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The Value of Cheap Transportation to Plan-
ters, and Agricultural Principles of Pror
tection.
We transfer to our columns the following ar-
ticle from the Republic. We commend it to
the special consideration of the planters and
merchants of Texas. It will be found to con
tain many valuable suggestions and truths pe-
culiarly, applicable to the condition of Texas.
It shows clearly the benefits which will result
to the planters from the completion of the
Brazos Canal.
The exportation of agricultural products in
their crude state not only deprives the farmer
without remuneration of what he has to pur-
chase back again, but it involves the ne-
cessity of his paying for carrying it away.—
This follows inevitably from a principle which
we apprehend, the farmers of the United
States da practically understand; they see it
exemplified every day in the opening of every
new railroad, canal, plank road, or other im-
provement in the machinery of transportation
All that is wanted is to generalize their expe-
rience and express it in a distinct formula or
rule. The experience is this—that every thing
which diminishes to the farmer the cost of car-
rying his wheat, or corn, or pork, cotton, &e.,
to its market, adds the amount saved to the
value of the commodity at the place where it
is produced. We remember being struck last
summer with two instances in different districts
of the State of Illinois, in both of which the
price of the great staple, corn, was instanta-
neously raised from fifteen to twenty-five cents
a bushel, in the one case by the opening of a
new railroad, in the other by the extension of
a canal. It is plain that it must always he so;
that the price of a commodity in any given
market must be regulated by the cost of that
which is got there under the most favorable
circumstances—that which pays no transpor-
tation, or the least; all that which is compelled
to go there from greater distances, or, what is
precisely equivalent, by more costly modes of
conveyances, must itself pay the increased cost
of transit, and whenever that is diminished,
and just as it is diminished, will its value rise
at the place of production. But there is no
region in which food is not raised in the imme-
diate vicinity, and food can consequently be
carried nowhere where it does not find its price
regulated by that which has paid no freight or
merely nominal freight. Of course the whole
cost of its transportation is a deduction from
what would otherwise be itsvalue at the place
where it.grew.
We have said this truth is practically admit-
ted. That it is so is seen in the fact that it is
familiarly appealed to, and that by men pro-
fessing the free-trade philosophy. For exam-
ple, at a recent meeting in Baltimore for the
purpose of promoting subscriptions to a link in
the railroad chain connecting that city with
Memphis, a gentleman from Tennessee, of
highly respectable character, belonging to the
opposition party, and a follower, as we under-
stand of Mr. Secretary Walker in his econom-
ical theories, said: ■
“ Tennessee produces 13,000,000 bushels of
wheat. Deducting one-half for consumption,
would leave 6,500.000 bushels for export. The
highest average price in Tennessee, he said,
was fifty cents. The total value of the sum
which might be exported would be $3,250,000
If brought to the Atlantic slope, it would pay
railroad charges and yield 80 cts. per bushel,
or an aggregate sum of $5,200,000, instead of
$3,250,000; and an increased profit to the wheat
growers of Tennessee of $1,950,000.
“ She produces, he said, 74,000,000 bushels
of Indian corn. Of this sum, between two and
three millions of bushels are exported princi-
pally to N. Orleans, over a river transit of
1200 or 1500 miles. After deductiug freight,
insurance, commission and damage, it yields a
very poor profit to the producer. To deduct
one half for consumption would leave forex-
port 32.000.000 of bushels. It is worth in
Tennessee from 10, 15, to 20 cents per bushel.
It would bear the cost of freight to the Atlan-
tic cities, and yield 35 cents. Here would be
a gain to the corn-growers in Tennessee over
the highest market price at home of $4,800.-
000.”
But we have the high authority of Mr. Mc-
Culloch, the most distinguished of the living
British economists, for the same truth. That
gentleman, last winter, added to a new edition
of his Commercial Dictionary a Supplement,
which is devoted to an examination of Mr.
Meredith’s Treasury Report. Speaking of a
restoration pf the duties on corn, by way of re-
taliation in case of the ratification of Mr. Mere-
dith’s views by Congress, he says, “We may
supply ourselves with corn in fifty other places
besides the Union, and hence the duty on it
would fall entirely on the U States grower and
producer, and not on the English consumer.”
It is impossible, if we have to pay the duties,
that we can escape paying the freight. There
is no mode of establishing a distinction between
them. This has been felt by the American
farmers, and the only object of citing Mr. Mc-
Culloch, was to show, that the idea entertain-
ed by him is not merely one pervading the
mindk of practical men, but implicitly avowed
by the learned doctors who soar to the loftiest
heights, and dive to the profoundest depths, of
theoretical, systematic economy. It is worth
whiie to note in passing the admission Mr. Mc-
Culloch makes, which he and his cis-atlantic
followers nevertheless continually contradict
in their reasonings, that an import duty is paid
entirely by the producer, and not by the con-
sumer, in certain cases. They always quietly
assume, in arguing against protection, that no
such case exists.
