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KT Will 0. W. A. be kind enough to
Hud us bis full name ?
D-Tbew is bo rain yet, though the clouds
this morning look mora promising-
£T Mr. A. M. Lei and, whose card as a
Piano toner appears in our columns, will
leave in a few days to spend the summer in
the Worth, and not return till November.
Those wishing his services will do well to
apply at once.
Mr. J. N. Irvine, of Austin county, and
de Blanc, of the New Orleans po-
lice, arrived here yesterday with Amos At-
kinson, the murderer of the youth, Thomas
Harrison, nt Bellville. last year. They had
also A. J. (Jack) Cloud in charge as acces-
sory. Atkinson, it will be remembered,
broke jail alter being condemned to be hnng,
and now oaly awaits sentence,
CT It is perfectly outrageous, the way
some persons have of stealing flowers from
private yards and gardens. Owners of such
things cannot help, regarding the taking of
them without leave as theft
D" Our neighbors of the Age having some
difficulty with their typos, propose to intro-
duce girls into their office.
The Age, wears pleased to learn, has add-
ed twenty-five new names to its list within
a week.
OThe Dr. Smith and the Neptune arriv-
ed up from Galveston Saturday, and the Is-
land City Sunday evening, all heavily la-
den with-merehaadiae for this and interior
points.
0*0ur friend Olark, of the Green Store,
ha* issued a handsome advertising sheet,
entitled the " Green Store Advertiser." Its
principle design i* to bring dollars and dimes
to the publisher, and we have no doubt it
will be veiy successful. It will be issued
every month, and gratuitously distributed to
the extent of 1500 copies.
Thx Riruc Compact.—The Rifle Compa-
ny spoken of sometime since as being on the
tapis, will, we are informed, be organised to-
night. Than are already thirty-five names
on the Company r«U. The uniform will be
a dark green with a~black plnme, and will
give to the company a splendid appoarauce.!
The arms will be the Missouri rifle, which is
said to be the best known. It is presumed
that some fifteen er twenty mora names will
be enrolled, and we shall expect, when the
company is properly &ciltad, that its parades
will be quite as attractive as those of the
Light Guards. "
0"The ordinance for the protection of
stock raisers, in another column, was. we
are assured, loudly called for, and a neces-
sity. It pnts honest butchers to some trou-
ble, to be sure, but it is a trouble they should
be willing to incur for their own security.
Those who show the marks correctly, can,
of course, be subject to no subsequent «us-
picion.
D*We are informed that Messrs. Cain A
Blount have purchased George's saw mill,
across the bayou, with the design of erect
ing a Warehouse and Cotton Press there.—
The objeet is to pat cotton in a condition
for stowage in the ship. They inform us
that they design bnilding.a wharf and put-
ting it in charjf i of the eity.
ETl he Light Guards turned out on pa-
rade last Friday evening, and showed them-
selves to great advantage by their frequent
and multifarious evolutions, all of which
we are pleased to say were executed with
increased skill and precision. They went
out on a target excursion The prise for the
best shooting was a handsome silver cup,
and was was won by B. P. Fuller. The
merit of being the best marksman was well
contested.
OThe Lumber trade is gainiug more
and more importance here every day. The
'Sam' brought up, one day last week. 70,000
feet to be chifiey used in building here.—
The Sam is continually engaged in this
trade, and the Texas also makes- occasional
trips to the mills.
OThomas J. McKinney, having been
nominated as a delegate to the Waco Con-
vention from Austin, declines acting because
he will not be bound by its action unless
the candidates suit him. This is the proper
course. No one should go into or before a
Convention unless be is willing to abide by
its decision as to the various candidates.
HT The new sieamehip Galveston arrived
at Berwick's Bay on Wendesday last, direct
from New York. 8he will commence her
regular trips on Wednesday next, in connec-
tion with the Opelousas Railroad.
The Democracy of Lavaca county were to
meet in Convention last Saturday, the 38th.
O* The sbip S. F. Austin sailed from
New York on the 10th, and is now nearly
due at Gal'
U" The Newa contains a communication
from "ooe of the moat gifted and highly es-
teemed citizens of Tana," urging the elaims
of Guy M. Bryan lor Congress.
CT We learn fn the News that Robert
Galer, bar tender at the Tremont, cut his
throat with a small pen knife, on Saturday
morning. A case of delirium tremens.
S3" We are very glad to learn from the
Civilian that H. Stnart, Esq., will probably
be retained at his poet in the Custom House
at Galveston.
IT We see in the News that a Washington
letter says that Mirabau B. Lamar, is strong-
ly preseed for the Governorship of Kansas.
CITY COUNCIL.
Homo*, March 19th, 1857.
Present—his Hon.. the Msyor, Aldermen
Burnett, Hasan, Dickinson, Rice, Lubbock,
Sampson, King and House.
The minutes of the previous meeting were
read and adopted.
His Hon., the Mayer, stated that the first
business betore the Council, waa the unfin-
ished business of Licences on Hotels.
On motion of Aid. Dickinson,
Resolved, That the following Ordianace
be adopted : " That for the year 1857, there
sbsll be licenced and collected from each
and every person or persons k -pinp a Hotel
or Boarding House, in which tl « number of
persons accommodated exceed an annu-
al license of thirty dollars, for the use of
said city.
Aid. King, Chairman) of the Committee to
examine into the condition of the eky lock
up, reported that they bad examined the
same, and that it wonld coat the city not, ex-
ceeding Ave hnndted dollar* for necessary
repairs on it.
On motion of Aid. Hogan,
Resolved, That the report of the commit-
tee be received, and that they be authorised
to make a contract as low as posible, sud
have the building prepared forthwith.
On motion of AM. Lubbock, an Ordinance
of which the following is tfe titlp, wu adop-
ted ;
To collect a lax on eCavea, and oegrues
who hire by theday and act in tin
of porters, withia the corporate -•« the
city.
On motion, the Beard adjourned.
E. F. WILLIAMS, Sec'y.
A Hurt to Advebttokr*.—Warren's
celebrated blackfug manufactory hus
bow ceased to be. TV bamew has
"died oat," simply front* i t-solation ta-
ken by the proprtet** wlio succeeded
the spirited original of the linn, "to
discontinue advertMflfr in the newspa-
pers as a aselm expeaat '" The con-
sequence aright have baea foreseen. The
ira of "Wamfa" has ee«*d to exist
All 8orts of Items.
What letter of the alphabet is the business
man's wont enemy ? . Answer below.
The Cabinet of Mr. Buchanan meets the
decided approval of the Richmond Enquire,r
as one of the best Cabinets the editor remem-
bers. Eveiy member is a man of mark and
prominence.
The Democratic State Convention of Penn-
sylvania, met at Harrisburg, on the 2d mst.,
with Jno. W. Forney, in the chair. Philps
Johnson was elected permanent President.
Gen. Wm. F. Packer was, on the 24th ballot,
nominated for Governor.
All of the Cabinet of President Pierce have
left for their *i$spective homes, except Mr.
Marcy, who remains for a month, to enter-
tain President Pierce as his guest.
The New York K.N. State Council resol-
ved that the American party is unalterably
opposed to the extension of slavery into ter-
ritory from which it is excluded by the Mis-
souri Compromise.
The Hickman. Ky. Argus, makes loud
complaint of the contractors of the mail ser-
vice between New Orleans and Cairo. The
contract is for the carrying of a daily mail,
yet, notwithstanding there is a full river and
an abundance of boats, they get only a tri-
weekly mail. We trust the department will
hold these contractors, as well as others
nearer Texas, who have failed to perform
their contracts, to a strict accountability.
The letter L makes bank notes, blank notes,
and therefore proves itself a robber.
With the Mississippi loan of $175,000 to
the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, it is confi-
dents expected that the company will be
able to complete it to the Tennessee line.
Prayer books are now being made in
England, with a small looking-glass in the
inside of the cover. Thus, the ladies, while
saying their prayers, may practice glances,
and fix their garments to excellent advant-
age. The English are a little ahead of the
Yankees this time.
Frank Leslie's Illustrated News had pic-
tures representing the cermonies of the inau-
guration in the mail before the 4th of March
was over. The drawings were, doubtless,
received by telegraph.
No less than 918,058 balet of cotton were
exported from Apilachicola,Florida, the last
year. So says the Commercial Advertiser ;
but we can hardly believe it. This would
be nearly a third of the preeent crop.
Mr. Henry Ledyard, a son-in-law of Gen.
Cass, and a gentleman of ;mcch traveling
experience, has been made assistant Secre-
tary of State.
