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sir, tkoagn we may accept this
soil it will be no finality. Is
1 not already, in connection with this
another, proposing to appropriate
1 of and hundred and twenty-three
and dollars, to make np to those
1 whose claims we have estima-
,; t their foil face value, the difference
what they will receive under the
; of Congress (78 cents} if accepted
I that to Which they are entitled.
here such appropriations by subse-
at legislation would end, God only
t>ws! Sir, I repeat, tho acceptance
[ this proposition would not finally set-
oar debt, nor is there any honorable
Sting place for Texas; her scaling sys-
abandoned—save in ultimate, corn-
full and perfect payment of every
of her debt at its face value.
> whole history of this matter shows
lit'the Government of the United States
j in bad faith towards the State
' Texas. But we are $old that policy—
|>licy—policy would require the final
ilement of thi? vexed question.
{ Policy !—never did greater error in-
de the brain of a crazy politician,
dilicy and principle are as inseperably
•a is man and tho angel of his
and pathway. Experience will
that they ought never to be divor-
JAgain: let us ask every maiv here,
[representative upon this floor, whether
t can consistently cast his vote in favor
' accepting this proposition, with the
l staring him in the face, that a-vote
the State has said NO! Now, sir,
bme gentlemen undertake to argue in
us way—that where this particular con-
itaency has voted in favor of the ac-
eptance of the proposition-—therefore,
"ey feel themselves bound to go for it.
at incorrect ; that is not a proper
pie. For although each member
immediately the representative of
ohb constituents, yet he is also
[. representative of the State, and especi-
°ls he so, when a question of general
taace is under consideration. Let
btiemen understand that this question
tput to the people for the purpose of
not the voioe of Harrison, fa-:
ola, Bed River, Bexar, or any other
ktaty, bat for the purpose of eliciting
general sentiment in favor or against the
eceptance of the proposition; and to
h te against it is the general voice of the
j>ple. And every man upon this
Joor, is not only the Representative
' his particular constituency, but of the
ople at large- But it is said the ma-
' of the persons voting in the election
. not vote upon it.
But now might it not occur
irovernor would be elected without a na-
aritv of the persons voting in the ete<3-
ion ? And I ask, is there no gentleman
iiere who did not receive a majority of
^he votes cast at the last election in his
strict ? For myself, I did not get one
i—but very little over one fourth,
according to that principle I would
not represent the people of Panola conn-
here at all. It is a false position
Till it be said, that this election was un-
luthorized by law ? That it was simply
request from bis Excellency that the
rote be cast, and therefore it can't be
egarded as binding upon any per-
i? The answer to that is simple. I
y, the voice of the people has been
beard, and for one I am not willing to
iisoboy it. I care not how it was elicit-
i, that voice has been heard, and ought
be respected. ,0
, Sir, when^t jscas-.first announced toJ
be country, and many gentlemen here
different portions of the State will
witnjss to the truth of what I say;
phen it w&s announced to the people of
Pexas that the General Government had
le this proposition for the settlement
■ the public debt, there was a murmur
throughout every village town and city
lamlet and country piwl; a murmur of
approbation. JLt was the audible man-
Station of qiwided soverignty, low
j>u"t deep and awfully solemn as is the
5und of the receding sea. It grew
ider 4ndloud;r, until like a tornado, it
fewept all before it, and on the 6th of
\ugust last, it had swelled in a volume
r d tone louder than the voiced thun-
ler of heaven. Who will disdain it ? I
*iH not! What may be the fate of tkis
Ueasure, Mr. Speaker, I know not. I
snfess candidly that I have feared that
.will, succeed, and the proposition will
10 accepted. But if justice and truth
' to be overcome and weighed down by
kophistry and error, then indeed will the
pnemies of Texas deride her. Then will
ey point the slow nnmoving finger of
fccom and say in language of deepest con-
anstion and contempt: "there she
tands. pale,emaciated, crest-fallen, trem-
Kng in every fiber with the fervor of
lilt, with drooping locks, and bent
lown gaze, holding in one hand the em-
ied personification of a checked and
bvercome velocity in a bright and glori-
ous career of honor; and in the other
the faded majesty of a merritorioift sus-
ceptibility. "
Oh! ye mighty dead! Ye who fell
kt Goliad ! Ye whose blood still stains
tbe "plaint of La Bahia !' Ye whose
1ordered gho&tS 'sill! Tpjfider upon the
(>anks of the San Antomo, and _ ye who
vho we/fc' massacred at the1 Atimo ! if
rour departed spirit? can still control the
Conduct of men on earth, burst now the
old confines of your coffinless graves,
knd snatch this fair land, which you,
Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, m
E." B. SMITH, Proprietor.,
[THIS well known establishment, lately conduct-
L ed by'Mr. Compton, and formerly by Capt. J.
all, has been thoroughly repaired and
ished, and will be managed In ftture
Every effort will be made by
JL W
by the undersigned.
the proprietor to render the Ball Honsc worthy
the patronage of the public, by the employment of
the most attentive servants that can b« secured,
and the procurement of cveiy essential and deli-
cacy that the market affords. In order to combine
the comforts of a home with enjoyments of a pub-
lic house, die proprietor will devote his undivided
time to the wants of his guests.
Travelers who stop at the Hall House will have
their horses cared for at the LiveryStable of Messrs.
Johnson and Keithley by the best of grooms.
The prices at this house will be as reasonable as
a good table will justify, and equally as low as
those of similar houses throughout the State.
27 tf E. B. SMITH, Proprietor.
A CARD.
THE public are hereby informed that
have taken the CITY HOTEL
I JfiS*
U Up.
Mli1
iri Austin, formerly kept by Mrs. George,
which Is now ready for boarders and travelers.
The furniture is new and the house pleasantly lo-
cated..' r
A share of public patronage is respectfully so-
licited. HARDY HOLMAN'.
Nov. 17, 50:9w
Boutone- -Mrs. Pierce would respect-
' folly inform the pnblic that she is prepared
to receive and accommodate boarders.
Austin. March 17 th, 185-5, 15:tf.
CITY CI HOTEL-
Sacosdoches, Texs,
F. YOICT, PROPRIETOR.
, jj, M j o
Opened November 12th, 1855:
THE STAGE OFFICE
For all lines to and from Nacogdoches is kept at
_ A :. 1 this House.
&e-od Accommodations for Travelers.
-f-s. Nov. 25, 51:tf
FANNIN HOUSE, Fannin Street, Houston,
Texas.
10, Baggage conveyed to and from the __
boats free of charge. TV. B. WALKER,
march 17,'. 155:tf. Proprietor.
Webbervlll* Hotel.
WEBBERVILLlp, TEXAS.
JL. NICHOLS, has takenjeharge of the j
above house, has thoroughly repair-
ed and newly furnished the saitie. and prom-J
ises that no pains shall be spared to render all
comfortable, and that none shall go away disatis-
ficd. Terras very reasonable.
October ls^ 1$55. .... ^ n4T-tf
~ TILER HOSTEL.,
—ft;*®* :-!l; P .
^ v. S:mje£L)ette.
THB above HS'i' EIj has undergone
thorough repairs, with en ire new fur-
nitare, polite and quick'servanjs, good host-
l^.EUcks, Buggies and firs
to nire or sell.
TERMS—REASONABLE.
All the Stage offices h Tyler are kept at '
the above Hotel. I * -
Oct. G, 1855. 44:y.
. c. minux, i H- FBKEmx
D. C. fc 6. R. FREEMAS.
* Attorneys at Law,
nPEXAS REAL ESTATE BROKERS, COL- j
1 lecting and land Agents, Austin, Texas. I
Homes in Texas, and safe investments obtained !
through this Agency. Fidelity te the interests of
non-residents. Registers of lands for sale in all
parts of the State: full exhibits of title and accu-
rate descriptions, also, registers of Town and City
Lots. Land3 located, bought and sold. Claims
against the State or individuals collected and ad-
justed, and remittances made by exchange on New
Orleans or any of the northern cities, if desired.—
Taxes paid on land situated in any part of the
State. A thorough and intimate knowledge of
the country and the land system, insures superior
locations and the best titles. Strangers looking
at Texas may always have some leading items and
useful hints at the office of this agercy. Registers
open far examination.
Office on Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas.
February 17th, 1855. 11-tf.
|g> la the beginning of the revolution unteers
Texas offered large bounties in land, to vol
who might serve in her armies.
