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X. fc. CUSHDTG, Editor.
C. D. KOIGAV, Associate.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL t, 18«T.
[F*on luurt Tn-Vi
CT.j
IT The Tap Md, ire ate informed by
the Superintendent, Is doing a better busi-
ness this month than at any time hitherto.
Large freights and a great number of pass-
engers are continually passing over the road.
ILT The gardens and yards in Houston
now present a meat beautiful appearance.
Roses, in every variety of size and color, are
in full bloom, and the various snrubs that
blossom in the Spring are now looking their
Tery handsomest. This taste displayed in
the gardens is very comnendable.
83* We stated the other day that the most
prominent thing on Main street was Taft's
big boot Since then, Dr. Hull seems inclin-
ed to dispute the palm for prominence. His
tall blue poll makes an attractive appear-
ance, and behind it he renders himself as
interesting and useful as ever is dispensing
to suffering humanity every variety of drugs,
and healing mixtures.
Cotton's Atlas of the World.
Two bound volumes of Maps of all the
States and Counties in the World, from the
most recent surveys, sad accompanied by
letter-press descriptions and tables of statis-
tics, comprising all the latest information,
have been issued by Colton, the well-known
map publisher of New York. It is probably
the most extensive, accurate and valuaMe
work of the kind ever issued from the Press,
and is worthy of a place in every household,
library or counting-room.
Mr. Barker, the Agent for this Atlas, is
now at the Fannin House, and will wait on
our citizens for their subscriptions. We
hope he will find many subscribers in Hous-
ton.
O* We had the pleasure of meeting this
morning, Mr. Richard B. Kimball, of New
York, a gentleman well distinguished in
Literature, but better known and more in-
teresting to the great majority of our people
as the President of the Galveston, Houston
and Henderson railroad.
CTThe card an^advertisement of Alex.
Sessums will direct the reader to one of the
best stores in town. Go and try him.
C The Hews calls the attention of the
people to the reports of smallpox from van
ous parts of the State. 'To be forewarned is
to be forearmed.'
ID" We have been favored with a ray in-
teresting pamplet entitled the "Fifth Annual
Report of the President and Directors of the
New Orleans, Opelonsas and Great Western
Railroad Company." This document em-
braces reports of all the departments of the
road MUell as the board of agreement be-
tween tfcs cwpanj and Mr. Vanderbilt for
a connection with Texas. The business al-
ready done by the road, is very large, the
total earnings lor the last year being $206,-
365,44, and with the connection now being
made will make it one of the best roads in
the Union.
D" We are iiiftmud that Messrs. Kyle A
Terry have taken a. contract in laying the
iron on the read from Galveston to Houston.
There now remain bat about thirty-three
days in which to complete the first twenty
five iriles, and there are fifteen miles of iron
yet to lay. When Kyle A Terry take hold
of a road however it pretty sure to go, and
We don t doubt but the twenty-miles will be
completed by the first of May. If they con-
tinue we shall expect the care in Houston by
the first of January next.
ET The Republican, of Marshall, objects
to the claims of J. W. Scott to be the candi-
date of the Democratic party for Governor,
on the ground that he was either aK. ff., or
that he favored that party, or at least, did
nothing to oppose it. The Republican also
understands that a large number of those
who signed the call for him to run, are Know-
Nothing*.—Neme.
The Newa wQl be kind enough to say that
W. T. Scott, aod not J..W. Scott, was the
name referred to. J. W. Ssott is our Jama,
and was alwsjK immaculate. And besides
this, he doasnaSsspire to the governorship,
or any other office that we are aware of,
higher than Oat of keeping the mails
straight in Texas, wUch may be long con-
tinue to do.
The Sa
We woold direct public attention to the
action taken last year at the celebration at
San Jacinto, with reference to a monument
to be erected Am worthy to commemorate
the great battle.
It was resolved that subscriptions be soli
cited from every citizen of Texas, to aid m
this enterprise; and our fellow-citizen, F.R.
Lubbock, waa appointed Treasurer of the
Associatoo. Since then subscriptions to
the amount of two hundred and odd dollar*
have been received, and the State has appro-
priated one thoasand dollars, to be paid
when the monument is erected. It is pro-
posed to raise, if possible, ten thousand dol
lars, and thus erect a monument worthy the
name and the occasion it is designed to
commemorate.
For thia purpose it ia desirable that at the
next general dartian a contribution box
should be placed by the ballot box, and that
every voter should give whatever his ability
will allow and lis patriotism prompt. JBn-
ery dM*r jiwenwU besacredly denoted tike
purpose designated. Mo one need fear that
his contiibotua will ha eaten up by com—
miiaiona and expense. Those who are at
the bottom of this are engaged ia a labor of
love, and expect so other reward for their
•ervieee than the satisfaction arising from
the performance of a noble and patriotic
work.
We should be glad to see thoea who attend
tha celebration oa the 31st, come prepared to
give liberally for thia object
ETTberapuwaldaetdotesieepon. One
might wake np in the morning and find the
Bank upon which he held promissory stuff.
bunted, find no resources upon the institu-
tion for what it had defrauded him of. On
the contrary, to these who love money, gold
snd silver will do to sleep securely on. And
if planters aod merchants wish to make re-
mittances, cotton balsa or bidss will serve
every purpose for the present.—Liberty Gas.
The Gssette Argots that the principal
value at money is in its use, and that the
man who wishes to heard it, might for all
practical par poets as well hoard op bricks
as gold or sflrsr. Cotton bales or hides msy
do tor Liberty plasters aod merchants for
remittances, beta goad auay planters like
to sell their prsdnes ia a lump; snd
s large quantity goes npao the market at a
time, uitlase there are better moneyed facili-
ties than Texas new poassssos, it is bound
to depredate ia eSlue ia proportion to the
increased valao of money occasioned by the
demsnd fir 1L A gasd healthy banking
system, at oaee adaptsd to the weals of bu-
siness, and at the same time well secured
is what ws require, and aooosr or later must
have.
Wowc .—They are a great mystery. As
cording to Haller, women bear nanger lon-
th*n mm* according to Ftutareh, they
" visa better ; accor
' older and are aev
ay they are saUoa
attacked by lieoaT(on the seatrary tbey will
run sftsr bene;) and aooerdieg to flutter,
they esa talk a Jew I
i ia to be enlarged
lln
cording to nailer, women near
ger thin aWtt according to 1
can resist dtHfects of wine
ding to Uag*%ey grew Mm
or bald: according * Pliny th
i.- Oar Hew Orleans Advertisers.
During his recent visit to New Orleans,
the Associate Editor of the Telegraph bad
an opportunity of mingling with the busi-
ness men of that city to a considerable ex-
tent, and he takes unfeigned pleasure in
bearing testimony to their uniform courtesy
and hospitality, to the manifold evidences
of their liberality and enterprise which came
under his observation, and to the conviction
made upon him of their straight-forward in-
tegrity and honor in all business transac-
tions. He can, therefore, cordially recom-
mend them to the readers of the Telegraph,
and would especially call attention to the
advertisements which appear on our third
and fourth pages to-day as affording a pretty
extensive directory of the establishments
where Texas customers will always find cor-
dial welcome and polite attention.
The St. Charles Hotfl is too well known
to travelers to require any recommendation
from us, but.baving experienced its open-
handed hospitality, luxuriated in tbe mag-
nificent appointments of its tables, and rest-
ed weary limbs on its downy tieds.we should
be recreant to duty and honor if we did not
give this hotel the meed of our unqualified
approbation. The guests of this house re-
ceive the most unremitting attention to their
wants, from the proprietors and their assis-
tants, who seem to be animated with the be-
lief that nothing can be too good for those
under their care. The chief cl rk of this
house, Mr. Hitchcock, is a "star" in his line,
having special engagements at the StOharles
during the Winter, and at Steaven's great ho-
tel at Nahant, during the Summer. We do
not wonder at his popularity.