But to return: it is evident that in the same
proportion in which the cost of transportation
is a deduction from the value of the products,
in the same is it a drawback upon the value
the land itself. Thus we arrive at the law
its generalized form, as expressed by Mr. C
rey, in his essay entitled the Harmony G’ T
terests, Agricultural, Manufacturing,anduom-
me-cial, now in course of publication in Skin-
ner’s excellent magazine. The Plough, the
Loom, and the Anvil;
“The first thing to be paid by land is
transportation. When that is so great as
to eat up the whole proceed^, the land will re^
main uncultivated. Diminish the costot trans-
portation so as to leave sufficient to pay the
wages of labor, and it will be cultivated, but
it will pay no rent. Diminish it further, so
as to leave a surplus over and above the re-
ward of the laborer, and the land itself will
acquire value.. Diminish itself still further, by
removing altogether the necessity for trans-
portation, making a market on the land for all
he products of the land enabling the farmer
readily to return to it all the refuse of its pro-
ducts, and it will acquire the highest value of
which land is capable.’,
In the instances to which we have alludod.
the farmers of Illinois, previous to the opening
of the railroad and canal, were paying ten
cents a bushel for the transportation of their
corn to market more than afterwards. What
was the total sum paid by them is to be ascer-
tained by comparing its former price, fifteen
cunts, with the price it might have borne had
if found a market on the land itself—a price
which may be fairly assumed to be equivalent
to that which it brought, after the termination
of its long travel by sea and land, in the grain
warehouses of Ireland. Whatever it is reck-
oned to be, more rr less, it was paid as well for
the trieghtof the chaff and refuse which ought
to have been kept at home, as of those constit-
uents of the grain which alone were assimila-
ted in the vital laboratories, and converted into
Irish hone and muscle.
The corn owed two-fifths, forty per cent., of
its value to a small diminution in the cost of
transport'diio ;—one equivalent, at most,to cut-
ting off less than one-fifth of the distance of
market.
How brief a period of thoroughly protective
policy would suffice to produce a much larger
result,in a greater concentration ot producers
and consumers!
Railroads and canals do much to lessen the
waste resulting from a dispersion of popula-
tion. They are palliatives of the evil, and tend
to elevate land towards that value the maxi-
mum of which is obtained only when its den-
sity is greatest and the industry of its occu-
pants most diversified, These come with .the
policy which promotes domestic exchanges,
and recede with that which drives men into
foreign trade, all the while calling the coercion
free trade.
Such is a brief development of two of the
laws of land, which render agriculturists, above
all other’ classes, vitally interested in the en-
are the most numerous, and, if they choose,
may be the governing class in a community.
They can shape legislation.as they please; but
they have suffered themselves long to be mis-
led by the teachings of those who imagine
only discord between the interest of the sev-
eral kinds of producers, and cannot discern
that, between them all and the consumers—
which is but a collective name for all—there
is, rightly understood, nothing but harmony.
The Human Heart
The human heart is a wonderous thing;
Its cords are touched by the thoughts that spring
From that hidden fount—the soul.
Who hath power to wake in its strings a song
Of love and hope, wields a sceptre strong—
A power that few may hold.
The human heart is a fearful thing,
For there—e’en there—may a fountain spring
Of evil as well as good.
Ah! one that dares with his poisoned dart
To wound and wreck a happy heart,
Hath an evil sceptre swayed.
The human heart is a double thing,
For there the wealth of affections spring,
And that holier stream of love :
And it spreads around a fairer light
Than the lovely gems that crown the night
Iu yon ether’s wave above.
The human heart is a sacred thing,
For it is of God, and it will bring
Its stor ed wealth to Heaven :
As a precious gem, it will be crowned
And its maker’s seal be be
given.
[.Blbany Atlas.
rope which has produced a sensation. It is en-
titled “The Protest of Don Francisco de Asis de
Bourbon,” and purports to be the protest o
Spanish crown.
In-
Prospectus of the Weekly Journal.
A whig newspaper, devoted to Politic, Agriculture
Commerce, internal Improvements, the Non
Literature of the day.
EDITED BY B. E. TARVER.
above title. In bringing the Journal to t]
notice of the people of Texas, it is proper
party.
Taylor, it will not be thought strange th
this large and respectable portion of our ci
zens should desire the establishment in Tex
of a paper that would faithfully represe
their feelings, and contribute to the support
their political principles. The Journal h
been established to supply this want.
