terms of a month each for en-
campment and exercise, by way of review. It
dHlfers then greatly from the American militia,
it being composed of well disciplened arid tho-
roughly instructed men. This is a slight view
•of the Prussian system, which when thoroughly
Understood, excites our admiration, on account
its-completeness, and a little of our astonish-
ment that an intelligent nation should ?'.,.bmit
to its exaction#. If a young man at twenty de-
sires for any reason to be respited, be may be
for four years, but at the end of that time he
most join thevrmyas a 'volunteer that is,
he must uniform and maintain himself for a
year, receiving nothing from the State. In time
of peace the regular array, consisting of more
than on* hundred thousand men, garrison the
towns and fortresses, but in the occurrence of
war it immediately takes the field reinforced by
its reserved men, making each infantry regiment
three thousand strong. The first division of
.Landwehrft (men between twenty-five and thiry
two) are then ihustered into service, uniformed
from the arsenals, and garrison the towns, re-
uniting tbo army, and being itself recruited
from the second division of Landwebr as occa-
sion and the exigencies of tho war require it.
VYith such a system a nation is next to uncon-
querable, and had it existed in full operation
during the earlier part of this century, a single
important defeat like that of Jena would not
have brought the kingdom under the feet of
Napoleon. Perhaps, therefore, it is better to
sacrifice a little liberty, and, surrounded as they
are by aggressive powers, put themselves almost
beyon3 the reach of even temporary subjection.
£he officers are regularly educated at the mili-
tary academies, of which there are three pro-
vincial and one central institution at Berlin,
numbering in all nine hundred cadets."
The August Election;
For Attorney General■
15@"We are. authorized to announce JOHN
SAYLES, of~ Washington County, as a candi-
date for Attorney General of the State, at tho
August ElectTdifc-^^^
-For Comptroller ofPublic Accounts.
EFWe are authorized to -sa^onnce^J%MES B.
SHAW, for re-election to the oSfce-of Comptroller
.of Public Accouuts for the State, at the August clec-
" apl 29*
A DVEUTISEMENT OF
Lost!
A LOST DAY.
lost! lost !
A gem of countless price,
Cut from the living rOck;
And graved in Paradise.
Set round with three times eight
. fjirgo diamonds, clear and bright,
And each with sjxty smaller ones,
All ebangeful as the light.
Lost—where the thoughtless throng
In fashion's mazes wind,
\Y here trilleth folly's song.
leaving a sting behind ;
Yet to my hand 'twas given
A golden harp to buy.
Such as the white-robed choir attune
To deathless minstrelsy:
Lost I lost! lost I.... •
I feel all search in vain ;
That gem of counties!) cost
Can ne'er be mine again ;
I offer no reward.
For till these heart strings sever,
I know that Heaven intrusted gift
Is reft away for ever.
But when the sea and land
Like burning scroll have fled,
I'll see-it in llis band
Who judgeth quick and dead ;
And when of scathe and loss
- That man can ne'er repair,
Tlia dread inquiry meets my soul,
What shall it answer there ?
•FIRE WELLS IN CHINA.
A correspondent of the Mobile Daily Adver-
tiser writes to that paper as follows, respecting
a curious phenomenon observed in China :
Some two hundred-years ago P. Lemedo, a
French Missonary in China, made the follow-
ing statement in a work upon China : "Just as
we have wetls from which we draw water, tho
Chinese have wells from which they draw fire.
In many partsofChina they have aflame strong
enough to cook anything by it."
Although Aristotle speaks of a similar pheno-
menon in Persia, and the same is observable in
certain coal mines, particularly in.Italy, in the
Appenines, this statement of P. Lemedc was re-
-garded as one of Ae many apocryphal tales
which arc current about this little explored
country. But modern observation confirms it.
Mr. Pauthier, in his excellent work upon China,
says that this suiprising geological phenomenon
is very, common in many parts of China, and is
nsed there for the most different purposes, even
for the melting of metals. In Canton, he says,
there are many houses in which such fire is con-
tinually kept burning, and used for illumina-
tion and cooking. The only trouble in procu-
ring it fs to bore a hole in the ground, when, by
approaebing a light to the opening the gas igni-
tes «nd yon have afire varying in intensity, ac-
cording to the size of the hole. The Chinese
convey this gas into their rooms by means of
bamboo canes and use it for illumination. This
light is entirely smokeless and Is similar to our
gaslights. Mr. Pauthier cites an ocular wit-
ness. Mr. Tonpertc, who says that the poor in
the winter often bore holes in the sand about a
foot deep, ignite them With a handful of straw,
and then warm themselves at them. These
boles from which gas issues- the Chinese call
Hong-teing, literally fire-wells.
There is a good story told recently of Baron
Rothschild, of Paris, the richest man of his class
in the world, which shows that it is not only
' money which make,,the mare go" (or horse
either, for that matter,) but '•ready money,"
''unlhaitad credit" to the contrary, notwith-
standing.
On a very wet and disagreeable day, the
Baron took a Parisian omnibus, on his way to
the Bourse', or Exchange, near which the '-nabob
of finance*' alighted; and was going away with-
out paying. The"'driver" stopped him, and
demanded bis faro. Rothschild felt in his pock-
et, bat be had not "a red cent' of change. The
driver was very wroth, and asked—
'•Well, what did you get in for, if you could
not pay? You must have known that you had
no monoyj"
"I am Baron Rothschild!" exclaimed the
great capitalist "and there is my card."
The driver threw the card in the gutter.
'Never heard of you before," said the driver
•'and don't want to hear of you again. But I
want my fare, and I must have it!''
ikcr in hast
"I have only an order for a ifaillion,"' he said.
