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communicated.
Mr. Editor;
The committee of arrangements, appointed by the citizens
of Columbia, are truly deserving of public gratitude for the ex-
ertions they have made in procuring and preparing buildings for
the accommodation of both houses of congress: but it appears,
that either the want of a sufficient number of houses, or that they
did not contemplate the increase of offices at the organization
of the constitutional government, that some of the most impor-
tant now in existence, are compelled to suspend business for the
want of necessary accommodations.
Agreeably to a resolution adopted this morning by the
house of representatives, a notification has been given to the
secretary of the navy, auditor, and controller of public accounts,
to vacate the rooms occupied by them, for the accommodation
of the clerks of that house; consequently these officers are com-
. pelled to suspend business until other rooms can be procured.
The rapidly increasing number of certificates of discharged sol-
diers, and the constant presentation of claims to be audited, im-
periously require that the husiness of the offices of auditor and
controller should not be suspended. The number of persons in
the service of the government, and the representatives of both
houses, besides the influx of strangers visiting this place, is con-
siderable, and affords a handsome revenue to the citizens of this
place. I would then, Mr. Editor, suggest to the citizens of Co-
lnmbia, the propriety of endeavoring to procure houses or rooms
for public business, with as little delay as possible; otherwise,
the government will be necessarily compelled to remove to Bra-
zoria, or elsewhere, to meet accommodations to suit tLeir exi-
gencies. O.
It is sometimes profitable to turn the attention to past events, and
to derive from the history of former times, lessons for the future. It is
better to avail-iourselves of the experience of others, than to venture on
experiments. The historv of the revolution of the United States fur
nishes abundant lessons, worthy the attention of the people of Texas.
It is a series of noble acts,- performed by great men, engaged in a glo-
rious cause. It shows us what may be achieved by valor, what services
great minds are capable of rendering, and what sacrifices the arc ca-
pable of making to the public good. The present situation of Texas is,
in many respects, analogous to that in which c American colonies
were placed at the commencement of their revolution. Like them, she
is destitute of organization, warlike preparations, funds, and credit: like
them, driven to arms by love of liberty, in defence of her natural rights,
and like them, with the united exertions of her citizens, she may pass
victorious through her conflict.
In the history of the United States, we meet with many instances
of patriotism and braveiy worthy of the highest admiration, lilany of
the heroes of the revolution gained a name v.hk-h will be remembered
ps long as the principles for which they so nobly struggled, shall eist.
Their happy descendants, to whom they have bequeathed the rich le-
gacy of civil liberty, now look back to them, 'is prodigies of wisdom and
of valor.
Texas now presents to her patriotic citizens the same opportunities
of acquiring fame, the same opportunities of serving their country.
Those who. regardless of 'their own private feelings and private inter-
ests, embark in the cause of the count, and render sen ices in her
struggle for liberty, will be remembered'by p.Stcrit. -and when the ob-
jecttof the present struggle shall have been accomplished, will, no doubt
.receive an ample reward, besides thesatisfnetion okhavingcontributcd
to the happiness of thousands. In order for Texas to succeed in what
she has undertaken, it is necessary that evcrv citizen should he impres-
Ved with a due sense of his obligations to his country, and thathe should
''be willing to contribute to 'that cause whate er his means'will allow.
Union is the grand object, and in order to secure this union, every one
must be willing to make concessions of his pri ate prejudices, and con-
sult the good of the community.
A sense of common danger, and a desire of self-preservation should
bind us in union; and the impossibility of maintaining our rights without
, co-operation, should perpetuate this union. In the administration of the
vJgovernment, the question should not be, wiil a measure serve the par-
i ticular purposes of one or any party, but does the good of the country
require it? Purely disinterested patriotism probably nowhere exists;
but self-interest at a time like the present, would make a man patriotic,
and prompt him to render himself serviceable to the country.
By studying the policy pursued by cur forefathers, in their noble
struggle for their natural rights, much of their experience might be con-
verted to our use man7 maxims might be drawn from their history,
which would apply as well lo our own affairs. We shall, therefore, with-
out a further apology, occasionally make such extracts, as we consider
applicable to the present situation of the country. En. Tel. Dec. 2nd,
1835.
EXTHACTS FROM, THE HlSTORY OF TIIE AMERICA'S REVOLUTION.
Evils arising from mismanagement in the Commissariat Department.