The sale of lager beer by retail has be«u j
stopped at Lancaster, Penn.
The New Orleans Bulletiu pays a fair !
compliment to the projectors of the new daily
to be started there, when it says they have ]
given proofs of talent and ability enough to
conduct sach a paper well. i
The cash duties received at New York!
fot eight months have been $32,633,652.
Snoquslmie falls in Washington Territory
are two hundred and sixty-three feet in per-
pendicular height. The water is said to fall
in a solid, unbroken body.
Wm. B. Gaw, of Helena, Ark., has been
appointed State engineer of that State. The
Democrat says that the appointment is a
first rate one.
The property of Wm. B. Astor, of New
York, is assessed at $3,955,000; that of Jas.
Lenox, $1,338,885: Stephen Whiting, $1,-
409,000; Peter Lorrillard, $1,620,000; and
Alexander T. Stewart, $1,089,900. No oth-
ers are asessedas high as a million.
A nugget of gold was lately found in New
South Wales that was v orth £20,000.
There is a mule on the estate of Col. Mid-
dleton, in South Carolina, rising of eighty
years old, and still at work. It is a white
mule. We don't vouch for the story, and
would throw off a year or two to accommo-
date.
The matter as to who is the handsomest
woman iif* New York, has been refered to
the Court of Come-and-please
Subscriptions are being received for the
new paper at Richmond, Va., to be entitled
the "South." We predict for this paper an
extensive circulation.
Gov. Cornelius Robinson, of Lowndes co.,
is spoken of as a candidate for Governor of
Alabama.
About the best specimens of resignation,
under afflicting circumstances, that we have
seen lately, was that of Gilbert and Matte-
son of the late House of Representatives.
When Buchanan left Lancaster on the 2d
inst., the people manifested their joy by the
firing of canons, ringing ofbells, Ac,
Sumner is to sail for Europe on the 7tb.
Many profoundly hope that be may never
sail back.
The Senate of New Jersey refused to con-
firm the appointment of Wm. L. Dsyton, as
Attorney General of that State.
The total value of property in Mobile is
$21,512,233. The total amount of taxes to
be collected is $97,263, or about forty-five
cents on the $100
The retiring officers of the Black Repub-
lican government of Indiana have left things
in a pretty fix. They have pocketed every-
thing they could lay their hands on. One
got patents issued to him for 15,000 acres of
swamp lands without paying a dime for
them. The State Titeasurer took $50,000 in
money, and the Comptroller countersigned
a vast amount of bank bills to free bankers,
without taking the security required by law.
In Michigan negroe* are legal voters for
State officers.
Chicago produces fourteen millions dol-
lars worth of manufactured articles per year
The National Democrat is the title of a
nice democratic paper published at Cassa
polis, Cass county, Michigan.
All the papers, except a few of the very
rabid ones, at New Orleans, write in terms
of praise of the President's Inaugural. Some
of ear eotemporaries in that city are fully a
thousand years ahead of the times. They
ought to be transplanted to Paris.
Geo. D. Prentice has been lecturing on
polities io New England. George is a nice
man to talk about this sort of tbing, particu-
larly when you come to consider that his
readers place even less confidence in him as
a politician than those of the New York Her-
ald in James Gordon Bennett.
Since the year 1800, there have been twelve
hundred suits broagbt by the U. 9. Govern-
ment to recover money from the defaulters to
its treasury, in which the defendant has ei-
thei been dead, insolvent, or not found, and
the Government has had to pay costs.
The Philadelphia Evening Argus records
the decision ef the Supreme Court in the
Dred Scott case, with the highest satisfac-
tion. We also make this note with equal
pleasure.
The President was grossly insulted, it is
stated, by Baltimore mob, on his way from
Lancaster to Washington, on the 2d of
Mar h. Thi« i* Maryland Know-Notbing
i ioui-
]
The Columbia South Carolinian com.
| mends ill the view* of President Bucoanan,
while it is left to the Charleston News, a
leading KnoW-Nothing paper, to express the
views of those extremists of the South who
are not satisfied
Capt. Thomas Pettigu, late of the U. S.
Navy, and a citizen of South Carolina, is
James Buchanan Henry, the Private Sec-
retary of the President, is said to be a young
man of a good deal of talent and promise.
All efforts to renew the Kansas troubles
will be hereafter resisted by those who have
gone there to stay. There seems to be a
general disposition to abide the decision of
the people, when the Constitution comes to
be formed.
What did the blind man take at breakfast
and recover his sight ? He took a cup and
Near Hamilton, Canada West, a train of
cars ran off the bridge on the altei noon of the
12th inst., and precipitated the engine, bag-
gage car, and two passenger cars, iuto the
river. Between sixty and eighty passengers
were killed.
That new Mexican treaty about which
every body appeared to be waiting for his
neighbor's opinion, was rejected by the Pres-
ident without being sent to the Senate. Mr.
Forsyth has lost his chance for renown.
The New York Times recently paid $100,-
000 for a building lot in New York city.—
The lot was one of the seven of the brick
church property, which was proposed last
year to be made the site of the new postj
office.
Sam Medary, a gentleman for a long time
connected with a leading Democratic paper
in Ohio, has been appointed Governor of
Minnesota.
Moses. Thompson and wife, of Middlebo-
rough, Mass., are respectively 95 and 91
years of age, and have been married 75
years. They are probably the oldest mar-
ried couple in the country.
One of the American Spirit Rappers re-
cently had the honor to introduce their Maj-
esties, the Emperor and Empress of France,
to the Spirit world.
When may money be said to be damp ?—
When it is mist at night or due in the morning.
Secretary Marcy goes to Europe this sum-
mer. He bears a good name in the old world.
The anuual pay and emoluments of Gen.
Scott now amount to $15,000. The amount
he draws as back pay, by a late act of Con-
gress, is $32,400.
The Philadelphia Evening Gazette says,
that every time it reads anything from Santa
Anna, it thinks it a great pity the Texans
did not do him justice.
The New York Tribune says, this Union,
on the basis of the inaugural, backed by the
Dred Scott decision,is not worth preserving
We only wish that all who think so. would
take themselves out of it.
The Black Republicans have again car-
ried a New Hampshire election. Their ma-
jority in the recent gubernatorial race, was
3,000. It is about their last victory, how-
ever.
Which is the heaviest horse on the road ?
A led horse.
The recent decision in the Dred Scott case
is making a good deal of stir in New York
aud Massachusetts. The Legislatures of
those States are taking it up.
Hereis a jeu d'esprit that is ' quite as good
as new." A rich old gentleman of the name
of Gould married a girl not yet out of her
' teens." After the weeding, he wrote the
following couplet, to inform a friend of the
' happy event:'
' You see, my dear Doctor.
Though eighty years old,
A girl of nineteen
Falls in love with old Gould !'
To which the Doctor replied—
' A girl of nineteen
May love Gould, it is true.
But believe me. dear sir,
It is the gold without 'u !''
As the finest flowers are without fragrance,
and the finest birds without song, so often
times the most beautiful women are without
heart.
AN ORDINANCE.
To Protect the Sloth Raistrs of Harris County.
Be it Ordained by the Mayor and Alderman of
the City of Houston in Council assembled on the
26th day of March 1857: 1. That hereafter it shall
be encumbant on every Butcher or seller of Meets
in th« Market of Houfon, to exhittit-the hide of the
animal, so killed, and that it be the duty of the Mar
shall to keep a regular record of the marks and
brands of the same for the inspection of the Public.
2. That for each and every offence against this
Ordinance, there shall beaflne of not less than five
dollars, and that the fees of Sc be allowed to the
Marshall for each hide so inspected to be paid by
the parties themselves. COB. ENNIS Mayor.
£. F.Williams, Sec'y. March27 lm.
The Houston fc Texas Central Road.
The people in this portion of Texas are
more direc.ly interested in tbe speedy com-
pletion of this enterprise, than any other of
tbe many railroad schemes which have beeu
commenced or projected in the State. As
most of our readers are aware, one section—
or twenty five miles of the road—is already
in operation, and in two or three months
more, tbe cars will be running to tbe Brazos
timber—fifty miles from Houston. From the
second Depot, the road is to take a direction
up the. valley of the Brazo6, crossing the Na-
vasota six or seven miles from the mouth.
What will be the definite route from that
point up the country, we are not prepared
to say. A few months ago we were inform-
ed that it was tbe intention of the company
to take the divide betweeu the Brazos and
the Trinity. More recently, at Houston we
wero advised that another survey bad been
ordered nearer the Brazos. That the latter
should be the policy of the proprietors, it
occurs to us, nould be patent to every one
at a glance. Cotton freights pay better than
any other species of exportation in the South,
and but little of that great staple is grown,
or ever will be, on the prairies between the
Brazos aud Trinity rivers above Grimes co.