It is impossible in a prospectus to do mo
than sketch a meagre outline of the course i
tended to be pursued. We will say the
that in devotion to the rights of Texas, t
yield the palm to none. To sustain the ii
portant docal interests of Texas, will alwa
be with us a primary object, and superior
all party ties or political considerations. V
ry. We oppose unconditionally the sale
one inch of territory south of 36° 30', or nor
of that line, except for Indian purposes. V
want no abolitionists for neighbors. V
very. We do not wish to see the hattle-helc
of Goliad, the Alamo and San Jacinto, sepa:
^ted by State lines. They are the commo
property of Texians—let them remain so.
Texas has a greater body of fertile lands-
more navigable rivers, and a more extende
pire State of the south,
al question of slavery, t
for the benefit of the planter and the man
business. A large exchange list will furni
and unexceptionable character. In sho
effort will be spared to make the Journi
best family newspaper in Texas. The
nal is permanently located; it has a
and constantly increasing circulation.
The Weekly Journal is published on
large imperial sheet, with beautiful new t
at two dollars and fifty cents per annum,
twenty dollars, ten copies will be sent to
one address.
The Semi-Weekly Journal is publi:
at five dollars per annum.
GIBSON & CHERRY, Publisf
Galveston. July 3d. 1850.
asusttiesfs ©arb.u.
WM. HENDLEY & CO.,
NEW YORK SHIPPING AGENTS AND GENERAL J,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
Central Wharf, Galveston. fe7
GEO. BUTLER & BROTHER, A
C O M M I S S I O N M E R C H A N T S,
Galveston. Jc
Cash advances will be made on shipments of
Cotton, Sugar, Hides, &c., consigned to their
friends in New York, Boston. New Orleans and d
Liverpool. fe7
J. A. SALTERS,
Importer and Dealerin
Fancy Goods and House Furnishing Articles in
General, Parlor, Dining and Bed Room Furni-
ture, Carpeting, Matting, Floor and Table Oil
■ Cloths, China, Glass"and Crockery Ware,
Britania. Japan Tin, Wood and Willow
Ware, Window Ornaments, Curtains,
Shades and Blinds, Table and Bed
Linens, Table and pocket Cutlery,
Paper Hang'gs, Looking Glasses,
Carpet Bags, etc., etc.
Wholesale and Retail.
Tremont st., Galveston. & Main st., Houston. fe7 p
E. S. WOOD,
Importer, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
HARDWARE, STOVES AND EVERY VARIETY. OK TIN 0
AND WOODEN WARE,
Tremont street, Galveston. c
tijp* Iron. Steel and Ploughs. fe7
DOS WELL, IIILL & CO.,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND COTTON D
FACTORS.
Will make liberal cash advances >n all kinds of
produce consigned to them, either for sale in this
market, or for re-shipment to their friends in New e
Orleans, New York and Boston. ^
We are also prepared to furnish planters with 1
plantation supplies, on the most reasonable terms. 1
Bagging and rope constantly on hand, and tor s
sale at New Orleans prices. fe7
JAMES K. BROWN,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT, g
Strand, Galveston. fe7 s
A. C. CRAWFORD,
Dealer .in
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, & GENERAL MERCHANDIZE
Market Street. Galveston. fe7 e
B. S. PARSONS, &
SHIPPING, LUMBER AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, 0
Galveston, Texas. fe7
J. C. KUHN,
COMMISSION & SHIPPING MERCHANT.
Strand, Galveston. fe7
E. KAUFFMAN & CO,. t
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Galveston. s
LEWIS & CO. |
STORES ON MARKET STREET AND STRAND,
GALVESTON.
Keep constantly on hand a full supply of
GROCERIES,
And shin chandlerv at wholesale and retail. T
JONES & UFFORD,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND WHOLESALE DEALER
IN GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, BOOTS, SHOES, &C.
Will make liberal advances on produce con-
signed to them for sale or shipment. fe7
ADAMS, FREDERIC!! & CO.,
Successors to Rice, Addmsyf’ Co.
COTTON FACTORS AND GENERAL'COMMISSION
MERCHANTS
Galveston. Texas. fc7
• A GENCY FOR THE COLLECTION OF
A CLAIMS—1The subscriber will attend to the
collection of debts due by citizens in any county
in' this State, and to the prosecution of claims
against the late Republic of Texas, or the Govern-
ment of the United States,
for, A. F. JAMES.
PENNEY & FLINT,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, &C., &C.
Corner of Market & Centre streets Galveston. fe7
J. S. VELDER,
DEALER IN STAPLE & FANCY DRY G.OODS.
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Clothing. Crockery Ware,
Sugar, Coffee, T a Flour, Bacon, Molasses,
Salt, Spices Soap, S arch. Shot, Gun
Powder, Lead-, Fruit of all kinds.