Watches A Jewelry.
Gregor A Wilson, corner of Canal <fc Camp
streets, have a beautiful and prominent
store, and a large stock of Watches and Jew-
elry. These gentlemen are always ready
to showjkheir goods, and Texans will find
much there to admire.
On Camp street, under the City Hotel,
our friend, Franklin Roberts, offers many in-
ducements to purchasers of Watches and
Fancy Goods of every description. We can
recommend him to our readers.
E. A. Tyler. No. 110 Canal street, has an
establishment worthy of a visit from every
lover of the arts. His gold and silver Plate,
his Watches and elegant Jewelry, his cas-
kets of precious stones, are calculated to ex-
cite the wonder and admiration, if not the
envy and covetousness, of all who have the
opportunity of viewing them. If anything
can cause us to deplore our poverty and to
regret that all the world does not belong to
us, it is the sight of so many rare and ele-
gant trinkets, which, if we could only affixd
it, we would buy and distribute among our
innumerable friends. How happy we would
make the world arouud us, and what a pop-
ular Timon we should become.
Cotton Gins.
E. Carver Company, No. 70 Gravier street,
invite the attention of Planters to their im-
proved Gins, which are said to be superior
to any others in market.
Wines akd Liquors.
Those of our readers who desire to obtain
pure and perfectly genuine Champaigns
and Brandies, and are willing to pay what
a good article is worth, are referred to the
advertisement of Mr. S. Wolff, 95 Camp f>t.
He is the agent of the foreign manufacturers
and delivers his importations under the seal
of the Custom House, charging only 5 per
cent, commissions over the actual costs.—
Try him.
Dares and Medicines.
The old established Medicine Warehouse
of J Wright A Co., is well known throughout
Texas. The list of their medicines occupies
a prominent place in our columns, and will
be generally read.
G. N. Morrison, No. 12 Magazine street, is
also a popular house, always filled with cus
tomers. Everything in the Drug line may
be found there, and at prices as low as the
lowest.
James Syme, corner Canal and Carondelet
stteets, has a very extensive assortment of
Drugs and Chemicals, Surgical Instruments.
Mineral Waters, Perfumery, «fcc., <tc. H<> is
also agent for the celebrated Bladon Water.
Read his advertisement
Clothing, Ac.
The card of Robert Pitkin will attract at-
tention. Mr. Pitkin was formerly a resident
of Texas and has many friends and acquaint-
ances in this State, and besides this be has
one of the largest and finest stores in New
Orleans and a steady run of custom which
speaks wall for his populsrity as a merchant.
The Lo-iisiana Clothing Manufactory on
Canal Street has a large number of Sewing
Machines in operation by steam and turns
oat Plantation Clothing better and faster
than any other establishment in the South.
Whoever goes to New Orleans should visit
this manufactory.
Dar Goons, Carpets, Ac.
One of the most extensive and popular
Dry Goods establishments in New Orleans is
that of P. A E. Reily, on Canal Street. It
ia constantly thronged with customers, and
not a few from Texas fifid their way to its
counters and ware rooms. Strangers always
receive here civil and polite attention, and
may generally find anything their taste or
caprice may desire.
J. D. Dameron <fc Co., No. 134 Canal
Street, have a magnificent stock of Carpets,
Oil Cloths, and all kinds of Upholstery
Goods, which they offer to purchasers on the
most reasonable terms. Give them a call.
Insurance.
Messrs. Latting Hitchcock A Co., corner
Camp and Poydras streets, are Agents for
some of the best Companies in the Union,
and offer to insure all kinds of property in-
cluding the lives of Slaves and Whites. Mr
Wm. Anders is their Agent for Houston.
Read their advertisement.
Stationery, Boors, Ac.
E. R. Stevens A Co., 57 Common street,
ia one of tbe oldest houses in New Orleens.
One of the firm informed us that he had bu-
aineee with the Telegraph office over twenty
years ago This bouse offers excellent in-
ducements to purchasers of everything in
their line, and shoo Id not be overlooked by
our friends.
Cauiaoks A Wagons.
E. Manh Denman 4 Co., No. 83 Common
street, were the first to establish the whole-
saling of Carriages in Hew Orleans, and
probably do a larger business than any other
boose of the kind in the South. Mr. D. is a
gentleman with whom itia a pleasure to do
business.
W. W. Crane A Co., Carondalet street,
always have a large assortment of Carriages.
Buggies, Ac., Ac., aod seem determined to
do all in their power to please their custom-
ers, and we believe they never fail to please.
If we could ride in some of their luxurious
Coaches we should never feel like walking
•gain.
D. ®- Wilsoo, No. 70 Carondalet street, has
a Repository of Philadelphia Wagons, Carts,
Drays, Trucks, Ac., Ac., just the things for
Texas use. Hie establishment is so well
known that we need only call attention to
the advertisement.
Machinery Ac
D. C. Lowber, No. 98 Magazine street,Las
some fine steam engines of all sixes and pri
ces. Planters and others needing engines
should give him a call.
C. C. Bier A Co., No. 95 Camp street, are
prepared to furnish Water Pipes, Pumps.
Stoves, Ranges, Ac., Ac. They have s Pa-
tent Pump which beats any thing we have
seen elsewhere. It is cheap, requires but
little power to work it, and throws a contin-
uous stream. They have the right for Texas.
Dw seta's ComtxaciAL Cotr res
at V*
is so arranged that persons can learn practi-
cally any bianch tbey may require for busi-
ness. There are nine apartments, an elegant
parlor, an apartment for the English, one for
Freoah, one for Spanish, one for German,one
for mathematics, one for book keeping, one
for penmanship and phonography. All pu-
pils are desired to attend until perfect as
they may wish to be, and have the right re-
sume at any future time without charge.
It is the interest of the whole South to en-
courage home education instead of sending
young persons among their enemies.
Tbe institution depends entirely on its
merits for support, and while many State
institutions have utterly failed, this one con-
tinues to increase, aud is now fuller than
ever before.
Physicians.
Or. James, No. 53 Customhouse street,,has
acquired considerable reputation in the cur-
ing of Cancers aud Sexual Diseases. His
card speaks for itself.
E. Gandoz, Apothecary, corner Conti and
Burgundy streets, claims to have discovered
for certain diseases a certain remedy which
cannot injure the most delicate con-
stitution. Dr. G. appeared to us as an intel
ligent and high minded gentleman, and
not as a mere empyrical quack. Such as are
addressed in the advertisement may do well
to consult him.
For the Telegraph.
Austin County, March 24th, 1857.
Eds. Telegbapii :—As but a short time in-
tervenes before the assembling of the Demo
cratic Convention, at Waco, for the purpose
of nominating candidates for Governor, Lt.
Governor, and a member of Congress for the
Western Congressional District, I bel'eve
it is our right to freely discuss the merits of
all aspirants for these distinguished sta-
tions, through the Democratic press of the
State, I have taken the liberty to forward
you these lines for publication in the Tele-
graph, which, if you deem them worthy,
you can transfer to your columns.