The Brazos valley from the mouth of the
Navasota to Fort Graham is, we believe,
capable of producing more Cotton, than an
equal amount of land anywhere else iu the
South. When the thousands of acres of
rich bottom, now lying wild and uncultiva-
ted. shall have been converted into cotton
fields—as will be the case in a very few
years—ihe thousands of bales of Cotton pro-
duced tberefroiu, will not be hauled twen-
ty-five aud thirty miles to find a railroad de-
pot. If the Houston and Texas Central road
;unsas far as thirty miles East of the Bra-
zos, the necessities of the planters of that
section will build a road of their own, along
the valley of the Brazos, connecting with the
other at the Nnvasota. Cotton planting
now, without railroad facilities is the best
paying investment in agriculture in this
county. From ooe plantation, a few miles
below this place, last season were made,
gathered and sent off 200 bales, the product
of 130 acres. Tbe land is of the same char-
acter all the w ay down the river, and the
bottom from three to eight miles wide. Is
it not apparent to Ihe most casual observer,
that this immense cotton interest will be
necessarily compelled to have couvenient
railroad communication with the markets
of the world ?
At a meeting of the citizens of McLennan
county last summer, $100,000 in stock were
pledged to the Houston and Texas Central
road, provided it should pass within the lim-
its of the county. We apprehend that more
than double that amount could now be pro-
cured, were tbe road definitely located with-
in the borders of the county. In a very short
time all the bottom laDd will be in the hands
of men whu intend to cultivate it —and to
cultivate it in cotton. The planters in the
counties below us are only waiting for the
adoption of the river route, to apply their
money and their labor to the furtherance of
the work.—Brazos Statesman.
AN OBJMNAlfCB.
Defining Taxes and Licenses for 1857.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of the
City of Houston, in Council assembled on the 17th
day of March 1857. 1. That there shall be assessed
and collected upon all property within the corpo-
rate <imits of tbe city of Houston, upon which a tax
is levied by the State, a direct tax of twenty cents
upon every hundred dollars for tbe city of Houston.
3. That there shall be assessed and collected
from each person, the proprietor of a company with
in the corporate limits of the eity, pursuing the oc-
cupation of tbe exhibiting, or causing to be exhib-
ited for pay or emolument, any Theatre of Theatri-
cal amusement, an annual direct tax of one hun-
dred dollars for each and every such establishment.
3. Of each and every person pursuing the occu-
pation of exhibiting any Museum, Menagarie. Wax-
work, Feats of Activity, Slight of Hand, or any di-
version or this character under any name whatever,
an annual direct tax of twenty-five dollars for each
nd every such establishment.
4. That there shall be assessed and collected of
every person or firm engaged in the sale of vinous
or spiritous Liquors, in quantities less than one
quart, an annual direct tax of one hunderd and
twenty-five dollars for each and every such estab-
lishment.
5. Of each and every person persuing the busi-
ness of Ifawker or Pedlar, an annual tax of ten
dollars.
6. That there shall be assessed and collected of
each and every person or firmkeepins a Billiard or
Bagatelle Table or any other table known by any
other name upon which gomes arc played with balls
and cue's or mace. Such tables kept for public
games, shall par an annual direct tax of fifty dol-
lars for each and every table so kept.
7. Of each and every person or firm keeping a
Nine or Ten-pin Alley, an annual direct tax for
each and every table contained in said Alley twenty
dollar*.
8. For each and every person or firm occupied in
keeping any Cook-shop, Restaurant or Eating
House for (ay or emolument, an annua; direct tax of
fifteen dollar for each and every such estnblish-
roent.
0. Of each and every person or firm pursuing the
orcupation of Real Estate Broker, Ship Broker,
Merchandize or Cotton Broker, or auy Commission
business, an annnal direct tax or twenty dollars for
each and every such establishment.
10. Of each and every person or firm occupied in
the business of Auctioneering, an annual direct
tax of twenty-dollars.
•11. That each and every person or firio engaged
in the sale of Goods, Wares and Merchandise, Vi-
nous or Spirituous Liquors, in quantities of a quart
or more, shall pay a tax of ten cents on each hun-
dred dollars, value of such Goods, Wares and Mer-
chandise purchased for sale, or received for sale,
as agent as Auctioneer, by such person or firm, and
it shall be the duty of the Assessor and Collector
to call once in every three months, or oftener, upon
every person or firm so occupied in the city, for ac-
count of the amount so introduced under oath.
12. That every person or persons on whom or
whose vocation a license tax, may have been asses-
sed shall before engaging in such vocation, pay to
the Assessor and Coltecto.-, the amount of snch
tax, taking his receipt thereto, which receipt shall
entitle him, her or them to a corresponding license
to be issued by the Mayor. If any person or per
sons shall engage in a vocation within the limits
of the city, on whom or which a license tax had been
assessed by tbe city Council without having first
obtained a license therefor from the Mayor, such
person or persons sha l be liable so pay onefourth
of the amount of such annual license tax for each
week, he, she or they may be so engaged,and in the
same proportion for each day, which may be recov-
ered by action before the Recorder; or any justice
of the Peace or the District Court, according to the
amount one-fourth part of the recovery for the use
of the informer, and the balance to the city.
13. When any person shall fail or refuse to pay
the tax contemplated by the preceeding sections of
i his Ordinance, before engaging in any vocation or
calling on which a tax is iuipose, it shall be the du-
ty of the Assessor and Collector to forthwith levy
on any property of such persons if to be found in
the city sufficient to pay the amount of such tax for
one year and all costs, and shall sell the same a t
public Miction to the highest bidder for cash, after
advertising the same in some newspnper published
In the city for twenty days.
14. Carts, Drays or Wagons and pleasure carri-
ages working for hire, shall be taxed ten dollars a
year, for each and every one so engaged.
Appioved. COB. ENNIS, Mayor.
E. F. Williams, Sec'y [mar33 lm.
AN ORDINANCE.
The better to prestrve the Health of the City o
Houston.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of the
City of Houston in Council assembled: 1. That
in order to maintain the cleanlinesi and salubrity
of the city it shall be the duty of all owners, agents
or occupants of lots or tenants within the corporate
limits of the city, to have all stagnant water under
or about the houses or premises and all decaying
vegetable or animal matter, and all other fill h or
rubbish removed from the premises owned or occu-
pied by him, her or them, and to keep said premises
thoroughly cleansed from all foul and infections
matter from and after the publication of this ordi-
nance.
2. It shall be the special duty of all persons re-
siding in the city to keep his or her privies thor-
oughly cleansed, and use limofreety in or about the
same, at least once every two weeks.
3. It shall be the duty el the City Marshal to make
strict examination throughout the Wards of the city
of all lots and premises, and wherever nuisances of
auy kind are found to exist, such as stagnant water
under or about houies where low grounds exist, foul
privies, vegetable or anitsal decaying matter or
other rnbbish or filth which may be injurious to the
health of the city, he shall give written notice to
the owner, agentor occupant of any property where
such nuisance* exist, to have the same removed
within ten days; and upon neglect or refusal of such
persons to comply with tbe requirements of this or-
dinance, upon iaid notice being duly given, the
Marshal shall proceed at once to have the floors of
houses raised where there is stagnant waler or low
ground, and have said lots filled up or other nui-
snnces removed at their expense, or at the expense
of the property, and in order to protect the City
from any danger that might result to the general
health by the removal of foul matter and stagnant
water on low grounds nnderthe floors of houses
during the prevalence of warm weather. i>o such re-
moval shall be made after the 15th of May next,
where floors or building have to be removed for
such purpose.
1. In case of an> owner, occupant or agent of
property refuse or neglect to comply with the re-
quirements of tbis ordinance, the same shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon convic-
tion thereof, stall be fined in a sum not less shan
ten dollars, one-half to go to the City Marshall or
informer, and the other half to the use of the city.
5. The City Marshal is hereby made the judge of
ail filling in of iota, removal of rubbish, filth, un-
wholsoine matter, &c., prodded, that it is hereby
made his duty in every case where there is stagnant
water or low ground to have said lot or ground filled
above the level of the side-walks in order that the
water may run off freely
Approved, COR. ENNIS, Mayor.
E. F. Williams, Sec'y imarts lm.
AN ORDINANCE.
To collect a Tax upon Slaves and JtTegro Laborers
who hire by the day and act in the capacity of
Porters, Within the Corporate limits of the City.
