The Texan Mercury. (Seguin, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 24, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 4, 1854 Page: 4 of 4
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writerto poor oat daily columns of
poo aay and alt subjects. His
¡none wishy-washy everlasting
of language may enable
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may be a meagre and
is the toil of such a
tais leaded matter largely, to
judicious, well informed editor,
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t of h£a responsibilities, and duties, and
to tha conducting of his paper
that« sensible
¡upon a suit, or humane physician
without regard to show or ¿splay.
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; ft small portion of the work. The
is far more
of a good editor is bet-
than any thiñg else,
r, is half the battle. But,
i, at editor ought to be estimated,
and appreciated, in
of his paper, its tone, its
consistent course, its prin-
its manliness, its dignity and
To preserve these at they should be
i to Occupy, fully, the time and
If to this be added the
of the newspaper establish-
have to encounter the
is, how they find time to
a Pixk or Fashion.—This pink
the most aristocratic soil,
the very mould of form,
open ai^ aad Bdgravia
as the great nmsery for
specimens, also,
at the theatres, the Italian
and similar fashionable forc-
with great profosion at
The latter specimen,
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closed up and
when it jast
It is about
it js seen to the
pipk of fashion
«apague; and,
of chicken and
bread, applied to the
will revive it won-
teader plant, though it
taro or three sea-
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far its beaaty is-eo señ-
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aad, though not dis-
Of scents,
Ha (a) talk.
Is mostly single, hat eases of
The doable
not excite one
the oae that ia single.—
Down with
aa attitude, aad than
■ of 1m stove-funnel
-a^Mra. Partington,
aad the
*«*ood looking at hiou
i thrilling tale of The
Pirate of the Spanish
as Sir Hugh Evans
i by the horrible."
, dear,said Mrs. Partington,
'ftgentle, bat firm tone; "you
itdonft look well to see,a
It ¿ornes, I know, 'of
books. Ton
if yo¿ won't read
, I wffl let you have my big Bible,
'whom¡¡ns - . with the beautiful pic-
tures. I declare I don't know what I shall do
*1* Jtai t jwi carry pn so. I am afraid I
i to • geological cemetery
> oat of you."
reword waa lowered as it was
for a dark spot in the centre
ps—1 of tha doer, the eye of the boy, so fiercely
U'lqrifeqMt'Th.
Black Avenger, became
mild aad laughing, as he said be was "only making
,* aad Mia. Partington gave him a penny
him. What a visible emotion
i manifest as he grasped the
backs for the door, land
I over the snow drifts to reach the gro-
esrt oppositel—[Boston Post.
X Sxabt YoC#gster.—** Thomaa, my son,
Yea, fcther."
Thomas, do yon like to go to school better
to stay at'home?"
loess I do."
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" Well, when I stay home, I can't go a fish
u I goes to school I kin play hooky
every thing."
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with cuts," said a young urchin r
tab pocket-knife across the leaves of
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with cats," reiterated the school-
his cane across the back of
Bowie Indiler places
nder the above
looking out Tor this interesting
pleasc'take notice.
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GONZALES.
T. M. HARWOOD,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW.
\ AND
GENERAL LAND AGENT,
GONZALES, TEXAS.
trill practice in the following eoantie«. viz:—Goliad, Vic-
toria, Jackson, De Witt, La Vaca, Colorado. Gonzales.
Caldwell, and Guadalupe. Any business entrusted to his
care will receive prompt attention. «17tf
MAGNOLIA HOUSE.
To the Traveling and Boarding Community.
Having fitted np and furnished our new hotel in a supe-
rior style, we are prepared to accommodate all who may
favor us with a call. Our tabfe and bar arc supplied with
the best the country affords: our servants polite and at-
tentive. The stables connected with tbe hotel are well
provided with provender, and faithful hostlers. Those
who may call upon us may be assured that no pains shall
be wanting to render iheir stay agreeable.
slTtf READ & CARPENTER.
Violins and Bows* Violin Strings,
fire-crackers, etc., tinware, for sale bv
3m OTTO WtlPPERXAN,
WANTED:
500 bushels of cdrn. Apply, at the Magnolia House, to
j!4 READ A CARPENTER.