Now it was that the change in the commissariat department began
to be severely felt. The soldiers were sometimes for days without a
mouthful of bread; and nothing can more clearly demonstrate the fitness
"of Washington for this great and responsible charge, than the fact of his
being able under such circumstances to keep his army together. On
the 23d, there was but one purchasing commissary in his camp, and ac-
cording to his letter of that date, "he had not a single hoof of any kind
to slaughter, and not more than twenty-five barrels of flour, and could
not tell where to expect any. The present commissaries (he continues,)
are by no mqans equal to the execution of the oflice3 or the disaffection
of the people is past all belief. The change in that department took
place contrary to my judgement, and the consequences theroof were
predicted. No man ever had his measures more impeded than I have,
by every department of the army. Since the month of July, we have
had no assistance from the quarter-master-general, and to want of as-
sistance from this department, the commissary-general charges great
part of his deficiency. We have by a field return this day, no less than
2898 men in camp unfit for duty, because they are barefooted and other-
wise naked. Our whole strength in continental troops, (including the
Eastern brigades, which have joined us since the surrender of Bur-
goyne,) exclusive of the Maryland troops sent to Wilmington, is no more
than"8200 in camp fit for duty. Since the 4th, our number fit, through
hardships, particularly- on account of blankets, (numbers have been, and
still arc obliged to sit up all night by fires, instead of taking comfortable
rest in a common way) have decreased near 2000 men. Upon the
ground of safety and policy, I am obliged lo conceal the true state of the
army from public view, and thereby expose myself to detraction and ca-
lumny. There is as much to be done in preparing for a campaign, as
in the active part of it."
It is hardly credible, and yet such is the fact, that while the army
were thus suffering for every article of clothing, packages of them were
lying at various places in great abundance; but such was the defect of
management, that no teams or meaus of transportation could be procur-
4 ed, to carry them to Valley Forge..
Extract from a communication of Wasliington to Congress on the sub-
ject of establishing an office for auditing accounts.
"As I am truly sensible the time of Congress is much taken up
with a variety of important matters, it is with unwillingness and pain I
ever repeat a request, after having once made it: but, as the establish-
ing of pome office for auditing accounts is a matter of exceeding impor-
tance to the public interest, I would beg leave to call the attention of
Congress to an appointment competent to the purpose. Two motives
induce me to urge the matter: first, a conviction of the utility of thr
measure; secondly, that I may stand exculpated, if hereafter it should
appear that moLej' has been improperly expended, and necessaries foi
the army obtained upon unreasonable terms.
'"For me, whose time is employed, from the hour of my rising till 1
gp to bed again, to go into the examination of the accounts of such an
army as this, with any degree of precision and exactness, without ne-
glecting other matters of equal importance, is utterly impracticable. All
that I have been able to do, (and that, in fact, was doing nothing) was,
when the commissary, and quarter-master, and director-general of the
hospital, (for it is to them the great advances must be made) applied for
wan-ants, to make them, at times, produce the general accounts of their
expenditures. But this answers no valuable purpose. It is the minu-
tiae that must be gone into, the propriety of each charge be examined,
the vouchers looked into. And with respect to the commissary-general
his victualling returns and expenditures of provisions should be compar-
ed with his purchases ; otherwise, a person in this department, if he was
inclined to be knavish, might purchase large quantities with the public
money, and sell one half again for private emolument; and yet his ac-
counts upon paper would appear fair, and be supported with vouchers
for every charge.
I do not urge that matter from a suspicion of anv unfair practices
in either of the departments before mentioned ; and sorrv should I be if
tins construction was put upon it, having a high opinion of the honor and
integrity of these gentlemen. But there should, nevertheless, be some
control as well upon their discretion as honesty; to which may be added
that acconnts become perplexed and confused by longstanding, and the
errors therein not so discoverable, as if they underwent an early revi-
sion and examination. I am well apprised that a treasury office of ac-
counts has been resolved upon, and an auditor-jjeneral for settling all
public accounts ; but. with all deference and submission to the opinion of
congress, tnese institutions arc not calculated to prevent the mconve-
niencies I ha.-c mentioned; nor can they be competent to the purpose,
circumstanced as thev are."
ABESIINISTRATJTEr NOTICE.
THE subscriber, having been appointed administrator on the estate of Jesse
Strother deceased, notifies all persons indebted to make pavment imme-
diately, and those having claims to present them within the Iegal"time, or they
will be barred. "ROB. SCOBEY.
Bailej 's Prairie, Oct. 20, 183G. 353
Thirty ollars Reward.