Corner of Tremont st. Y Stand. Galveston. fe7
j. U. BENNETT,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT,
Galveston Texas.
Liberal cash advances will be made on Cotton
or other produce consigned to me for sale in this
market, or for shipment. All consignments are
covered by an open policy of Insurance from any
s place of shipment in the State; ie7
t J. S. GROOT,
j SASH, DOOR AND BLIND MAKER. ^
Corner of 22d and Mechanic Streets, opposite
E. Kauffman's Store.
An assortment of Sash always on hand. Orders
^ from the country attended to punctually and on
reasonable terms.
Sash primed ana glazed on moderate terms. fe7
! H. A. COBB, Strand,
AUCTIONEER & COMMISSION MERCHANT.
Strict, attention paid to all sales at Auction, Mei-
e chandize Real Estate Negroes or Cattle. fe7
o A. BALDIN'GER,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
e GROCERIES, LIQUORS, CROCKERY, WOODWARE, &C.
* fe7 Corner of Mechanic and 22d streets.
-
N. D. LABADIE,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
1 DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS, GLASS, FANCY AR-
P T1CLES, SCHOOL BOOKS, GARDEN SEEDS, ETC.
fe.7 Corner of Market and 22d streets.
ALBERT BALL,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
n DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS BOOTS & SHOES,
d SADDLERY. HARDWARE, CUTLERY, COMBS,
BRUSHES, PERFUMERY S: FANCY GOODS.
L~ fe7 Strand. Galveston.
C. C. MOORE,
PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER,
n Corner of Tremont Market sis., Galveston.
Is prepared to execute the finest work m the
watch and jewelry line with despatch and in the
~ best manner.
d C. C. M. has had twenty years experience in
. the business and has also employed an accom-
’ plished workman from Philadelphia. His store
t- being fire-proof, persons need have no hesitation
i- in leaving valuable chronometers, watches or jew-
elry to be repaired.
~ E3P” Lever staves, Lepin cylenders, new wheels
l- an l jewels put in at New York prices. Jewelry
). made to order, and canes mounted in any required
stvle. ff7
I rpAX AGENCY'—The subscriber will attend
JL to he payment of taxes upon lands lying in
t. the several counties of this State.
II tel5 A. F. JAMES.
e J WILL ALTEND to the sale of
JL Furniture, Merchandize,
Real Estate, or Negroes,
^ At Auction or otherwise,
h fe7 H. A. COBB, Auctioneer, Strand.
d JOHN DEAN,
g COTTON FACTOR & GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT,
Office, Post Office street, near the Tremont.
Galveston Texas. fe19
BOADMAN & GRAY’S
GRAND ACTION PIANO FORTES.
pe Dolce Compana Attachment.
TOHN H. BENNETT, Strand, hasgjjgTf
a J just received direct from the man- jfjfjJi
ufacturers another of these magnificent instru-
e? ments. The high reputation of these Pianos and
ar the testimonials of the most noted musicians in
the country, render comments on their qualities
^ unnecessary. A number of them have been sold
in Texas, and references to those who use them
id will confirm their reputation as regards durabil-
ity tone. &c. &c. al2
S- TT AY', cheap at
£l a 12. E. S. PARSONS
iSusumsi ©arose
BROWN & KIRKLAND,
ers and Wholesale and Retail Dea
Hardware & Cutlery,
IRON, STEEL, NAILS AND CASTINGS.
tanufacturers ot Tin, Copper and She
Ware of every Description,
LEPERT & DYER,
Wholesale Dealers in
DS. GROCERIES, LIQUORS, BOOTS, Sill
Strand, Galveston.
Cash advances made on consignments.
LAWRENCE FROSH,
COMMISSION MERCHANT.
Strand. Galveston Texas.
fe!5
O ET T I N Ci, S T JB§ L & CO.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Straod, Galveston. Texas.
fe22
ROBERT D. JOHNSON,
COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS, 1C.
For every stale in the Union.
Galveston, T exas.
eds, Mortgages. Powers of Attorney, and oth
instruments of writing, drawn and authenticat
r use or record, in any part of the United Staf
Instruments acknowledged before a Notary,
ml 5
M. BUCHANAN,
,ER IN FANCY AND STAPLE bRY GOODS WII
SALE AND RETAIL.
Post Office street, near Tremont House.
at an times a large ana weuseiecucu ^
Dry Goods, Bonnets, and Millinery articles of eve-
ry description, of the latest and most desirable
’goods are expected shortly, which will
sold at the lotvest prices for cash only._ fe7
BRIGGS & YARD,
TREMONT STREET, GALVESTON.
