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Business at thfe Mart house will
require our absence next week;
. «.* .►
JEST We received by last mail, a letter
from John Sayles, Esq*- dated at Austin.
Jan. 25 1856. Quick trip. that.
jG3T On next Thursday night, one of our
young friends, will dissolve his connection
with bachelors, and take to his bosom a
sweet and bliAhing bride.
Jpy Attention is called to the card of
H. D. Taylor, of Houston, commission and
forwarding merchant. He is a gentleman
eminently qualified to superintend the busi-
ness he advertises, and is one of the most
punctual merchants in Houston.
Misnomer.—Our fair friend Jen-Eye,
will excuse us for mis-spelling her name.—
We have had it heretofore u Ten-Eye." Her
«ffusion in the present number is unimita-
blc. The American cannot survive without
the -assistance of Jen-Eye. Seeing then, the
responsibility she labors under, she will not
¿ail to be forthcoming at least bi-weekly.
The DwaWP Sisters.—These interes-
ting specimens 6f the genus woman, intend
, to display their talents, before a Washing
ton audience on sett Saturday night, at R.
A. Lott's Hall. The Misses Jeans are
said to be perfect prodigies, being only two
and three feet in height, and between nine-
teen and twenty-seven years of age, and
sing, dance, laugh and talk, no doubt, the
same as other young ladies of tender age
do.
GOOD COUHCIL.
No young man can hope to rise in
society, or act worthily his part in life,
without a fair moral character. The
basis of such character is virtuous fixed
principle, or a deep, fixed sense of moral
obligation, sustained and invigorated by
the fear and love of God. The youth
who possesses such a character can be
trusted. Integrity, truth, benevolence,
justice, are not with him words without
meaning, he knows and feels their sacred
import, and aims in the tenor of his
life, to exemplify the virtues they ex*
prns. Such a man has decision of char*
acter ; he knows what is right, and is
firm in doing it. Such a man has inde-
pendence of character ; he thinks and
-acts for himself, and is not to be made a
tool of to serve the purposes of party.
Such a man has true worth of charac-
acter ; and his life is a blessing to him*
«elf, to his family, to so iety, and to the
World.
Aim then, my friends, to attain this
character; aim at virtue and moral ex-
cellence. This is the first, the indespen-
sible qualification of a good citizcn. It
imparts life and character to all institu-
tions and interest in society. It is, in-
deed. the dew and rain that nouiisheth
the vine and the fig tree by which we
are shaded and refreshed.
Said a fellow to a Jew, a while ago,
" did you know that they hang Jews
and jaekasses together in England 1"—
'•No, I didn't," replied the Israelite, but
if it be true, it is fortunate that you and
I are not there; for one of us might be
hang for his nation and the other for
bis nature; and there would be an end
to us both."
Some slandering bachelor says it is much
joy when yon first get married, but more
ja wy after a year or two.
' <i ^ . t
A Soldier during the war stole a shirt
from a farmer, who required him to make
testrtntion. The soldier reftispi. " Well,"
said the farmer, "if you pay it now,
you will lt the day of judgment." '• Faith."
replied the soldier, "if you will trust so
fang, 1^ tákfe another."
for personal merits and qualifications.—
The Times stopped short in its own rea-
soning, and would confine the infusion of
fresh men into th^peeragfe to the cof-
iection of a want in thtí law organiza-
tion of the House of Lords as a Court
of Appeal; and ridiculed the ideá that
there is any danger of self-raised politi-
cians, journalists, or men of science be-
ing admitted for the same general rea-
sons ; although it will be difficult to show
why the same rule of improvement in
the constitution of Senate would not in-
clude the introduction of vigorous intel-
lect and ripe experience in other pur-
suits besides those of the law. ThP ad-
mission of the argument in the Times dis-
cover a great deal more than the mere
remedying of a temporary inconvenience,
and we are not at all surprised that the
steady surporters of aristocratic prerog-
ative should be uneasy, and seek to put a
stop at once, if possible, to the opening of
questions which have such consequen-
ces. The Government has accordingly
reconsidered its position, and has yield-
ed to the aristocratic clamor. The Times
is therefore defeated, and for the time
silenced ; but the line of defense which
it adopted, although ineffectual to estab-
lish the new principle which it defends,
entertains views and embodies doctrines
which will not be lost, but must, sooner
or later, and not very much later, em-
ploy the minds and effect essentially the
domestic policies of the people of Eng-
land.—N. O. Tic.
LIST OF LETTERS
REMAINING in the Post Office at
Washington, Texas. April 1st, 1856.
Aughry, A. Lcpeyre, Peter L.
Anglin, T. N. McDearman, Mrs.
Ánglin, E. T. N. McCay, J. B. * 2
iJourtfen, Mrs. JuliaMerwine, H. D.
Bandy, G. C. Morris, Doct. A. E.
Burror, J. Mann, Dr. Ezckiel
Burress, Francis V.McGahey, Jas. S.