"Give me change," and he proffered a ''coupon"
for fifty thousand francs.
The conductor started, and the passengers
set up a horse-laugh. Just then an "Agent de
change" came by, and Baron Rothschild bor-
rowed of him the six sous. \ *
tioii.
For Slate Treasurer.
KNITTING COTTON, alVqualities, at
apll ' KLEIN & CLARK'S.
MES3 PORK—20 bbls Inspected Mess Pork, just received
and fur mile by juue 8 " ~ ' T
HENRY SAMPSON.
JUST RECfitVli) and fur Sole, per steamer Magnolia, 5
bh!s. FLOUR, warranted geuuine.
> opt 31 J. KENNEDY
Parascls and Umbrellas,
aud Gingham, a ve
_Siik, Cotton
fine assortment,
apl 1.
KLEIN & CLARK,
ETWe are authorized to announce JAMES H.
RAYMOND for re-election to the office of State
Treasurer, at-the August election. apl 29*
FOR DISTRICT JUDGE.
JS@=-We are authorized to announce . W.
Buckley, Esq., as a candidate for re-election to
the office of Judge of the District Court for the
seventh judicial district.-
For District Attorney.
are authorized to announce A. M.
BRANCH, Esq., as a candidate for District
Attorney, at the August election. apl 15
C, Encis & Co.,
TAKE pleasure in announcing to purchasers and
dealers in their line, that they are now re-
ceiving and opening at their OLD STAN D, on Main
street, a very general assortment of
NEW AND FASHIONABLE, FANCY AND
" & T4 PL E
^ DRY GOSBff
purchased upon reasonable terms by one of the fion la-
the cities of Philadelphia, N.York, Boston and New
Orleans—and which are now offered at prices as low as
Goods of the same quality Can be afforded in this mar-
, ket. They are now in -receipt of Ladies Dress Goods,
1 Gentlemen's Apparel, and Ready Mado Clothing, of
excellent qualities and got up in the Sewest style.—
Also, a variety of Hats, Caps, Boots and Choes; also
a heavy stock of Domestics, Bleached and Unbleach-
ed Sheeting and Shirting, together with red, white aud
yellow Flannels. Also, an assortment of Hardware
and Cutlery, Family Groceries, &c., &c.
Houston, Sept. 12,-1851 dwtf818
For County Clerh
ILr WAI. R. BAKER is a candidate for County
Clerk at the August electicn.
For County Treasurer.
We are authorized to annotujSeJrV^LB.
REEVES for re-eleciiCir to office of Coun
Treasurer at the August Election.
(CP We are authorized to announce j. RIORDAN
as a candidate for County Treasurer.
For Sheriff. ■* .
jb®** We are authorized to announce JAMES
B. HOGAN as a candidate for Sheriff, at the
August election.
are authorized to announce LEN J.
COX, asa candidate for Sheriff of Harris county,
at the August election. apl 15
ELECTION ORDER.
The state of texas,
COUNTY OF HARRIS.
IN obedience to the proclamation of his Excellen-
cy, the Governor of the State, au election is here-
by order 3d to bo held throughout the county, on
Monday, the second day of August, A. D. 1852, and
at the precincts hereinafter named, for the election of
the following State, District and county officers, to
wit;—An Attorney General, State Treasurer, and
Comptroller ofPublic Accounts, a Judge and District
Attorney for the Seventh Judicial District, and Chief
Justice, four County Commissioners, 0110 Sheriff, a
Coroner,a Couuty Clerk, an Assessor and Collector
of Taxes, a County Treasurer, a District Surveyor,'
two Justices of the Peace, aud one Constable for
each Justices' precinct for said county of Harris.
Said election to be conductcd by the Presiding Offi-
cers, and at the several places hereinafter mentioned,
to wit:—
Precincts.
1 Harris' Exchange,
2. Mansion House,
3. Alabama Hoiue,
4. Long Row,
5. Harris' Saw Mill,
Presiding Officers.
John Shea, Esq.
Wni Ferguson, Esq.
Thomas Nelis, Esq.
Stephen Richardson, Esq,
Thuinns Milncr, Sr., Esq.
6. Bumgarten's, San Jacinto,Geo. W. Fiazier, Esq.
7. Thomson's.Clear Creek, J. Thompson, Esq.
8. Cedar itayou Shool House,J. R. Rlien, Esq.
9. J. Dunman's, James Berry, Esq.
No. 10. Manyuuk School House, Spyres Singleton, Esq.
No. II. 'Coulter's, Cypress Rayou,Ja:n?s Coaiter, Esq.
No. 12. C. F. lluer'Store J. Cline, Esq.
No. 13. l)e Title's, J. 1,. Da Tsite, E q.
No. 14 Dunk, K. Dunks, Esq.
Precinct Nos* 6 and 7 constitute one Justices' pre-
cinct: so also Nos. 8 and 10 ; and likewise Nos. D
and 14. \
The said election will bs conducted conformably
to law, and due return thereof made to mo at my
office, (or, in my absence, filed with Clerk of
the County Court,) within ten days al'ter, and exclu-
sive of the day of election.
Given under my hand and the seal of Harris
[L.S.] County Court, at'my office in Houston, this
3'Jth day of Jane, A. D. 1852.
HARVEY II. ALLEN,
Chief Justice Harris County.
(JfiO, McCOlid,
AUCTION AND COMMISSION
merchant,
Main-Street-—.Hoastsn, Texas',
HAVING permanently located in this city, is now
ready ani solicits the patronage of the public.
Persons wishing Merchandise, Real aud Persoual
Property, sold at public outcry, will oblige by giving
timely notice, as nothing shall be wanting on~his part,
in trying to give satisfaction.
REPEHESCESi.