E8ERTED from the company of Infantry commanded by the undersigned,
in this town, on the morning of the 7th instant, PIERRE QUEL1N, a
Frenchman, eighteen years of age, very small stature, about five feet three
inches high, dark complexion, black eye, arid dark brown hair, speaks Eng-
lish imperfectly, and lisps- considerably speakieg, and has rather a sickly ap-
pearance. The abov e reward will be given to any man who will apprehend and
deliver the said Pierre Quelin to any commissioned officer of the regular army.
R. B. IRVINE, Capt. IstRegt. Infy. T. A.
Columbia, Nov. 7th, 1836 It
30 OLLAR REWARB.
STOLEN from Camp Johnson, on the Labaca, my large black horse, heavy
and well formed, with no white on him, being the one I rode to this coun-
try, and whilst in command of the cavalry.
Also, a very large dark brown bay horse, upwards of 1G hands high, with
black legs to the knees.
Also, a ' cry fine blooded sorrel horse, 5 years old, with a small star in his
forehead all in tolerably low order, being the three horses I brought with me
to Texas.
Also, a small dtin marc mule, very well formed, and rides well, being the
same I rode on the Indian expedition. These horses are all well known in the
army, and particularly by those who were in the cavalry.
I will give $100 to obtain the horses and mule, and 200 to have the thief
or thieves delivered to me at head quarters, or at such place as i can get them,
and pay all necessary expenses. 373 FELIX HUSTON.
RMAWA
FROM the subscriber at different times since last winter, a num-
ber of African negroes, that are wandering about the country.
We have heard of several being up on the Colorado andin Robin-
son's colony, which we have no doubt are ours.
An- person who will stop said negroes, and have them sent
to the subscriber", ia Brazoria, will he liberally rewarded, if they
provc to be ours on delivcrj , . McNEELS, It. MILLS &, Co.
Brazoria, Nov. G, 183G. 37-5
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NOTICE.
LL persons arc forewarned against trading for certificates issued to John
Reese, viz :
No 218 land certificate, for nine hundred and sixty acres, signed by Geo.
W. Poe, acting paymaster general.
No. 313 pay certificate for one hundred and twelve dollars, audited by the
auditor of public accounts.
The above being lawfully my proper!) , all persons are cautioned against
buying or holding the same, ;u pav incut has been stopped at the proper offices
Quintana, Oct. 30, 183G. 37-tf JNO. N. REED.
PERSONS indebted to the firm of Baker & Borden for Printing, are request-
ed to make immediate payment, either to
JOSEPH BAKER, or
G. &. T. II. BORDEN.
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.
THE subscriber having been appointed Administrator by the Hon. Judge B.
C. Franklin of the jurisdiction of Brazoria, on the estate of James Thaxter
deceased, hereby notifies all persons indebted to said estate to make payment
immediately, and those having claims, against the same will present them in due
time or they will be forever barred.
WALTER C. WHITE, Adm'r.
Columbia, Nov. 1st, 183G. 373
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.
THE subscriber, 'having been appointed Administrator by the Hon. Judge
B. C. Franklin, of the jurisdiction of Brazoria, on the estate ofPelatiah
W. Gordon, deceased, hereby notifies all persons indebed to said estate to
make payment immediately, and tiiose having claims against the same ivill
present them in due time or they will be barred.
WALTER C. WHITE, Adm'r.
Columbia, Nov. 1st. 183G. 373
BTTMTVr-75 Jlm,5W ?I
yjm vyyjL4k s vtt& mkwm4KMQ
SITUATED at the head of navigation, on the West bank of Buffalo Bayou,
is now for the first time brought to public notice because, until now, the
proprietors were not ready to offer it to the public, with the advantages of cap-
ital and improv ements.
The city of Houston is located at a point on the river which must ever
command the trade of the largest and richest portion of Texas. By reference
to the map, it will be cecn that the trade of San Jacimo, Spring Creek, New
Kentucky and the Brazos, above and below Fort Bend, must necessarily come
to this place, and will at this time warrant the employment of at least One
Million- Dollvks of capital, and when the rich lands of this countrj- shall be
settled, a trade will flow to it, making it, beyond all doubt, the great inte
rior commercial emporium ol lexas
water and 8 or 10 by land above Ilarrisburg. Tide water runs to this place
and the lowest depth of water is about tix feet. Vessels from New Orleans or
New York can sail without obstacle to this place, and steamboats of the larg-
est class can run down to Galveston Island in 8 or 10 hours, in all seasons of
the year. It is but a few hours sail down the bay, where one may take an ex-
cursion of pleasure and enjoy the luxuries of fish, fowl, oysters and seabathing.