Bass, Mrs. J, O. Moss, Eddy
Booth, Dr. Wm. A.McGebee,
Brand, Rachel M'cGahey, Alic.
Blon, Monsr. Mills, Mm. R. 2
Boaz, Dr. C. B. 2Mills, Wm. 1
Neblitt, Rich'd S. 1
Nicholson, G. P.
3Neely, J. T.
Oldrum, Wm.
Boaz, Crispin IX
Isaac
Bonfoey, D. B.
Black, Alex.
Block, Miss D. W
Bishop. Wayne
Braum, M.
Cook, Geo. W.
Casterline, C. L,
Cabeen, E. A.
Carrington, E. C.
Dennis, Phillip
Danton, John H.
Dulaney, J. T.
Dear, Mrs A. E.
Daughtry, Jesse
Duncan Pleasant
Ellison, Wm. G.
Edwards. J. F.
. Porter, P. P
Patterson. A. H.
Price, J. A.
Reg. Land Office,
Smith, Wm.
Smith, Ashbel
Shaw, M. F.
Sellers, 0. P.
Summers. John
Stevens, Dr. Elias
Stevens, Ben
Sherrod, John
Sherrod, Albert
Stoyden, Augustus
2Simonds, C.
Edi-rington, Mrs. D.Tomlinson, B. E
Eldridge, J. C. Taylor, Sylvanus
Evans, Wm. M. J. Thompson, Pres't
Fuller, J. L. 3Terry Hiram 4
Faulkner, Susan P.Thomas, Philip 2
Gallespie, Jas. Thompson, F.
Gay, W. White, J B.
Gee, D. Werner, Abm.
Hearn, H. E. Wilson, B. B.
Horton, Wm. H. Waddill, H. J.
Walker. J. A
Wooldridge, Rev. T.
Washington, L M H
Whitfield, J. O.
Watson, James
Wilson, J. H.
Yarbrou«h,Rev S S
Zouen, S. S.
MASONIC-
BRAZOS CHAPTER, No. 8, meets on the
second Monday of each month, at 7 o'cl'k
P. M. H. M. McFaulínd, H. P.; C. M. Lock-
hart, E. S.; R. I. FKKNCHjE. R.; t.M. MINOR, 0
Secretary.
WASHINGTON L00GE, No IS, merts
the first Saturday preceding the full
moon, at7 o'clock, P: M. B. F. Wilsos, W.
M.; J. II. Littlefield, Secretary.
Independent order ofr odd fellows.
ANSOM JOXES ENCAMPMENT, No:4, ....
I. 0. 0. F., meets first and second
Thursdays of each month, at 7 o'clock, P
M. J. B. Slack, C. P.; J. U. Little
field, Secretary.
QTAllR tODOE, No. 22,1. O. O. f. meets
o every Thursday, at 7 o'clock, P. m.
J. j. Wtatt, N. i. 11. Littlefield,§5|
Secretary.
SAMARITANS-
CARTMELL UNION LODGE, No. 62, 0. of G. S: and
D. of S., meets rvary Tuesday night at 7 o'clock,
P. M. J. G. Fields, SIrs. A. Fields, W. P. D.;
T. T. De GriffknrIeD, W. R. S.J Miss Ihogine A.
Norwood, W. D. of R. n22 ly
NEW ADVERTISEM'TS.
H. D.TAYLOR,
Storage, Forwarding & Commission Merchant,
Houston, Texas.
TIIE storing and selling of cotton will receive my
particular attention. n23-ly '
WASHINGTON
FEMALE INSTITUTE.
THIS Seminary will be opened on Mon
day, April 21st, 1856. The Summer
Term will continue twelve weeks. The
Fall Term will cont'nue twenty weeks, com-
mencing on tho lirst Monday in August,
'ijierc is not a healthier location in the
Southern country, for a Seminary, than the
town of Washington. The course of study
at the Institute will be as thorough as in
any Seminary in the older States.
Departments of Study.
The pupils will be arranged into four
classes, according to their age and acquire-
ments, viz: First and Second Junior, and
First and Second Senior Classes. The course
of study to graduate, will comprehend Read-
ing, Spelling, Elementary Geography, and
simple rules of Arithmetic in the first Junior
Class.
English GramntAr, Arithmetic and Geog-
raphy continued. Botilny, Natural History,
and History of the United States in the
second Junior Class.
General History, Rhetoric, Grammar and
Arithmetic concluded, Algebra, Natural
Philosophy and Astro lomy in the first
Seniot Class.
The Latin language, Geometry. Chemis-
try, Mental and Moral Philosophy. Logic
and Evidences of Christianity in the second
Senior Class.
Compositions will be read weekly by
young ladies in the First and Second Senior
Classes.
TERMS:
The charges for tuition in tho several
Classes, are as follows: Each one in the first
Junior Class, $2 per month ; in the second
Judior Class, $3 per month; in the first
Senior Class, $4 per month; in the second
Senior Class ,f$5 per month; Mus'c on Piano
or Guitar, .$¡5 per month ; Use of Piano, SI
extra.