Drawers, Hdkfs, Gloves, Walking
mate, under our special instruction. Also eve
- ' :ty of Shirts to please the desire of all. Pe
wishing to purchase any of the above me
tioned articles will find it to their advantage
as we believe we nave tne moh
assortment in the State, and intend io
vessels from New York. Remember the
LATHAM II. BABCOCK,
ARCHITECT AND BUILDER.
Centre street, opposite Cronican’s Cooperage.
pis for stores, dwelling houses and
Pie will do all sorts of job work connect
use carpenter and building business'
ite terms and at the shortest notice.
FAMILY GROCERY.
FRUIT, SPICE, SEGAR & TOBACCO STORE.
rket Street, opposite Hessley’s Brick Sh
Mrs. Gessina Fruh has constantly on hand
large supply of the above articles.
purchasers.
r -.AY A choice lot of Preserve
further supply shortly to arrive.
llrofcsstottal ©arcs.
T\/TILLINERY AND
Muslin Yisfettes Capes. Collars, Cuffs
<fec.
CHARLES? ATKIN’S
WHOLESALE &. RETAIL CONFECTIONARY,
South-east Corner-of Market and 23d Streets,-
Galveston, Texas.
...JDIES and Cakes. Soda, Cordials, J
O Jams, Syrups, etc., of the best quality,
ufactured and sold wholesale or r tail. Tma
JEWELRY AND FANCft GOOD??
ive, a line assortment of Jewellery, S
Table ware, China ware, Fans, Alabaster
Glass paper weights, Ornaments, Perfumery,
~ c.. at the
tr)1 IFvse Furni shiv V Wore!)an
.UPONT’S POWDER-
1 Austin, a new supply of]
-Received by ship
for sale by
m22
ALBERT BALL Strand.
O UNDRIES Per Ship Travis.-
Gum Suspenders
Stay binding
Shoe thread, linen do.
Money belts
Shaving cream
Tuck combs, shell do.
Pocket and ivory combs Percussion caps
Cap & letter paper, Powder llasks
Kaerby fish hooks
Limerick & trout do
Fish lines
Shaving boxes
Drinking flasks
of cutlery, shaving and hot
which we oiler low for cash
a9 M. SEE
CJCOTCH ALE.—10 casks super
' d in quarts and pints, lor sa.le by
mt9 ' JONES &
OOTS, SHOES AND BROGAN S
_ —30 cases, containing a general as-1
sortment of Mens’, Boys’ and Children’s I
thick and fine Boots, Shoes and Brogans,
fe7
TYOOTS, SHOES & CLOTHING—
_D J. H. SCHINDLER has on hand z
large supply of ladit s’ & gent’s boots, shoes,
bootees and gaiters' fine and coarse, and of
variety. Also India rubber shoes, and bo
mi ses’ and children’s boots and shoes, an ex
assortment.
He has also an assortment of boys’ and
clothing, hats, caps, &c., &c., all of which
sold cheap for cash.
Store on the corner of Market and 22d st
fe7 3m
V_y sorted, plain and cut Candle Shades, at
at the ap!9
with a large stock of Fur, Cloth
always on hand and for sale bv
tv. 7 at.rf.bt
TTMBRELLAS AND PARASOLS,
U PER SHIP TRAVIS. Silk and Cot-
ton Umbrellas, silk and cotton Parasols, for
sale by a9 M. SEEL! G SON &
T7ARIOUS VALUABLE TRACTS
V LAND and city lots, for sale by
fe8 H. A. COT
B
LACKING and brushes for sale by
ieH
.T. B. DUNKUM.
DR. THOS. A. STANWOOD, t
Residence, Corner of Mechanic if- Fifteenth sts.,
Galveston, Texas. m5 y
P. N. WILLIAMS, M. D. S
P
'S URGE O N (mmgSg. DENTIST. g
Office if- residence,Church st reet,
Opposite the Methodist Church. ■
He will perform all operations on the Teeth, for
their preservation and beauty.
ARTIFICIAL TEETH inserted—from one to /
a complete sef, on the most approved plan. v
N. P». Charges very moderate. ap2 Y
WM. EDWARD JERVEY,
DENTAL jg&Bt SURGEON. *
MEMBER OF THE PARISIAN MEDICAL SOCIETY. c’
Office on Tremont street, near the Rank.
Where all operations on the teeth will be per- ^
formed in a satisfactory manner.