I have canvassed in my mind the claims
of those whose name appear to be the most
prominent before the public, all of whom
will, doubtless, have warm friends in the
Convention, and it seems clear to me that
Col. A. M. Lewis, of Washington county,
ought to receive the nomination for Gover-
nor. I am uninfluenced by partiality or
piejudice, and would not disparage the just
claims of any of the worthy aud distinguish-
ed gentlemen spoken of in connection with
the chief magistracy of tbe State. With the
Honorables Runnels and Fields I am mti
mately acquainted, and take peculiar pleas-
ure in saying that I know them to be Demo-
crats, good and true, and that I believe them
to be fully competent to discharge ably and
judiciously all tbe duties appertaining to the
first office in the State. With Col. Johnson
I have no personal acquaintance, but am
satisfied that he possesses superior claims to
the support of the Democratic party. I have
known Col. Lewis for ten or eleven years,
and have, for a portion of that time, the hon-
or to practice the law at the same bar with
himself. At the bar, we were often antago-
nistically engaged, but I ever found him
frank, generous, liberal and gentlemanly,
always conscientiously maint lining the
rights of those who had entrusted their rights
to his keeping. He has a logical, discrimi-
nating mind, much business tact, indomita-
ble perseverance and the nicest perception
of honor, and I hazard nothing in the way
of veracity when I assert that I think him
much the superior of any of the gentlemen
spoken of in connection with the Gubernato-
rial chair of the State.
It will be recollected too, that Col. Lewis
has sacrificed much for the democratic par-
ty in this State, having on several occasions
withdrawn his claims when his prospects
were bright, for the sake of the unity and
harmony of the party. This fact must be
fresh in the recollections of the public, and
certainly ought not to be disregarded. Sure-
ly agrateful party will not treat with indif-
ference the claims, upon it, of a man whose
concentrated energy and talents have been
unifoimly exerted for its success I am tru-
ly sorry to see sectional or geographical con-
siderations brought into the canvass. This
is simply rediculous, and ou«ht to be scou-
ted and condemned by every man of sense
in the State. Washington occupies a cen-
tral position, and has as many claims as
Bowie or any other county, but in the se-
lection of candidates for office, to use the lan-
guage of a distinguished statesman now de-
ceased, "we should know no North, no South,
no East, no West." Col. Lewis is an able
jurist, a sound politician, an experienced
statesman and a reliable democrat. He is
an old Texian, possesses industry, persever
ance, ability and honor. This picture may
appear too highly colored, but it is not over-
drawn. He is my choice, and I believe tbe
choice of nine-tenths of the people of this
county. Yours Ac., D.
The Dred Scott Case.
Tbe decision of this case is another tri-
umph of the Constitution over Northern ism,
and Southern expediency. Tbe Chief Jus-
tice goes into an elaborate review of the case,
giving his views at considerable length—too
great, we regret to say for our columns.—
The pist of the matter is as follows :
It appears that the owner ofthe slave Dred
Scott, who brings the action, carried him to
Rock Island, in Illinois, aud Fort Snellfn^,
north of the Missoui line, aud resided there
for years. He carried him back to Missou-
ri, and claimed that the status of slavery re-
sumed. 't he court sustains the action. Jud-
ges Taney, of Md.; Campbell, of Ala.; Cat-
ron, of Tenn.; Wayne, af Ga.; and Daniel,of
Va.;concuriu the constitutional point ajrainst
tbe Missouri compromise. Judges Nelson,
of N. Y., and Grier, of Pa., adopt the Mis-
souri decisions and thereby join the majori-
ty; that is, they stand upon the ground of
the lex loci of Missouri, where recent decis-
ions reverse old decisions by re-converting
Dred, free in Illinois; to his old state of sla-
very when returned to Missouri. Judges
McLean, of Ohio, and Curtis, of Mass.,1 sus-
tain the opposite opinion, with the constitu-
tionality of the Missouri compromise.
Capt. Jerry Smith.—"We learn from the
Delta, that this veteran Gulf Captain has
taken command of fhe steamship Daniel
Webster, Capt. LeFevre having returned to
the North. Capt. Smith formerly run the
Palmetto and the Louisiana of the Harris
A Morgan line, aud made as many friends
as any man ought to have. The Webster
will be a popular vessel with tbe traveling
public*
D*We think w« have published the fol
lowing before. It will bear twice printing :
fighting the tigeb
Semebody who went 'o fight the tiger, and
didn't win, thus describes his encounter
with the 'anamile.' How many young Am-
ericans recognize tbe picture t
"Went to fight the furious tiger.
Went to fight the beast at faro,
And was cleaned ont so completely.
That he lost his every 'mopus;'
Every single >peck of 'pewter.'
Every solitary •shiner,'
r.very 'brad' and every dollar.
All the 'dough' in his possession,
All the 'spoons'his labor earned him.
All the bright and lovely 'ready,'
All the 'rowdy.' all ibe 'stumpy,'
All the 'cash' and all the 'rhino,'
All the'tin' he did inherit.
All the 'dibs' be could discover.
All the 'browns' bis uncle lent him,
All the 'chips' and 'dust' and 'clunkers'
All the 'dimes' and alt the 'horse nails,'
All the 'brass' arid all the 'needful,'
All the 'spoudulix, aud the'buttons,'
All the 'rocks'and the 'mint drops,'
All the 'lumps' and filthy 'lucre,'
All the 'gelt' and all the 'heavy.'
Alt the 'sweet' pecuniary.
All the -hard' aud bis funds, too.
All the 'root of every evil,'
All the 'circulation mediums.
All the 'mammon'ne bad gathered,
ttUtMMlitini"
Texas Items.
The Nacogdocees Chronicle says that rich
lands are cheap in that country, and that it
offers more isducementB for settlers than any
other part of Texas.
Gen. T. J. Chambers is one of the dele
gates from Liberty county to the Waco and
Tyler Conventions. The Liberty Gazette
mentions this, as showing that Gen. C. has
again identified himself with the democra-
cy.
Judge Maxcy, of tbe Fifteenth District,
divides his time between the bench and the
pulpit. As a judge he stands deservedly
high, and as a preacher of tho gospel he has
few equals. The last Liberty Gazette speaks
in high terms of him.
Tbe Liberty Gazette follows in the wake
of the Austin paper of that name in its op-
position to Banks. Now, Banks are, unless
checked and guarded, undoubtedly a bad
thing. But the arguments of the State Ga-
zette did not strike us as being much bet-
ter.
At the last District Court, in Liberty, Wall
was sentenced to be hung on the 1st day of
May. His trial took place last court, the
case was taken up to the Supreme Court,
verdict sustained, and the sentence is now
pronounced accord i ngly. The Gazette, from
which we glean this information, says that
tbe Grand Jury have found 1 indictment for
burglary and theft, 2 for theft and2 for mis-
demeanors.
The Ranger says that Dr. Lincecum's
peach crop is entirely destroyed by the
frost.
The Ranger acknowledges the receipt of
a large number of subscribers.
The Lockhnrt Watchman says that three
caballados of Mexican horses and mules
passed through that town last week on their
way from Camargo to Missouri.
The new Courthouse inLockbartis to be
built of stone, and will cost $14,200.
We notice nearly all the pipers made the
same mistake which we did about Col. Lew-
is' letter. It is due to that gentleman t^say,
that he has cot declined being a candidate
for Governor since 1853, so far as documen-
tary evidence goes. He was then considera-
bly spoken of for tha office, and is also now.
Were it not generally conceded that the next
governor must come from Northern or East-
ern Texas, we should be pleased to support
Col. L.
The Waco Statesman gives an account of
a destructive fire which broke out from a
brick yard a mile above town, and burned
through the Cedar brake of Mrs. Wilson to
the Bosqe, leaped that stream, which is 90
feet wide, and entirely consumed the large
Cedar bottom of Messrs. Blocker A Gurley.
Tin loss to the owners of the timber is com-
puted at $10,000.
The Statesmau says that it is the general
impression of the farmers that the wheat
crops have not been seriously damaged by
the frost. We are glad to hear this.
The Rusk Sentinel of ths 21st, notices the
session of the District Court at that place.