A contingent fee of $5 must be paid in
advance for each pupil at the commence-
ment of the term. This will be credited on
their school bill, and the balance may be
paid at the close of the Term.
S. A. IIODGMAN. Principal.
MRS. A. C. HODGMAN.
MRS. E. S. LIMBER,
n23-tf Associaie Principals.
lot peerages nr England.
The conservative clamor in England
against life peerages has had its effect.—
We see it stated, in the accounts by the
Arabia, that the Government has sue
curbed, and will issue a hereditary pat*
«ni instead of the life peerages, which
has produced so much excitement. The
case, our readers may remember, was
that of Sir Janes Parke, who, on retir-
ing from the bench, was created Lord
Wensleydale, but for his own life only.
Being without a son, it was of less conse-
quence to him; bat a largo portion of
the House of Lords has taken it up as
an innocation on the British constitu-
tion, an entering wedge to the abolition
of aristocratic privileges, and a remote
step towards the creation of an upper
chamber without the hereditary fea-
ture. They scented revolution and re-
publicanism in the far distance, and the
Government was accordingly strongly
assailed and denounced. It is a little cu-
rious that the most decided and loudest
in the condemnation of tho creation are
peers whose titles are of recent creation;
and thai among the supporters of the
Government, in this norval exercise of
the Queen's prerogative, are the repre-
sentatives of son of the most ancient
nobility. The pressure, however, is too
strong to be resisted, and we see that
the life peerage is to be merged in a pa-
tent* which shall make the new title
hereditary in form, although it will of
course expire with the present posses-
sor, who u old and without male repre-
sentatives.
The London Times for once took the
wrong side. It stoutly defended the act
of the Government, and invited the
continuance of the new practice, so as
to give members to the House of Lords,
who are men of mueh experience and
known abilitiés, without considering who
were their ancestors, or whether they
have children. The point of the plea
of the Times íb that the House of Lords
is a great Court of Appeal. As is
constituted, it has few great lawyers,
and all its vast and responsible powers
are wielded by a few men, who are gen-
erally in that stage of life, when quiet is
most essential to them and labor is re-
pugnant. The limitation of Lord Wens-
leydale's title was therefore defended as
a precedent, to be the irst of a long
series of men to be put into, the Senate
Hall, Jas. F
Hanner, Alex.
Howell. Sarah W.
Howell, Alfrd.
Jones, John R.
Jenkins, J. L.
John, J. G.
King, Jas. H.
Kilby, J. W.
Persons calling for the above letters-
will please say they are advertised.
JOHN DORAN, P. M.
Arrival* from the the 31st of March to April 7th,
1856, at the Washington Hotel-
D D Pettns, J T Morran, Mr Kern, Long
Point; E C McCary, W. B. Smith, San
Antonio ; Geo Campbell, Washington city ;
A Wood and daughter, Springfield; J II
Hodge. Wheelock ; J T Norton, N York;
E J Adkinson, Independence; J H Pitkin.
B .D Taylor, W M Skinner, Houston; S H
Williams, G F Benser, LaG range; G Phil-
lips, Houston; Mr Baily, Gen Benser, Mr
Feldcr, Hunts ille ; John Collier. N A Wal
lace, Alabama; Guy Stokes, Springfield;
James W Carson, Jno W Baker. Galveston;
Mr Jacobs, Wheelock ; VY W Black, Hunts-
ville; David Fullenwide, Breriham ; A Don-
naldson, B A Cameron, Tennessee; C Lip-
scomb, Chappell Hill; Mr Brewer and fam-
ily ; C W Pool, R Oliver, Freestone city;
Col F P Sawyer and family ; Miss Sawyer,
Virginia; John Gil'aspic, J B Browning;
G W Irige, Porter's Bluff; Ckpt Snell, Cald-
well ; C H Baily, Kyj C K McLennan, Mis-
sissippi ; D Bright, Austin; H J Thomas,
O Whaley, D Yann, Springfield; Mr Slaugh-
ter, George Morgan, Houston; Charles R
Pry or, A Stew&rt. Brenham ; W B Smith,
Webbcrville; M M Rogers. Anderson; G
Morgan, Houston; W Thomas, Alabama;
B F Ackerman, Joseph Reider, Galveston;
W H Perry, Austin ; Mr Summers and lady.
Dr Barkley, Mr King, Mr Graves Mr Eei
der, Houston:
LOST—My Head Right Certificate, for
320 acras of land, issued by the Board
of Land Commission of Galveston connty
in 1830. If not heard from within GO days.
I will apply for a duplicate.
n22-9t L. M. MINOR.
watchmaking establishment.
JAMES PHILP,
WOULD respectfully inform the citizens
of Washington and its vicinity, that he
lias located himself permanently in the town
of Washington, as a Watchmaker, and will
do business in K. A. Lott's store. J. 1'. has
worked in the principal manufacturing stores of Lon
don and Liverpool, England, and (or the last four
years in Mobile. Ala. lie pledges himself to give satis-
faction to all who may favor him with their patronage.