Dr. J. C. Massie.
A. S. Ruthven.
^Jas. C. Walker, E-q.
*Messr3. Simmons, Rowlett Sc. Co.
A. II. White, Esq
Major A. D. Kellum.
Houston, July 15, 1852.
Cotton Gins and Grist Mills
FOR SALE.
"IX7E have for sale Five 50saw, and Two 41 saw Gins. Also,
* ' 10 Grist Mills—Gins and Mills warranted the host and la-
test pa terns, end to work well, or they con he returned. Gins
Three Dollars a taw—Mills One Hund.ed Dollars each.
Ju'y 15,1852. KLEIN & CLARK.
New and Beautiful Goods!
w
E have this day received per Ship " Aus
tin" from New York, the following Goods,
which we invite our friends to call and ex-
amine :
Black and Fancy Lace Mitts and Gloves
a very large assortment of Swiss and
Jaccntt Edging and Inserting.
Sir
&c.
lg' _
Swiss and Jucunei Muslim, Mull, Lawns,
Linen and Cotton Siioetinj, 2}< and 3
yards wide.
Piano and Table Covers. .
Oil Table Cloths, and Table Oil Cloths.
Bed Spreads and Quilts from the lowest price to the highest
qualities.
Bi/d's Eye Diaper and Damask Napkins.
I.nce, Crape and Barege Scarfs and Shaw's.
Lace and Barege Veils!
Printed and Embroidered Tissue Shawls and Scarfs.
Bareges for Dres>es of all colors.
Genuine India Nankeen.
Fancy Am rfcan and Scotch Giasbatus,
Mourning Ginghams aud Muslins.
A beautiful assortment of Sash and Neck Ribbons.
Crapes aud Crape Leese, &c., all colors.
A fine assortment Straw, Gimp, Luce, Crape, Silk and Straw,
and Silk Bonnets—new and latest styles.
Moleskin, Kossuth, Panama, Leghorn, Palmetto and Straw
Hats.
A very large awortmant of silk Purasols, front the lowest price
to tho finest quality.
Quilted, Crape and Tarleton Basnet Trimmings,
Artificial Flowers and Wreaths.
Ladies' Cactus Bloomer Riding Hats,
Misses Straw Gipseys.
A large assortrnuat of Ladies, Misses and Children's Slices
and Gaiters of all kinds and descriptions.
A fine assortment of GeuU Bouts and Gaiters, latest style and
(hshion.
WINDOW SHADES and TRIM3ILVGS.
A fw«* assortment, of Window Hharice, with Brass and Cord
Trimming*, together with a lar^c variety or Goods not enumera-
ted.
•Music.
300 pieos* Music, for Piano and Guitar—Duetts, Quartelts,
and Galloparfes.
Also, a fiqp a*sortm?nt of Guitnrs—from the lowest pi ce to
the f-nejt quality. 1'lutes, Ac4>rJ<jon=, I'if s and Pickoloes,
KLEIN &. CLARK.
Houston, July 13. 1853.
Boots. Shoes mid Walters
Made to order at short notice, in plendid style
andof the best quality. All kiuds of repairing
10
Direct Prom Pittsburg,
GROSS HANERSTCH'S
VER1IMGE.
Just received and for sale, by
may 22 ROBERTS & CO.
WORKING CANVASS, Perforated Paper. Sec., for sale by
npl 1 KLEIN &. CLARK.
Gents' Fine Hoots.
A SPLENDID assortment of fine French Calf
Boots of our own make, warranted the best that
can bs found in the State—pegged aud sowed—for
sale cheap. jun 24 JOHNSON rj- CO.
QO"Latc§t Arrivals I
UTRO BROTHERS have just received and opened,
*UitBtoche Dresses.,
White, CoIoTtC-SodJPotted Swiss,
Colored Jacket and Organic.
Solid colored Linen Ginglmms,
Embroidered Window Curtains,
Fine MnJqoito Bars.
Embroidered and Printed Muslin Hilkfs.
Also, an assortment of Gentiemens' Spring aud Summer Clo-
thing, which they will sell low.
Houston. May 11, 1852r
FRENCH FLOWERS,
Jenny Lind Ranches, Cotton Ruch-
es, and Braided Wreaths, just ro-
ceived by
KLEIN & CLARK,
At the. Grern Store.
GENERAL HOUSE FURNISHING AND
©R¥ ClOODS "W*AKESSOUSE',"
Main Sheet, Houston.
? 1
R0CKAWAY FOR SALE.
ONE elegant Eockaway, very desirable style, with Pole and
Shafts, for one or two horses, for sa!ebv
juneS HENRY SAMPSON.
FLOUR—lOO bbls Superfine St. Louis Flour;
30 do Extra Family do for sale by
jane 8 HENRY SAMPSON
STAGG & SHAY'S HAMS.—10 tierces Sugnr-Cured Hams,
S & S. brand, for sale by HENRY SAMPSON,
juneS
WHISKEY—30 bbls Rectified Whiskey;
10 do Munongahela do
june 8
for sal? bv
HENRY SAMPSON.
STAR CANDLES—20 buxes Star Candles, just received aud
for sa'e by june 8 HENRY SAMPSON.
MALAGA RAISINS—ao whole boxes Malaga Raisins, in
store and for sale by je 8 HENRY SAMPSON.
MOLASSES:—20 bids new crop Molasses, in store nnd for
sale by ' june 8 * HENRY SA^fPSON.
^^lOMBS—Shell, Tuck aud Side1—Ivory
JjpH Dressing, and Ivory Fine ..Combs, for
'iilffjj! sale at the Silk aud Fanrey Store of
april 24 KLEIN <$■ CLARK.