We can now offer to the survivors and heirs of
fcose who thus served, the recovery of all the
lands promised by the Government of Texas. Oui
advantages are such that we are prepared to inves-
tigate and prosecute all Texas claims for lands or
money, regardless of their date. We give partic-
ular attention to the recovery of property illegally
or unwarrantably disposed of by agents or ad-
ministrators—to the investigation of the rights of
heirs, devisees, or legatees, and to the settlemen*
of estates.
To persons having land certificates for location we
can offer particular inducements. Our thorough
and intimate knowledge of the vacant lands, and
surveys of the State, obtained in many instances,
. from persoaal inspection, insures the most favora-
ble locations. . i
Close attention to the land system of Texas tor
a number of years, and an accurate knowledge ot
the different classes of titles, together with the
large amount of lands registered in our office lor
sale, enables us to furnish prompt and reliable in-
formation, and assistance to persons desiring good
homes, and to afford superior advantages to those
wishing to make xeft; and profitable investments.
We are offering for sale, lauds in every pan.
of the State—improved and unimproved, of every
quality and in tracts to suit purchasers, also towc
and city property—in snort every kind of real es-
tate, on the most favorable terms.
If desired, we will examine land
In an j part of the State and ascer-
tain Its value.
We invite the attention of persons having land
or toicn property in Texas for sale, to our office,
as furnishing a cheap and effective mode of ad-
vertising, and of mercantile houses and individuals
to the collecting branch of our business as a me-
dium for prompt and efficient collections.
D. C. 4G. R. FREEMAN.
March 3-"55. ::tf.
|)l)ijsicicms tmi> £3cntists.
DR. J. 51. liITTES will continue to prac-
tice
Congress
b. f. caster. w. p. de xormaxp1k.
ARTER & DE \ORMA\UIE, Attor-
neys at I.aw. Austin, Texas. Will practics in
the District Courts of the 2nd Judicial District,
c
±J lice his profession as heretotore-Oflice on i ^ in ,he g c ,lt Austin
Congress A venue opposite to Mr. Swenson s store. ^ R p Car(er wiU ise ,ftW in
Austin, Oct. 20, 4fe:tt (oral Court at Austin. march 17,'55.
the Fed-
15tf.
w. w. payxe, si. i>.
j. 11. herndon, m. It.
DRS. PA1XE & HERXDOX, Ecletic \
Physicians, Surgeons and Accoucheurs, Austin, !
Texas. Office in Killer's new stone building, north j
Pecan street, where one or both can at all times be i
found unless professionally absent.
m- Dr. llerndon's residence on the Public i
Square, west of the new Court House.
[Jan. 6, 1854. 5.
DR. W. C. PHILIPS, Tenders his pro-
fes:"
k. l. haralson. c. si. fi.ocrnoy. w. l. roi1ards
ARALSOX. Flournoy and Robards. Attorneys
and Counsellors at Law. City of Austin,
Texas. 32 tf
. C. RAYMOND,
Attorney at L<w,
DEALER IN REAL ESTATE.
HAVING, by consent of the other members,
withdrawn from the firm of Raymond, Free- j
fcssional services to the citizens of Austin ' man k Co., is now prepared to conduct a business
and vicinity Office on Pecan St Residence, 1 n"
corner of Hickory and Guadalupe Sts. 52.
D
OCTOR A. J. LOTT—Office over Finniu
Carr's Auction Room.
Austin, July 28, 1855. 34:tf.
DR 11. A. TAYLOR, Office, N.
Drug Store. Residence north
Capitol.
'l'ownsend's
of the new
altogether on his own responsibility, presenting all
j the advantages of the business of that firm.— ■
, All legal business which may be entrusted to him
i will be conducted in connection with the.Urst Uffa J
j talent in the State. The strictest attention will be |
j given to the management ami settlement of Estates-
' Office for the present, in the old Treasury build-
: ingon Congress Avenue. Nov. 10, 49:tf
w. a. morris. J. j[. bodise.
BOCTORS W. A. MORRIS k J. M. BODINE,
having formed a copartnership in the prac-
tice of Medicine in all its departments, will prompt-
ly attend to the duties of their profession.
JBSy Office, the one heretofore occupied by W.
A. Morris, on Congress Avenue-
March 1, 1855. 13:tf.
It. S. MORGAN, M. D G. AV. MORGAN, M. D.
R. S. & G. M. MORGAN,
OFFICE on Florcs street, leading from Military
Plaza down the river, opposite Mr. Martin's
Store. We have a good supply of both medicines
and instruments, and we hope by prompt atten-
tion to business to merit a share of patronage from
the citizens and public generally. R. S. Morgan,
City Physician and Surgeon. (Persons unable to
pay a bill will be attended gratuitously.)
San Antonio, Jan. 30, 1855. P,
rate Saddle Horses
-- DR. G. T. BOARDM AW,
SURGEON DEpTlST,
(FORMERLY OF NET ORLEANS.)
DR. B. particularly calls ttention to
iiis node oi plugging eeth, tlion
sands of whichjarc annually ost by neg-
lect and had operations. A tificial sets of teeth
fnjerttd o- the most impro ed method. Prices
same as charged in New Or! ans, by operators of
skill and reputation.
Jgf Office near Congresi Avenue, below the
Old Capitol
Austth, January 20, 1855.
General Land & Collecting Agency,
RX. BILLINGSLEY, Waco, McLennan coun-
• ty, Texas, having opened an office in this
place, will buy and sell lands and Land Certifi-
cates, will locate good lands for a portion ot the
land or for money, will compromise conflicting
titles, pay taxes and do all business that relates
to a general land agency. He will receive all
monetary claims for collection, whether barred by
the Statute of limitations, or not. Any business
entrusted to him will be promptly, and without ne-
glect. attended to in person, and only a reasonable
ice will be charged.
References:—Capt S P Ross, Hon Geo B Erath,
.Messrs Coke k iVcCall, Lewis k Herring, Burwell
J Thompson, Judge J T Eubank, Hon Geo E Bur-
ner, Major R B Lambdin, Hon N W Battle, aco:
itfaj. M A Price, Gen R L Carnthers, Gen P An-
derson, J S McClain. Esq, Major Le Roy B Suttle,
Hon Wm L Martin, Col J J Crittenden, Lebanon,
Tenn; Jno W Burton, Shreveport, La.
march 10, 1855. 14:ly.
Wo(ic«
k -LL those indebted to tli
A tar note or account are
to cotte'feiward and Pay
gence! cannot be given
. f
jaaajwr. 1856.
undersigned, either
;spectfulljr requested
Hp! as longer indul-
r.m
JOHNSON k CO.
n5 Cm
WW wish to keep it bet|re the Public, that
onr Aromatic "H ine of Quinine
—is the best article in use l r restoring the sys-
te i whern enfeebled by CBil 3 and Fever or Bilious
Fever. As a safe, pleas art; and efficacious tonic,
it cannot be excelled, ItJis continually being pre-
scribed with flattering success, by Physicians.
Prepared and sold onlt bv
' BAKER k SMYTH,
Sign of tbi Mortar, Pecan Street,
may 12, '55. 23:tf. f
■ ■■:" .BATJS sJ. JfARRAR,
to II. Johns,
HOUSE AJTDSIGN PAINTERS,
Paper Hangers, dlazers, &c., kc. Shop on Con-
gress -Ivenue, second door above Pine street.
Work done on! the most reasoable terms and
warranted to gife satisfaction. Country work
promptly attendei to. Nov. 10, 49:tf
The State of4 Texas, Harris County.
-jyrOTICE is hereby given that A. C. Daws has
been duly appointed, by his Excellency, Gov.
Public for Harris county
■day qualified as such.
" H. ALLEN, Chief Justice.
17:tf. •'
E. M. Pease, a
and that he has
HAR'
march 31, '55.
] Notice.
THE Subscribers have taken Dr. Andrew Weir
into partnership and will contine the Mercan-
tile business at their old stao4 on Congress avenue
under their formed style of \i
- ^GTON k CO.
Alexander &
. McCalloch,
GENERAL
1QR Locating lahds. di
f^and land certifeates.
ill, Ellis, Dalbts, Job
ok. Any cocimunic:
ers Creek wiU be proj
rexces—Maj. Ben. ~
AGENTS,
and selling lands
cv for the conntiei
Tarrant, Donten
ion addressed to us a
Saptly attended to.
leCuiloch; Wallace k
Dence, Memphis, Tejin.; Wj B. Walker, Houston,
Texas; Snmnel.it A.- Henderson, N. O.
Chambers Creek, Feb. 3, i855. 9:ly.
-r—r- , J—
g . . horn e.«^..... ...pa . o. horne, JR.