Beit Ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen in
Council Convened: Thut from aid after the first
day of April next, an yearly Tax of Five dollars,
or half of the amount for six months, shall be le-
vied and collected upon all Slaves a::d Negroes
working in the capacity of Porters in this city,
and, as a mode of designating Negroes of this class
a badge will be delivered to each of them on the
payment of the tax. by the City Marshall, whose du-
ty it is hereby made to collect the same, which
badge shall be worn conspicuously as indicating
the capacity in which they labor.
Sic, Tbe owners of Slaves and others, from and
after the above mentioned date, who shall fail or
neglect to comply with tbis Ordinance shall be
fined "five dollars" for every day so offending.
Approved, COB. ENNIS, Mayor.
E. F. Williams. Sec'y, [marS3lm.
Legal Advertisements.
AN ORDINANCE.
Defining a License Tax on hotels and Livery
Stable8 far the year 1857.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of the
City of Houston in Council assembled: 1. That
for the year 1857, there ah >11 be licensed and col-
lected from each and every person or persons keep-
ing a Hotel or Boarding Ilocse in which the num-
ber of persons accommodated exceed ten persons,
iu annual license of thirty dollars for the use of
said city.
2. That for the year ]££?• thtrt- shall be licensed
and collected from each and every person or firm
keeping a Livery Stable, an annual license tax of
fifteen dollars for tbe use of the city.
Approved, COR. ENNIS, Mayor.
E. F. Williams, Sec'y [mar23lm.
Piano Forte*.
THE subscriber in rites the atten>
t*011 °f those about to purchase
n J H |1 n Piano Fortes, to the new stock just
II • ■ J ■ received from the manufactory of
Hallet it Co., of boston, Mas*. The above are
made with all the most modern and important im-
provements. For purity and iweetuess of tone,
elacity of touch, beauty of finish and durability to
stand tbe climate, they are second to none ever of-
fered for sale in this market. These Pianos are
made with the new improved dia: onal scale iu the
construction of the strings, which is worthy the at
tention of every one about to purchase. Ladies and
all persons interested in Ptanp Forte flaying are
invited to call and examine at J. S. TAFT'S,
Jan 196m. Bo kand Music Store.
Ad emigrant train was run into by a
freight train is on* of the tunnels near Har-
riabjurg, on the ISA, and St* or aiz persona
John G. Saxe never wrote a better tbing
than the following on Fride :
'TU a curious fact na ever waa known
But often iu human nature shown,
Alike in castle and cottage,
That pride,like pigs of a certain brood,
Will manage to live and thrive on food.
As poor as a pauper pottage.
Of ell the notable things of earth,
Tbe queerest thing is the pride of birtb.
Among our "fierce dem<icracy ' "
A bridge across a hundred years.
Without a prop to save it from neers— j
Not even a couple of rotten piers— 1
A tiling for laughter, flings and jeers. '
Is American aristocracy !
Depend upon it, my snobbish friend.
Your family thread you can never ascend,
Without good reason to apprehend
Vou may find it waxed ou the other end
By some plebian vocation !
Or worse than that, your boasted line,
May end in a loop of stronger twiue.
That plagued some worthy relation.
Because you flourish in worldly affairs.
Do not be hanghty and put ou airs.
With insoieut pride of station !
Don't b? proud and tnrn up your nose.
At poorer people in plainer clothes,
But learu for the sake of your mind's repose.
That all all proud flesh, wherever it grows,
Is subject to ifri'ation '
Forty-four out of the forty-six State* of
Europe .which signed the uiar&titne treaty
abolishing privateering, have also signed
MarcyV amendment. England still holds
out.
Several specimens of clay have beeu found
near Auguata, Oa., which will prove invalu-
able far paint, for eataraal work.
sawrer'i United 8 Ms tea Mall
tfrfeyfcga Stage .
THt U. S. Mail Stages leave Crpress City Depot
for Austin, via: Washington, Independence,
Breuham, liound Top, Ruterville, La Grange, Bas-
trop and Webberville, every Sunday. Wednesday
and Friday-
For Chappell Hill, oOoneville Wheelock, Alta
Springs, Marlin, Springfield and Waco, every Sun-
day anf Wednesday.
For Washington every day.
Passengers for the above places procure through
tickets from the tho Stage Office, next door to the
Post Office at Houston, via the II. fc T. C. itaiiroad
to Cypress.
Stages leave Richmond for Columbus and La
Orange, every Sunday, Wednesday aud Friday.
Passengers for thil route, will also procure through
tickets at the above ftage < Office, to go via the Uous
ton Tap and the B. B B. Sc C. Railroad to Rich
mood.
Tbe above Stages connect via the railroads men-
tioned, with Ihe Oalvrston and Honston Mail
steamers at Houston. Passengers from or for New
Orleans and Galveston, meet with no delay on these
routes. [febfttf.'j F. P. SAWYER.
LIVEK1 STABLE.
UNDERSIGNED respectfully Infoi
citizens of Houston, and the travelling Public
in general, that he has taken charge of the Livery
Stable formerly known as
Hofsa House stable 9
Situated at the tVest end of Market Square,
a • J.v his own personal attention,and a plenty
of proven 'hand he expects a liberal share o
public pair« 1 Aug V. H. GLAMEYER
City Restaurat.
AT THE OLD PRESIDENT HOUSE.
Main Street.
Administrator's sale.
ON Tuesday, the 7th day of April next, the Ad-
ministrator of J. V. Crawford, dee'd., will of-
lerfor sale at the Court House door, the following
described property to the highest bidder, viz:
One nepro girl, named Julia, tged 14 yeari; 2
Wagons, 4 Carriages, 1 Piano, 1 horse, 1 Mule. 9
Watches and eighty acres of Land, 2 miles from the
city of Houston, being part of the same formerly
owned by W. T. Austin. Also, 13 shares of stock in
he Texas Central Railroad.
Terms;—The negro Oirl and the Land will besold
on a credit of twelve months. The purchaser giv-
ing bond with approved security, the Administra-
tor retaining a lein on said property. For the pur-
chase money of all other property, a credit of six
months will be given, the purchaser giving bond
with approved security. Sale to commence at 10
o'c ock, A. M. G. W. CRAWFOBD, Adm'r.
Marl6 tds. By Pkbkins & Kexch
Wanted, Lost and Found.
LOST.
/CONDITIONAL certificate for 640 acres <<f Land,
VV issued by Harris County Board of T,«nd Com
missioners to J. Buchanan. Number and date not
recollected. If not found within the tim-i prescrib-
ed by law. I shall apply to the proper department
for a duplicate. P. DE CORDOVA,
Mar4 90d. By T. S. ANDERSON. Agent.
LOST.
THE lieadrigm certificate of John Vdz, dee'd,
unconditional. No. (BO. 3."0 acres of land, is-
sued by the Commissioners of Harris Countv, on
the 5th of December, 1839, If not found within
ninety days, I shall apply fur a duplicate.
Jgnl6 3m. JOHN PECGRK.
*500 REWARD,
"VX71LL b« paidbythe Galveston and Rail River
V V Railway Company, for information that shall
lead to tbe conviction of the fiend, who obstructed
tbe track of said Railway company, by placing a
fence rail on it. at the culvert or cattle guard on the
line of I. W. Brashears east fence, by which the cars
were thrown from the track on Sunday mornirg
last. P. BREMOND.
Junellwtwtf. President
For Sale or Rent.
FOB SAl£I
m^_ A NEGBO HAN, 90 years of age. a numbe
bo one plantation hand.
ALSO, a Negro Woman, aged about 30 years
«j3a accustomed to work in ihe house or field. Ap
ply to [marll lm. JOHN DICKINSON.
. , Hotel for Sale.
THE well known Star Hotel a
Brazoria, the County seat of one
of the wealthiest counties in the
State, is offered for sale low.
This house has a good patronage, and having been
used for a hotel for many years, receives all th«
transient enstom of the place. For particulars, ad-
dress, at Brazoria, MARY A LEONARD.
Feb20 3w.
4FOK HIKC.
A likely negro Man, a good house servant
or porter, will be hired on reasonable terms,
by HENRY SAMPSON & CO.
F«b27 tf.
Rich Oyster Creek Lands (or Sale
THE following tracts of splendid land ore sow
offered for sule on very low and accommodat-
ing terms, viz:
214 acres on the west bank of Oyster Creek, eight
miles from Columbia, in Brazoria county. SO acres
of this has been in cultivation, and there is a com-
fortable log house and outhouses on the place.
The land is known as 'peach' land, and is unsur-
passed for cultivation in Texns. Or
438 acres [including the above) with same
Improvements.