With Judge Reagan on tbe bench. There is
a very heavy docket, and full four weeks
will be required to dispose of the business.
The Sentinel supports A. J. Hood for
Congress.
The Rusk Enquirer gives an account of
another murder in Cherokee county. A
man named Rainwater killed another named
Findley, who boasted of having had too great
intimacy with Rainwater's wife. Rainwa-
ter was put under $500 bonds to the next
term of the Court.
The Enquirer finds a good deal of fault
with the new penal Court, and says that it
reflects little credit on either its manufactu-
rers or the Legislature that approved the
work.
The Democrat and Planter says, that the
frost did more damage than was anticipated
in Brazoria county, and that the planters
have to replaut their corn. The sugar cane
was uot materially injured.
The Corpus Christi Valley contains the
proceedings of a Democratic meeting held
there on the4th iust. The meeting pledged
itself to the Waco Convention, and refused
to instruct its delegates as to their preference
for Congress. Another meeting was held on
the 19th, at which the same delegates with,
with four additional ones, were appointed,
and a resolution passed instructing the del-
gates to urge the claims of H. P. Bee. on the
Convention for Congress.
Men of all parties seemed to give in their
adhesion to the Democracy in the recent
Convention of Nueces county.
There is to be a Railroad meeting of the
citizens of Navarro county, at Corsicana, on
the 15 of April.
The Corsicana Times is also perfectly wel-
come to as mauy of these items as it wants.
If it will give credit, so much the better.
The Brenham Enquirer hears much com-
plaint from many of the planters for the
want of rain. The late frost nfade replant-
iug necessary, and now there is not moist-
ure enough in the ground to generate the
seed.
The Clarksville Standard contains the
proceedings of the Democratic Convention of
Red River county. H. R. Runnels was
unanimously recommended for Governor.
We have to say to the Standard, that we
understood the object of the Eastern Conven-
tion. If wt were resiidug in the east, we j
stould have said more about it. But as it
was, we dropped the subject, as out- that
too little concerued us.
The Standard says, that the Odd Fellows
and Templars have both had processions
and addresses lately at Clarksville. Tbe
appearauce of the societies were good
The Standard contains a report of the
physicians who attended the cases of small-
pox at Pine Creek, in Red River couuty.—
The cases have been as follows—
Natural smallpox. 5 cases, 1 death.
Innoculated " 16 " 1
Varioloid. 3
The San Antonio Texan, of the 19th inst,
has just received information that the Indi-
ans stole twenty horses from near Castro-
ville, a few days before. They were par-
sued by thirteen of the citizens, but not
overtaken at last accounts.
■asm——1—s———
OUK JEWEL CASKET.
Having presented our readers last week
with.gome rich specimens of hnmor, we will
follow the bent of our own thou?>> ■ his
gloomy day, and select from some of •> old
books a few of our old favorites. Mauij of
them tell us of happy scenes—every word
brings us some familiar face or spot A good
poem is a true friend, and whether you scan
its lines with a joyous heart, or dwell sadly
upon its melody, it is ever the same. Here
is one, familiar, doubtless, to most of our
readers, and endeared to us by many sweet
associations:
Jennie Morrison.
The St. Lot-is Scspknsiox Bridge—The
St Louis L ader gives the following specifi-
cations of the proposed bridge over the Mis- j
sissippi River at that place :
The length of span will be 1600 feet, with
width sufficient for railroad cars and teams.
The cables of iron wire on which the bridge
will be suspended will be fifteen inches m
diameter, and capable of sustaining, with
ihe slays, a weight ol 20,000 tons, while the
weight of the roadiug will be 2000 tons.—
These cables will weigh 3,420,000 pounds.
The cost of these cables alone is equal to the
entire cost of the celebrated suspension
bridge at Niagara. The two towers upon
which these cables are to be suspended will
surpass as structures of masoury, anything
ever before seen in the West, if not in the
United Slates. The tower on the east side,
to be built at the edge of the water, includ-
ing the fifteen feet to the foundation, will be
257 feel iu height, and will consist of 16,000
cubic yards of masonry. The lower on the
west side will tie 242 feet iu height. The
cables suspended from these towers will, on
the east side, be supported by stays 17,000
feetiu length, anchored into masonry 15,000
cubic yards m measurement. This masonry
is to be of the enormous *r eight of 33,000
ions—amply sufficient to furnish au unyield-
ing support to tbe cables and bridge, with an
additional weight of over 20,000 tons.
Tbe bridge is to be suspended at a height of
a6 feet above high-water mark,so that no ob-
struction will be offered by it to any, even the
tallest ch mueys of steamboats.
Tbe estimates of the cost cf the workflow-
ing a liberal margin for all contingencies,
are $1 ,500,000. Five years will be required
to complete the whole.
What is the hardaat kind of a key to turaf
BT If OTHER WELL
I've wandered east, I've wandered west.
Through mony a- weary way;
But never, never can forget
The luve o' life's young day!
The fire that's blawn on Beltane e'ou
May weel be black gin Vule,
But blacker fa' awaits the heart
Where first fond luve grows cule.
Oh dear, dear Jennie Morrison,
The tbochts o' bygane years
Still fling their shadows ower my path.
And "oliud my een wi tears ;
They blind my een wi saut, saut tears.
And sair and sick I pine,
As memory idly summons up
The blithe blinks o' lang syne.
I wonder, Jennie, often yet,
When sitting on that bink,
Cheek touchin' cheek, loof locked in loof,
What our wee heads could think.
When baith bent down on ae braid page,
Wi ae buik on our knee,
Thy lips were on thy lesson, but
My lesson teas on thee.
My head rins round and round about,
Mr heart flows like a sea,
As ane by ane the thochtv rush back
O' scule-time an o' thee.
Oh mornin' life! O, morn in' luve!
O, licbtsome days an lang,
When hinnied hope around our hearts
Like simmer blossoms sprang!
Thethrossil whusslit in the wood.
The burn sang to the trees,
An we with Nature's heart in tune.
Concerted harmonies;
And on the knewe abune the burn.
For hours thegither sat
In the 8il«ntness of joy, till baith
Wi very gladness grat.
Ay, ay, dear Jennie Morrison,
"Tears trickled down thy cheek
Like dew-beads on a rose, yet nane
Had ony power to speak!
That was a time, a blessed time,
When hearts were fresh and young.
When freely gushed all feeling forth,
Unsyllabled—unsung.
I marvel, Jennie Morrison,
Gin I hae been to thee
As closely twined wi early thochts,
As ve bae been to me 1
OI tell me gin their music fills
Thine ear as it does mine;
O ! say gin e'er your heart grows grit
Wi feelings of lang syne.
I've wandered east, I've wandered west,
I've borne a weary lot;
But in my wanderings far and near,
Ye never were forgot.
Tbe fount that first burst free this heart)
Still travels.on its way ;
An' channels deeper as it rins,
The luve o' life's young day.
O dear, dear Jennie Morrison,
Since we were sindered young
I've never seen your face, nor heard
The music o' your tongue ;
But I could hug all wretchedness,
And happy could I dee.
Did I but ken your heart still dreamed
O' by gone days,—an' me t
" Mornin' life" and " mornin luve 1" how
aniversal are tby praises ! the sweet Scot-
tish dialect, which Burns has wrought so
deftly into song, and Scott woven so grandly
into story, is not alone in its songs of " by-
gone days", as the following beautiful lines
will testify—they are from Goethe's ' Faust,'
and are translated by Halleck ;—
Again ye come, again ye throng around me,
Dim, shadowy, beings of my boyhood's
dream6 1
Still shall I bless, as then, vour spell that
bound me ?
Still bend to mists, and repose as ye seem?