' ' H%ne A Borne,
GENERAL L&XD AGENTS,
AUSTIN, TEXAS.
WILL personally atten# to Surveying
and Locatinrliands,perfect-
ing titles, paying faxes, preventing trespasses;
buying and selling lands iaj iny part of the State;
and adjusting all pre-eniptiM claims, etc., etc.
REFERENCES—Messrs. Burn k Burnside, New
Orleans, La.; Rev. Henry fiennick, La Grange,
Texas; Hon. John HancocK; Austin. Texas• Mr.
F. Dieterich, Austin, TexaijRev. A. J. McGown,
Huntsville. Texas: Hon. Maft Ward, Jefferson, Tex-
as; Hon. Wm. W. WilliamSLjP&ris, Lamar county,
Texas: Rev. E. B. CrismamAnstin, Texas ; Major
Thos. B. Hewlmg. Lampasas, Texas.
Jannarv 1st, 1856. n4tf;
RP. KELLY, Land Agent, Sati Antonio,
• Texas. Attends to^.-.buying and selling
Land and all business connected with Real Estate.
Pays Taxes and perfects Titles.
Locates and Survey* land—buys and sell3 Certifi-
cates. April 21, 1355. 20:tf.
feeding, falling, fainting, dying won,
rom this deep, this damning disgrace 1-
But, Mr. Speaker, if tliis awful hour
lust come—which God in mercy .forbid!
|f the ilread note must go forth to every
kind in this Union, that Texas, the
roungest daughter ot' the fire cncircled
$outh\ She, whom a few years ago we
ak to our arms and pressed to our
lef.rt, covered all over as she then was,
Vith the blushes of purity and innocense,
disgraced! I say, if this dread note
Bust needs go forth to the world, let the
iame and the blame of the catastrophe
st upon the hcails of those who have
Irepared, and those who are now ready
perpetrate the overthrow.
AW ACT
To Confirm the Titles of Certain
Pre-emption Settler's within the
Limits of Peters' Colony.
Section 1. Jb- it enacted hi/ the Lcyixla-
nre of the Stale of Texas, Th.it all persons
kho settled as pre-emptors within the Unfits
the Colony granted to W. s. Peters and
thers, prior to t!ie twenty-first day of De-
ember, 1853, shall be entitled tothcauiount
' land granted to pre emption settlers by the
[iw in force at the date of their said settio-
ent, by complying with all the provisions
the same; provided, that when thelands
avc been surveyed by any legally authorized
larveycr, it shall not be necessary to have
Tie same re-surveyed; and, proddedJurtlier,
at in all cases tf conflict of title, whether
location or pre-emption, the oldest genu-
te claim shall have the preference; andthat
>is Act take effect and be in force from and
\er its passage
Approved, 26th January, 1856.
j Land for Sale.
| 40 acres, 30 miles North of Anstin, the road to
"Fort Croghan, running obliquely through-it, part
of Gen Travis's beadright, selected, located and
■jsurvejxd bviiJLi. Coshut. District Surveyor, who
I will jive particular description. Equal parts mes-
; quite, prairie and post oak timber—a noted spring
; and camping place nearthe road. Applv to
HARALSON, FLOURNOY k ROBARDS.
Anstin Jnlv 18th. 1S55. 33:tf
obo. r. habt. wm. veale.
HARD k YE ALE, Counsellors and Attor-
neys at Lau> and General Land Agents, Hills-
borough, Hill county, Texas. Will give their joint
attention to all bnsiness entrusted to their care,
and attend promptly to collections in any part of
the State.
References—Hon. Sara Houston, Hon. T. J. Rusk,
U. S. Senate; Gov. J. W. Henderson, Houston,
Texas; Gen. R. Davis, Aberdeen, Miss; Hon. J. A.
Wilcox, San Antonio, Texas: Wm. Alexander,
Galveston. Texas: Hon. Geo. P. Scarburgh, Wil-
liam'& Mary College. march 31,'55. ll:tf.
WILLIAM R. JONES, Attorney at Law, Austin,
Texas. Will practice in the Courts of the
Second Judicial District and adjoining counties,
in the Supreme Court at Austin and the Federal
Court. Having made arrangements with a dis-
tinguished firm at Washington City, lie is prepar-
ed to prosecute all kinds of claims for Bounty
Land Warrants, back pay, pensions, &c. All those
who may have served their country, or were mus-
tered into service, and remained therein for the
space of fourteen days in any war since 1 <90. are
entitled to 160 acres of land—all those who have
received Bounty Land Warrants for less than 160
acres of land, by making application to him, can
nave procured for them the residue, so as to make
that quantity.
tSBo. OfBcein the Ziller building, Pecan Street
Austin, March 31, 1855. lT:lf.
RW. MARTIIS, Attotney and Counsellor
• at Law, San Augustine, Texas.—Will act as
General Land Agent for the State, and as Collect-
ing Agent for Eastern Texas.
March 16f 1853. 40
I I cLEOD & McDONJLD., Auctionrrs. Land and
J\J_ General Agents. Will attend to all business en-
trusted to their care on reasonable terms. Office
on East side of Main Plaza- JOHN D. McLEOD,
Nov. 2d. 1854. [50-ly] J. S. McDONALD.
Houston ^Viiucttiscmcnts.
HENRY A. SAMPSON. BENJ. A. BOTTS.
HENRY SAMPSON k CO.. Forwarding and /^\
Commission Merchants,
Houston, Texas; Dealars in Groceries, Liquors,
Segars, Tobacco, Dry Goods, Hardware, Bagging,
Ropt, and general Plantation Supplies.
B©"Cash advances made on Cotton, Wool,
Hides, kc., consigned, on storage or for shipment
to Boston, New York, or New Orleans.
june 10. 28:ly
ALLEY & BAGBY, Storage and Commis-
- sion Merchants, Corner of Main and Commerce
streets, Houston, Texas.—Have the most extensive
and secure accommodation for storage of Cotton
and Merchandise, immediately adjacent to the
Steamboat Wharf.
ROBERTS & Co.,
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS in Medicines,
Paints, Oils, Brandies Wines, Cordials, and
Domestic Liquors: also. Glass and Glass Ware.
Houston, June 10, 1854. 28:ly
KEW ROUTE jXyri
From Galveston to Fort^P^&r
Bend, Wharton ami Colorado Counties,
YTA : STEAMER, RAILWAY AND STAGE.
ON and after August 2d, 1854, cars with passen-
gers and freight, will leave Harrisburg for
Stafford's Point. Ft. Bend county, each Monday,
Wednesday and Friday at 9 o'clock, a. m. Return-
ing, leave Stafford's Point, same days at 12 o'clock, m.
Passengers for the West leaving Galveston by-
steamers, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday eve-
nings, reach Harrisburg at 10 o'clock, p. m., stop
over night, and reach Richmond in time for dinner
next day.
Passengers for Harrisburg, or Galveston, leaving
Richmond at 8 o'clock, a. ax., reach Harrisburg in
season for dinner next day.
Every facility will be given for transporting hor-
ses and carriages by railwav.
JNO. A. WILLIAMS,
Sup't B. B. B. k C. Railway.
Harrisburg, Aug. 31,1853. june '0,2«:ly.
TiACT OF LAND FUR SALE—The under-
signed offers for sale a valuable tract of land
situated in the upper part of Bastrop county, five
miles East of Webbers Prairie. The tract con-
tains 200 acres of land—25 of it cedar land—90
under fence and 50 in cultivation. On the prem-
ises there is a good dwelling, kitchen, stables, out-
houses and a peach orchard. For terms apply to
march 10,'55. 14:tf. BANYAN PAYNE.
Case's Mills, Travis County.
Rurnet County Lands,
North side of the Colorado—.'10 tracts of
various sizes, choice lands on the North side
of the Colorado—within from two to fifteen
miles of the town of llamiltoa—some of which
are in the immediate vicinitv of Smithwick's
Mills. Apply to DeCOUDOVA k fraz1er.
Or their agent JOHN HARVEY,
At his farm in Backbone Valley*
may 12, '55. 23:tf.
MORE HOI ST* LAKD.
The OUI Established Agency of John Underwood,
Esq., Washington City, J). C., still in operation.
AN Act has just been passed by Congress,
granting to all who served fourteen days; in
any war since 1790, and who have not received 160
acres, as much as will give them 160 acres, whe-
ther they served as officers, soldiers, sailors, mar-
iners, landsmen, chaplains, clerks, 'ndians, wagon
masters or teamsters, or their widows and minor
children.