¿aflg. J. J. RYAN,
■I SADDLE & HARNESS-MAKER, <o2JL
keeps constantly on hand a supply of saddles, bri-
dles, harness, carriage-trimmings, etc., which he will sell
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AUSTIN CITY.
J. Douglass Brown,
GENERAL LAND AGENT,
AUSTIN. TEXAS.
References and agents:—Levi S. Cbatfield, New York
city; W.C. Stotesburv, Philadelphia. Pa.: Major Sprajrue,
Washington Citv, D. C.; James L. Allen, Lexington. Kv.;
Johfi A. Mitchell, New Orleans; John Henry Brown, In-
dianola, Ts; John C< Hays, San Francisco. California,
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Alexander II. Chalmers,
Attorney and counselor at law. Austin, Texas. Office,
Congress Avenue, first door below State Department.
COPPER, TIN, AND SHEET-IRON FACTORY.
s9nThe undersigned would respectfully inform the
'Sr citizens of the town of Seguin, Guadalupe county,
and adjoiping counties, that he has just received.- and will
continue constantly to receive, during the Veat, from New
York and New Orleans, fresh supplies óf copper, tin,
and sheet-iron, from which he will manufacture any, and
all, articles ordered. He will also constantly keep on
hand the following articles of tin ware, viz:
Lard cans; tin buckets; dippers; pans; boilers; coffee-
pots: cullender*; muffin-rings; tin lanterns; glass do;
tin lamps; cake-pans; measures: tin cups: candk-
moulds; candle-sticks; cake-moulds} wash-pans; grat-
ers. etc.: in a word, every artifle manufactured out of
tih. *
He will also attend to roofing and guttering ,f|1
houses, at tbe shortest notice. His work shall be |iii
warranted to give entire satisfaction.
Terms liberal, and prices cheap, either at wholesale or
retail. [j28] MILTON WATKINS.
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BEER & BAKERY SHOPrfgfe
COFFEE-HOUSE.
Mtneriber isst all times
sad give drink' unto tbe
hand beer, oakes, coffee, etc.
pppoate to, sod north of, the
• call. [dlOy]
on
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Give him
WARD TILLMAN.
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Books, Stationery, Etc.
In addition to our large stock of books, we are now
receiving. Mm New York, a complete assortment of
sefcool books; such as are in general use. Also, a hand-
some lot of miscellaneous books; making our stock one
of the largest in western Texas. We call the attention
of teachers to our catalogue, which will be fnrnished
them at their reqnest T. H. k G. Ji. HOLLAMON.
on hand, and are ojnstgiitly receiving, |^
FRESH SUPPLY OF DRY GOODS,
groceries, hardware, erfcekery, and wooden ware; boots
and Aoes, eteJ; tin ware. j21
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Kocking-chairs.' \
', and cane^eated chairs, for sale by
A. DOVE & CO.
GLASS:
8 by 10 aad lO by 12: 10 by 14; molasses and sugar; con-
stantly on hand and for sale^by A. DOVE & CO.
-hides.
Tbe highest price paid for peltries
j213m
and beef-hides, by
A DO YE ACO.
The N. York. Weekly Tribune Enlarged.
On tbe elmntb of last April, Tbe Daily Tribune, hiv-
ing completed Us twelfth year, was enlarged more than
oae-ftwrth, or to tbe rise of The London Times, making
it oondderabiy larger than any other cheap daily pub-
lished in this country' or in tbe world. No change in
price was made in consequence of this enlargement; the
paper being stW afforded to ntail'snhscribers at $5 per
annum, ana sstd to carriers and to agents ordering it by
express or matt for distant sale at $150 for one hundred
copies, or $15 per thousand "copies, payable in advance.
At these, prices, oar aggregate receipts for our entire
Daily edition do not exceed tbe sums we pay for paper
aad ink, leaving all other expenses to be defrayed ftom
our receipt* for advertising. In other words, we return
to each purchaser of our paper from us his money's worth
in the naked sheet we send him, looking for the reward
of our own1 labor and the heavy expenses of telegraph-
ing, correspondence, reporting, composition, printing,
mailing, book-keeping, rent, etc., to our advertisers alone.