Also, 265 acres near the above, on the east bank
of Oyster Creek, and running out to the prairie, in
eluding some 40 acres of prairie. This U a first rate
location for a stock farm, the ranjre being good, aud
not overstocked. This land is like the above, good
bottom land and never subject to overfloas.
The above lands are situated near the line of tbe
proposed Houston and Brazoria Railroad and are
intrinsically worth twice what is asked for them.
Tbe owner, however, is compelled to sell. Terms,
half cash, and ballance in twelve months with in-
terest. For prices &c , enquire of the editor of tbe
Telegraph; or at Columbia, Brazoria county, of
Feb20tf JNO. H. JONES.
FOR SALE.
SIX Cotton Gins from the factory of Gullet, Kirk-
patrick 4c Co., Aberdeen, Miss. Also, a Negro
man. Apply at TAYLOR'S WAREHOUSE.
Jan30-'57.
For Sale.
rI lHE whole of lot No. I, in block 13, city of Hons
_1_ ton. fronting 100 feet on the Railroad.
Also, a lot 60 feet front on Fannin street, running
back 75 feet, in block 13, nearly opposite John Sel-
lers' warehouse.
If not sold at private sale by the 3d Monday in
May .the first named ofthe above lots will be offered
at auction. jan254m JE88E M. HOOKER.
B. J. Smith & Co.,
DEALERS IS
CLOTHING AND GENTLEMAN'S
FURNISHING GOODS.
MAIN ST.. HOUSTON
March6-'57 ly.
R. J. Smith tc Co.,
Are now receiving a large stock of SpriDg and
Summer Clothing, ofthe best workmanship and the
latest style, such as
CASSIMERES. A DRAP'D. ETE.,
ITALIAN CLOTH.
LINEN DRILLS, LINBN DUCKS,
CASHMEKETS, MARSEILLES GOODS-
WHITE BROWN AND CHECKED LINENS
&c, Ac., icc.
which they offer for sale at their store on Main
street, at low prices, wholesale or retail. Don't
forget to chII on B. J. !=MITII fc CO.
Marcha tf.
R. J. Smith & Co.,
Are offering the largest and best selected stock of
Gentleman's Furnishishing Goods to be found in
this city, consisting in part of
FINE, ALL LINEN SHIRTS,
FINE LINEN FRONT SIIIRTS.
FINE SILK UNDER-SHIRTS.
FINE SILK DRAWERS.
GAUZE SHIRTS. CRAVATS,
SOCKS, H'DK'FS,
KID. THREAD, SILK. BERLIN AND
BUCKSKIN GLOVES.
—ALSO—
a choice selection of
CAPS, HATS,
RAZORS, BOOTS.
REVOLVERS, UMBRELLAS,
WALKING CANES, SHOES,
and in one word every thing necessary for a Gentle-
man's complete outfit. B. J. SMITH & CO,
Main street, next door to F. A. Rice.
Marc 1.6 tf.
Southern Steamship Company and
Texas JTlail Line.
rIE following new and magnificent Steamships
now comprise this line, viz:—
CHARLES MORGAN....Capt. Mehrt Place.
ATLANTIC • " n. Sheppard.
MEXICO " John Y. Lawless.
LOUISIANA..... " W It. Talbot.
GENERAL RU-K •• Forbes.
One of them will leave New Orleans for Galveston
every SCI* DA If and THURSDAY, at M
o'clock, A.M.: returning will leave Galveston for
New Orleans every SUNDAY and THURS-
DAY, at 4 o'clock P. M.
These steamers hare all been built, with great
care and cost, specially for this trade, have splen-
did accommodations for passengers, and for speed
and safety are unsurpassed. Apply to
E. B. NICHOLS & CO., Galveston.
II. N. CALDWELL, InJianola.
HARRIS. MORGAN tc CO., New Orleans.
March 13-'57 ly.
¥. J. HUTCHINS,
111 LISALE KERG1&IT
HOUSTON, TEXAS,
Is now receiving, and will continue to
receive through the season, additions to
his extensive stock of
FANCY AND STAPLE
DRY GOODS,
Clothing, Hats & Caps,
Boots and Shoes,
HARDWARE,
Saddlery, Woodware, &c-7
selected for the trade, to which he in-
vites the attention of merchants from
the interior. Also,
DEALER IN
PROVISIONS,
Groceries, Iron and Steel,
&c., and General Plan-
tation Supplies.
Cotton and other produce consigned
to him for sale, shipment, or otherwise,
shall have prompt attention, and ad-
vances made on consignment to his
friends in the North.
March 13, 57-ly
New Qrjeans AdVts.
T. W. HOUSES & CO.,
Cotton Factors,
AND
Richmond Livery Stable*
By HINKLE & PILANT,
Richmond, Teias.
HORSES and Bug-
gies and saddle Horses
constantly on hand for
sale or to hire. They
keep none but such ns it will be a pleasure to ride
or drive. 11 r* No credit given.^~l( Terms mode
rate. This Stable has no nonnection with the Ho-
tels. FebSOly.
Fisher's Hotel.
JOHN D. FISHER, Proprietor,
Montgomery, Texas.
HAVING recently taken charge
of the large and commodious Ho-
tel,in trie pleasant town of Mont-
_ gomery, the proprietor offers to
travelers and regular boarders inducements not
found elsewhere, and pledges hit lself to make all
comfortable who favor him with their patronage.
JLf All the Stages stop at this House.
Jan301y.
VIQL1SILI 1ERCH&ITS.
A re now receiving a large and wel
***• selected stock of Spring Goods,
consisting in part of Fancy aud Staple
DRY GOOipS,
Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes,
Hardware, Saddlery aud Wooden
Ware : Fancy aud Staple Groceries
of every description ; also, Sweed aud
refined Iron, Steel, Blacksmith's Tools,
Cutlery and Earthenware, (direct from
Europe ) Baggin r, Rope, and all kindsof
JHautatton Supplies,
to which we invite the attention of
our friends, and Interior Merchants ;
Agents for the sale of Lemuel Gilbert's
Pianos. Au assortment of Buggies,
Carriages aud Harness always on hand.
! Advances made on Cotton, and
i other produce consigned to our care,
either at Houstou or Galveston, for
sale or shipment.
Hocstok, March 23rd, 1857. ly—a
House Sierva - is.
SEVERAL good house s>. vants tor hire for
the next year. Enquire *t this office.
Dec* tf
For Sale at a Great Bargain.
4 ACRES of LAND, situated on Buffalo !
Bayou, convenient to the Galveston |
and R. R. Railroad,sbout seven miles from Houston
The tract is heavily timbered, and can be had at a
great bargain for cash, stock, or negro property.
Apply to WM. EDWARDS.
June 15, tw3tdcwtf Houston.
Only One Dollar.
t 'OR Ambrotypes of usual size in neat and dura
ble cases; large and elegantly ornamented gilt
frames, ca*es of every variety direct from N. Y
Jewelry, 4cc., &c., for
One-half tbe Usual Price!
A very large light constructed expressly for groups
Materials of every kind for sale.
MOORE Sc WILLIAMS,
Resident Artiste, Houston, Texas, Main Street,
over the Green Store [jan5-'57 6m.
KITF17S K. CAGE,
Attorney at Law,
Office, Opposite tbe Old Capitol.
HOUSTON, TEXAS.
March20 ly.
FOR SALE.
1 M BLOCKS of lots, numbered as follows. 171 j,
IU 171, '92, 193, *M9, 174, 182, 198, 202, 217.
fteveral of these blocks are on Congress street, be-
gining one block below Carlos' old Garden, the
others are on the adjoining streets, and all are de-
sirably situated in the healthiest and most pleasant
part of the city
Also. °4 acres out of the WelPs survey known as
the J. P. Conger tract. The above for sale on good
terms to tbe purchase* Apply to
JOHN DICKINSON.
October 10 185G. Main Street.
CLASSICAL, MATHEMATICAL,
SCIENTIFIC ASDJIILITATY
Institute fcr Boys,
City of Austin? Texas.
R. A. EZELL, A. M. PRE dlliENT.
SCPPORTKD BY A CORFS OF ABLK AKD EiPb'RlKN'C KD
Profkssors,
THE undersigned, a native of the South, etiuea
ted in Southern Institutions of learning, and
who has devoted his entire life to the instruction
and management of Southern boys in North Caro-
lina, proposes to establish in the city of Austin, on
Tuesday, the 1st day of September next a pe'manent
male school of the highest character, at which tbe
young men of Texas may be fitted for the advanced
classes of anv University in the Union or for the ac-
tive pursuits of life. It will be the design of this In
stitution to elevate the standard of education in the
State, and. by a rigid nnd severe course of analyti-
cal training to bring out and develope the powers
ofthe mind. The discipline will be efficient, com-
bining the firmness and decision of military gov-
ernment, with the restraining influences of paren
tal authority; and will be calculated to ensure the
moral, as well as intellectual improvement of those
entrusted to the c re of the Faculty.