All persons having claims can have their war.
rants procured for them at a reasonable charge, by
addressing John Underwood, Esq., Washing'.on
"City, D. C., or JAS. H. RAYMOND,
march 27,'55. 17:tf. City of Austin, Texas.
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1 J.
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J
i\0. A. & T. S. AXOERSOX, Attorney* I
at Late, Austin Texas.
Office in the old Treasury Building on
Congress Avenue.
<;■
s.
at-Law, City of Austin, Texas.
20: ly
Jso. A. & R. CiREEIV, Attorneys at l.aw,
Austin, Texas.—Will practice in the second
Judicial District and adjoining couuties. Also, in
the Supreme and Federal Courts at Austin.
July 9. 1853. 3:tf
4 II. CHALMERS, Attorney at Law,
J\_. will practice in the couuties composing the
second Judicial District.
24
GEO. F. LAMPRitf ,/> >«/ s"r-£2r^
geon, respectfully informs the citi-JJ^^^S
zens of Austin, and the public generally,
that he is permanently located here, and will devote
his entire attention to the practice of his profes-
sion in ail its various branches. Office on Pecan
street, two doors below the Missouri House.
Dec. 9,1854:2tf.
Cypress Shingles at §9 per
thousand, for sale bv
E & A TEN EYCK.
August 18 1855. 37:tf.
100,000
i;< j. prior, Attorney and Counsellor at
• I.aw. and General I.and Agent, San Antonio.
Texas.—Will practice in the District Court of the
State, and in the Supreme and Federal Courts at
Austin and Galveston.
References: ho... Jno. Hancock, T. S. Ander-
son. Messrs. Brown & Griffin, Austin.
March 10, 1853. 40:ly
a. perryma5t, Attorney and Coun-
sellor at Law, Seguin, Guadalupe county,
Texas. Will give attention to the collection of
debts; the prosecution of land claims; and all
other professional business entrusted to him. Of-
fice, south side of Market Square.
Seguin, Jan. 29, 1855. 8:ly.
H.
Capital City Tin Works.
C. A. LA UG1ILIN,
MANUFACTURE of Tin, Copper and Sheet-
Iron ware, keeps constantly on hand a large
and general assortment of articles in his line of
businers, which lie offers at whole sale or retail,
on terms that cannot fail to give satisfaction.
Tin, Zink and Copper roofing executed to order
on the most approved, principles, bathingaparatus
always on hand, also Pumps of almost all of the
latest piterns. Sept. 29, 1855. 43:tf
I.
O. O. BY—JOHNSON ENCAMP-
MENT, No. 4, organised July 15,1853,|
meets on the first and third Friday of each'
month at S o'clock, P. M.
Tosiah Bishop,—watch Maker,
Congress _4vexck, (Second door above
Carrington s Store.) Clocks and Watche3
cleaned, repaired and warranted. Jewelry, Musi-
cal Boxc-s and Accordeons repaired; office seals cut;
Galvanising with gold and silver done.
lot of Jewelry and sundries for sale cheap
or Cash. Sep 23 1854 43 -?
wanted.
rj-UiK highest market price paid for U. S. Bounty
JL Warrants.
CARTER k DENORMDAXDIE.
Austin, June 23, 1855. 25 tf.
CIOTTON GINS, manufactured at Prattville, Ala-
J bama. Daniel Pratt & Co., having
made preparations to enlarge their facilities for
ft.anufacturing, in order to supply the increasing
demand for their Gins, would call the attention of
Planters to their late improved style of Gins.
A general assortment of the above Gins is kept
on hanc. at AI.LEN & BAGBY'S, Houston, by '.lie
undersigned, by when: orders will be thankfully
received and promptly attended to.
Juua 10, 1854. 28:ly Houston, Texas.
HD. TAY LOR, Storage, Forwarding and Com-
• mission Merchant, Houston, Texas. The
storing and selling of Cotton will receive niv par-
ticular attention. march 17,'55. 15:tf.
M. RICE & CO., Grocers, Druggists,
and dealers in every variety of Merchan-
dise, Houston, Texas. june 10. 23:ly
HG. pannell k Co., at the blue/^-^j
i store, Main-street., Houston, deal-
ers in Furniture, Chairs, Looking-GIasscs,;
Mattrasses, kc. kc. June 10, 1854. 'J8:ly
CA1N & Co., Receiving, For-
warding and Commission Mer-i
j chants, adjacent to the Wharf, Main-street,
j Houston, Texas. June 10, 1854. 28:1 y
QUIN1NE—Favis, Rosengartem, German, French,
at agents' prices, warranted genuine. For sale
by [june 10. 28:lv] ROBRTS k Co., Houston.
' pOFFF.E, SUGAR, TEA, AND FLOUR, kept
' \J constantly, of the best qualities, by
j June 10, 28:ly ROBERTS k Co., Houston.
I PATENT MEDICim
BULL'S Sarsnparila, Massury's Wa-a-Hoo, Town-
send's (Old Jacob) Sarsaparilla, Jayncs' Medi-
cines, Moffat's Life Pills and Bittere. R. R. II.!!!
Radway Ready Relief, Mustang Liniment, Stewart's
Cholera Syrup.
We are general agents for all the above Medi-
cines and many others, and supply dealers at ma-
nufactory prices, adding only for breakage and
exchange. ROBERTS & CO.,
Houston, Juuc 10. 1851. 28:'.y
ImOM THE MILLS OF GEO. W. GLASSCOCK,
Flour, Shorts, and Bran, kept constantly at my
Store on Pecan-st. F. FELLMAN.
Austin. July 22. 1854. 34tf
nnn worth of goods
*Ol'^UUU Selling at Cost for
CASII. —The subscribers intending to dis-
continue the Mercantile business, offer their' ^
entire stock of Goods at Cost for Cash Only.
Country Merchants are invited to examine onr
stock before making their Fall purchases elsewhere.
All Persons indebted to us by Note or other-
wise, are requested to call and settle immediately
or we shall be compelled to enforce collcotion by
suit. E. k A. TEN EYCK.
Acstis, August 14th, 1855. 37-tf.
D. T CHAMRERLtX.
1. t. flint.
CHANBERLIX & FLIXT, Attorneys at
Law, General Collecting and Land Agents. Bel-
ton. Bell county, Texas. Dec. 29. 1853. 5
LEWIS & HERRIXG, Attorneys at Law.
Waco, Texas. Practice in the counties of
McLennan, Falls. Limestone, Navarro, Hill, Bosque,
Coryell. Bell, Williamson and Milam; also ia the
Federal and supreme Courts at Austin.
January 8, 1855:6.
WE.. CHALMERS, Attorney at Law
• Austin, Texas.
Will practice in the Courts of the 2nd Judicial
District. April 21, 1855. 20:tf.
G. ANDERSON, Attorney and Coi-nseli.or
jxl i at-Law, San Antonio, Texas.—Will attend all
the Courts of the Fourth Judicial District, and the
Supreme Court at Austin. Particular attention
paid to the investigation of Land Titles and the
collection of debts. Office opposite the Catholic
Church, and next door to the Auction room of Geo.
D. Collamer. Iy48
©ain est on QU>DCt1iscmcnts.
GALVESTOM AGRICULTURAL WAREHOUSE,
Under the Store of R. <j- D. G. Mills, Corner of Tre
mont and Strand, Galveston, Texas.
TSAAC WILLIAMS has in store, and is receiv-
1 ing, a large stock of Agricultural and
Horticultural Implements, suited to
the growing wants of the country; and having
made arrangements with the Manufacturers at the
North for early and full supplies, is prepared to
fill all orders for Implements of Husbandry. Ma-
chinery, kc., of superior quality, and at moderate
prices. Among these are a great variety of—
Horse Shoes,
Corn Planters,
Ox Yokes,
Cane Carts,
Plantation Wagons,
Road Wagons,
Ploughs,
Harrows,
Cultivators,
Corn Sliellers,
Corn and Cob Crnshers,
Straw Cutters,
Cotton Sweeps k Scrapers, &c. &c. &c.
Also, Agent for E. Carver & Co.'s cele-
brated Improved Cotton Gins, and Brown's Patent
Grist Mills.
Vulcanized Rubber and best Oak-tanned stretch-
ed Leather Belting. june 10. 28:1}*
A LFRED F. JAMES. Real Estate Hro-
J\_ Iter and General Agent, Galveston, Texas, and
Commissioner of Deeds for the States of
Alabama, Kentucky, N«w Jersey,
California, Louisiana, Pennsylvania,
Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island,
Delaware, Massachusetts, Tennessee,
Florida, Michigan, Virginia,
Illinois, Missouri, Vermont,
Indiana, New York, Wisconsin,
Iowa, New Hampshire, [Jan. 6,'55. 5
I SHACKELFORD, Cotton Factor, Commission,
, Receiving and ForwarAin '
Strand, Galveston, Texas
Merchant
march 17, '55. 15:tf. ,
At the Old Stand.