Embroidered curtain muslin for sale by
npl 1. klein & clark.
LJ. LATHAM is now receiving, and will keep
• on handdurinj; the season, a large and well se-
lected stock of Dry Goods, Groceries, Liquors, Teas,
Hardware, Willow and Wooden Ware, Jcw?lry,
China, Glass, Earthen and Sloue Ware, and Cloth-
ing of every description. Also, a largo and choice
assortment of Fancy Goods, which have been select-
ed with great care, and which he is prepared to offer
on liberal terms.
His stock will consist, in part, of—
Domestics: prints; shirtings; sheetings;
Table cloths; toweling; table covers;
Diapers; napkins; flannel, white and colored;
Cashmeres; Mousseliae de laincs; alpacas;
Shawls of all kinds; handk'fs, plain aud emb'd;
Hosiery; gloves; ribbons; trimmings;
Fringes, lace veils; capes;
Ladies' bonnets; silks; figured and plain;
Collars; eassimeres; blankets and woolen goods;
Hals; boots; shoes and brogans: Ladies' Gaiters, and
every article of ladies' and gentlemen's clothing;
Oil cloth ; table covers; wall paper—a great variety
of the newest patterns; .
Oil painted Shades various patterns;
Also, a general as:ir. nentof Hardware, consisting
of Mechanics tools of every kind;
Castings ; Cutlery ; knives and forks, Candlesticks;
Brass and iron fenders; Lamps, a great variety;
Britannia Teapots, Pitchers; Castors; Saddlery;
Together with the largest and choicest selection in
the State, of—
China, Glass and Earthenware, both ornamental
and useful.
Cut Glass Cimney ornaments;
Bouquet stands; pitchers; Decanters; tumblers, etc:
Window Glass; paints and Oils.
Jewelry
of the latest styles, comprising
Gold Chains; Bracelets; Necklaces;
Earrings; Lockets; Broaches; Clasps;'
Pins ; Rings, etc.;
Music Boxes; Accordeons, Violins, and a choice
collection of Toys.
A splendid assortment of Gold Watches; Spccta
cles; silver Spoons; Forks; Tea Sets, and every arti-
cle to form a most complete and well assorted stock.
April 15, 1S52.
J
from New York, a large assortment of Ladies'
Bonnets of the latest fashion.
march 27. KLEIN & CLARK,
At the Green Store.
SUGAR—j hliJi Louisiana i
june 3
Jugar, just received ' y
HENRY SAMPSON.
done in the best manner, at
Country ftfterehassfs
BUYING Boots, Shoes or Leather, wiil fiud it to
their interest tg'call and examine our stock be-
foro purchasing. We have a fine stock, and sell on
the best terms. jun 25 JOHNSON ij- CO.
Ladies' Shoes ssm! €laitrrsi
A PRIME assortment of Ladies' and Mioses' Gai-
ters, Jenny Lind Tlfs; Excelsiors, Buskins, Pol-
ka and Lacc, Boots, with a general assortment of all
kinds of other styles that can be. found in the market.
jun 24 ' JOHNSON <j- CO.
JUSTIN CASTANIE, Notary Public for Har-
« ris County, Houston. june 10
liinnber!
DA FEET M< bile best Flooring,
oujuuu 15,000 feet selected Cypress,
10,000 feet Pensacola Weather Boardiug,
10,0Ci) " Narrow dressed Flooring,
8.0C0-" Wido «
8,000 " Narrow " Ceiling,
6.000 " Wide " do.
In yard, aud to arrive. Apply to
D. McGREGOR,
june 10. Cor. of Main and Prairie Sts.
Per "American" from New-
York,
WE have received quite largo additions to our
former slock of fine goods, to which wo iuvito
the attention of our citizens.
june 12. KLEIN if CLARK.
New Boot, Shos and Leather Store.
TOHNSON &' CO., would resp3cl-_sga~
v K!'I fu"y beg leave to inform the La-
' Sadies and Gentlemen of Houston and'
vicinity, that they have taken the store recently oc-
cudied by Messrs. Lillio & McGregor, lnearly oppo-
site the Houston House, where they intend keeping
a large and splendid assortment of
Boots, Shoes and Gaiters,
Tor ladies, gentlemen, misses, children and Servant's
*wear, at unusually low prices, by the package dozen
or single pair, and of the very best quality.
They will make to order on short notice, of the
choicest French stock, Boots, Shoes and Gaiters of
every description. .
Also, Oak aud Hemlock, Tanned, Sole, Harness,
and Bridle Leather.
They will keep constantly on hand a.priine assort-
ment of French, Goat and Lining Skins.-
Country Merchants, Saddlers and Shoe-makers
would find it to their interest to examine ourstoc*
before purchasing elsewhere.
Having a thorough practical knowledge of and
paying our whole attention to this business, we hope
by using our best endeavors, to salisfy all, and selling
at very low prices, to merit and obtain a liberal share
of public patronage.
• JOHNSON & CO..
june 24 Main Street, Houston.
THE residence of Dr. Urban, on the
county-road leading to the Brazos. The
House is new and in good repair. There
is half an acre of ground in the yard and
garden. Persons wishing to purchase would do well
to call anlexamino. For further pirticulars, en-
quire on '.he premises, orat Urban & Harney's Drug
Storo, comer of Main an J Congress street^, Houston.
June, 29, 1^52. s&w
Refined Sugars,
NEW ORLEANS Loaf Sugar,small.
" " Refined do
" " Paragon do
Just received and for sale by
aug 13 HENRY SAMPSON.