LEGAL NOTICES.
STATE OF TEXAS-Braios connty.
TAKEN up by T. M. Cooper, trespassing
on his premises, and estrayed before
Wm. McTntosh, an acting Justice of the
Peace, a yoke of oxen, of the following des-
cription, viz: each about seven years old,
marked with a smooth crop ahd slit in each
ear ; the one is á yellow and white speckled
ox, branded NK on the ri^ht hip; the other
is a brindlc ox, branded, but blotched, with
a small bell on, and a small point off each
horn; both appraised at forty-two dollars
by Wm. P. Patterson and John H. Millican.
DAVID McINTOSH, Clerk.
March 17. 1856. n21-4t
THE STATE OF TEXAS, I In District Court, to
iBr&zos County. > íall Term, a. D. 1856.
Sarah V. McCleesteu, }
> Suit for Divorce.
Hiram B. McCleest^er. ) [No. 119.]
To the Sheriff of Brazos Co.—Greeting:
YOU are hereby commanded to summon,
bj- publication, Hiram B. McCleester to
be and appear before our Hon. District
Court to be holden in and for said Brazos
County, at the Courthouse thereof, in the
town of Boonville, on the first Monday in
September, A. D. 1856, to answer the peti-
tion of Ssrah V. McCleester, this day filed
in my office, wherein said Sarah states, that
some time in the year A. D. 1850, she was
married to said iíiram B." McCleester, that
they lived together in 6aid County till about
December. A. D. 1851, when he left her with-
out cause with the intention to abandon her,
that since that time he has wholly abandon-
ed her, and that she cannot find out where
he resides, so that said petitioner avers that
said Hiram has separated himself from her
for more than three years with the intention
to abandon her, and that she is now unable
to state the place of his residence, and that
he is a transient person. Wherefore she
prays that said Hiram B. McCleester be
cited by publication, and upon the final hear-
of said petition for Judgment and Decree
of Court, dissolving and annulling fully,
finally and forever the bonds of Matrimony
heretofofe existing between her and said
Hiram B. McCleester, and said Sarah has
made oath that the residence of said Hiram
is unknown. Herein fail not and of this writ
make return according to law.
vSÜái/ Attest, Arthur Edwards, Clerk of
" the District Court of said Brazos
County and the seal of said Court
at office in Boonville, this 22d day
^ of February A. D. 1856.
ARTHUR EDWARDS,
Clerk D. C. B. C.
Issued February 22d, 1856.
ARTHUR EDWARDS,
Clerk D. C. B. C.
_ Came to hand March 28tb, 1856, and
Ordered the within writ to be publish<5& in
tho Washington American, a newspaper
published in the town of Washington, State
of Texas, for four successive weeks previous
to the return day thereof.
n22:4t J.* S. RILEY, Sheriff' B. C.
NEW ADVERTISM'TS.
Notice.
OUR accounts are now ready for sbttlc-
ment, and we wish to balancé otir
books. All persons owing us money, are
carnesily requested to cone and make set-
tlement either by cash or note. We are
compelled to have money to carry oh our
business, and do hope our friends will do
us the favor to attend to the above call.
FRENCH & FRANKLIN.
Washington, March 19. n20-9t
Last Call.
I «AM compelled to close my bid business.
I tHerefore hope that all persons in-
debted to me, either by cash or note, will
make immediate payment, as longer indul-
gence cannot, nor will not, be given.
R. I. FRENCH.
Washington, March 19. n20-9t
PATENT MEDICINES.
Dr. McLANE'S '
CELEBRATED
VERMIFUGE
LIVER PILLS.
LUMBER! LUMBER!! LUMBER!!!
S O O , O O O
FEET OF PINE LUMBER,
WELL SEASONED, WELL ASSORTED, AND
For sale in lots to suit purchasers*
Tnn uiiflersigiieil, who is interested in two ofthe
BEST STEAM SAW MILLS IN THE STATE,
(one new, and both wi thin 25 miles of the Brazos) has
Permanently located in Washington,
where he intends opening a first class Lumber Yard,
and is now ready to receive orders for pine lumber
to any amount, however large or small.
Tne undersigned being a practical contractor, and¿
lumberman, can mate it greatly to the interest on
parties building, to cjnsiilt with him before contract-
ing. B3T* Ke-idcnce near the Baptist Church.
3. FLANDERS.
Washington, Feb. 1856. [nolí rty.
WANTED, 12 vé*-y hcarey ybke of Cxen, in gijod
Conuiiion, in exchange for Pine Lumber.
„ J. FtANDERS.
Washington, Feb. 29th. 1850. [uolíwtf.
GROCERIES! GROCERIES!