O MYTH & SHARP, House, sign and Ornamental
O Painters, Glaziers, Gilders, imitation of wood
and marble painters, Carriage Painters, Paper
Hangers, etc., are now prepared to execute any
business in their line in the best style and on the
most reasonable terms. Country work in our line,
promptly attended to.
We have eighteen years experience in the above
bnsiness, and would pecoinmend the zinc paints
for outside work; especially in this climate where
the sun is so powerful.
figf Shop on Pecan street, back of Wade Hen-
ry's Blacksmith shop.
January 20th, 1855 7:ly.
i. l. heavett. s. g. newton.
EWETT & HTEWTOI5, Attorneys and
Counsellors at Law, San Antonio, Texas.
December 2, 1854:1.
S. T. NEWTON.
Attorney and Counsellor at Law.
Austin Texas.
TILL practice in the 2d, 3d, and 4th Judicial
Districts, and in the Supreme and Federal
courts at Austin.
Office at his residence near the south east corner
of the Now Capitol. Sept. 15, 1855. 41-tf
H'
W
W
WILLIAM 91. BRYCE.
Attorney and Counsellor at Law.
Austin Texas.
( Office on Congress Avenue.)
ILL practice in the Conrts of the Second
Judicial District, and the Supreme and
Federal Courts at Austin and Galveston; attending
faithfully to the collection of claims, investigating
land titles, &c., and all professional business en-
trusted to liim. Sept. 15, 1855. 41:lv
JC. RUSSELL, Attorney at Law and Gen-
• eral Land Agent, Gatesville, Coryell county,
Texas. march 31, 55'. 17:tf.
9 OHS C. McCOY, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
•I will practice in the District Court3 in the
counties of Dallas, Collin, Ellis, and Tarrant.—
Any business entrusted to his care will be prompt-
ly attended to. He will also attend to the presen-
tation aud collection of claims against the Govern-
ment of the United States or of the late Republic
of Texas. Office, Dallas, Dallas county, Texas.
Feb. 11, 1854. 10:tf
QUPER10R CORN MILLS—Manufactured in
Houston, Texas, by Hewes i- Hartley. These
Mills are not excelled by any that are built in or
brought to the State for fast grinding, durability
and cheapness; and are easier to manage and
keep in order than any other mill now in use.—
The capacity of these mills can be increased to al-
most any extent, by an increase of power and
speed: or, can be worked with light power by
diminishing tbo speed and quantity of work. The
26, 28 and 30 inch Mills we consider the best
size for water or steam power. 20 and 22 inch
Mills are adapted for horse or other light power,
and the 24 inch Mill for light steam or heavy ani-
mal power.
The above Mills leave the manufactory complete
in every part and ready for grinding when attach-
ed to appropriate power, and run as per printed
instructions accompanying each Mill. Price $5
per inch—10 per cent, deducted on cash sales, at-
All orders thankfully received and promptly .
tended to. march 17,'55. 15:tf
gHP2SEiiii!
THE Undersigned have entered into co-partner-
ship under the name and style of Swenson &
Swisher, for the purpose of transacting an Exchange
and Collection business. S. M. SWENSON.
Austin, Feb. 1, 1855:9. JNO. M. SWISHER.
^ Business SDircctonj.
a. l. reid, j. a. SPRAGrE. j. 11 bogert. j. j. tracy.
TJEID, SPRAGUE .v CO., Importers and
jl9j dealers in Foreign and Domestic Hardware,
Cutlery, kc.. 97 Pearl and 60 Stone Street, N. Y.
May 19. 1855. 24:lv.*
8 4. YA1VDE1VBERCH, Dealer in
• Groceries & Provisions, Commerce
Strict, LAVACA.
Hides and Peltries wanted.
2:tf.
j. b. chain. p. w. dunn.
CRAIIV and DI XV, Dealers in Dry Goods
Clothing, Boots Shoes //ats, i/ardware, Cut-
lery, Produce, Groceries, kc. kc.
7/aving just completed their Wharf and Ware-
house, are now prepared to carry on a General
Receiving, Forwarding and Commission Business,
at Grain's new building, corner of Commerce and
Austin streets, Lavaca, Texas.
A general assortment of Lumber at S22
per M. 26-tf
r. j. clow. wm. j. keen.
C1low & keex, Lavaca, Texas,—Keep
^'constantly on hand a full and complete assort-
ment of Dry Goods. Clothing, Hats and Caps,
lioots and Shoes, Hardware. Quecnsware, Notions,
Saddlery, Groceries and Produce, and would re-
spectfully request country Merchants and Planters
to call and examine tlieir stock before purchasing
elsewhere. 2:tf.
Bastrop Academy.
TIE ninth semi-annual session of this institu-
tion will open on Monday, September, 17th-,
the respective departments being under the
charge of Rev. J. Carmer and Lady, assisted by a
full corps of experienced teachers.
The Academy building is commodious and
pleasant, and the labratory well supplied with ap-
peratus either for chemical experiment or philo-
sophical illustration.
Charge per session of five mouths from $ 12,50
to S 25,00.
Payment required one half in advance and the
remainder at the close of the session.
Boarding can be had in private families at mod-
erate raies. Bastrop, Aug. 25, '55:38:tf
For Sale.
/? Af\ ACRES of LAND, patented to Edward
U'rll O'Connor, on Little Cypress Bayou, about
12 miles N. 70° W of Gilmer, Upshur county, and
vljoining Mr. Marshall's Mill.
640 ACRES of LAND, patented to John Daly,
4J, miles from Sabine River, and 171 miles W from
Cuitnian. Wood county.
610 ACRES of LAND, patented to C. J. P.
Wright, about 5 miles S, 4° E from Woodville,
Tyler countv. Apply to
DE CORDOVA & I'RAZIER.
jel6 Land Agents, Galveston.
Friyate boaru1sg—The undersign
ed lias opened the large and commodious
house, formerly occupied by Rev. Mr. McCullough,
as a Female Academy, for the accommodation of
Private Boarders.
The building is one of the best in the city, in a
pleasant situation, with extensive galleries and
airy rooms.
Every attention will be paid to the comfort o
of guests. Terms moderate.
J.J. JOHNSTON. Jr.
Galvc. ton. I'eb. 1. 1855. 11-t!'.
Railroad Kotice.
Harrisburg, Texas, June 29, 1855.
XTOTICE is hereby given, that the work on the
l^i Extension of "the B. B., B. A C. Railway,
from Stafford's Point to Richmond, is now being
pressed with the utmost vigor by the energetic
Contractors, Messrs. ICvle & Terry, with a view
to its completion to the Brazos River in time to
enable the Merchants and Planters to order their
Fall Supplies by that route.
The It. R. Company, anxious to accommodate
the public, have offered their Contractors, in addi-
tion to their contract prices, $100 for each day
the Railroad shall have been completed prior to
October 1st; and the public, may rely upon its com-
i pletion within the month of September.
With the completion of this road to Richmond,
the Brazos Bottom and the low, wet Prairie east
of it. will forever cease to be obstacles to the trav-
el and transportation of the West.
Ample Warehouses are being erected in Harris-
burg and Richmond ; new roads arc heing open-
ed to Richmond, and several new bridges have
been built, and others are contemplated, over the
Bernard, kc.
Stages from Richmond, and Steamboats from
Harrisburg. will run regularly in connection with
the Railroad, immediately upon its completion—
thus making a continuous route ftom Galveston to
Austin and all intermediate points, cheaper, twen-
ty-four hours quicker, and more regular and reli-
i able than has ever hitherto existed—the advanta-
j ges of which can only be appreciated by expe-
l rience. ,.
! Merchandise or Supplies for the Interior, design-
led for transportation on this route, arriving prc-
1 vious to September 20th, can be stored in llarris-
! burg until ordered to be forwarded to meet wag-
' oils" If desired, goods will be delivered at the
' Station six miles east of Richmond, by giving one
: day's notice to R. R. Freight Agent, or Consignee
at" Harrisburg' between 20tli August and 20th
! September.