Health, comfort, beauty and longevity, are great- ^
ly dependant upon the preservation of the teeth. ri
He is prepared to insert Artificial Teeth, from
owe to an entire set, either with or without arti-
ficial gums, or with or without atmospheric pres- /
sure, (as circumstances may require) according v
to the latest scientific improvements in the art. f-<
pp26 ,
VV. D. C. MEYER. l
\ POTHECAIIY & DRUGGIST, Corner JfJ n
A of Centre and Post Office streets, Galveston.
li-MF Physicians’ prescriptions carefully filled. ^
DR. J AS. B. DUNKUM, w
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL APOTHECARY AND DRUGGIST.
Tremont street, Galveston. g
Having just received from New York a large
and complete assortment of fresh medicines and
fancy articles, offers to the country dealers and p
others, advantages in point of low prices and qual-
ity of the articles, not surpassed in the southern
markets. *
For the purpose of prescriptions, an arrange-
ment has been entered into, by which fresh articles
in sma.l quantities, will be had by every packet. r
ap23-tf
Ovid F. Johnson. Joseph A. Swett.
JOHNSON & SWETT,
attorneys and counsellors at law.
Gnlveston, Texas. fe7
R O BEK T HUGH E S,
attorney at law,
Office, next door to the Federal Courtroom. fe7
J. G. 11 EMIUK,
ATTORNEY AT LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC. C
Galveston, Texas. e!5
JYONY EYANCXNG, Etc.—Deeds of Con-
veyance, Letters of Attorney,
Trust Conveyances, Wills,
) Mortgage Deed, Charter Party,
Title Bonds, Leases,
Indentures of Apprentices, Bottomry and Re- j
spondentia Bonds, and all other instruments of
writing, drawn and authenticated by
fe 15 A. F. JAMES.
NOTARY PUBLIC.
The Subscriber, having been appointed by his.
Excellency, the Governor of this State, a Notary
Public, for the county of Galveston, respectfully
tenders his services to the public for the traiisae-
lion of all business connected with his office.
E. P. HUNT.
Office at.the store of J. H. Bennett, Esq., Strand.
' fV’7
Tj E A U T 1 F U Ii DAG UERR EOT Y PE
, JD MINIATURES, of every description and size,
with all the latest improvements, strength ot out-
line, perfection of the eyes, tone, color, etc., can be
obtained at any time and in any weather. The
public are respectfully invited to call and examine
specimens.
1 Daguerreotype rooms at Dr. Williams’. Surgeon
Dentist, on Church street, opposite the Methodist
- Church. fe7
hotels $cSaatStefi.
WASHINGTON HOTEL,'
1 ’ CORNER OF CENTRE AND MECHANIC STREETS.
The undersigned begs to direct the attention of
- the travelling community to the above establish-
- ment. He is prepared to accommodate perma-
' nent and transient boarders and has rooms express-
ly adapted to families. Those who may favor him
1 with their patronage may be assured that every
■ attention will be paid to their comfort and conve-
1 nience. C. L. BEISSNER, Proprietor.
; G' lv stop. Fehrncrv 7th 1S50.
' Ti GAR DIN G—At tile' Four iN arious House.
’ J[J per month, $15; per week. 84 ; per day 75c.
_ Large airy rooms and pleasant location.
B. THERON. Proprietor.
February 7th, 1850. Tremont street.
TT AMS, Etc,—5 casks “ Btagg & »hay's
JJL Hams,
i 5 do Clear Sides, for sale by
ap23 JAS. K. BPOW’N.
- TIED STEADS TO ARRIVE PER FAN-
0 ±J N1N.—75 single and double Bedsteads for
r sale at the
d f, 23 House Furnishing Warehouse.
’ J3AINTED SPLIT BLINDS—300 painted
JT split Blinds, assorted sizes, just received per
- Milam, and for sale at the
p ml House Furnishing Warehouse.
j JYARTNERfclilP NOTICE —The firm o
1 RICE, ADAMS & CO. is changed by the
admission of Mr. Julius Frederick The business
will be continued under the firm jf
g ADAMS, FREDERICK & CO.
3, Galveston, January 1st. 1850. fe7
S TAASHIONABLE CLOTHING—Just re-
id ceived by ship Austin, from New York, a
general stock of Spring and Summer Clothing,
comprising almost every article wanted in this line,
which will be sold at verv low prices by
m32 ALBERT BALL Stranffi
/T ENTLEMEN’S PANAMA, and other
it IjT braid HATS, very fine, at the most extraor-
dinary low price ever heard of. by the case or re-
tail, at M. BUCHANdiN’S,
m23 Post Office street.
e T OU RN AL J OB OFFICE.—Job printing oi
J every description will be promptly executed
at the Journal Office, in a style equal to work of
the kind done in New York, and on termsapprox-
1 imating to the charges in that city.
7 Additions have been made to the job depart-
ment, which now embraces about forty varieties ol
j type, all new, and selected with a view to execH-
, ting the finest work in the line of letter press
printing.