The undersigned relies, mainly and chiefly, upon
his own reputation, founded upon a long and suc-
cessful experience in his profession, and upon the
ability a*:d merits of the institute, for the patron-
age of a liberal and enlightened public He, how-
ever, subjoins a list of names, to any of which refer-
ence may be had. Genteel board may be had in re-
spectable private families in or near the citv at $12
per month.
Terns far tbe Year off Ten Jlontbs
Instruction in the Ancient languages. Mathematics
the Sciences, (illustrated by suitable apparatus)
aud English literature $60 <iO
Or, in the ordinary English Branches 00 00
Modern languages, each, (extra* 20 00
Fuel in School-room, (extra) 2 00
Military tactics—no charge.
The above comprises all the expenses of Tuition.
For further particulars address,
R. A. EZELL, A. M. Pres't.
Austi*, Trxas, March 3d, lt?57.
RsriRKMCKs:
Gov Bell, Austin, Tex; Col J H Manly. Galveston,
Tex; Judge Wm E Crump, Austin co. Tex; Wm R D
Ward, Ksq., Marshall, Tex; Maj E A Cl&nch, Mar-
shall, Tex; Gov T Brag^, Raleigh, N C; Hon G E
Badger, Raleiph, N C; Hon R M Saunders, Kaleigh. j
N C; Faculty of University, N C, Chapel Hill. N C: :
Hon Wm A Graham, Hillsborough, N C Hon J M !
Moreheai', Greensboro, N C; Rt Rev Wm M Green, I
JacksoMiss; Hon LOB Branch, Raleigh, N C;
Hon Thos Ruffin. Go'dsburo, N C; lion W Winslow, 1
Wilmington, N C; Hon W N Edwards, Warrcnton. i
N C; Hon J Branch, Nx-Seeretary of U S Navy, En- i
field, NC, Rt Rev Thos P Atkinson, Bishop of E C;
hon Matthias Manly. Judge ot the si pe>ior Courts,
Newberne, N C; hon H A Wise, Governor of Va;
hon Wm O Goode, U S House of Rep's, Boydton, Va;
hon SanT! Person, Judge of superior Courts, Wil-
mington, N C; hon James C Dobbin, Sec'y U 8 Navy
Fayetuvijie, N C; Judge Eblisbury, N C: hon M W
Ransom, late Attorney General of N C; hon W A
Jenkins, present Attorney General of the State Both
the litter gentlemen prepared for the University
by R A Ezell. D A Barnes. E«q., formerly Senator
from Northampton, Att'y at La*. Jackson, N C;
likewise prepared for the University by R A Ecell.
Austin Times and Gazette. Galveston Christian
Advocate, Dallas Herald, Marshsll Republican end
San Atonio Western Texan please copy four months
and forward account to 11. A. EZELL.
March 13 4m. Austin
WM. M.BIOE&CO,
HOUSTON, TEXAS,
COTTON FACTORS
And Wholesale Dealers in
PROVISIONS,
GROCERIES,
Liquors of all kinds,
Plantation Supplies,
Bagging, Rope. Paints,
Oils, Window Glass, Iron,
Nails, Blacksmith s Tools,
J0M DICKINSON
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT,
COTTON FACTOR,
AND DEALER IK
Exchange,
Jan. 8.—a. Houston, Texas*
hknry sampson. .
• • bcrj. ▲. botts
H. SIMPSON & CO.,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS
HOUSTON, TRXA8.
DEALERS in GROCERIES, and all kind*
of PLANTATION SUPPLIB4.
TPP Cash advances made on Cotton and other
Produce consigned to ns on Sale, Storage or Ship
ment to other markets . Jan. 8.—a.
SOLOMON L. HOHENTHAL,
DEALER Ill-
Dry and Fancy Goods,
CLOTHING. ROOTS. SnOF.S. JEWELRY, iu.
Corner Main and Franklin Streets.
Jan. 8—a Houston, Texas.
IRON & STEEL,
LIME & CEMENT\
HATS & cm BOOTS & 1ES,
and a general stock of
■ AND -
LEADING MEDICINES.
Connor's Hotel.
BREXIIAM. WASHINGTON COTXTY, TEXAS.
J. T. CONNOR respectfully .n-
nounces to his friends and the
travelling community gecerally,
that he has purchased the resi-
dence formerly occupied by Col. A. M. Lewis:which !
he has fitted up in a commodious and comfortable j
manner, where he is prepared 10 receive travelers
and boarders.
Attached to the honse are good stables and lots
for horses, etc., with an abundance of provender.
He asks of the public that liberal patronage which
his merits mty demand. Lmarll6m.
Patent Door ana Ciate spring*
RW. 1NMAN, from Sheffield, England, manu-
• facturer of ^InmanV1 Patent Door and Gate
Spring, to which was awarded the first premium at
the World's Fair in London, in 1851, announces that
he has constituted Messrs. Wm. M. Kice k.« o., his
sole agent for Houston. For ueatses, simplicity
and full performance of all it is intended to do, its
exceeding usefulness, its durability and cheapness,
it certainly takes its position in the front rank of
modern inventions. We do not intend to puff, a
examination will convince th ; judgement of
Itaaillty. Octl56ra-'5 i. R. W IS VI AN.
• ACK4 Boyd*s Prolific Cotton Seed.
10 sacks Petil
OPVN at all hours, fr"in 4 n the morning till 12
o'clock at night
Accomodations far Ladies as well as gentlemen,
tappers for Parties or Familes tarnished on short
notice. All kiarfsof 6ame constantly on hand. Givs
m* a sail. 9«biat*
45 10 sacks Petit Gulf cotton seed
Just recei red and for sale by
TYSON, BRADLEY At CO.,
31ain St., Houston.
P. S. By reference to certificates in our posses-
sicn, from Planters of high standing in Georgia,
Alabama. Mississippi and Loui* ana, it will be seen
that Boyd's Prolific Cotton Seed will produce from
the suae land double tbe quantity, the hnnd pick
double the quantity, (of as good staple) than from
any other seed. Planters will do well to call and
ee f«>r themselves. T. B. k. CO. !
Febll. 1
I.. TAFT,
Sign of the Big Bout,
MAIN STREET, HOCSTON. TE.XA8.
hh0i.u4lc fc amlL dealer ik
BOOTS AND SHOES,
LEATHER,
HARNESS AND SADLERY.
ALSO, keeps ou hand a com-
plete assortment of Saddler's
Trimmings and Shoemaker's
Findings, all of which will 1-e
sold very low for Cash, or ap-
proved paper. IO* Prompt attention paid to or-
ders from the Country. [martiO ly
The OrlgiMi and raly s«yl,l|ht
Oallerj In H*uat*it.
THE undersignsd respectfully invites attention
to his Enanel Collodiotype, or improved Am
brotype Portraits, which r.val in delicacy and beau
ty of tone, the finest Miniatures on Ivory, and in
durability and brilliancy the exquisite portraits of
Europe on snamel.
Prices varying from one to fifteen dollars, in pro
portion to ths sise and value of ths case or frame
feest?tf. t. II. f. ST4H1BY
fflacksmitbing and Wagon
.HANtFACTOHY.
THE undersigned would respectfully inform the j
citizens of Houston and Texas generally, that
he is now better prepared than ever before to do •
all kinds of work in his line of business, at his shop ]
opposite II D. Taylor's Warehouse.
He would call especial attention to his
Wrought Iron Plouglt«9
au article which has no superior for use in Texas
fields. Ilis Waoonb are of the best description and
most thorougii workmanship. Everything made in
his shop is intended for use, and he never turns
an unfinished pieee of tcork out of the shop. Wag-
ons and Carts repaired at short notice. Every va-
riety of iron implements for Planters'or Mechanics' j
use manufactured to order.
Job work and repairing generally, promptly at
tended to, and
All Work Warranted.
His reputation as a workman, acquired by iwkn-
ty tears hard work in this city, justifies his cus-
tomers in expecting the best character of work from
him, and his determination is to meet their expec-
tations to the fullest extent. Call or send your or-
pera to [feb4-*57 ly PHIL. THOMPSON.
Carriages,
TOP AND OPES BUGGIES.