The Steamboat and Stage Connections with
1 Railroad and the Crossing of the Brazos River,
! will, perhaps, call for the indulgence of the pub-
! lie at the outset; but it is the determination of thet
Company to make them entirely unexceptionable
! at the earliest period practicable,
j JN'O. A. WILLIAMS,
Jnlv 28. '55. 1 tf. ' Superintendent.
pur-
['55-7 :tf. j
RII FIS & BLEDSOE, Attorneys at ■
Law and General Land Agents, Austin City j
Travis count} Texas. Aug. 25, 38:tf j
C. l{fv.4 \TO\", Attorney and Counsellor- '
Dr. McLANE'S
CELEBRATED
YERMIFUGE
LIVER * PILLS*
Two of the best Preparations of the Age.
They are not recom-
mended as Universal
Cure-alls, but simply for
what their name
ports.
The Vermifuge, for
expelling Worms from
the human system, has
also been administered
with the most satisfactory
results to various animals
subject to Worms.
The Liver Pills, for
the cure of Liver Com-
plaint, all Bilious De-
rangements, Sick Head-
ache, &c.
Purchasers will please
be particular to ask for
Dr. C. McLane's Cele-
brated Vermifuge and
Liver Pills, prepared by
Gift
Old Tin Shop on Pecan Street.
$
"117" E wish to inform the public, that we are
f prepared to execute all kinds of Tin, Cop-
per and Sheet Iron work, with neatucss and de-
spatch. A large assortment of Tinware always
on hand at wholesale ami retail. Particular at-
tention paid to Roofing, Guttering, &c„ 4c. We
solicit vour patronage and warrant our work.
May 26, '55. 25:tf. DEATS & BRUSH.
tUBEKET MAKWG.-
J The subscriber would respect-
full*- irroTru the citirer? Tmv:"
county, that h1 jtrepareu to exe<'
this line of business, as i>iomntlv
he in
■irk
it car Lie done i
to tali em! exs
on Congress A'
fiu's Drug ft oi
Austin. Jan.
TT.1K
■:r,i
plat,
his
ami cheaply as
vites the public
: trices. Shop
.■'ow F. T. Duf-
>1. BOSTICK.
'4.
Solicn.
X 4' CARR keep oi: hand a general assort-
1 ment of w-ujic and Fancy Dry Goods. Shoes
llat=. ready made Hardware, Tobacco.
Cigars &c. Any of the above go«4.;>we can sell at
private sale, lower than the same artiiVs cu.u be
purchased elsewhere in this city. 29 u
NEW GOODS
44 Tli A a? I E & CO.'S 3Vcw Store
; IX GLASSCOCK'S XEW BRICK BVILDJXG,
CONGRESS .4 VENUE, A USTtX.
' l a.'.f ri reivcu a'splendid stock of new
\ V goods which are now opened and ready for
sale. \\ e invite the ladies and gentlemen of Aus-
tin City and vicinity to call and examine our new
stock, and we guarantee to show as fine a stock
of fancy and variety goods as has ever been open-
ed in this City. We intend to do business on the
cash system, and promise, therefore to sell our goods
cheap'. je 15 TRABITE k CO.
PETER JlcCREAL—Attorney at Law,
Brazoria, Texas.
Family Groceries.
SAMUEL MARX keeps constantly on hand a
large supply of family groceries, consisting in
part of Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Flour, Hams. Bacon,
etc. He also has for sale liquors of a first rata
quality. All of these articles will be sold cheap to
customers and up-country dealers.
Texana, January 1, 1855. 5:py
sole proprietors, Pitts-
burgh, Pa., and take no
other, as there are various
other preparations now
before the public, pur-
porting to be Vermifuge
and Liver Pills. All
others, in comparison
with Dr. McLane's, are
worthless.
The genuine McLane's
V ermifuge and Liver
Pills can now be had at
all respectable Drug
Stores.
FLEMING BRO'S,
60 Wood St.. Pittsburgh, Pa.
Sole Proprietor!.
I. O. of 6. S. & D. of S.
CAPITOL UXIOX LODGE, Xo. 16, of thei
Independent Order of Good Samaritans i
and Daughters of Samaria, meets every
Monday evening at T o'clock.
Sebkox Snf.ed, B. F. CARTER,
ik. R. S. ir. C. G-S.
Austin, Dec. 23, 1854:4tf.
Vf ASOSIC. — AUSTIN toDGE,
XT J. Xo. 12, meets the first Saturday
in every month.
Officers.—E. Finnin, W. Master; B. F. Carter,
S. Warden; G. L. Walton, J. Warden; F. T. Duffau,
Treasurer; B. Major, Secretary.}
Dec. 16. 1854.5
G.
P UMP SI
A. LA UGH LIN
HAS just received, and is opening the largest
and most complete assortment of Pumps
ever brought to this market—consisting of well
and astern Pumps, also a great variety of Mill and
force Pumps. Garden and Fire Engines. Which he
offers for sale at the lowest remunerating pri-
ces—-for cash only. Each pump is warranted to
give entire satisfaction. Sept. 29. 1855. 43:tf
Capital City Tiji Works.
THE STATE OF TEXAS, \ To the Sheriff of Tra
County of Travis. j vis county—Greeting
WHEREAS, A. B. Fanton on the 7th day of
January, 1856, filed his petition in the office
of the clerk of the District Court of Travis County
against S. W. Johnson, alleging among other
things that the said Johnson is indebted to the pe-
titioner in the sum of two hundred and thirty-
one dollars and eighty-seven cents as per account
of merchandise and sundries delivered and cash
loaned ; attached to petition petitioner represents
further that said account is just, true, and correct,
that the same is due, unpaid, and that all legal
offsets and payments known to petitioner have
been allowed. Petitioner represents upon belief
that the said defendant still owns property in this
State, and that, petitioner fears, he will lose his
debt by reason of the defendants leaving the
State. The petitioner prays for process by pub-
lication and for a writ of attatchment against the
property of the defendant to secure his said debt.;
also, for judgment for his said demand and for
costs of suit: and for a decree to sell the proper-
ty attached, and for general relief, and affidavit
having been made that the matters and things set
forth in petition are true.
These are. therefore, to command you to cite the
said S. W. Johnson by having this writ published
in the Texas State Times, for four successfve weeks
prior to the return day hereof, to be and appear
at the next term of the District Court of Travis
county, to beheld at the Court House thereof in
the city of Austin, on the 8th Monday after the
1st Monday in March, 1856,then and thereto ans-
wer plaintiff's petition, of which the foregoing is
a brief statement.
Herein fail not under the pains and penalties of
the statute in such cases made and provided.
sz—Witness, my hand and the impress of
j SEAL \ the seal of the Travis District Court.
FRAXK BROWX.
January 7th, 185C. Cl'k D. C. T. Co.
Came to hand the same day issued and ordered
to be published in the Texas State Times, a news-
paper published in the city of Austin, Travis co.,
Texas, for four weeks successively, prior to tne re-
turn day hereof. JOHX T PRICE,
January 7th, 1856.—5-4w Sh'ff T. Co.
Lost Certificate.
TnE subscriber has lost or mislaid a certificate
for 26 labors of Land, granted to Abra-
ham Winfrey, Xo. 89, by the Board of Land Com-
missioners for Jefferson cnuntv. If the above cer-
tificate is not heard of within 60 days application
will be made for a duplicate.
ABRAHAM WIXFREY.
By Jakes Armstrong, Attorney. n5 9w
Austin Plane manufactory.
rfIHE subscriber would most respectfully inform
I the public generally, that he is prepared
to manufacture to order, or repair planes of every
description. All tools warranted.
Shop on Congress Avenue, a few doors above
Carrington's store.
Also jobbing done, furniture repaired, kc.
june 23,'55. 29:tf. JAS. FARRAR
SEW COOT, SHOE
and Leather Store.
S. S. PEN BOB,
DEALER in boots, shoes and eather. He
keeps constantly on hand an assortment of
sole leather, calf skins, linings and findings.
Boots and shoes made to order on the shortest
notice, of finest material and best workmanship;
repairing neatly executed.
Shop on Congress Avenue, Austin Texas.
Sept. 20, 1855. 431y:
d. o. Norton,
ATTORNEY AT LA W,
and general land agext.
Bj/rdxillc, Tarrant County, Texas.
\VTILL attend promptly to any business entrust-
7 f to him in relation "to Land matters in
e1 A. storm? Merchant Tailor—Has just
i, received a fine lot of goods, such as Black
Blue and Brown Cloths, Black Doeskin Cassimeres,
light mixed Cassimeres, Drap D'cte, Black Silk
Vestings, and the best of trimmings for making
up. He warrants the making and fitting of all his
garments, which he is ready at all times to do on
short notice. Also, repairing and renovating done
to order. Shop, the first door above Malitzky's
Confectionary on the East side of Congress Ave-
nue. may 19, 1855. 24:tf.
ff*HE
1. Xe
Xor- !
tliern Texas.