Nearer ye come!—I yield me as ye found me
In youth, you worshipper; and as the
stream
Of air that folds you in the magic wreathes
Flows by my lips, youth's joy my bosom
breathes.
Lost forms and loved ones ye are with you
bringing,
And dearest images of happier days ;
First lone and friendship in your path upswing-
ing,
Like old Tradition's half remembered lays ;
And long-slept sorrows naked, whose dirge-
like singing v
Recalls my life's strange labyrinth maze,
And names the heart-mourned, mauy a stern
doom
Ere their year's summer, summoned to tbe
tomb.
They hear not these my last songs, they
whose greeting
Gladdened my first,—my spring time
friends have gone ;
And gone, fast journeying from that place of
meeting.
The echoes of this welcome, one by one.
Though stranger-crowds, my listeners since,
are beating
Time to my music, their applauding tone
More grieves than glads me, while the tried
and true,
If yet on earth, are wandering far tod few.
A longing lo ig unfelt, a deep-drawn sighing
For the far spirit-worla, o'erpowers me
now ;
My song's faint voice sinks fainter, like the
dying
Tones of the wind-harp banging from the
boughs :
And my chauged heart throbs warm—no
more denying
Tears to my eyes, or sadness to my brow ;
The Near afar off seems, the Distant, nigh,
The Now a dream, the Past reality.
And now that Germany and Scotland have
' taen a cup o' kindness yet for Auld Lang
Syne,'we leave them, one to his meerschaum,
the other to his snuff-box, to say nothing
of Lager Bier, nor Mountain Dew. which,
'spite of all Dr. Ross may say, and hat said,
we hope they may long enjoy.
Tor tbe Telegraph.
To Miu "Maffle" Msiradi.
ar a. w. n.
I've wandered in tbe "Suaoy <outti,"
The world'i molt genial clime—
I've looked on many a fairy for®.
But none to fair ai thine.
I've rambled m the forest wild.
In Texaa' fragrant bowers;
I've listed music, soft and sweet.
In moonlight's stilly hoars;
I've looked an beauty's shining brow.
all bright and fair to see.
Bat these sweet charms are all forgot
When e'er I thiak of tkte.
I loved thee,—and the fervent glow
Does y«i my heart enshrine;
I love ihee,—bat Oh, I fear
Thou never canst he mint
I love thee betterfarthan "Srnmo"
Delights to <l«k tbe fields—
Thine imagi- dwells within my hreant
Aiid mart than solace yields.
I cherish still the happy thought
Of youthful scenes, where wandered we.
Ami oft in fancy'* gilded car
I wander Mtuuit dear, with thu
8nmn . Tim. March i?th, '57.
Telegraphic Summary.
The steamships Atlantic and Daniel Web-
ster both arrived ai Galveston oe Saturday^
TV' Island City from Gatveston got out
01 "he channel and was detained about 11!
hours. She arrived yesterday afternoon.
The news by this arrival.is as follows:
New York, March 25.—George Sanders
has been appointed IT. S. Navy Agent for
this port; and Isaiah Rynders, the U. S.
Marshal for this district.
It is reported here that the Governorship
of Kansas has been tendered to Robert J.
Walker.
New Yobk Markets.
Sugar has advanced in this market
Molasses steady—75.
Sterling exchange dull,
New York, March 25.—It is stated that
Hon. Robert J. Walker, to whom the Gov-
ernorship of Kansas was tendered by Mr.
Buchanan, has declined that pest.
It is stated, also, that in a few days Mr.
John Appleton, the editor of tbe Washing-
ton Union, designs retiring from that situ-
ation .
Loss ok the A. L. Shotwell.
Memphis, March 25.—The steamer A. L.
Shotwell, from Evansville for New Orleans,
was sunk last night four miles below Mem-
phis, breaking in two, and will probably
piove a total loss. The cargo will be saved,
but in a damaged condition. There was no
loss of life.
Another Steamboat Sunk.
The steamboat Amazon has sunk at the
mouth of the Missouri river.
For District Attorney.
llf We are authorized to announce WILLI A V
H. WILLIAMS, Ksq., as a candidate for Distrie
Attorney ofthe seventh Judicial District, compose*)
of the counties of Galveston, llarris, Montgomery
Grimes, Walker and Madison. Klection, 1st Mon-
day in August, 1857.
Hurley'• Sarsaparlila.
Ia unquestionably not only a luxury to take, bat
decidedly the most powerful curatve agent ever of
-fered to the suffering. It acts promptly and effi
ciently In all ease*, removing disease from the sys-
tem, and restoring the invalid to perfect health.
Amongst the class of affeations for which It U so
meritoriously popular, we would mention Srofala.
Dyspepsia. Chronic Rheumatism, Bronchits and all
cntaneoas eruptions. This is just the time to use it
with ad vantage.—JV. f. Tribune.
R. J. Walker akd Kansas.
Washington, March 25.—Robert J.Walker
has not declined the Governorship of Kan-
sas/but will decide to day.
LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF STEAMSHIP AFRICA.
New York, March 24.—The Cunard
steamship Africa has arrived, bringing three
1 days later intelligence from Europe.
Liverpool Cottos Market.
There has been an advance in Middling
Cott of l-16th. The sales for the week have
been fifly thousand bales. Speculators have
taken five thousand bales, and exporters
I five thousand bales Middling Orleans.
Private letteis quote the cotton market as
unchanged. Middling Orleans 7 13-16.
Middling Mobile7 11-16. Wright, Jr. & Co.
quote Middling Orleans Middliug Up-
lands. 7 9-16.
BREAD8TUFFS.
There has been a decline oftid. in the flour
market. Wheat has also declined ld.@2d.
Mosey Market.
The money market remains unchanged
from last quotations. Consols have declin-
ed 34; 93% for money, and 94 on account.—
Bullion in the Bank of England has decreas-
ed £60,000.
Manchester Trade.
The Manchester trade was rather quiet.
Provisions.
In bacon the market was dull; so was it
in lard, which we find quoted at 71.
POLITICAL INTELLIGENCE.
New Yorx, March 24.—Lord Palmerston,
has determined to appeal to the country,
confident that the course of his administra-
tion will be susta ned by the people.
Liverpool and London have already mani-
fested their approval of his measures, in a
prompt and decided manner.
The Paris journals discuss the defeat of
the British Ministry, on the China question,
with warmth,expressing their regret thereat.
It has been determined to order reinforce-
ments to China.
Lord Palmerston, announcing his determi-
nation to dissolve Parliament in May, said
that until that time the Government would
proceed to present and discuss such meas-
ures as call for immediate action ; and
should await the decision of the country with
regard to its policy. Meantime they would
continue lo defend the rights of Britain aud
China, and do all that, iu a peacefuFand firm
way could be done, towards that end in con-
junction with France ; and, it was hoped,
by the United States of America. They
would endeavor, he said, to secure their
commercial privileges in China.
Parliament had passed a bill reducing the
income tax.
The Chinese, it is said, had de%troved an
Ecglish depot of opium, at Canton.
The Allies had Quitted Greece.
The Prussian Ministry had been defeated
011 the divorce bill.
New York, March 24.—The sales at Liver-
pool, on Friday the 6th, were 7,000 bales.—
The imports *ince the last steamer have been
60,000 bales. The stock 011 hand is 340,000
bales. The Brokers' circular quotes as fol-
lows : Middling Orleans 73^d.; Middling
Mobile, 8%d.; Middling Uplands, 7 9-16a.
The market closed firm.
The Havre cotton market closed dull and
unchanged.
New York, March 23.—A ship, whose
name is unkuown, bound from New York to
New Orleans, was wrecked on tee 13th, on
tbe rocks of Bermuda. The caatain and
crew were saved- The vessel was in the
hands of the wreckers.
New York Market.