We do not think it now possible to cheapen newspapers
beyond Ibis point; if it ever shall be hereafter, we intend
to be eren with tné foremost in demonstrating tbe fact.
Our send-weekly, European, and California editions
were enlarged simultaneously and tqually with the Daily,
and also without any inervase of price. We respectfully
solicit a comparison of our semi-weekly at $3 per annum
(two copies sent a full yexr for $5, and ten cosies for
S20,) with any $4 or $5 semi-weekly, and will cheefhlly
send espies for this purpose upo direct (nt post-paid ap-
Tbe Ne#-York Weefly Tri&one enters on its thirteenth
year on the third of September, when it will in like man-
ner be enlarged to the size of the semi-weekly and daily,
lore than one-fourth to its capacity; also without
of price. This enlargement adds at least $20-
innnm to our expenses, in addition to the previ-
ous cent of our daily enlargement already effected. All
our editions will, from the first of September next, ap-
pear in entirely new and beautiful type, rfow in course of
preparation expressly for this paper. Our steam cylinder
presses are not surpassed by any ia the world. Even
though our weekly edition should be rapidly run np to
100,000 copies, we are prepared to print and mail every
popy on the day (Thursday) that the form is pnt to press,
without interrupting or retarding the regular issue of our
three daily editions, amounting to twenty-odd thousand
copies. We stand ready to adopt any improvements,
however expensive, which will enable us to disseminate
intelligence more freshly and effectively, and dull espe-
cially balk as we labor to effect, a radical improvement
in thoselerity and reliability or the mails.
Tbe Tribune has not now its character to nuke orto
proclaim* It has not been and never can be a mere party
organ* It has supported the Whig parly because the dis-
tinctive principles of that party appeared to favor the
great ends which it has labored to subserve; it never ad-
vocated a measure because it was proposed or sustained
by the Whig party. It holds itself at all times as free to
condemn unsound principles, unwise measures or corrupt
acts, should the two former be propounded or the Utter
perpetrated by Whigs as though they had emanutcd from
the hostile camp. In so far as Peace, Liberty, Education,
Temperance, Internal Improvement and Industrial Devel-
opement may be subserved by acting with the Whig
party, it ma t continue to be, as it has been, Whig.
Tnongh never acting with any Abolition or ether one-
idea pnrty, The Tribune is and must be the relentless foe
of human slavery, as of whatever else tends to> degrade
labor and obstruct the intellectual and social develop-
ment of any portion of mankind. Were it able to per-
ceive that a vote in New-York could abolish slavery in
Carotina, it mightAttaeh itself to some one of the ex-
pressty Anti-Slavery parties: lacking that light, it de-
clines to abandon the substance for tbe shadow of politi-
cal good. But, while it does not-see its way clear to any
effective political action against slavery in the States
which* now cherish it, it regards the defeat of whatever
effort to extend the giant wrong under the flag of our
Union, or to obstruct by its power the progress of Abo-
lition in our land, as among the most nrgent and sacred
of public duties, not to be subordinated to any party con-
sideration whatever. And while it docs not propose to
make Anti-Slavery the bads of political action, other
than defensive, it will neglect no opportunity, remit no
effort, so to diffuse light and truth bh to render the con-
tinuance of slavery impossible in a load irradiated by the
sun of Christianity and boasting itself the great exemplar
of political justice and law-guarded freedom.
W'e have no traveling agents. Any one wishing to re-
ceive The Tribune need not wait to be called upon for
his subscription. All that is necessary for him to do is
to write a letter in as few words as possible, inclose the
money and write the name of the subscriber with the
post-office, county and State, and direct the letter to
GREELEY & McELlÍATH.
Thk Sx>n-WEKKI.Y Trim xe.—Persons residing st
points where mails arrive oftencr than once a week are
requested to examí>r t*, - *>mi-'veeUy. We regard it as
theehe..r,-M pai.-T, all things onsidered, published in
the Unitdl States.