I IIAVE located myself in this place as a Grocer,
where I intendjto keep forsalc, at Wholesale and
Retail, a good assortment of such merchandise as be-
longs to that avocation. I also intend to sell at a small
advance, and for cash. F. W. ROBERTSON.
Washington, Feb. 26, 1856. nl7w-ly
F. W. ROBERTSON
HAS in store, and for enle, the following articles to-
■wit:
25 bbls. Flonr, 30bbls. Irish Potatoes,
2 tierces Canvassed Hams, 1 cask Sides,
19 Kltt's Mackerel, No. 1, 12 bbls. best Brown Sugar,
3 bbls. Crushed Sugar, 1 bbl. Loaf Sugar,
8 bbls. best Molasses,
2 tierces sup. Rice,
2 bbls. Dried Apples,
4 boxes Dairy Cheese,
2 kegs Butter,
Half gross Sardines,
3 doz. Champagne Cider,
80 kegs P. M. Nails,
Cigars and Matches,
Lamp Oil and VUegar,
Teas, Candies,
Powder and Shot,
Washington, April 1st, 1858 .
n221y
Biotice.
HE Directors of the Brazos River Im-
_ provement Association are requested
to meet at the town of Washington, on
Thursday, the 10th day of April next, when
sundry matters of interest to the people of
the Brazos valley will be submitted to the
consideration of the Board.
n32-tf T. J. HEARD, President.
PHOTOGRAPHY*
Amtorotypes 2 2
MOORE & WILLIAMS
RESPETCFULLY announce to the good
people of Washington and vicinity,
that they have fitted up their rooms with a
magnificent light, and arc now in full blast,
executing the most perfect likeness by Col-
lodion process, on glass. The greatest im-
provement in Photography ever offered to
the public. Ambrotypes are as far superior
to Daguerreotypes, as steel engravings are
to woodcuts.
£2ST Call and see for yourselves.
They are perfect in durability, color and
distinctness. They can be taken equally
Veil in any kind of weather.
Prices less than the usual prices for
Daguerreotypes. Instruction given in the
Art, full and complete in two weeks. We
will remain positively for a few days only.
n22-2t
DR. McLANE'S
CELEBRATED VERMIFUGE & LIVER PILLS-
-A. singular combination, but very
eficctnal, as the following will show :
New York, November 20, 1852.
Knowing from experience, the valuable
qualities of Dr. McLane's Vermifuge and
Liver Pills, I have for some time back con-
sidered it my duty, and made it iuy buisness
to make those articles known wherever I
went among my friends. short time ago
I became acquainted with the case of a young
girl, who seeemedto be troubled With worms
and liver complaint at the same time, and
had been suffering for some two months.
Through my [persuasion she purchased one
bottle of Dr. McLane's Vermifuge, and one
box of Liver Pills, which she took accor-
ding to directions. The result was, she
passed a larged quantity of Worms, and
thinks that one box more of the Pills will
restore her to perfect health. Her name
and residence can be learned by [calling on
E. L Theall, Druggist, éorner of Rutger and
Monroe streets.
Purchasers will be careful to ask
for Dr. McLane's Celebrated Vermifuge,
manufactured by Fleming Bros, of Pitts-
burgh, Pa. All other Vermifuges in com-
parison aré worthless. Dr. McLane's genu-
uine Vermifuge, also bis celebrated Liver
Pills, can now be had át all respectable
drug store. None genuine without the
signature of
FLEMING BROS.
LEGAL NOTICES.
1 THE STATE OF TEXAS -County of Brazos:
TAKEN up by B. F. Stroud, and estray-
. ed befoíe Wtr!. Mcintosh; an acting
Justice of the Peace in and for said county,
two horses, the one is a sorrel horse, about
six or seven j-eaís old; right hind foot
white, considerably saddle marked, branded
thus 0 on the left shohlder. and appraised at
sixty-two and a half dollars. The other is
% roan paint horse pony, five years old, about
thirteen and a half hands high, branded
with a diamond on the right shoulder, and
appraised at thirty dollars, by G. B. R_ed
and H. E. White, this the 25th day of
March, 1856. DAVID McINTOSH.
n22-4t Clerk C. C. B. C.
THE STATE OF TEXAS, ¿County Court.
Countu of Washington. 5 April 1 crm, 1856.
WILLIAM L: GRISHAM, Guardian of
the m'inftr heirs of W. II. Cochran,
deceased, having filód his account and peti-
tion, praying for a final settlement and dis-
charge from the Guardianship.
These are, therefore, to notify all persons
interested in the Estate of said minors, that
said final aceount will be acted on at the
April Terpa, 1856, of the Hon. County
Court of Washington County, at its April
Term, 1856, to be held at the Court House
in the town of Brenham,. where any and all
persons may attend and show fcause why
said account may not be finally acted upon,
and the guardian discharged.
Attest SAM LUSK. Ci C. W. C.
March lSth. 1856. flo20w20d.