The cotton market here is firm. Grocer-
ies steady
New York, March 25—The appointments
for San Francisco rre understood to be: R.
F. Washington, Collector of Customs;Frank
Tilford, Naval Officer; William Dameron,
Surveyor.
Gov. Geary in Washington.
Ex-Gov. Geary, of Kansas, had a long in-
terview with the President of the United
States, yesterday.
Baton Rouge Railroad Tax Vote.
Baton Rouge, March 24,—The whole vote
of the paris for railroad tax is 261 against
70.
Dr. Park's Balsam of WiliCkenr
and Tar.
For loss of Appetite, Wasting of Jlesh, rallituess,
Dyspepsia, Loss of Strength Soreness about the
Chest and Lurgs, Dizziness, Internal Piins, IdBu
ensa, Hoarseness, Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Spitting
Biood. Whooping Cough and Consumption.
Have you any of the above symptoms I Did you
ever know, or even hear of a person who tool
Park's Bxlsam of Wild Cherry and Tar without re-
lief'/
Do not say it cures too many complaints. Not so
It is not .a cnre-all. ft does not pretend to cure
Rheumatism, Fever and Ague Jtc. The above are
but different symptoms of the same general disease,
pointing to one end, the awfal and insidious Con-
sumption, if not attended to. Try thi* Balsam. It
is wonderlkl medicine. Procure our Illustrated
and Talual le "Family Hcdical Almanac," (gratis)
with full statements and astonishing cures of W.
HENRY B LIOT tt CO., our Agent at Houston.
BARNES tf PARK, Proprietors,
304 Broadway. New York.
Sold in every Town. [April 1 Im.
Invalid Sufferer Beat!
•'Dzar Sir—My daughter waa redarcd to a per-
fect skeleton by Erysipelas and 8crofula. We
thought Bhe must die—Physicians prononned her
incurable. By the bles-ing of God your Guysott's
Extract of Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla has re-
stored her to perfect tealth. Truly yours,
D. L. MARTIN 8COTT,
Vanderburg County, Ind
Tour case, whether it be distressing Nervousness,
any kind"of Cutaneous Ernptlons. Pains, Dizziness,
Rash of Blood to the Head, Impurity of Blood, fa-
male Irregularities, Palpitation of the Heart or
general Incapacity and Lassitude, cannot be worse
thin the thousand's who are dnily cured by Dr.
Guysott's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla. Its effects
are ast< nishing. If you value health, you cannot
afford to be without this article. Ask W. H. ELI-
OT 4 CO., oar agent at Houston, what the afflicted
Bay of it. BARNE8 * PARK,
304 Broadway, New York.
Sold in every village, city, town, parish and ham-
letthroughout the country. Get a pamphlet (gratis)
April 1 lm.
HE'Lane'a Wem Specific*
PREPARED BY FLEMING BROS.
JO3 The follrwing from a customer, shows the
demand which this great medicine has created
wherever it has been introduced:
Blossberq. Tioga co., Pa., Mnrch SO, 1850.
Missrs. Flihiho Bros.—Otntltvcn:—In conse-
quence of the great eeneumption of your "Warm
Specific" in this place and vicinity, we have entire-
ly exhausted our stock. We should feel obliged by
your forwarding, via Corning. N. Y., 20 dozen, with
your bill, on tbe reception of which we will remit
you the money.
From the wonderful effects of said •■Specific" In
this neighborhood, there could be sold annually a
large quantity, if to be had, (wholesale and retail;
from some iocal agent. If you would compensate a
person for trouble and expense of vending, I think
I could make it to your advantage to do so.
Vours, respectfully, WM. M. HALLORY,
Per W. b. Porter.
TO® Purchasers wilt be careful to ask for Br,
.WLane's Celebrated Vermifuge,
manufactured Fleming' Bra*.
Wtsfcurjj Pa- All otl'er Yermifuges in
comparison are worthless. Dr. M'Lane's genuine
Vermifuge, also his celebrated Liver Pills, can now
be had at all respectable drug stores. None
genuine without the ■ iffnatare ml
13: VLKMING BROS.
Wnm Tzeth, ..Perfumed Breath ako Btitrn-
rtTL CoMPLEXins-t-ean be acquired hy using the
"Balm of a Thousand Floteert." What ladr or
gentleman would remain under the carse of a disa-
greeable breath, when by using the "Balm of a
Thousand Flowers'' as a dentifrice, would not only
render it sweet, but leave the teeth white as alabas-
ter 1 Many persons do not know (heir breath is
bad. and the subject is so delicate that their fr: nd
will never mention it. Beware of counterfeits. B
sure each bct'le is signed FETRIDGE fc CO.
For sale hv all Druggists. New York.
March3-*5? e o w 6id .
HARRIED. v
On tbe 95th Ins1., at the residence of Col. J. D.
Wators. Fort Bend co , by the Kev. J. E. Ferguson,
Dr. Hekrt W. Waters, of Houston, to Hiss Eliza-
beth S. DeW tt, late of South Carolina;
On the '9th inst., by the Rev. E. B. Criiman, Mr.
Wm. W. Sro rrto Miss B. Wilis, all of Travis co.
On the Vth inst., at the residence of C. Copland,
Sulphersprlr t. by Esq. Campbell, Mr. g. W. Lyles
to Miss M. A. Copland.
On the 19th Inst., bv the Rev. John W. Phillips.
Mr. Johii Pirtle to Ml*s L. R. Davis, all of Travis
county.
On the SS'.h inst.. by J. B. Costa. Chief Justice,
Mr. Joseph Bledsoe to Mias Mirakda S*iEn, daarh
ter of Jndg? '. g. Sne^d, all of Anstia
On the 3d iusf, by the Rev. J. Woolem. at the
residence of Gen. Berry, the brides father, in the
town of S n Augustine, Jerokc B. Wood*, of Har-
rison county, to Mrs- A. E. Cartwrioht. of San
Augustine.
On the I7th inst., by A. M. finnell, Esq., Mr. W.
f. Frehak to Miss Bzmnt Oldham, all or An-
derson county.
On the 13th inst., in the Maeonie Hall. MeKin-
ney. Collin county, by Kev. Buford Henry- Dr. J.
W. Bathes, or McKinney, to Mln M. J. Plokher,
late of Cambridge, Ohio.
In Richmond, on the Sth of October, 18S7, by tbe
Rev. J. C. Kolbe, Mr. B. E. Masset to Miss M. F.
McAclet.
On the '8th inst., at the residence of Mrs. Eveline
Yoakum. W. T. Roatsnn to Miss Mart, daughter of
the .ate Henderson Yoakum, Es.|.. all of Walker
coonty.
DIES.
On Friday night, the 13th inst., at IS o'clock, in
the.lTth year of his age. James Marti* Born, son
of Mr. William Boyd, of Rusk.
New York, March 24.—Cotton is slightly
firmer in feeling, but quotations show uo
change.
Isaac V. Fowler has been reappointed
Postmaster at New York city. It is report-
ed that Augustine Scliell has been appointed
Collector, aud Emanuel B. Hart Surveyor of
the Port
Washington, March 24.—Robert E. Mc-
Hatton has been appointed Postmaster at
New Orleans, iu place of Mandevillc Marig-
uy, declined.
Cotton Factory Bcbxed.
Messrs. Meiner <fc Co.'s cotton factory, at
this place (St. Louis) wa> burned last night.
Tbe loss will amount to a hundred thousand |
dollars ; of which sixty-four thousand is in-
sured. * I
Troubles with the Mormons. |
Accouts have been received in this city of!
excitements at Sa't Lake. It is reported |
that the Mormons have made an assault on
the office of the Clerk of the U. S. Supreme
Court, and seized and destroyed all tue re-I
cords and books therein ; and it was expect- i
ed that a military force would be sent to
suppress the government of Brigham Young. |
LATER FROM KANSAS.