Tsna>.—Single •v>t.y. on- ve«r. S3 00; two copies, one
year, $6 "t: five enpi" ■ '"><■ v tr. til 2-5; ten copics,
one year. - .0 •. i::'I ! " Jt MeELRATH.
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BLACK SMITHING.
The undersigned have formed a co-partner-
ship, for ' the purpose of carrying on the
blacksmithing business in Seguin. Any
work in their line will be done with neat-
ness and dispatch. W.C. BAXTER,
Segnin, Jan. 2, IS54. [7y] R. H. HODGE.
In addition to the usual shop-business, we will have on
hand ploughs of every variety, and wagons, ironed off in
the best sh-le. We are prepared to do everv kind of
work in our line at the shortest notice, and on fair terms.
Tin Roofing and Tin Ware.
The. subscriber would respectfully inform the public,
that he .is prepared to put on tin roofs, wind and water-
proof ; warranted. He is confident that he can give entire
satis&ction to those who may have work to be done in
this line, both* in the execution of the work and in his
prices. Orders from a distance will be punctually at-
tended ta ' CHRISTOPHER JORDIN.
Segnin. Dec. 8.1853/ dlOy
Notice to Shippers.
Shippers, per Harris & Morgan s line of steamships
from New Orleans, are respectfully notified that, from
and after this date, s deduction of 10c ^ bl will be made
on ail freight landed on the Powder-born wharf, Indian-
ola. They are also notified, that aH cotton and produce,
intended for shipment per said steamers, must be deliv-
ered, at Powder-horn wharf, at the expense of shippers.
j!4t . H. N. CALDWELL.
A Good Chance for a Bargain,^
I offer for sale my homestead, lying onqHÉ
Mill creek, about eight miles east of Seguin,^*
on the upper Gonzales road. The tract contains six hun-
dred acres; eighty acres of which is in a high state of
cultivation: All other improvements necessary to a com-
fortable family residence of a superior character. A lot
of corn and bacon, also, stock .of milch cattle, and hogs,
will be sold, if desired.
For particulars call, at the premises, on the subscriber.
j!4t H. C. FOUNTAIN.
THE TEXAN MERCURY.
The Mercuiy is the title of a new and very respectable
paper established at Seguin.—[Civilian, (Galveston.)
Thk Texas Mbrcury.—We have received the second
number óf a new paper with the above title, published at
Seguin, Texas, by H. T. Burke. It is a large, well
printed sheet, presenting an appearance worthy of one
of the most beautiful little towns in western Texas, that
land of beauty* It is well edited, toó, and we place it on
our exchange'list with pleasure.—[N. O. Picayune.
We have before us the first number of The Texan Mer-
cury, a paper published at Seguin in this State. The
Mercury is to be neutral in'politics, devoted to science,
arts, literature, and (he general interests of the country.
It is a good sized, neat paper, and exhibits ability in its
editor, Mr. H. T. Burke. We give it a welcome, and
gladly place it Upon our exchange list—[Nueces Valley.
We have received the second number of The Mercury,
a paper published in Segnin, Guadalupe county; H. T.
Burke, editor and proprietor. It is a neat, well printed
sheet, of ample dimensions. The editorials are well
written. and we have no doubt it will give entire satis-
faction to the people whose interests it is intended to sub-
serve.—[Trinity Advocate.
Texas Mebccry, Ssgok.—We have received several
numbers of this new paper, and have been enabled to
examine it more attentively than at first. We are not in
the habit of indiscriminate praise on every new sheet
that comes out, believing that it is carrying courtesy
farther than wisdom justifies. We feel, however, a pleas-
ure in saying that The Mercury is not only a/handsome
sheet, as before stated, but one of stamina and ability.
Its columns are well filled with original and miscellane-
ous matter, and it promises tor be á valuable auxiliary to
the farmers and merchants of that beautiful portion of
Texas. H. T. Burke, editor. The Guadalupe valley
now bouBts of the Victoria Advocate, Tbe Gon2ales In-
quirer and The Mercury, besides a German paper at New
Braunfek; and no< stream in the State can show more
faefal journals. Success to our brethren.—[Indianola
Bulletin. -
We welcome to our exchange list a new paper, The
Texan Mercury, published at Seguin, by J. D. Buchanan,
and edited by H. T. Burke. The number bfefore us* with-
out being large, is convenient 1n size, and beautifully
artistic in typographic finiste Its columns start with a
fair share of advertisements, whose •• shadow" we hope,
" may never grow less;" and its editorials evidence a.
quill of no ordinary vim and facility.