ADMINISTRA TOR'S NO TICE.
IETTERS of administration, de bonus non or the
A estate of Logan Vandeveer, deceased, were
granted to the undersigned at the December Term !
1855, of the County court of Burnett County. All j
persons having claims against said estate arc 110-
\fn Goods.
subscribers having just received from
Xew York, Boston and Xew Orleans, a large
and well selected assortment of Dry Goods, Gro-
ceries. Hardware, Crockery and Glassware. La-
dies Bonnets. Hats. Clothing, Boots and Shoes,
Castings. Cutlery, Wines, Brandies, Cordials, Sad-
dles, Bridles, Guns, Pistols. Powder, Lead and
Caps, kc., kc. All of which they offer at a small
advance and invite the attention of purchasers be-
fore buying elsewhere. E. k A. l'EX EYCK.
Austin, may 12 55. 23:tf.
General Land Agency, Loca-
ting. &c.
I WILL give my personal attention to perfecting
the titles to land between the Brazos and Red
Rivers above the San Antonio road.
1 will locate certificates, bonnty warrants, scrip,
kc.. and procure patents thereon for the one third
of the land or its equivalent in cash.
50,000 acres of Land for sale for cash
or on part time—the lands are among the best in
he State.
Adoress—Jas. Thos. Lee, Xotary Public, Taos,
Porter's Bluff, Xavarro county, Texas.
April 21, 1855. 2«:ly.
Burnet County Land*
ON the South side of the Colorada River, fcr
sale Terms—One-third Cash, balance 12
and eighteen months, with interest at the rate
ten per ccnt. per annum.
196 acres out of the JUteo SUt* tl*ct,
at civ South of Josiah Fowler's tract, on Lit-
tle tvprcss of the Colorado. This tract 11m
between his farm and the Pedernalis moun-
tains. and possesses the advantage of aboat
60 acres ot fine land, fire wood aad aa ex-
cellent Spring, and would he aa excellent
selection for a person who desired a healthy
location and valuable stock range, having •
splendid outlet for stock. Price $1 26.
427' acre*. John II. Healer, surrey BO. 106, OB
Spring Crcik. waters of the Pederaalis,
;; -ar -the c; unty iine of Travis, ahwUM
miles s 32 w from the tow* of HsmiUon ■
Patented to J. I > f-Card or* a* assignee.*—
Price $1 25.
ICO ncre?, patented to H. X. X«ye r mjtglM
Piiixit-as .lame*, surrey no. M, aboat 19
milts s 18 w lroui Hamilton, near the Col"
oratlo river. Price $1 25.
4C acres M. Hunt, survey no. 305, on the north
siiie of tin; iVilernalis. about 10 miles • •'
from Hamilton, an admirable little settlenseot
for a stock raiser. As this M & fine rich'
tract of land aiid being {q mountains
the adjoining rough lands will ftfiord a
r— wj4<* V4- voxel lent cattle range. Price $100"
j for the trait.
j 1391 acres out of "ho Eiiward Williams tract, ad-'
joining the iocj acres purchased by Josiah'
Fowler, and neai his residence. This tract'
can be advantageously divided into (mall'
tracts to suit purchasers.
152 J acres patented to Joshua Woodey, (J. De- *
Cordova assignee,) on the waters of Double '
Horn creek, about I5J mile* s e from 11am- '
ilton, aud about 2} miles from Levi
ler's.
191 acres John Webb on Little creek, 20} miles'
n 36 e from Hamilton, 8 miles s 12 e ftvm
mouth of Hamilton creek, directly south of
Josiah Fowler nnd north of the Pedenaali*
ridge. Price Si 25.
CI 5 acres G. W. Hcrrick, on Love creek, U-
miles s 3° c from mouth of Hamilton creek,
19 miles s 2° e from Hamilton. Price $1 25.
640 acres A 111 on Double Horn creek, 19 miles
s 12 w from Hamilton TJ miles s 36 e from
the mouth of Hamilton creek. Price $1 25.
320 acres survey no. 78, patented to A«Mm
Wagner, about 28 miles s 15 w from the
town of Hamilton, about 4 miles from Wm.
O. Burnham's, Esq., farm. Price $1 26.
320 acres W. W. Smith, survey no. 265. an Dos
ble Horn creek.
320 acres B. Caples, survey no. 59, on the waters
of Double Horn creek.
2 surveys of 320 acres each. Thos. <J. Bun
kcr. survey no. 74 and no. 75, on the water*'
of Double Horn near the residence of Rob*
Burnham, Esq.
130 acres John Saladin, survey no. 65, on Dou-
ble Horn adjoining the lands of Robt. Burn-
ham.
These lands are well worth the attention «f
those persons who wish to combine farming with
grazing, and arc anxious to locate themselrea in a-
region of country that possesses the advantage*
of pure mountain air—fine water—excellent range
—rich lands—joined to the advantage* of being'
well supplied with timber for fencine and atone
for building. Apply to
DkCORDOVA k frazieb,
„ ,, Galveston.
Or our agent joiijf DARRIMORE,
At his residence in Burnet Countv
55'. 23:tf.
McLEOD §■ GIRAUD,
General Land Agents,
San Antonio Texas.
WE offer the following Lands and city proper
ty for sale, on terms favorable to purchas-
ers. One of the firm has been a surveyor in Bex-
ar Land District for nine years, and is well ac-
quainted with the Lands in the District.
City Property.
39 lots in Alamo city, several fronting on the
river.
200 acres, on the west side of the San Pedro
creek, H mile below the city, in lots to suit pur-
chasers.
One house and lot in San Antonio, on the east
side of the river, south of the Alameda. The lot
fronts 56 varas on the Acequia Madre. and 35 va-
raras on a street. The house is 18 ft. by 14, of
hard stone and well plastered.
One lot near G. P. Post's, fronting 51 varas on
Xorth street.
A comfortable residence on the east side of the
river, with shade trees and shrubbery and many
conveniences attached.
One house and lot, fronting 30 varas on the
street leading to the Missions, and running to the
San Pedro creek, about 300 yards from the Main
Plaza.
Salado Lands.
G22 acres, an the north-west bank of the Sala-
adjoining J. Bcitle s farm.
784 acres on the east bank of the Salado, sev-
en miles north-east from San Antonio, on the stage
road to Austin, 100 acres under good fence and in
a high state of cultivation, a good house with four
rooms, kitchen, negro and other necessary ont-
honscs, agood stone spring house and several fine
springs. For farming or grazing there is not a
more desirable location in Bexar county. It is a
good tavern stand.
Ciholo Lands.
3 614 acres,on the Cibolo and Santa Clara creeks,
the lower part of the Vicente Gortari tract, eigh-
teen miles from San _4ntonio.
6000 acres on the west bank of the Cibolo,
about li miles below Carabajal's and near Helena.
6000 acres on the upper Cibolo, about 25 miles
nortn of San Antonio, in tracts to suit purchasers.
9G0 acres on the Cibolo, 25 miles north of San
Antonio.
6G2 acres on the east bank of the Cibolo, oppo-
site to Weir's, with improvements.
370 acres east of the Cibolo, on the Goliad road,
near the town of Helena, part of theMarquiz grant.
Medina Lands.
1000 acres on the San Lucas creek, about 16
miles south-west from San .Antonio, with improv-
ments.
100 acres on the north bank of the Medina,
about fifteen miles south-west of San Antonio.
738 acres, survey Xo. 27, south bank of ehe Me-
dina.
479 acres, on the San Geronimo creek, about
25 miles west-north-west of San Antonio, 300
or more acres of Cedar Brake.
320 acres, survey Xo. 96, an Bandera Creek,near
Bandera city
310 acres, a part of survey Xo. 91, on Mason's
creek.
320 acres on the waters of Cotton Wood Creek,
16 miles south-west of San Antonio.
Sail Antonio River and Tributaries.
1107 acres on the north bank of the San Antonio
river, six miles above the mouth of the Cibolo, 25
or 30 acres under fence.
2752 acres, a part of survey Xo. 20, on the Leon,
nearthe Fredericksburg road, about 12 miles north-
west of San Antonio.
3500 acres, on the east bank of the San Antonio,
a few miles above its junction with the Guadalupe.
320 acres on the waters of the Chupaderos, 12
miles E. by S. of Sail Antonio.
Sabinal Lands.
2214 acres, the upperpart cf survey Xo. 412, on
the east bauk of the sabinal, about 2 miles below
Wall's crossing.