St. Louis. March i3.—Kansas will elect a '
majority of pro slavery delegates to the June j
Convention, which is to frame a constitution j
preparatory to admission to the Union. The I
Republicans, at a recent meeting at Topeka, i
j resolved to let her apply for admisi-ion as a
slave State,.in order to keep up the agitation
. for the next Presidential campaign.
Louisville, March 23.—The steamer Orand
Turk is sunk at Cloverport, having run fw;I
of a log.
Fuktbek ritoM Kansas.
Tbe Kansas Free Slate Convention ask
immediate admission to ihe Union, under the
Topeua constitution. They have resolved
not to participate iu the election vnder the
census, but will stand inflexibly by squatter
■imffPfl(Tn11* nc .i-rio/ tml ■ I) ilia VaKracl'n
Xew Advertisements.
Trust sale.
Br virtue of * deed of trust executed tome on the
20th day of October. 1856, by John Boecher,
and duly recorded in Harris County records of
Deeds, book S, pages S *1 and 5W, to sreure the pay-
ment of a note of band, of the said Boecher, for
tSI5 dated the SVthday of October, IPSi.and pay-
able to tbe order of Maria Rasch three months after
date, of which note remains still unpaid the sum of
two hundred and fire dollars. I will prooeed to sell
on Monday, the Suth day of April, I8S7, between
the hours of '0 A. M. and 4 P. S-. at the Court
Home door, of Harris County, to the highest bidder
for cash, lots Nos. 7 and 8, in block No. 59, in the
City of Houston, and on the south side of Bufftlo
[apll 3w.] ALBERT RA*CH.
LIV IHOftTOH G. BLACK* •• ••JOAl BaHTOK.
black a BAKTO.I,
Attorneys at Law,
7
April 1 ly.
HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS.
Te <ri|SB
av LE4HDWIS.
'T! Bit thy Lramicg eye of lustrrti* hue.
Which modest Jroups like to the morning dew;
Or which in glowing beanteoasces* weuld vie.
E'en with the radi&nee of the azure sky.
'Tie not thy fair white t heeks on which repose.
The soft tint of the summers' opeulng rose.
Thy soul earaplur'.ng smile, thy beaming face.
In beauty tinged with each enchanting grace.
Ah no ; thi-y lure aloue the worldly view,
Bui prove not that thou art the "woman true,"
Not on thuse outward charms ray spirit loves to
dwell;
*Tls not thy outward beauttrs uuikee coy busom
swell;
'Tis all alone thy deep, tby inner mind.
In fTery thought with wisdom's truths entwined.
The lofty inspirations of toy soul,
lis countless, growing treasures yet u-jtuld.
Thy noMe heart, thy purity of ssind,
60 far above the thoughts of earthly kind;
That doth this glowing rapture to mv freest im-
part.
That hind* thee dinger Mill sou my heplag heart.
IMMI, TM, MM, HIT
sovereignty as re-enacted in the Nebraska
bill.
FROM WASHINGTON.
Washington", March 23.—Col. Pickens, of I
South Carolina. Iibs been tendered a foreign 1
mission.
Ex-Gov. Bigler fof Cal.; is appointed Miu- i
ister to Chili.
Zarnheisel, the delegate from Utah, denies j
the discreditable story aliout that Territory. 1
He says that it ernenated from persons who j
are striving to foment difficulties between
Otah and the General Government.
Thi Drf.k Scott Case.
The Senate of Pennsylvania, by a party
vote, condemned the itecision in the Dred
84*011 case.
New York Cotton M «kkkt.
New Vuks, March S3.—Our cotton mar-
ket closed buoy an! a' advance
Fooo r' k ihf Sick.—Cut some codfish to f
bita the size of peas, and boil it in water a I
minute lo freshen it. Pour off all the water, |
and add some cieam and a little pepper.
Split and toast a Boston cracker, and put
the above upon it. Milk and a little butter
may be used instead of cream.
Ham and smoked beef may be prepared
in tbe same way. For a variety, beat up an
egg and ttir it in, instead of cream, or with
THE HAZARD P3WDER COMPANT.
Manufacturers and Dealers in
GUNPOWDER.
/^lONTINCE to ofTer their well known brands of
V' ELECTRIC INDIAN RIFLE and KENTUCKY
RIFLE Powder, in Kegs and Canister*. Alsn.Oun
powder for BLASTING and MINING, comprising
a full ass irtment of qualities and kinds required by
the trade guaranteed to give entire satisfaction.
The standard of their Powncn. which has now
enjoyed the highest reputation for more than twen-
ty-tive years, will be found unsurpassed by any
other manufacture ef the kind in th* world.
Korsale by the principal dealers, and alao at th*
office of the Comnany. No. s9 Wall, cor. Water at,
New York A. Q. HAZARD. Pres't
A. K. IS1 L't' I - AS£. yto'y. [marl Iw 6m.
Kail road LmmiI for Stale.
M —It Acres originally granted to Daniel
Arnold, ol') acres originally granted to
Whitealdes, situate: or. the Navasoto River
«t the terminus of the third aection of Texaa Cen-
tral Railroad. Tkrms:—One-fourth Cash, balance
cue ami two years. I will be :n Anderson during
court week, aud show the land to any one wishing
to purchase DAN'L. D. ATCHISON,
Mar3u l Attorney at Law, Galveston.
R. Wilkerling,
HOUSE, SIGN AND ORNAMFNTAL
PAINTER,
Job* Taken in the Country.
Shop or I'annhi nrAr C. .1 Grainker's
Lumber yard.
'm*i 27 6m.
&
RKSPEOTti i.LY inform, the La-
dies of Houston and *! • >u.te of Texaa genera.!}?,
that 6h'< has re.*eiv«-i. Mini will received monthly,
the nearest «ty Bonnet*. Kihttona. Trimming and
Flo we- . and Millinery of every description, direct
fr..u, Ne* York art! Boston. Also, she will teach
'heart .f Dressmaknij; m. Fowlers* improved mod*.
Terms, 15. Store. Main •«.. ll' ti8tT.
March 43 w tw 3m *
i. W Hend r-o! & John Johnson«
Attorneys at Law
HOUSTON, TEXAS. '
Wi l practice in all tbe Courts ofthe State.
M rcb25-'57 ly.
K ir«s> bailee.
AKK"t-. by Thomas McGvwex, t.trayed !><-
-f- for* Wliliam B. oeeres, .on th>; Inth day
of March, l«..a small Iron Gray Pony, four or
Ave year. Id, left fore foot and left hind foot white,
fourteen hands high, branded . Appraised b
'MiiS'ihi***H'wsnty dollar*.
i. S. BAST, Clerk, Jf. C.
A. SESSUM8,.
DliLIK IS
FANCY & STAPLE DRY GOOD3,
BOOTS, SHOES. HATS AND CAPS,
HARDWARE, SADDLERY.
CROCKERY AND CHINA.
GLASSWARE. STONE-
WARE AND WOOD-
WARE.
PROVISIONS AND FANCY
(r r ocepie «,
The highest market price paid for Cotton u|
Hides in Cash or Merchandise. .la
Ploughs.
[A. 3PKKB8' Peacock Improved and John
, Moores' assorted Nos. for sale by
March25-'J7 A. 8E8SCMS.
Lime and Cement.
R
OCK Lime. Fresh Cement snd Tar. at
March25-'57 A. SE-SCM8.
Shingles.
AFKW superior Cypress 8hingle>, at
March3 -'57 A. SK8STTMB.
Jm H. DENECKE,
Merchant Tailor and ClotEier/
MAIN STREET, HOUSTON.