THE STATE OF . TEXAS-
To the Sheriff of Austin co.—Greeting:
YOU are hereby commanded to summon
the unknown heirs of John W. Wil-
liamson. defendants, to be and appear in the
District Court of Austin county, at the
Spring Term thereof, to answer the petition
of Thomas M. League, resident of the city of
Baltimore and State of Maryland, plaintiff
in a suit brought bv him for the purpose of
making more perfect his title to a certain
tract of land lying and being in said county,
which said tract was, on or about the ,8th
day of July, 1824, granted in the colony of
Stephen F. Austin, by the authority of thi
Mexican government; to** wtUiu William
Parker, more particularly described: One
labor of land on the eastern margin of the
Brazos river, in what is now the county of
Austin, being labor No. 3, opposite the town
of San Felipe de Austin, with these lines and
boundaries, to-wit j Beginning at the lower
corner of labor No. y2, thence north thirty-
four degrees cast, two thousand six hundred
and sixty-five varas, to a corner; thence
south fifty-six degrees east, five hundred
varas to another corner, thence south thirty
four degrees west to the river, thence with
said river to the place of beginning; that
upon the demise of William Parker, a certain
Lawrence Richard Kinney was appointed
curator of the estate of the said William
Parker. The said curator, Kinney, accord-
ing to law, and for valuable consideration
conveyed all the right, title, and interest of
said Parker, deceased, in and to said labor
No. 3, to a certain John W. Williamson.
Afterwards the said John W. Williamson,
for a valuable consideration, on the 14th day
of April, 1837. contracted a sale of said labor
to a certain Walter C. White, attempting, by
writing, in the manner required by law, to
convey the same to the said Walter C.
White, but by describing the land intended
to be conveyed as being granted to said Law-
rence Richard Kinney, instead of as being
granted as it was in fact, to said William
Parker, and failing to insert the number of
the said labor in the deed, and it is úhcertáin
what labor was intended to be conveyed,
which will appear, &c. Subsequently, by
mesne conveyance, the title to said labor was
vested in the plaintiff for a valuable consider-
ation, and plaintiff is informed, imd verily
believes that the said John W. Williamson
is long since dead, leaving no heir or heirs
in this State; that he died intestate, and
that no administrator was appointed to his
succession. Plaintiff does not know who
are the heirs, or where they reside, and the
mistake in the aforesaid conveyance forms
a cloud over his title.
And oath having been made that the resi-
dence and names of the hiers of John W.
Williamson are unknown, these are, there-
fore to command you to citc the heirs, suc-
cessors, or legal represéritátives, whose
names are unknown, of John W. William-
son, by making publication ia some news-
paper published in the county, if there be
one, if not, then published in the nearest
county where there is one, for eight weeks
previous, to the return day thereof, to be and
appear before the Honorable the District
Court of Austin county and State of Texas,
at the next Spring Terni thereof, to be hold-
en in the courthousc in the town of Bell-
ville, in said county of Austin, on the fifth
Monday after the sccond Monday in March
next, A. D. 1856, then and there to answer
the petition of Thomas M. League, a brief of
which is above given. ,,
Herein fail not, and due return make,
under the penalty of the law, 4c.
Attest, Ezra Clevelandj Clerk,
and the seal of the District Court
¡of Austin county and State of
Texas, at office in the town of
Bellville, in sáid county of Austin,
this, the 27th day of February, A. D. 1856.
E. CLEVELAND,
Clerk D. C. A. C.
By G. B. Haíns, Deputy.
Issued February.27th, A. D. 1856.
E. CLEVELAND,
Clerk D. C: A. C.
By G. B. Hains. Deputy. .
Received Márch 3d, A. D. 1856.
I hereby certify the above to be a true
copy of the original writ, this the 5th day of
March, 1856.
JOHN T. EDWARDS, Jri.,
Sheriff A. C.
By G. D. Bell, Deputy. nl9-8w
9 sacks best Rio Coffee,
300 lbs. Buckwheat Flour,
2 boxes Pineapple Cheese,
4 boxes Ooshen Cheese,
8 boxes Raisins,
4 doz. Brandy Cherries,
Tobacco of best brands,
20 kegs best White Lead,
Star Candles and Soap,
Starch and 8aleratus,
Butter & Soda Crackers,
Assorted Per. Caps,
Almonds and Brazil Nats, Kentucky Mustard,
Cayenne Pepper, Table Salt and Pickles,
Onions and Garden Seeds, Manilla ind Cotton Rope,
Buckets and Measures, Brooms, Willow ware. &c.
March 1,1855.-nlTw-ly
Q
UININE.—150 Ounces, just received by
(u2.tf.)
ROBERTS & CO.
- Ilonston, Texas
CHEAP CASH ¡STORE-
LOUIS LESSER, Dealer in all kinds
of Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots and
Shoes, Fancy and Staple Dry Goods,
Jewelry, &c., Ac. Quick sales and .
small profits is his mótto. BiS" Persons desiring to
make purchases will find it much to their . advantage
'give him a call before purchasing elsewhere.