We feel assured that Tbe Mercury will have good local
patronage; and people wbe sustain such on educational
enterprise as tbe Seguin High School, will be found to
patronise a good newspaper.
LOCKHART.
WALKER W. BERRY,
A TTORJVEY AT LA W.
LOCKHART,
CAT.DWEU. COCNTT. TEXAS.
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New Concent.
A. B. James, (of the late firm of Marshall &
James,) has determined to re-commence for his
own account, the wholesale dry goods business,
and is now opening at his new store, No. 39
Magazine street, (opposite the Arcade,) and
No. 14 Bank place, a large and well assorted
stock of entirely new and fresh European and
American dry goods, purchased within the last
six days, at unusal low prices, and which he
is prepared to sell at corresponding low rates.
From the great decline in the prices of many
articles of the trade, he entertains the belid" that
he can offer to dealers, (both city and country,)
inducements such as are rarely met with in this
market, and through his arrangements with one
of the most competent buyers of dry goods in this
country, he will be constantly receiving the new-
est and most desirable styles and descriptions of
spring goods, comprising prints, lawns, robes,
ginghams,* (late on exhibition at the Crystal
Palace.) Linens, laces, hosiery, gloves, hand-
kerchiefs, ribbons, in fall stock. Cambrics, jaco-
nets, Swiss and other muslins; haberdashery, of
every kind, with the cheapest lot of embroideries
ever offered, consisting of muslin sleeves, in eveTy
style, handkerchiefs, veils, muslin bands, collars,
habits, chemisettes, caps, etc. etc. (both in
tamboured and needle work,) caps, gloves, etc.
all of which are of late importation and have
been bought at very low prices at auction, to
close stock. Pantalooneries, vest-shapes, coat-
ings, gloves, suspenders, de laines/ of the latest
French and American patterns. Alpacas, Orl-
eans, Albert cloths, plaid and figured Merinos,
summer and Canton cloths, with every thing in
dress goods necessary for the season. Planters'
goods, in full stock, comprising blankets, kerseys,
Osnaburgs, jeans, plain and striped linseys, 3-4 to
12-4 shirting and sheeting, flannels, Woolen
shirts, etc. To all of which the subscriber
invites the attention of the trade, and of which
he will dispose on such terms as will be satis-
factory to the buyers, having every disposition
to render, particularly to the country interest,
such advantages as will secure to them low prices
and good articles, and will command their trade
and confidence. ' A. B. JAMES,
26 Magazine st., and 14 Bank Place, N. Orleans.
Sewing Machines.
These machines for simplicity, durability and
adaptedness for doing, with many kindsof thread,
all varieties of sewing in cloth and leather, with
the greatest speed and certainty, and in straight,
curved or irregular seams, are unequaled. The
stitch is wholly unlike any other rightfully in use.
It is formed by two needles supplied with thread
from stationary spools, and the threads are
securely tied together and fastened at each
stitch, forming a seam far stronger and more
beantifnl than any other, which will not rip
when every third stitch is cut.
Our patents are upon the stitch itself, and all
practicable modes of making it. All persons
making, using, or vending machines sewing from
spools with two needles, only one of which pieces
the fabric sewed, or w¡hich make a fair stitch
with two needles sewing from spools, infringe
directly our patents, and will be dealt with
accordingly.
This machine has been, at great pains and
expense, expressly adapted by the inventors and
patentees to do all kinds of plantation work,
in a manner altogether superior to any machine
ever before offered to the public. The machine
is so simple and durable in its construction, that
amy negro of common capacity can do tbe work
of ten persons' sewing by hand, without the least
liability of the machhie's getting out of repair.