1107 acros, the lower part of surley Xo. 380,
on the east bank of the Sabinal, about 60 miles
soute-west of San Antonio.
480 acres, in two tracts, on the east bank of the
Sabinal, about 60 miless south-west of San Anto-
nio.
Nueces Lands.
2085 acres, in seven different tracts, on the east
bank of the Xucce3, about 90 miles west of San J
Antoni.
Rio Grande Lands.
960 acres in two tracts, on the east bank of the
Rio Grande, about 18J miles below the Presidio
de Rio Grande crossing.
Guadalupe Lands.
830] acres on the west bank of the Guadalupe,
about 20 miles below Yictori.
2303 acres, on Paiste creek, adjoing the M. A.
Foster survey, in Victoria county.
1939 acres, the X E part of the F'co Ramon
tract, on the right bank of the Guadalupe, about
12 miles below Victoria.
1312 acres, on the west bank of th e Garcitas,
14 miles from Tictoria.
4428 acres, on the west side of the Guadalupe
13 nvles above Victoria, known as Mission vnlley
about 600 acres under fence, a good dwelling
house, witii all the necessary out-houses, stables,
Ac., also overseer's house, a cistern, a spring
50 yards from the house, the river 100 yards,
Prdernales Lands.
803 j acres on the north bauk of the Pedernales.
5665 acrcs, comprising the buildings of Fort
Martin Scott, fronting one mile on the Pedernales.
Baron's creek rung through the laud, which lies
adjoining to Fredncksburg-
San Autonic, Texas. Oct. 6, 44:tf
may 12,
A Home in Bastrop County.
rniHlRTi -SIX Lots of farming lands for sale oa
X accommodating terms. They contain from 42
to 202 acres each. These lands are subdivisions
of the John Maximillian survey, and adjoining
thereto—situated in Bastrop county, Sopth of the
Colorado river on the waters of Walnut Creek,
above the farms of Mr. Morris, Mr. Sorrel aad
others. The divisions were made with due regard,
to timber, water, and quality of land.
Reference is made to the lithographed re-
presenting said lands, to be hnd by addressing J..
De Cordova. Galveston, by which maps, any per
son with ordinary field and woods knowledge can
find any and all of Baid tracts, and corresponding,
corners without any other guidance whatever, aa-
the lines have been recently plainly marked.
The lands are generally post oak, intermixed'
with rich small prairies. If a particular know-
ledge of the land is desired, examination on tho
ground is recommended, which can be done with-
out difficulty by the assistance of said map*.
DE CORDOVA & FRAZIER,
General Land Agents,
tf 23 Galveston. ^
Rare Chance for Mannflictutm.
ritHAT desirable location known aa Moretown,.
JL situated at the great tails of the Colorado-
River, about 50 miles from the city of Aurtin, is
now offered for sale on very advantageous term*.
This splendid water power present* advantage*
for improvement rarely to be met with. The river
here has a fall of 461 feet in about one mile, to '
divided as to make several mill sites, and the vast
amount of water afforded furnishes an immense
amount of power. The tract consists of MO
acres, at the lower falls, ou the West side of the
river a considerable part of which is coverad
with excellent cedar timber for building purpoiea.
The advantages combined in this location aro
rarely equalled by the manufacturing cities Ct tho
Xorth. Further description is deemed nnneceasa-
ry as the property must be seen to be appreciated.
To a company of manufacturing capitalists an
undivided half interest would be sold, andtothosn
of smaller means who desire to improve, building
lots would be sold on very low terms. For fur-
ther particulars inquire of
may 12, '55. 23:tf. J. DkCORDOVA, Agent.
TWT OTICE—All persons having unsettled accounts
with the subscribers are requested to call
and settle immediately E. k A. TEN EYCK.
April 21, 1855. 20:tf.
New Establishment.
BOOTS AXD SHOES—The undersigned begs-
leave to inform his old customer* and tho
public generally that he has on hand a choice lot
of ready made boots and shoes, laid in by myseir
and suitable for gentlemen and ladie*. He flatter*
himself that he will be able to answer any "II in
his line of bnsiness.
BOOTS $ SHOES MDE AXD REPAIRED.
Thankful for past favors the nndersigned VOMld
respectfully ask a continuance of patron*gi it>
making and repairing boots and sboes. He wilt
warrant the fit and the work. He has on hand a
good stock of materials selected by himself. '
He will fill orders for the above articles as cheq>
as it can be done in the city.
His terms will be CASH.
may 19, 1855. 24tf. H. C. BEXGEXER. ,
J. G. WOLDERT,
Importer of Musical Instruments,
|^OXSISTlXG in part of Violins, from the best
VJ Cremona, manufactured by Pietro Guarnero,
Xicholas Cmati, Jacobus Stetner, and other cele-
brated makers, to those of ordinary qnality. Gui-
tars, ranging in price from two dollar* to one hun-
dred and fifty dollars. Accordeons and ConcorU-
nos of every descrytion.
Also, Toys of all sorts, Gilt China Wnro, Fine
Cut Glass Ware cf various colors, Embtnidqrad
Goods, Paintings, Fine Mirrors,. Merschaum Pipes,
of fine quality. Work Boxes, of manysises aad
prices, fine Silician Linen Drilling, fine Hosiery,
Artificial Flowers, and a great variety of useful
and fancy articles.
His goods are ordered direct ftom Europe, nnd
those trading with him will not hnva to pny hut
one profit on their purchases. Bis price* are th*
same as those of New York.
Commerce street, San Antonio, opposite Hit
Grayson House. jo23-Iy
10
Just Received.
CASKS Champagne and Cognac Brandy,
10 " American u
20 bbls. Whisky, , , *5j
5 " Sherry Wine, •>/'' '
6 Port
5 " Madeira "
20 boxes Claret u
20 " Lemon Syrup,
50 " Star Caudles,
50 " No. 1 Soap, i
20 " Pearl Starch,
20 " Sakratus, '
10 " Soda,' -
100 Sacks Rio Coffee,
20 J- kegs Rifle Powder,
1000 lb Bar Lead,
25 boxes Tobacco,
10 bbls. Linseed Oil,
10 " Lamp "
100 kegs White Lead,
5 bbls. Rice,
10 Mackerel,
10 i bbls. Mackerel,
5 boxes Codfish,
20.000 Cigar3.
For sale low for cash by
may 12. '55. 23:tf. E. k A. TRX KTCK.
rpr
Carriages, Buggies, Wagons, Carts,
&c.
IIIE undersigned would respectfully inform the
citizens of Travis county, and surrounding
country, that they have opened a shop in Anstin
city, oiie door West of the Post Office for the man-
ufacturing and repairing of carriages, buggies,
wagons and vehicles of all descriptions in their va-
rious branches of wood work, ironing, painting
and trimming at reduced prices. All work done
at our establishment will be made of the best ma-
terial and warranted. Particular attention given
tificd to present them within the time prescribed ! to repairing, which will be executed with neatness
i aRd dispatch and for which a deduction of ten per
OI VANDEVEER. ; cent, will be made ou established prices if paid for
I
bvlaw or they will be barred.
WILLI A
Robertson's pri
fg^HE undersigned would inform his friends aad
_1_ the travelling community generally, that, h,
lias settled at the above Springs, on the Salad*
Bell county, on the road leading from Auctin
to V aco. He is prepared to accomodate all who
may coll on him. His table will be furnished with
the best the country affords.
He has good stables and a supply of corn, fod-
der, millet and hay. His hostlers are attentive
and careful.
His place is half way between Austia nnd Vn*n
—thirty-five miles from Capt. Merrill's thirfr,
five miles from Jackson's, and nine miles south ot
Belton. E. S. C. ROBERTSOJT. "
Sept. 22, 1855. 42:1 v
F.W
JOS!.
A'lm'rs de bonis nun c
Vandeveer. die <1.
_'BA
II l>
\NTLEV.
wiicn taken away trom the shop.
Blacksmith work of all description done prompt
!y and in superior stvle.
febl7-': i-U-y. M. W. FOWLER k CO. i Maco*. tia.. Aug
Georgia Land Agency.
TIE subscriber having removed ftom Milledge -
ville, and permanently located in Vaicon, will
continue his Agency for the sale of Land* in tfH*
S*strr_ Persons holding +wisrii Georgia, andde-
Siruus of Silling wilipit-st address him tt Macon,
Georgia. JAMES R. BCTT8
EEFFEfUEHSis—Dr. II. H. Cane, Houstoju Tex«r;
John W. Gordon, Wharton c«untr, f*tu.
1 Gen.
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