Houston, September 1st, 1850. [n21y.
BEN. T. HARRIS.
fRAN K LIPSCOMB. BEN. T. 1
LIPSCOMB & HARRIS,
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW,
Bellville, Austin county, Texas
RIVER INSURANCE.
ALL consignments to our address from
points on the Brazos, betweeh Wash-
ington and Quintana, or from Galveston, cov-
ered by our open policy of Insurance. Pro-
duce designed for reshipment to Galveston.
viaB. B. B. and C. Railway, coverered from
point of shipment to port of destination;
including- Fire Risks on tbecars.
McMAIIAN, McFARLAND & Co.
Richmond, Feb. 9th, 1856. (nl8w9in.
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY.
INDEPENDENCE, TEXAS.
BEV. BUFUS C. ■ BURLESON, A. M.,
PRESIDENT,
Professor of Ancient and Spanish Languages, and
BM?LCriíbert L. Morgan, A. M., Professor of
Mathematics and Natural sciences.
Mr. S. D. Howe, Professor, Assistant of Mathe
matics and Languages.
Mr. James L. Smith, Principal of the Preparitory
Department.
The University is in a very flourishing conditup with
an able faculty, and all the College classes regularly
formed.
1 he village of Independence is unsurpassed for quiet-
ness, health and beautiful scenery.
Tuition in the Preparatory Department, $26 00 a year,
In the University $60 00.
Board in excellent families, from $10 to $12 per
month. .
The Spring Term to commences on the 1st Monday
in Marcliv the Fall Term on the 1st Monday in August.
March 19th, 1866. (no20wl2m.
w. h. bailey's
CHEAP CASH STORE
TnE subscriber begs leave to return thanks to the
. citizens of Independence, and vicinity, for their
liberal patronage during the past year, and trusts, by
striot'attention to business, to merit a continuance.
He keeps constantljLon hand, an assortment of the best
and most approvA styles of Saddles—made on the
best Trees—manulactuxed by Hope. Also Buggy
ana Carriage Harness; Bridles and Martingales; and
in short, everything in his line. Repairing,done with
neatness and dispatch. V. H. .BAILEY.
March 19th, 1866. [uo20wly..
GOLD MINE FOR SALE;
THE undersigned offers fit sale his farm, containing
three hundred and fifty-five acres of land, toth tWo
hvndred and twenty-five acres under, fence, and; in a
fine state of cultivation. All in c'iltivatton is ¿lack
prairie land, the remainder is.timbercd- . Any quanti-
ty of prairie or timbered land can be bought low ad-
joining the tract. The range, for both cattle and hogs,
is not surpassed by any in the western portion of the
State. The location is u healthy one. The society is
good. The farn# is situated about half way between
Brenham and Independence, near the stage road, with
a comfortable dwelling and all necessary out houses.
Á bargain will be given. T.erms liberal.
For particulars, inquire of W. J. Hale, Indepen-
dence, or to me on the farm. C. B. ELDRIDGE.
Independence, March 19th, 1856. [no20wUm.
STEAM SAW MILL.
MY Mill is still running, anil cutting Pine Lumber
of the very best qualities at the old stand.
I am prepared to saw al the, shortest notice, a bill ol
any ciuautity; and keeps on haudall the lumber, needed
for ordinary building purposes. Prices and terms ■ as
usual. My «rill is twenty-five miles from Washington
a .id fifteen from Anderson, in the v|e'm,y Mont-
J5. li. AHMUlil .
March Í9t(i, 1856. [no20wtf.
BOOKS ft STATIONERY
SPRING SUPPLY.
IN anticipation of the Spring tiemand tmmlM,
the subscribers have recently replen- MUfi
fed their stock
fcOOKS&
THEY are now . .
friends in the country.
shfed their stock "L
600X8 t order, f om their
_ _ the country. As they purchase entirely
iiTthe Northern Cities, and are determined to sell
for small profits, they flatter themselves they can of-
fer as good terms to purchasers as can be obtained
elsewhere in Texas. Their stock embraces a
great, variety
of all such articles as are usually found in a Book ahd
Stationery esiablishment. They have, and intend
keeping constantly on hapd. all the books used in the
schools of our State, as well as á geueial assortment of
Musieal instruments, Pianos, Guitars, Flutes, Flutanas,
etc. B9"Orrters#Ul receive prompt attention.
JAMES BURKE & CO.
houston, March 19th, 1866. [no20w3w.
/"kN CONSIGNMENT—50 Barrels Molasses, just
U received anil for sale by F. W. ROBERTSON.
Washington, March 19th, 1850. [noJOwtf.
Two of the best Preparations ofthe Age.