Galveston iiarbor being the only one in which vessels drawing a large draft of
water can navigate, must necessarily render the Island the great naval and
commercial depot of the countrj-.
The city of Houston must be the place where arms, amunitions and provi-
sions for the government will be stored, because, situated in the ery heart of
the country, it combines security and the means of easy distribution, and a na-
tional armory will no doubt very soon be established at this point.
There is no place in Texas more healthy, having an abundance of excel-
lent spring water, and enjoying the sea breeze in all its freshness. No place in
Texas possesses so many advantages for building, having Pine, Ash, Cedar and
Oak in inexhaustible quantities; also the tall and beautiful Magnolia grows in
abundance. In the vicinity arc fine quarries of stone.
Nature appears to have designated this place for the future seat of Govern-
ment. It is handsome and beautifully elevated, salubrious and well watered,
and now in the very heart or centre of population, and will be so for a length
of time to come. It combines two important advantages: a communication
with the coast and foreign countries, and with the different portions of tin Re
public. As the country shall improve, rail roads will become in use, and will
be extended from this point to the Brazos, and up the same, also from this up to
the head waters of San Jacinto, embracing that rich country, and in a few
years the whole trade of the upper Brazos will make its way into Galveston
Bay through this channel.
Preparations are now making to erect a water Saw Mill, and a large Pub-
lic House for accommodation, will soon he opened. Steamboats now run in
ibis river, and will in a short time commence running regularly to the Mand.
The proprietors offer the lots for sale on moderate terms to those who desire
lo improve them, and invite the'public to examine for themselves.
A. C. ALLEN, for
August 30, 1836. 6m A. C. & J. K. ALLEN.
.COJLUMBIA RACES.
THE Columbia turf will be opened for any horse, mare or gelding, to ran,
on the 21, 22 and 23 of November next, as follows:
First day, for two miles and repeat, entrance, $150.
Second day, for one mile, " " 200.
. Third do " 150. .
Fourth, any horse, mare or gelding, single dash
of a mile, 100.
The track will be put in good order immediately, by the undersigned, and
will be guided by the Nashville rules and regulations.
JACOB EBERLY,
JOHN CHAFFIN,
GEORGE BROWN.
Columbia, Nov. 5, 1836. 37o
Jfaik FOR RENT
fffrw Until 1st. January, 1S3S.
jlijj That well known stand on the Colorado river, formerly occupi-
iSElised by Robert J. Mosely, deceased. There are sixty acrc3 under
fence, and comfortable dwellings, and is undoubtedly the first stand on the Co-
lorado for a houee of entertainment. For partic'ars.apply to the subscriber
in Cole's settlement. ROBT. STEVENSON . ,
Nov. 6, 183G. r . 373
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. . s
LETTERS of Administration having been granted to the ''subscriber, on
the Estate of Thomas Todd, deceased, this second day of November 1836. '
he hereby notifies all persons indebted to said Estate to make immediate pay-
ment, and those having claims against the same, will present them within the
legal time, or thev will be forever barred.
JAMES MURPHY, Adrn'r.
Columbia, Nov. 2nd, 1836. 363
PUBLIC NOTICE.
THE- Steamboat YELLOW-STONE, Thomas W. Gray-
son Master, will make trips, for the service of the Dublic.
between Quintana and Washington, on the Brazos, when
iSfiSSacand passengers for any of the intermediate places, for
which she has superior accommodations, and will make equitable charges. For
the undertaking and prosecution of this arrangement, the Yellow-Stone will
require snpplies of wood, at the undermentioned places, which will be paid for
on delivery, at $3 per cord, for good ash or hackberry split fine and 4 feetlone.
At Washington, 20 cords of wood will be wanted.
Between Washington and Groce's plantation 100 "
At or near Groce's, 50
At San Felipe de Austin, 50 " -.
At or near Muskogee Bluff, 50 " " . c,.
At Richmond, -. .100 ".' ; ."
At or near Henry Jones's, 100 " '
In the neighbourhood of Big Creek, ... 50 " "
At or near Bolivar, 100 " .
At any convenient landing place between
Marion and Quintana, 300
34tf THOS. W. GRAYSON
NOTICE.
ALEXANDER RUSSEL has been fully authorized and empowered to
transact my business; his acts I hereby sanction in advance.
Columbia, Oct. 10, 183G. 34--1 JOHN A. WHARTON.
NOTICE.
INTRUMENTS, Writings, Conveyancing, and Translations from the Span-
ish will be executed with fidelity by Borden & Co., who-will also as soon as
the land office shall be opened, act as Agents in selecting land and procuring
titles for persons entitled to the same under the laws, or for services rendered
the Republic. Terms, favorable.