SLIDE SEAT AND CONCORD BUGGIES.
PRINCE ALBERT <fc PRINCES BUGGIES |
NEW YORK & BOSTON ROCK I
AWAYS.
rrYRiETIlKK with all the various styles of two)
JL horse Hacks and Carriages, Persons in any \
part of Texas desirous of purchasing a Carriage of '
any particular style or price will find all the most ]
modern improvements for sale here. The above j
are all made by us at ltahway, New Jersty, under I
the supervision of the senior partner. {
WE WARRANT EVERY CARltlAGE aold tr
prove satisfactory. The subscribers were the first tc j
establish a Carriage Repository io the City of llous
ton and after six years experience flatter them
selves they are perfectly fami tar with the require-
ments of this market.
All the Carriages in this Repository being of our
own make, we are able to compete with those of ar y
other market in the United States.
Call and examine the new lot and new •vtyle* }u*t
received at the old Htmston Uouse.
Harness of a great variety of styles.
V. A. TI CKER it CO.
Houston Dec 'iti *5 i ly.
Texas Union bine.
- MAIL Stages now ruu ou thiamine
from Cypreas City Depot, on the
Houston and Texas Railway, to
\loutgomery, Huntsville, Ciucinnatt'.Crockett Pal
estinc. Rusk, Alto, Lin wood, Douglas, Nacogdoches
and connecting with stages for all points in East-
ern Texas and Louisiana. Also, from Cypress tc
Anderson and Washington; also, from Washington
tc Httutsville; also, from Huntsville to Centreville.
These stages are of the beat character of four
horse Coaches, and are all under tbe supervision
of careful and accommodating drivers. The stock
is not sui passed anywhere. No pains will be
spared to render the lin** popular with the trave l-
ing community
Jau3t>-'57 ly. HENRY M. BLACK.
Fannin Honse.
T. B. J. HADLEY, Proprietor.
Fannin Street, Houston, Texas.
THE above commodious and
comfortable Hotel, has been thor-
oughly cleaned, repaired andfnr
nished with entirely new beds
and furniture. The patronage of my old customers,
and the public, is respectfully solicited. A com-
fortable Stable is attached, which will be well pro-
vided with provender and a careful ost-er.
MR. [HIS I CI.. ~
Cotton Factors,
HOUSTON, TEXAS.
Dealers in
Bagging, Rope, Twine,
Oil, Paint, Window Glass,
Sash, Lime and Cement,
AND ALL OTHER
PUIHTIOI SOmiB.
—Wholesale Dealers in
Groceries, Provisions,
HARDWARE, IRON,
SADLERY", BOOTS & SHOES,
CARRIAGES, PIANOS,
Staple and Faacy
Dry Goods.
March l-'5? ly.
T. S. LUBBOCK'S
COTTON PRESS
AND WAREHOUSE:
—ALSO,—
Forwarding ft Commission
Houston, Texas.
JOM S. SELLERS,
COMMISSION AND GROCERY
MERCHANT,
In the Building occupied by the Late
JAMES II. STKVBNd,
Main street, Houston, Texas.
I WILL keep on hmnd a pood supply of Bagcing,
Hope, Sugar, Coffee, Flour, Bacon, Lard, Whis
ky. Tobacco, Nails. Candles, Starch, Soap, etc.,
etc., at tho lowest Cash prices.
l£r Particular attention paid t. the selling ai
Cotton. Jan. 8.—a.
Portable
PLANTKK8
to call at the
operation a .
PORTABLE STBAM BBGIXI.
got ap expressly for Plantation uh, which, tor i
ning cotton gins, corn mill*, or
ennnot be excelled. t
The first cost of these Engines ts less
of the mules that won d be roqairtd, tod« m
amount of work, and they are so simple that aay
negro or ordinary capacity can be taught to raaotM
in a week.
Several are at work In different manufactories is
this city and are giving entire sarttCactWn.
T D. C. LOWBUt, Agent,
Jan IS 6m. 16 Magazine street. /
Comi
106
THIS Establishment is intended Mini*
lulls—Lmdies and Gentlemen, and
Fancy Grocery Store.
N WORMS, has just oi*ned a FRUIT and FAN-
( CY GROCERY STORE, at the stand formerly
occupied Mr. Tilford. lie Tt&s always on h ud
a large assortment of CAXDIKSand FRUITS. Be
lias also, a New Orleans SODA FOUNT connected
with his Store. [marll 3m.
For Sale to the Trade.
Xrifi SACKS Prim* Bio Coffee,
out# VtbitM. JOBS SiOStXIOM
Kyle's Texas Express.
HKNRY KYLE, Exp res Forwarder between Gal
veston and Houston, on the U S Mail packets.
Island City and deplane*
All pood* consigned to the eare of "Kyle's Texas
Express," Galveston, will have quick dispatch to
the interior portions ofthe State at the lowest trans
portation rates. Each Express, as nsaal, in eharg
of a special messenger. Janft-T57 ly—a.
COLEAAN A LEVY,
MAIS ST., IIOC8TOX, TEIAS.
WHOLESALE DEALERS I*
Dry Goods,
HARDWARE
HATS, BOOTS AND SHOES,
SADDLERY,
ritOCKEBV, \V ODD WAKE,
(1ROCERIK*, for Family and Plantation use.
Tobacco, Cigars,
WHITO, M(R¥<DM, flKT®.
Are now receiving their large and splendid
SPRING STOCK,
to the examination of which they invite their friends
nnd public in general. Great facilities in the North
enables them to sell their goods low and on good
terms, and will every one find it to their advantags
ocall and srive them a trial. [«nar4-*57 ly.
T. Ee THOMPSON,
Main Street, Houston, Texas.
WHOLESALE and RETAIL dealer in
Watches, Jewelry, Plate, and all kinds of
Gold and Silver goods, has the largest and
richest assortment of
BROACHES,
PINS.
RINGS.
BUTTONS,
CLASPS, *0..
with every style of setting, evtr brought to any
Texas marker
His Assortment of Gold Pins, Oold and Silver
bowed Spectacles, Gold and Silver Thimbles, Pen-
cils, Tooth-Picks, Silver Urns, Spoons. Forks,
Knives, icc., is large and exceller t.
His goods are all what they purport to be, and his
prices snch as to indnee custon.
DOLBEAB'S
sercial c allege.
CANAL STREET. 106
Fonnded 1838.
OPENED THROUGHOUT^THE TEAS.
zfcXftfor Adults—Ladies and
_2£issdlK.Y«iths, whose tine la rtrf Mtaafele^at
it is so arranged thst person* who wish to tear*
the English, French. Spanish. Oerann or Italiaa
Languages: or Penmanship, Book-Keeping, Math-
ematics. Phonography, etc., in a practical msnaf.
as used in business and every day We, ess do a*
in the shorteit possible tine, as there are special
Professors and apartments for each branch.
None but the best and most experienced n i
•ors and Assistants will ever be engaged, than
are nine apartments—a Reception Boom elegantly
fitted ap for visitors, so pupils are never Inter-
rupted in their lessons; and an apartment far tha
pupils of each Professor; and also j>racticinr rooms,
so that papils taking the full cou^eia aayoMor
these branches, can have ten hoars' practice each
day •
AU branches are taught as they should be prac-
ticed it business and every day life. TfceBagttsh,
French, German and Ppanish are now the caaemer-
cial languages or the world, acd the sills I. literary
and scientific lan -u&ges ofthe llialei Mil if Hi
rope and America, are daily becoming am Im.si
wEn8011*' wiu exaretoeahl
S^lhto larn" PeakinB"7to"«M«B
.fcr" Board can lie had with families speaking any
of these languages.
No institution in the United States offers so
facilities for the acquisition of aeTl^'lumT
es and a practical education as this. From 300 to
<00 attend it annually.
These and other modern language! will be trans-
lated at this institution.
Mo pain or expense will be spared to aake all tha
departments worthy of the conAdeace of thepab-
Twenty or thirty yoang men will be qaAliftei as
ITeachers of my system of Penaaoehis They will
act as agents for my New Work on Penmaaahip.
and superior S eel peas. Yoang men make froat
9100 to ,301 per month, when qualified to teach.
Bad writing will be no objection to app'ieanta. as
this can soon be corrected. Nnergy mi lednai«
are needed. There is work enoogu for hundreds
in the United States; and besides, Mexico Cuba and
South America coaid employ as many more.
Time required to qualify Teachers, from five to
eight weeks. Ordinary course in Penmanship from
one to three weeks. Book-keeping, double and
single entry, from foar to eight weeka; single
try alone; from one to Uuee weeks.
from three to four months.
to four weeks.