The machine is so constructed that the same
machine can be used with the utmost facility
upon all kinds of negro clothing, and also upon
all kinds of cloth and leather work, from thé
very finest to the heaviest.
Price for single machines, and right to use,
from $60 to $150, according to size and style.
Each machine is threaded for use and securely
boxed for transportation to any distance,
accompanied with full directions for using. Pam-
phlets containing numerous testimonials from
parties using them, sent to all who desire.
Exclusive rights for sale on liberal terms.
GROVER, BAKER A CO.,
Patentees and sole manufacturers, 74 Chambers
street, New. York; Hay market Square, Boston j
42 south 4th st., Philadelphia; 166 Baltimore
st., Baltimore, d24y
Alfred Mnuroe & Co.,
"One Price" Clothing establishment. No. 24
Magazine, corner of Gravier street.—The prQpri-
etors of the above extensive store were the first
to establish, and so far as is known, ate now the
only parties in the southern country who strictly
adhere to the "One Price System" in selling
Seguin is a wealthy, healthy, and lovely little towiW Ready-made Clothing. Some ten years since,
Mate on the romantic banks of the Guadalupe, oomrl . t, p. , P
situate
twenty-eight or thirty mites north-east of San Antonio, in
tibe centre of one of the richest agricultural districts iu
the west.—[Galveston Journal.
We have before us tbe first number of another nlbr
in Texas,—The Texan Mercury,—published at
n, Guadalupe county, by J. D. Buehanan. and
edited by H. T. Burke, The Mercury is beautifully
printed, on new type—is edited with spirit; neutral in
politics. Here's our neighbor Burke*, May pros-
perity reward your enterprise.—[State Gazette, Austin,
Texan Mkbcubv.—We have receive# the two-first num-
bers of this paper, published in Segufn, by H. T. Burke.
In point of typography, The Mercury is surpassed by but
few papers, if-any, in the State, and tbe editorial depart-
ment is conducted with ability. We wish our new cotem-
porary all possible success, which, no doubt, he will meet
•in so enterprising and public-spirited a community as that
of our neighboriitg sister, Seguin.—[Western Texan, San
Antonio. '
New I^per.—We have received the second number of
The Texan Mercury, a weekly paper, published at Seguin.
Texas, by H. T. Burke, editor and proprietor. The first
number was probably lost in Peach Creek. It is a neat
and interesting paper, and is edited with ability. SCguin
is a beautiful, romantic, and thriving place, celebrated
for the enterprising spirit of its inhabitants as well as for
the ability and success of her institutions of learning.
Success to the paper.—{Texan Advocate, Victoria.
Tkxax Meritrv.—We have received tbe first number
of this new puper, published at Seguin, Guadalupe
county. Its editorials givt evidence of ability, and' we
have no doubt The Mercury will' be one of the mwt
interesting papers in the State. It cam and will, be lib-
erally supported, if the people of Guadalupe county
evince the same good judgment, as to their own interests,
that characterizes Texans generally. H-,T. Burke is edi-
tor and proprietor.—[Bastrop Advertiser.
f The Texan Mkwxrv.—We have" received the first
nnmber of The Texan Mercury, a handsome sheet, pub
litbed in Seguin. We arc happy to extend to The Mer-
cury our congratulations, and to number it among our
exchanges. We are glad, too, to notice the liberal spirit
with which our papers in the west are supported. Almost
every county on the Guadalupe has established a paper;
a.' medium through which they may speak to the world of
their present happiness and future prositects.—[Gonzales
Inquirer:
Twn Texas Merccrv.—The publication of this long-
promised' sheet has. at length, commenced. The typo-
graphical execution is good. The editorials evince ability
and iiitcBiirence. Texas supports more newspapers, in
proportion to population, than any State in the Union.
The citizens of Segnin are famous for public spirit. They
have twn of tbe Ifest schools in the State, which have lieen
established at considerable cost, and under circumstances
of a character tor deter any people not full of. earnestness
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Galveston
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Burke, H. T. The Texan Mercury. (Seguin, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 24, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 4, 1854, newspaper, March 4, 1854; Seguin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth180499/m1/4/: accessed May 6, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.