Columbia September 20, 1836 tf.
LB CANE1T liANB EOR SALE
A LEAGUE less two labors, situated about G miles below the head of Bay-
Prairy, known as league No 10, fronting on said prairie, and running
back, and crossing Old Caney Creek. Said league was surveyed and deeded in
1825. For particulars, refer to Thos. H. Borden, Columbia, or to
ROBERT SCOBEY,
Bailey's Prairie. 33 3t
BOCTOR T. JLE&ER,
LATE Vice President of the Medical Society in New-Orlean3, having se-
lected this place (Columbia) as his future residence, offers his profession-
al services, in all its branches, including midwifery, surgery, &c. to the inha-
bitants of this part of the country generally. He will keep a general assort-
ment of medicines, perfumery, &c. constantly on hand.
References, I T"-f p3IcKuK at Quintana,
' 5 ' Patto.v, Columbia.
Columbia, Oct. IS. 354
NOTICE. ' "
THE subscribers offer for sale, on accommodating terms, the COLUMBI a
HOTEL, with alj the furniture belonging to the same, together with
good supply of provisions just landed from New Orleans. Liquors assorted
For term's, apply to
Oct. 25th, 1836. 353 FITCHET & GILL.
FOR the accomodation of travelles, as well as those coming to or returning
from congress, I have opened a house for public entertainment, at
the gin place, near Bolivar crossing. ' P. R. SPLANE.
Oct. 21, 1836. 363
TO THE LOVERS OF THE SPORTS OF THE TURF.-
IWILL run against any horse, mare, or gelding that can be produced at my
place, knon as the Gin Place, six hundred yards or one mile, agreeable to
the rule's of racing, for any named sum of ten thousand dollars, or under.
P. R.'SPLANE.
Colnmbia, Oct. 17, 1836. 35-5
NOTICE.
THE Subscriber having been appointed administrator of the estate of
James Bradley deceased, hereby notifies all persons indebted to said estate
to make payment, and all those having claims against said estate, will present
the same within the time prescribed br law. ALEX. RUSSELL, Admr.
Brazoria, September 16, 1836 tf.
. NOTICE.
HAVING been authorised by the Government, to raise a corps of regular
Cavalry for the army of Texas, in tho county of San Antoniode Bexar,
to serve during the present war, notice is uereDy given to mairiauais uesirou3
of enlisting for that time, to apply to the Lieut. Col. of Cavalry, John N.
Seguin, commandant of Bexar, and they will be received on the terms pre-
scribed by law. JOHN N. SEGUIN.
Columbia, September 20, 183G 2m.
NOTICE.
(Pay Department,
Columbia, Oct. 8, 1836.
Satisfactory information having been received at this Department, that
the certificates issued from this office have been counterfeited, and that counter-
feits are in circulation, this notice is given in order that persons may be on
their guard against such impositions. . -
5 & GEO. AV. POE,
Acting Pay-Master General.
Oct. 11
ERSONS wishing to pay the dues on land granted them, are hereby noti
fied that treasuay orders are receivou in payment.
Vjr. DJl.UEjLt JT.
Collector for tlie Department of Brazos.
Columbia, Oct. 21, 183G.
Persons having sent treasury orders to make payment on land, are herecy
notified that it is necessar' the party making payment should be present, or
authorize some person to sign the receipt which it is necessary to transmit to
the treasury. G. B.
TOTHE public.
ALL persons are hereby cautioned against, and forbidden to trade for the
following described notes, viz.
One note, dated on or about the 12th day of July 1834, drawn by Jesse
Thompson in favor of Ramey and Baker, for one hundred and eleven dollars
and fifty cents, and payable January 1st. 1835.
ALSO: Two notes of about the same date, drawn by the same persons,
and payable at the same time; each for one hundred dollars.
5 Hiram Thompson, Administrator of the Estate of the late Jesse
Thompson, is particularly requested to read the above, and govern himself ac-
cordingly. And all persons are informed that said notes are not negotiable.
J L. RAMEY.
San Felipe de Austin, Oct. 22, 1836. 363
NOTICE.
THE subscriber informs the public thai-he has established a FERRY across
the Brazos at Richmond, (aliaTort Bend. This crossing on the Brazos
is on the most direct route to Nacogdoches, San Augustine, and in fact the best
road through the Brazos bottom of any place on the River.
JOHN V. MORTON.
Richmond, Nov. 1st. 183G. 363
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