Sole and 6Iarm>§s Lenilu'r.
qaa SIDES Primo Harness Leather,
\J 100 " " Solo "
100 Side " Bridle
100 Side Upper and Kip "
200 Calf Skins,
150 Goat Skin.«,
100 Deer Skins, tanned and Dressed,
100 Red, Yellow and Bluo Roatl Skin/,
150 Sides Skirting and Band Leather;
Patent Calf, Harness and Enameled Leather, with
a complete assortment of other kinds of Leathers,
fur sale very cheap. ,
June 2G. JOHNSON & CO.
F -^N>.—By this morning's boat wo have received
an elegant assortment of Fans.
june 12. KLEIN <f- CLARK.
"I Hfl DOZEN Kentucky Mustard, lor sale by
1 \J<le 31 E Oil CRTS
TS & CO.
Lbs. Live Geese Feathers, forsule on
consignment,?in convenient packages,
may 13 A. S. RUTHVEN.
1000
by
WS-FOR. COUGHS.
JUJUBE Paste, Gum Arabic Lozenges,Tohe Lo
zeuges, Balsam of Wild Cherry, Jayne's Expcc
torant, Eliot's Cough Mixture, &c., for sale by
W
Jau'y 24, 1852
HENRY ELIOT,
Druggist,
dCt Main Street.
CLOTHING.— A complete stock of Fine Clo-
thing, for spring, summer and winter, suited to
all tastes, for sale low, by
mar 27 KLEIN & CLARK.
june 24
JOHNSON <f- CO'a.
"I Sacks very superior White Corn, for saio
.1 t/V/ cheap,by
jan G A. S. RUTHVEN.
Quinine.
Or. French Quinine, j ustreceived aud for
^ul/salcby
a13 ........ IIk.vkv SAJiret.s-
Sky Light Daguerreian Galiery.
THE undersigned having effected some important
improvements in tho chemical preparation of his
plates, is now enabled to offer to the citizens of Hous-
ton aud to others visiting the City, portiaits which
fcr fidelity and beauty of tone cannot be surpissnd.
He has succeeded ill taking pictures 011 Glass, and
will very shortly be enabled to exhibit specimens, nnd
to operate generally, in this novel department uf He-
liographic Art.
Ho is also constructing au instrument known in
Europe as the Refracting Stereoscope, by which he
will be able to givo lo the portraits of his friends, and
to other objects, the rotundity aud solidity of the natu-
ral appearance, aud which he will have great pleas-
ure in exhibiting to those who may take uu iulerrsUii
the matter.. J. II. S. STANLEY,
l/oustou, 27th May, 1852. dwif
PURSE Twist and Purso Trimmings, at the store
of apI i KJ-EIN & CLARK.
Shiu&Ses.
M. Superior Cypress Shini;!
OU 20 M. Heart "do.
Cash Advances,
Liberal advances made on Cotton, eitherfor
sale or shipment lo our. friends in New York,
Boston, England or Bremen.
- jan 6 HOPPE &, LOEFFLEPl.
COLEMAN'S
Portable Undulatory Corn Mills.
THE above Millsare well adapted tostcam, wa-
ter, or horso power. The ordinary gin gearing
will drive this Millthe properspeed, and will grind
more than any other mill now in use.
i am prepared to furnish Millsofall sizes, from 16
nchesto the largest stones.
HENRY SAMPSON, Agent.
Yeast Powders,
A SUPERIOR ARTICLE, put up in tin boxes,
from Hairlund, Kecse & Co., New Yoik, for
sale by W. HENRY ELIOT,
febo Main street.
Whereas
BUSINESS calling me avrny, I desire to sell tlie following
property: One Lot opposite (he Capitol, in lilock fifty fix,
fronting25 feet on Main sireet, by one hundred in depth, (No.
7, adjoining Lot 8.) One Ten Acre Lot, No. 9, adjoining with
Blocks No. 453 and 458, nnd west of Col I lad ley's, about five
minutes walk from the Capital, west of Main sJreet, well calcu-
lated for Ciirdcusand Nurseries, ns the pro me there is tliehi^'h
est and dryestin the whole vicinity, it running in a parallelling
with Main street, fronting said street five acres by two in depth,
it being one of the first nnd best lots of that description. Also,
one part of lot No. 9, in block No. 45, having a front on Main
sireet of 35 feet by 100 feet in depth, rdjuining the corner, with
the Store and all the improvements thereon, a most excellent
stand for a .Store or other purpose, and daily improving, lfn# t
privately disposed of before the 1st of October, it will be sold
publicly the tirst of November.
way V> tll*t nov J. HENNINGS.
FREDERICK BURKHARDT, Watchmaker
and Jeweler, next door to the Houston House.
Main street, Houston. oct 2
THE CAPITOL, Houstoiiu fexas.
well known
\ J- Hotel, situated in
the most healthy part
of the city, has under-
gone a thorough re-
pair. Ten new . bed-
rooms and a large So-
cial Hall hnve beenad-
ded. The house is now
in all respects equal to
any in the State for
comfort, both in winter
and summer.
IliiMi
'"llTfffli
J • There is no bar in
the House—but a well furnished one is convenient. I hnve em
ployed a cook unsurpassed by any. A well-furnished and atten-
ded stable, with plenty of cistern water is attached to the premi-
ses. An Omnibus will be always ready to convey customers to
and from the boats free of charge.
i I feel grateful to the public for thsir liberal patronage, and to
my friends for their indulgent kindness manifested in aidin"mc
to keep up a good bouse, i am determined, if possible, to merit
that patronngc and that kindness by keeping ok good a house ns
any in the State—1 lie well kept houses, flu Tremout aud Pal-
metto not excepted.
Passengers will be taken by the stages as readily from this
house as any in the city, and their scats will be secured for them
without hindrance or delay. Fare §1 LV> per day.