KEEPS COmiSTlV OR HUB A Ftftt SCPTtT OF '
Cloths, Casslmeres, Vestiags aal
OESTLEHEI'8 fURJHSHUfi GOODS.
Be is prepared lodll all ordei at the shortest no-
tice, which may be entrusted to him. [marM ly.
J . 6ACSE,
CARRIAGE MAKK9
AND REPAIBEft.
Corner tannin and Prairie Streets,
HOUSTOJT, TEXAS.
March 18-'57. ly.
NOTICE.
RIVALED proposals will be received by the under-
O signed until Mondav, the 20th day of April, for
the delivery of Five hundred thousand good mer-
chantable Brick, on the School Block, near Mr. D.
McGregor's, in this city, one half lo be delivered ly
or before the 1st July next, and the remainder by or
before the 1 si October next, payments tw be niss in
cash on delivery.
A. J. BURKE, 1 * Building
M. D. CON LIN, >
C. ENN18. >
MarehlA tf.
Committee.
1 ffffffff jr
Green Stare AdTertiseweBtof,
i } i i t i } i i t
New Goods at tike
GREEN STORE.
17VANCY Summer SOka:
. Rich Organda Muslins;
Org&nda Lawns; Blk. Silks;
Silk Tissues; Bareges; Mus-
lin Robes; White and dotted
Swiss Muslins; Mull Muslins; White and col'd
Tarltons; Jaconets—all colors; Blk. Lawns;
Victoria Lawns; White Satin and Silk: Crapes
and Crape Liese; Ginghams; Prints, Ac., just
received at the GREEN STORE.
1AAA PALM Leaf FANS, and fine
jUvv/ Spanish Fans, at tbe
GREEN STORE.
Fine French Artificials
AND Bridal Wreaths, just opened and for
.sale at the GREEN STORE.
New Bonnets and Ribbons
AT the
GREEN STORE.
Collars and Handkerchiefs.
"1 /"h Doz. Ladies' Collars—assorted varie-
J.V/ ties, and 10 doz. Hdkfs.—embroider-
ed, bemstiched and linen cambric, at the
GREEN STORE.
FOR GENTLEMEN:—-Byron Collars, L.
C. Hdkfs., Fancy Cravats, Shirts, Patent
Leather Oxford Ties. Socks, Suspenders,
Moleskin and Summer Hats, Gloves. &c., Ac.,
just opened at the GREEN STORE.
Bridal Veils,
-TXTHITE Kid Gaiters, White Kid Exoel-
u sior Boots. Kid and Satin Slippers,
White and Col'd Kid Gloves, Silk and Lisle
Stockings. &c.. at the
GREEN STORE.
Patent Crinoline,
EMBROIDERED and Grass Cloth Skirts,
at the GREEN STORE.
JACONET and Swiss Edgings and Insert-
ing?: Thread, Valenciene, Maltese and
Cotton Laces, at the GREEN STORE.
DOZ. Double and Single Silk Ruches,
at the Green Store.
12
Black Lace Mitts,
From Fifty Cents to Five Dollars a pair.
Infants7 Robes and Waists,
Some very handsome.
Gloves.
White. Black, and Colored Kid and Lisle
"*■ Gloves, for Ladies and Gentlemen.
Parasols and ^ Umbrellas,
Of all sizes, qualities and descriptions.
Straw Flats,
For Misses and Children, at the Green Stare.
Edward Riordan,
SE6R 0 AM REAL ESTATE BROKER,
(IIODIT'S mciLOiac.)
Congress Street, Houston, Texaa.
-IX give his personal attention to the sal*
. , and purchase of Naoaoia and Rial Krik.
Having a large acquaintance with the interier of
Texas, he invites the patronage of the pobHe. Ha
would beg to refer to
Messrs. Henry Sampson t Co., >
C, Innis k Co., [ Bout
Tan Alstyne & Taylor. )
MarchS ly.
legro man for Sale.
A GOOD field hand, 35 years old. without
blemish, for cash, by K. RIORDAN.
Harcbfi tf.
Wli
1
4
Negro Woman.
I HAVE a first rate Negro Woman, cook
washer and ironer. for sole cheap for cash,
[mar 6 tf.] X RIORDAN.
Dwelling Honse la Hoastaa.
F03 a Dwelling Honse, with five lots,
favorably located, apply te
R. RIORDAN.
Marcbft-'57 tf..
Owelllaff Ha ane.
A GOOD one story Dwelling Honse and
lot, in the city, will be sold cheap for cash
or negroes only, if applied f >r soon by
March6 tf. £. RIORDAN.
LAND. LA9IB.
3S0 ACRES of Land oi> Green's Rayon, well
watered and timbered, for sale cheap by
Ma re b6 tf. £. RIORDAN.
City Property far Bale.
TOUR lots between Allen. Bngby dc Cn'41
and the R. R. bridge, known as the William
Hogan property, by [mart If. E. RIO■ DAN.
Select Boarding School
MRS. ANN MARIA 8TILKS, having determln*
ed ;o devote herself to the education of her
own daughters would be glad to unite with them a
limited number of pupils, (girls) not under the agn
of II) years. For particulars of her plan of instruc-
tion, price of board, tuition, etc., apply at her r< si-
dence, Houston. ImarltwSa.
Books and Stationery.
Xaiical Instruments, Paper Bu|>
i«r>, *c., Ac.
A.T THE HOUSTON BOOK STORE.
1. 8. TAFT.
THE su tacriber, afUr fruitless efforts to sell and
dispose of his entire interest in the above hnslnrsi.
has determined to carry it on, hereafter, with re-
Titor *nd energy; and would say to those
that h 8 *'t-1 cash or city acceptanci
Sell ma Better Terai
than any other sissilar establishment in the Stats.-
The above str cW consists iu part of a large is!
well selected variety of Miscellaneous Rooks, em
bracing the most
POPULAR AND STANDARD WORKS
ofthe day. Also, a large supply of Law awn Mrm-
f~ai Books; arnooL Bouls of every kind in use In
the Ktata.
Blaak Books,
embracing the largest class ot RECORDS, LKDO
Kits ANII JOURNALS. DAY BOOKS, *c., fee.
Sheet manic.
A large aupply always oa hand
Paper Hnnglngs
The largest and best stock in Texas.
maaical lantraaneatn.
Consisting of Pi.no loans, Mnoaun. Get-
I"". ^ 'ou* . Funms, Accoaotons. Flctbs,
r.rns. Tannonenns Banjos, lie.. Ac.
PRINTING PAPER ano PRINTING INK.
A good eupplv always on band.
Jan«l-*s7. j g tarr>
Main street, Boason
'n rx M
RICHMOND
, .... .j
HOTEL,
c. nun
a v
11 T. CHAPMAN a CO..
Morten St , Richmond. Trias.
ALL the Stages that leave
Richmond, for Austin. Colnmbna,
Wharton andiotermediate places
i m m keep their offices at thia house"
Baggage sent t* and from the Railroad free at
•karge. Feb ley.
OLD CAPITOL HOTEL.
HOI'STON, TEXAS.
THORNTON THATCHER Pasruna.
THE Subscriber having leased
and thoroughly repaired aad ran-
above hotel, reapect-
.. ... Solicits the patronage of the
traveling public, and assnres those who may favor
nm w "h thair calls. that no efforts shall be sparad
t o aia* e their May agreeable. Bia accommodation*
for lan\e. or families ara ample. Attached to tha
"i'rir"r*ia!''ot •"4
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Cushing, E. H. The Weekly Telegraph (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 23, No. 2, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 1, 1857, newspaper, April 1, 1857; Houston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth235934/m1/2/?rotate=90: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.