- The patronage of merchants and others is re-
s spectfully solicited; especially of those who might
| be inclined to order printing elsewhere, either
J. from economy or superior execution, as it is hoped
y a trial will convince them of the advantage ofen-
d couriering home industry.
at RANITE TEA, COFFEE, AND DIN-
, IjT NER WARE—Edward’s patent white gran-
s ite flowing blue and mulberry ware, in sets to suit
'e purchasers, at very low price's at the
apt9 House Furnishing Warehouse.
JUST RECEIVED—More of that superior
J chewing Tl obacco, tor sale by
®- je-25 ' A. C. CRAWFORD.
r, j" UMBER AND LATHS—109 000 fe; t
1 j DRESSED AND ROUGH LUMBER, land-
ing trom schooner Orlando, from Pensacola, viz:
^ 21 M feet Dressed Flooring and 26 M feet do.
g’ Ceiling, well seasoned and tongued and grooved.
’ 31 M feet 1 inch Boards and Flooring.
12 M feet 1 \ inch Boards and Flooring.
— 13 M feet Weather Boarding.
-v 6 M feet Joists and Scantling.
& ALSO—80 M SAWED LATHS.
^ For sale by mv3 B. S. PARSONS.
S- TVTHEREAL BALSAMIC ESSENCE—
F Hi for sale by jel4 J. B. DUNKUM.
OIX FINE BUGGIES & CARRIAGES,
O landing from brig Empire, for sale by
fe7 . B.S. PARSONS.
(groceries! anD jyqttorst.
1IL Y GROCERIES.—The undersigned
rs for sale—N. O. Sugar House Molasses,
mred Hams, Vermacilli and Macaroni,
d tongues, Sardines, Pickles,
i Salmon, French Mustard,
tionaries, &c., &c. C. SCHRAMM,
Market st., nearly opposite Hesley’s brick store.
mav3
ap26
fines and Whiskey, assorted Liquors,
Cigars, Corn, etc., and offer for sale
OETTING, STEIL & CO.,
Strand.
-Received per str. Palmetto, 16
ap30 JONES & UFFORD.
ALD BOURBON VVHIsKEY—5 bail els
) of that celebrated Old Bourbon Whiskey, for
tie by fe7 ALBERT BALL.
T ROC FRIES, 'The subscriber has now
JT on hand a general and well selected assort-
tent of Groceries, Wines and Liquors, and is con-
antly receiving new supplies. Purchasers will
nd his stock complete at all times. He now of-
ts for sale at the very lowest prices for cash,
diolesale or retail:
Teas—45 packages superior fresh Green and
:lack.
Coffee—15 sacks old Java and Rio.
Chocolate and prepared Cocoa, Broma and
'arina.
Candles—20 boxes, Sperm and Adamantine.
Flour—15 bbls St. Louis.
Hams and Clear Sides, Mess Pork.
Salt—30 sacks coarse and fine.
Starch and Soap—Yellow, No. 1, Castile and
’ancy.
Buckwheat—30 bags and kegs.
Oil—45 bbls winter srained Whale Oil.
Tobacco—Chewing Tobacco, choice brands.
Sugar—20 bbls brown crushed and powdered.
Mackerel and Shad, 10 bbls No. 1 and No. 2.
Cheese—15 boxes, and 5 firkins Goshen Butter.
Corn Brooms—30 dozen Shaker Brooms.
Pilot Bread—5 bbls Wilson’s New York.
Currants—1 cask fresh Zante.
Wines—Madeira, Sherry, Port, Malnesey and
Ilaret.
Brandy—Otard, Dttpuey & Co., superior.
Spices—Cinnamon. Nutmegs Mace, Cloves, to-
gether with every article in the. Grocery line.
’ fo7 A. O. CRAWFORD. M a rket st.
G
Winter strained Lard
Star Candles, direct
uiaciuiei» m Cincinnati.' For sale
GFO. BUTLER & BROTHER.
3L Si CANDLES
Oil. Adamantine at
fi-7
FTEW MOLASSES of superior quality, for
.1 sale by
fi-7 WM. HENDLEY & CO.
TTEMENT—Rosendale Cem.nt, on consign-
ed ment and orders, will be taken for any quail--
y by GEO. BUTLER & BROTHER,
fe7' Agents tor the Company.
P
ORTEIt—
for sale by
10 casks
fc7
Hibberts” Brown Stout,
JONES & UFFORD.
OR IN V A LIDS—
Homoepathic Chocolate, Farina,
Sweet do Broma,
Mills No. 1 do Cocoa,
Old Port Wine, Soda Biscuit,
Pure French Brandy, Oolong Tea.
Sherry & Madeira Wine. Currant Jelly.