T. II. J. II ADLIiY, Proprietor.
post-paid to
Notice lo Claimants against
the United States. f
BY a recent Act of {his Goneral
Congress, the donation of lauds to
those who served as volunteers oroth-
wise in the war against fl exico or oth-
er wars, has been extended. Those
who have not made application for
their claims, as well as those who may
have o".her and larger claims against
the General Government, may have
them fixed and settled by applying to
the undersigned, who has a most com-
petent agent at Washington. Direct
J. CASTANIE,
General Land Agent,
may 2!) d3tw3m Houston. Texas.
ROBERTS & CO;
WHOLESALE AHB RETAIL
DEALERS IN
Groceries, Provisions, and I.iquors
MEDICINES,
Main Street, Ilouston.
A large supply a ways on hand at low prices,
nov I
IT-IS AW A.V ESTABLISHED FACT, THAT y
DR. URBANS- '
Vegetable Fever and Ague Medicine
Is a Positive Cure in all Cases!!!
WARRANTED to^ctire when taken according
lo directions, or the money shall bo returned.
All agents are requested to refund the money to ev-
ery person put phasing tho mediciue should it not
prove what it is/represeuted, by the individual's giv-
ing a certificate lo thai effect. And all who have
purchased the medicine from us, are respectfully re-
quested to call aud get their money back if it did not
prove a safe and suro cure. Price one dollar per box.
For sale, wholesale and retail, by
URBAN & llARNEY,
Jan. 23,1852. Houston, Texas.
A
Fever and Asrae Cured in Twenty Minutes 11-„
THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE AGE !
DR. URBAfSPS
Vegetable Fever and Ague Medicine!!!
SAFE and sure cure. It is seldom necessary
to take more than one dose to effect a complete
ciWe, unless iu long standing cases, then it may re-
quire from three to four. The Doctor has known its
curativc effects for some time, but would not put it
before the public until he was satisfied that it was
snpetior lo any medicine now in use. The public
may be assured that it will do all that we promise.—
All that ie necessary, is to give it a trial, and the me-
dicine will recommend itself.
It is neatly put up, with full directions. Price $1
pe; box. For sale, wholesale and retail at the Drug
store, corner of Maiu and Congress streets, Houston,
Texas. URBAN & HARNEY.
P. H.—A liberal discount'made to those who pur-
chase lo sell.
Galveston News please copy. dec 4 dwly
Endless-Chain Pumps, 7"
OR Water Elevators. 1 hese highly approvedma-
chinesoperate upon the same principle as those
used for grain. Tho elevator is made a part ol an
endless chain,-that works over an iron wheel, and
down into the water, around a pulley into the lube,
through which a coustantstre&m is-made to flow into
the pail, by simpty turning the crank, attached to the
wlieel at the top, which any light hand can do with
great ease. They are made of several sizes, and can
befitted up for any depth of well or cistern required.
J. R. MORRIS,
aug 26dwtf81G Main st., Houston.
NtiW STORE.
GOODS SOLD AT AUCTION PRICES!
rpilE undersigned is' now receiving and opening n new nnd
X splendid ass ortment of
FANCY AN'I) STAPLE DRY GOODS, CLO-
THING, HATS. CAPS, BOOTS,
SHOES, &c., &c..
wli cli he ofTcrsto the trade nt lower rates than ever sold in tlrs
market before. He invites Ladies and tJenlleinen tc call and
examine his stock and satisfy themselves? that he makes noemp
ty promises. Ilia Store is on Main street, doors from the
Houston House.
sept 27 ihvtf . B. M. EI.KEFL
The World's Fair
PREMIUM SAFES.
DEPOT, Green Block, Water Stieet, (between
Maiden Laue and Wall Street,) New York.—
The subscriber placed his fire and burglar-proof Iron
.Safe in competition with the whole world at the
great Exhibition in London, for which an impartial
jury awarded a medal.
The American Fair, held lust fall at Castle Gar-
den, also awarded to him a gold medal for the best
Fire-proof Safe, aud he has never failed to obtain the
highest premium when his Safe has been put in com-
petition with others for that purpose. Certificates
have"been received] from the following well-known
mercantile houses, who have had their books, papers
and money preserved in these superior.Safes within
the last thirty days, (and can, with many others, be
ueen at my store,) viz., Messrs. Still well and M011-
tross, and Mr. J. L. Watklue; iu the Ful'.ou Street
fire; Messrs. Fisher and Robinson, and Messrs. John
Loukwood and Co , in the gieat fire corner of Liber-
ty and Nassau Streets, and Messrs. Proud and Bow-
man, in Jersey City.
I am tho proprietor of ILdl's Patent Lock, which
♦ihtamed a medal (in the name of Adams and Co.,
Boston,) at tho World's Exhibition, aud is considered
tho best Lock for the price, ever invented, being
proof against powder, and tho Key is no larger thau
a cent, aud can be made changeable.
I invite all purchasers to a close and careful inves-
tigation before purchasing, and decide for themselves,
who make the best Fire, Burglar an-! Damp Proof
Safes combined. SILAS C. HERRING
Nos. 133, 137, aud 133 Water Street, New York.
AGENTS.
John Farrel,84 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.
C. L. Harmon,Chicago, III.
Henry Williams, Milwaukie, Wis.
Fry and McCaudlish, Richmond, Va.
an! 21 dw3m
IN STORE, AKD NOW RECEIVING, AT
jiporroffls' DILI
8
Main Street, opposite Long Row,
A large and complete assortment of
FRESH deugs and medicines,
10D bot- Quinine?
50 " Eng. Calomel,
12 doz. improved ^S'liSSeS,
150 doz Fresh Garden Seeds,'
12 doz. pare Old Brandy,
10 doz. " " Port Wiue.