I03Planters and country sserehanta can be able
to keep their own books correctly, and understand
any books in a few lessons.
It is the only institution in the United State*
where persons advanced in life can, in private
apartments, with a special profe sor, perfect them-
selves in any branch they may desire.
Daring the present year persons have attended
rrom Lotuiana Mississippi, Texas, Arkansas, Cal-
ifornia, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky.
Virginia, Maryland, South Carolina. Missonrt, Illi-
nois, Ohio. Michigan, New York, Mexico and Caba.
And the application for the casoinc fell.pre tew.
er than any previous season.
It depends entirely on its own merite far snnaust
and while many institutions in the Sooth, liberally
endowed by the Bute, have utterly failed, (hie hae
continued to increase. It is the Interest as well as
the duty of all persons identified with the Seath to
sustain its instit tions of Learning, and silaul*
their children ia them. '
JTr" All persons attend until they are perfectly
satisfied.
JCP Merchants apply here for Clerks and Book-
keepers.
tormer pupils of this Imtution may be found in
most of the Banks and lance Houses of this citv.
HEALTH.
It Is always safe to come here, except whan yel-
low fever prevails as an epidemic, which aay ha
learned always (Tom the oily papers.
]0" Good board can be had at tS per week.
Terms—Payable io Advance.
Penmanship, lessons not limited ftS N
Book-keeping, Double and Single Xntry.... SOW
" Single Kutry alone SS M
To quality Professional Teachers uf
Penmanship......... at IB
Phonography, (short hand}.... B N
mathematical pkpaxtme3t.
Arithmetic, per month fW W
Or fall course IBM-
Algebra, per month M 4t
Or full course ,0
Geometery, per month MM
Or full course
Surveying, per month SO SB
Or full course..-. MM
Navigation (with practical use of instru-
ments) per month (■„-
Orfoll course. 75 H
languages.
For any ofthe Languages, 1 lesson per day*
*20 per month; 2 lessons per day, £30
per month; or to learn to rr«d arlln.aad
also to speak a Language grammatically
(lessons not limited). .....MOW
Those persons who already speak a Lan-
guage and wish to become good readers
and also to write and speak it giaauaati-
aUy - sow
strangers are referred to circulars for letter*
Gen. Andrew Jackson, late President of the Uni-
ted State?; Hon. Martin Van Buren. late Preeideat
of the United States; Hon. R. M- Johnson.late Tica
President of the United >t,tes: Hon. A B Roman,
late Governor of Lousiana; Hon. James C. Jones,
iate Governor or Tenne see; Hon. John Gale, lata
Governor of Alabama; Major Gener IIP. Dshiae.
late U. S. Army: Hon. John Bell. U. 8. Bt
rfv. Bishop Miles, Tennessee; Bev. Dr. Lindslcy;
President Nashville University: Rev. Dr Cham*
berlain, late President of Oakland College, Mlsa;
Rev. Dr. Edgtr, Tennfusee; Hon. D. Prioar, lata
Mayor of NewOrleans; Hon. J. -tockton. late May-
or of Mobile; Bev. Mr. Soler, late President ft.
Charles College. La; Hon.Thomas II. Benton, lata
C. S. S.; Rt. Her. Bishop Otey, Tean; Rev. Or ■Mr-
ell, Tenn: Rev Dr Wheat. Tenn;—Or they cas
to—Hon R C Wickliffe, Governor of Leosikas
Joseph Walker- lste Governor of I«eiaiana; Men A
G Brown, late Governor of Mississippi; Hon John
A Quitman, do. Hon Henry SPoote, do; Ho ~
J Crittenden, late Attorney General or the '
States, Hon P Soule, late 0 8 Senate; Han J i
U 8 Senate; Hon George Basils, * ♦ Chief •
of Louisiana; Hon P A Rost, late t>upreme Court,
Louisiana; Hon A D Crossm lb, late Miyor ml Hew
Orleans; Hon Jas Guthrie, S. 8.; C
New Orleans; Hon Charles Derblgny, Hew Orleans;
Hon Job L Lewis, late Mayor of Hew * "
Messis. Ward, Jonas A Co, N. Orleans;
& Co., do.; Henderson 4c Gaines, do.; Hewitt, Mr
ton It Co., do.; Maunsel, White 4c Co ,do.: Alfred
Hennen,Ksq..do^ Martin Gordon, ^r^da; ~
Gauche, do ; Dr Mercer, do.; Hon Wm M C "
U 8 Senate; Hon J P Benjamin, U. S. I
8am Houston, late President of Texas; G.v H f
Runnels. Texas; Hon. Bailie Peyton. Cal.; Ilea.
Chas Scott, Chancellor. Mississippi; Ch^saan Oala>
man, Bsq., Louisville, Ry.;GeorgeD Preotiea.Ksq.
Ky.; A. Graillie, Ksq.,Hew Orleans; Has John D.
Freeman, Mississippi, ete - etc.
RUPU8 DOLBK4K,
100 Canal street. Hew Orieana.
March 30 '57 ly.
APPEAL TO
CHEMISTS AND SAYANS.
BY
E. OAUDOZ, Apothecary.
Corner of Conli and BnrrwsUy strestw,
IkKW ORLEANS.
AUTHOR of "Merculial Treatment of SyphiHa,
Mercurial Disease, the Incurable Plagne of
fllr Dnma« D - M ITIiL A. MM .
thr Human 8pecies." Without
iodine, without iodine or potass. No more chloride
of gold, Sarsaparilla of no account, gecrat dis-
eases. Syphyilis. Gonorrhea, disease of the akin,
scurry, ets., etc.
Mr. K. Giudoz, apothecary, being
convince,can prove:
That he does not employ either smeary,
or iodures.
No salts of gold or their preparations.
The non-value of Sarsaparilla and all
substances, aa having no effect in tha Byphilitie
virus.
That he employs no metnlic snistanee.
Will prove that the medicines he asee Osr the de-
struction of mercary cannot mare
even the most delicate constitution.
Demonstrates chemically that his
composes the mercury, and forms a salts which I*
thrown off in the circulation, purifies the blood and
restores it to its original vigor.
That by this same p-epa, ation he cores private
diseases; diseases of the skin, syphilis, goon11baa,
scurvy, scab, Icc ..Ac.
Be proves in fact, that by his method he daa-m
poses expels and destroys everything that en In-
jure the health of the blood.
an appeal to all chemists ia the United
States to confirm or rcfotethat whieh headvanise.
Cures poor people, and thaae already 4e*mad in-
curable, gratuitoasly.
Consultation and medical Intormatlea by letter.
Fends medicines to all the citiee of tha ITatea.
with instructions and regimen.
Write o r call at Ihe medical establishment ot
K. GAUROZ. Apothecary.
Corner of Conti and Burgnndy Bta., H. O.
Private rooms for coaeeltation. [marSOly.
Latting Hitchcock Sc Cat
General Intnrance nd Collectiag
Howard Fir* and Marine
Insurance Compuy of
U-CHARTER PERPETUAL jn
Capital paid in mud invested, $408490.
Chartered Capital, $600,000.
Insure against loss or damage by Plre, Mariae
and Inland Navigatioa, on Pwelliaga, Stone, I"
chandisr. Sugar Houses, Gins, 8
and Cargoes at the I.west ratee
PKRCIVAL M POTTS, Preeideat,
C K. SPANGLKR, Vice President.
W. H. WOODS, Secretary.
Life Insurance Company,
No. 106 Broad war* New Yock.
MQBII8 FRANKLIN, ~ ~
PLOW fUWAg, An
Cash capital, Bl. Suo.ouo, and rapidly .
' ting on the Mutual Plan SiettanM
30 to 50 raa rear., moiuv.
If. Co""'"'11- "-lea. bamia
JCAJ*
Life lamraBCB <icd Trust Company of Philfi'dl.
Insuree on Whit- and Slave livee on tha Mat
favorable terms.
Capital Stock—MOO,OOO.
aaam or ths sosjid or rtaa tn nanus canan*
wkiters or rmumraii.
Particular attention given to the ooltectloa ef
Notes and Drafts throughout tbe South and I
weft.
Agency:—No 10 Camp atreat,cer- ef
New Orleans.
R. G. littthu, D. G Htrcncocx. J. %.
WILLIAM ANDERS,
Agent for Houston and vicinity.
■ITCIMNKIK * LATTIHG,
/COMMISSION, Forwarding, Bs
VV Produce Merchants, corner of <
raa streete. Hew Orleans.
D. G. HrrcncocK,| v A. W Macun,
ft. G. Larriee, J -
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