For sale by iV7 A. C. CRAW F O' R D.
J ItiUORS—100 casks Brandy, Gin, Whiskey,
3 J etc., of various qualities, for sale by
fV7 '__JONES & UFFORD.
TT ROCEllIES—10 box.s Tea,
\JT 100 boxes Soap, 10 bbls Amef. Brandy,
10 bbls Holland Gin, 10 casks French Brandy,
10 do Whiskey, 20 bxs Tomato Catchup,
10 do Brandy Cherries, 50 package Tobacco, •
20 boxes Pickles, 20 boxes Raisins,
And every description of Groceries for sale at the
lowest rates by PENNEY & FLINT,
fc7 Cor. Maiket & Centre streets.
VASSAR’S ALE, 25 bbls now landing
JVt • from ship Milam, for sale bv
te‘26 * ' LAWK. FROSH.
TTTINES, BRANDIES, &c, — 1 i pipe
V V Otard, £>upuey & Co. superior Brandy,
1 cask pure St. Croix Rum,
2 “ old Port Wine,
3*1 “ superior Madeira Wine,
2 | “ good old Sherry Wing,
2 |“ sweet Malmessey Wine,
10 J pipes American Brandy, 4th proof,
5 bbls Imperial Gin,
5 “ New England Rum,
5 “ Whiskey. For sale by
fi>7 A. C. CRAWFORD.
/YTARD'S BRAN DY, dthpioof, received per■
V/ ship Milam from New York, a choice article,
for sale by fe26 LAWK .FROSH.
TT AMS—Bacon andsugar-cured hams received
Jtl ■ per steamer Palmetto by
JONES & UFFORD.
Tl EUEIVED per S. F. Ausiin, 15 sacks Coffee
JlU 10 kegs extra Goshen Butter, 20 bxs Eng Dairy
Cheese, 10 bbls-No. 1 Mackerel, 10 bbls Ale,
10 half bbls Fulton market Beef, for
miff
ir sale by
JONES & UFFORD.
JAILS.—Sweet, Olive and Lard Oil, best quali-
vJ ties, for sale by jel l J. B DUNKUM.
A RRIVED FROM NEW ORLEANS —
200 bbls. Flour. 100 sacks Corn, for sale by
jy 10. ADAMS. FREDERlOIi A CO
A DMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE—The un-
jLXdersigned having been appointed by the Coun-
ty Court of Galveston county, administrator of the
estate of Thomas Toby, deceased; all persons hav-
ing claims against said estate, will present them
within the time prescribed by law.
JONAS BUTLER,
Adm'r of the estate of Thomas Toby, dcc'd.
Galveston ftlay 30th, 1850. my31
Q ADDLERY —Just received,
YJ 50 Mens’ Saddles, of every description,
50 Ladies’ do . *do do
12 doz. Bridles, 10 doz. Girths,
10 do Cersingles, 10 do Martingales,
All of which will be sold cheap by
PENNEY & FLINT, - —
fe7 Cor. Market and Centre streets.
TTRESSE1) FLOORING Si CEILING,
8 / Ot superior quality, ready for the nail and
hammer, to arrive in schooner Orlando from Pen-
sacola; Also—SAWED LATHS, for sale by
a 12. B. S. PARSONS.
J_)FR UAL ME! TO I RET LIVED—
JL 100 bbls St. Louis sup. fine Flour,
50 bags choice Rio Cofl’ee,
25 bbls Rectified Whiskey,
10 do Rye do
5 do Lard,
5 do Lard Oil,
20 kegs Lard,
20 bbls Mess Pork,
10 casks Shoulders, Sides and Hams,
2tierces Stagg & Shay’s S. C. do
100 sacks canvassed do
10 boxes Western Cheese, &c., &c.
These goods were bought in New Orleans for
cash, at the lowest wholesale prices, and I am able
and determine, to sell them lower than any other
goods of similar description are offered in the mar-
ket. for cash or city acceptance.
ap3 L.A WR. FROSH,
II/TILLIN’ERY AND DRESS GOODS—
IVi Just received, a large stock of new and fash-
ionable articles for Ladies’ wear, comprising em-
broidered Dresses, Madonna Skirts, Silk Laces,
Tissues, Barages, Collars Parasols; &c., at
MRS. C. BRANARD’S,
rn29 Pos- Office street.
J) ARASOLS—Just received, a stock of rich
JL and fashionoble Parasols, which will be sold
aheap by m22 ALBERT BALL. Strand.
/''1ASTQR OIL—In any quantity may be had
VY at J. B. DUNKUM’S
jet4 Drug store. Tiemontst
T)INE WOOD—50 cords, for sale bv
JT ap30 H A. COBB.
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