O*Prescriptions and couutry orders personally at-
tended to, and the public may rely on having pure aud
genuine articles.
II. EVANS, Apothecary and Druggist,
Main street, adjo.niug the Hat Store,
dec 4 i>-l dwtf770
1 A DIES' Shoes—Ties, Ex-
A ceUiors, White Satin Slip-
pers, White Kitl do., White
Excclsfors, Gaiters of nil kinds
and heat quality. Childrens* Hides and Gaiters of every de-
ception. npl 1 KLEIN & CLARK.
Great Attraction!
SPRING GOODS I!
JUST-received by tho undersigned, a new and
magnificent assortment of LADIES DRESS
and FANCY GOODS, comprising every variety
necessary for a Lady's Toilet. Also,
SPRING CLOTHING AND PANAMA HATS,
besides a great variety of other Goods, loo numerous
to mention, which he ofFers to sell at the usual low-
prices which have heretofore secured him an exten-
sive patronage. R. M. ELKES,
Maiu street, two doors above ihc IIouslou House.
Feb. 13, 1852.
To the Patrons of the
N. 0. Picayune. in Texas.
rpil R FuUfriher having received th*!i«t of am
jl < >llice of the N.
'tints
LAW ETGT0IE.
Harvey ii. allen 4- ciiauncey n. sa- j
bin have associated themselves as Attorneys |
aud Couuseilorsat Law. lortlie practice of law in the i
District and Supremo Courts of tho State, and in the }
Federal Court at Galveston.
Oflice on Main-street, next door to Eliut's Drug
Store—up stairs.
March 25. 1851 d.vwtf 195
20
24
j«uc 10
Juniper
Laths, far sale
Cor.
do.
do.
bv
I) McGRECOH,
Main and Prairie bis.
O. Picnvmin in Te_\n*, of fill ilc-i-rijitium,
rv.jiicsu (IcMnijuuiit.* to forward ihu saa.c to him n* iittlo ti i-
Iny in pontine.
I'crsons ilosirinjj to si:!ncriho t" ritV-r tlm Unilv or Weekly
i'icavuac, rail ito eo through linn.—Ooily. :JH; W'?ek!v. «."> -ie.
nnou.i>. lym! ci.AKK, AjrVni '
"Hi I^'it t'.ir Si.-.to of Tryu s M;ii:i Ir't., Ilo.iM >;i.
I OK SALE.— -0 coils Kentucky Rope,
20 pieces '• I'iigirin-. at
I1C71T, & l.or.l'ri.KH 8,
jan t .Main f! reel.
4
F
E'rcscrvi' IScalth.
CASES IiadiesGitm Elastic Over Slices,
-1 ' Men's " " 4i 41
•' Mi-a.es " " " "
dec 7 for sale by I1RNRY SAMPSON.
SA\fii YOUR MONEY. " ~
t'H A RMIS P. rREDTIAtM & Co
(hkTz rRixriA*. noDOE* fc ro.V
impou'lers and jobbbitts,
144 Brofdway—ont dnor South of Isiberty Strret
new york, ~ v
HAVE now on hand, nnd will be receiving daily t!ir;>i:«l.t i
season; JVcic Goods, direct from the Euroiatan ua&unM'cturn
on.i casli Auctions, rich. fasliion b!e. Pinc.y Silk MiliritfyGow!*
Our stock (if Hieh Uibbom, c&mprUes svery variety of.Uife l*te t
lunl most uenutiful designs imported.
iWuiiy of ourgooiLuuo niannfnctured cxprcmly to «ttr airdrr,.
from our own desijAs nnd patterns, «nd stand unrivnioil. We'
offer our goods t'nr nctt Czik, nt lower prices tbid any credit
House in Am ricafyiq ftfi'ord.
Alt purchasers wiltfrml it grently.to their interest to reserve 4
portion oftheir money <i nil uiakonclcctMins from our great varie
tv of rich cheap goods: " *~*r . "
£itigs nnd fflMrtltfes.
Embroidered Rcviere, Lace,and Hemstitch t'nmtrie Udkf<
l!loift}s,Illiisiuns. nnd Embroidered Lnceof rOr.K.
Embroiderftd-f^cs for Shawls, Mnntillns, nml Veil*.
llonuou, RIerltlen, Vittenciencs, and Brussels Laocs. V 1
E;glishar.d \Vove Thread, Buiyrna, Lisle Threadai«1 Cotton
Lares.
Kid,,Lisle Thread, Silk.nnd Sewing Silk, Cloves,and Mitts.
French ami American Artificial Flowers.
French Lace; English, American, and Italian. - -
Straw Bonnets and Trimmings.
■Ir.nnnrv. IS.Vj mar 05 ,)w<hn
ENCOURAGE HOME INDUSTRY!
General BtsiSdiiig and lloiase-
Furnishing Cslablishment,
Main Street, above the Old Capitol, Houston.
I A. THOMPSON, having entered eslcn>K-<
• into the above line, begs lo inform his friei:,
and tlie public, that he haS iately added to thisesta
lib-hnieut a t LOORIiS G MACHINE, by which 1.-
is now enabled to supply dressed Flooring Luihbt
on lower terms than it can be imported. He has a)
so procured a large Surface Plaining "Stactiine for
general use, capable of plaining from 5,000 lo 8,0C0
feet per day.
In addition to the above, he his added exlougivo
improvements to various branches of machinery for
SASH, BLIND and DOOR MAKING, niid will
keep constantly on lia-id a large supply of Frames
aud all oilier fittings for putting np houses of all size*
< t the shortest notice. Brick work, Plastering, etc.,
of every description, 5y skillful workmen.
HIFContracIs for building taken on the most liberal
terms; aud ail ordure frotfl the country promptly at-
tended to.
may 18. •
HOUSTON RAILROAD
WAREHOUSE. >
T jpIIE undersigned has just completed th& Target*
J- and most commodious WAREHOUSE ii
Houston, and has constructed a Railroad con'nectiii;
it with the Wharf, so that Goods, Wares and JWfer
chandize, of every description, may be conveyed di
lcctly from the steamboats lithe Warehouse, «rilho .
any expense for drayage. All articles entrusted !«•
his charge will be kept under aa excellent, new roof,
aud in large, well ventilated rooms, whete they can
suffer no injury, either from exposure to moisture or
the sun, and will be forwarded promptly to thfirdes-
tination, agreeably 16 order.
J J. CAlff.
June 12, 1831. . d&wlf806
Fire Proof Warehouse:
Storage, Forwafding and Cttitomis-
sion.
THE undersigned having commenced Ihfe Receiv
ing and Forwarding Buahess ia addition to th
selling of Goods, would most respectfully solicit
share of patronage from Merchasts and Planters iv
the interior: also the Merchauls of Galveston at.
New Orleans. Being in possession of a-fire pro.
Briek Warehouse on Wain street, the Goods ^ntrneti
to his care may be considered in tio datSger from firo.
' ' A. B RUTHVEN. •
Nov 14, 1S50 . dwtf
j. r. morris
MANUFACTURER AND DEALER 15
Stoves and Tin Ware,
MAIN STREET> HOUSTON.
April 8, 1851. dtvtf 797
"]\/T USIC.—Piano Eortej Gni-
-LVX; tar, Violiii and Flute Music,
selected from (he latest 1'ubhca-
tious, fbtfeale by
4 KLEIN & CLARIT.
npl I
FANCY GOODS.
Jews Harps,
Zink mirrors,
Shoe laces, *
Silk guards,
Hair Pins,
Ivory Whistles,
Variegated wash boWIs,
Transparent sod*p,
Shaving cream, '
Boys' belts,
Lacc buttons,
Harmonicas,.
Kalidescopes,
Sfay ^Vhale Bone,
ViolinStrings,
Knit cotton,
Slsy piudiugs,
Tape,
Viclius.
ing, by
march 16
Grass Lines,
Dice,
Varu darners,
Bodkins,
Silver Ihirpbles,
India rubber bulls,
Siamese comhs,
Twist Tuck "
Fanty '• "
Bow cat side "
G railed taper "
Shell «•
tack •«
Fine Ivory "
Drefefeing "
Chiney Alleys,
Bobiu,
Marbles,
A 6ae assort inent of Fate> now receiv-
GttOF.snteKCK h. Co.
300
DENTAL
§ UF ® (grjl IB
E STONE would respectfully i
• form the citizens of this place a <
vicinity, that he has located hitnsi
permanently iu Houston, aud is prepared with I'
best material, to perform all operations in hi pr-.
less iun in the ueatest and best style. Teeth froui on*
to a full set, adjusted in the most perfect manuer^-
All operations warrauted to give Satisfaction.
Office on Main street, a few doors abovetheoh'
President's House.
Houston, Oct. 22J, 1851. dwly
Oanccs Quiuine,
150 do. Eug. Calomel,
200 do. American do.
50 do. Blue Mass, Eng.
>00 gall. Castor.Otl.
150 do. Spts. Turpentine.
*200 do. Alcohol.
100 lbs. pulvl Rhubatb,
50 •' " Ipecac,
200 «« Onani Tartar, j
300 " Bi Carb. Soda. J
Received and for sale by-
IF. HENRY ELIOT,
feb 6 Druggist, Houston.
Lands for Sale.
TIIEsnliscriber lias for sale the follou-in; valuable tracts of
Land, which he can sell cheap, aud on favorable terms:
1 -Hi) acres in (iolind county, patei te i iu 1841. .
040 " 011 the waters of tbe Poluxy, |.itout©.l in
ftlO " ne^r the Falls ofthe Brazes, pnreutcd iu IMS.
(:4tl " iiiGoliadt'ountv, patented in 1842.
May 11. 1855. A. BUTUVF.N.
Bagging> Rope & Twine,
For sale by
aug 13
HENRY SAMPSON
NOTICE!
THE Uir.'ersigned Legs to acquaint his friends
the cit" if Ilouston-and county of Harris, that l.i
has taken 'Mia regular license as
AUCTIONEER,
aud will be ready, at all times, to attend lo the sale <
Real Estate, Negroes, Merchandise, ete. .
A S. RUTHVEN.
Main street, Houston. May IG dwtt'Wlii
MEDICINE.
APl'PPl-Y o aud scttttueMtilicfnpfbr ^ale !)«
ill JOT. A (nil been ry,
CtMipreftxiit., (iou-iao.
c«refill!y filled LI any Wuur. Tenus,
jvily atf
Shawls.
WHITE, Plain and Embroidered Cliine^e Ccup«
Sfaa * ■ ' ■ "
u|tl 1
tuwls, as high as $35, at the Store of
KLEIN & CI.AKK
T
Jujulje Paste
K«.HlERTt? fc GO'«.
Jcha Kennedy's Bakery,
GROCER Y AND FLOUR STORE,
Tn\\U Street, Hfustm.. .\H order* filled nt the «0i>>rU«t
n< tit*c. wiili Smln, BttMer, U« >tyn, Lemon Oyster L rui k-
er'i. Alsd. Piiot and rTn ;ul.
fc'gT" AU the n! ove will t e *r.W low fut ^n*l , or exc) nHg?4 lor
coiniUy jinwluco.
1 Sept. -t It. \r-J 1. Hu
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