They are not recom-
mended as Universal
Cure-alls, but simply for
what their name pur-
portsi
The Vermifuge, for
expelling Worms from
the human system, has
also been administered
with the most satisfactory
results to various animals
subject to Worms;
The Liver Pills, for
thé cüre of Liver Com-
plaint, all Bilioüs De-
rangements, Sick Head-
ache, &c:
Purchasers will please
be particular to ask for
Dr. C. McLane's Cele-^
brated Vermifuge and
Liver Pills, prepared by
lyfob.
sole proprietors, Pitts-
burgh, Pa., and take no
other, as there are Various
other preparation? now
before the publicj pur-
porting to be Vermifuge
and Liver Pills. All
others, in comparison
with, Dr. McLane's, are
worthless;
The genuine McLane's
Vermifuge and Liver
Pills can now be had at
all respectable Drug
Stores; - . .
FLEMING BRO'S,
60 Wood St., Pittsbuegh, Pa.'
Sole Proprietory.
Sold in Washington by B. F. .Wilson
and B. F. Rucker. fno22wly.
MISCELLANEOUS,
T. O. Tboksoi Surveyor, A. H-Maari*, Att'y at Law
Caldwell, Texas. . Belton, Texas.
THOMSON «MARTIN,
genekal land agents,
WILL attend to locating and «urreytof lands, buy-
ing and selling Land Certificates, pay office fees,
and otttain patents, perfect Land title*, sell laud ou,
Agency, and attend to all oth^r business pertaining to
General Land Agency.
"®íR ÍO—8. Crosby, Commissioner Dent Ilk
Laud Office, )
Office and clerks of
Capt. J. O. Swisher)
Oldham & Terril,
John E. Craven, b)r.¡
Hon. Jno. H. Reagan
George W. Crawford,'
Burford * Good,
Col. R. L. Wadell, -
Beach, JUng * Pratt
Thomas J. Rusk,
A. O. P. Nicholson,
General T. J. Chambers,
E. W. Taylor, •
Hon. H. H. AlleiiJ
Rer. C. 0. Gillespie,
Hon. A- 8. Lipscomb,
Hon. s. R. B. Baylor;
January 1st, 18 .
^ Auttm, Texas,
£ Palatine, Texas.
Tesai.
"• 3hSíüUy,T*¿, ;
Charleston, S. C it New York.
^ Washington City, B Ó
Anáhúa, Tens.
I Houttoñ, fresas.
Galveston, Tesas.
| Oaf Stilt, Tesas
. [nlOwtf
. fc & iutiofo), ,
ATTÓRTTE Y AT L*ÁW.
AuMíti—
ÁMOND MÍÍSÍ* J?0*! the,'k,e írm of «AT.
M?.'i A Co., is now prepared to
conduct a business on his ethi.responsibllitrV which
wiU present all the facilities add advantages ^hat
H
r —-7'—7 :r Wiuw IIIMI mucins
of writing in the proper counties; and all other manera
belonging to a Objiul BusimbsS Aosicot will have
the necessary attention.
Land for sale in varióos putt of the State, In tracts,
and qualities, and on tenps to suit pinchadura ; also!
property in and about the city of Anstin.
December 14th, 1866,- ' (n7wly
, NELSON CLEMENTS,
GENEKAL COMMISSION MERCHANT,
tn3yl.]
AND^ptTQN FACTOR
0, Pm Stssst, Nsír Toar
IMPORTANT TO THE AFFLICTED-
DR. JAMES A. CLOPTON,
WHO has, for a number of years, been successful
in curing ¡ ,
CANCERS, ULCERS, TUMORS, SORE LEGS,
Offers to Druggists, Doctors, and Farmers, or any that
may be afflicted, every .remedy in ute for such diseases.
He.will gi*éhis iJwn remedies, together with all other
remedies, with a correct, diagnosis of all suchas will
yield to treatment, for the small t.um of $20. Address,
JAS. A. CLOPTON, St. Louit, Ma,
P. S Persons purchasing Dr. Clopton's remedies,
will not be permitted to give them Uf others. Remit-
tances of $100 -have frequently been made for an ounce
box of the ointment.
CERTIFICATES. , ,...
He couM give you hundreds of certificates, but offers
only the following: ;
Lotikgsto , Oct 31,1866.
Dear Sir: I saw your card in the Lynchburg Vir-
giuian4about the 10th. of September last, announcing
your visit to Lynchburg, prepared with a remedy for
the cure of Cancers and like diseases, abotlt the l$tK
of September, and obtained a box of y otir " Cancer
Ointment," and applied it to said tumor ten .days, (fol-
lowing your directions,) and in twenty days it was per-
fectly well, leaving but a very slight trace of it¿ former
existence, and up to this time it presents no symptoms
of reappearance I consider yen, therefore, entitled to
the foe I paid you, as well as my testimony to the effi-
cacy of your remedy. Respectfully,
OftVILLE LÓYING.,
To Dr. James A. Cloptoh, Dalton, Geo,
WtLSOH'g Depot, South side R. R.,
Dr. Clopton—Dear Sir. X am happy to inform you
that my Cancer is entirely well. Your ointment proved
invaluable. 1 .used it according to your directions, and
soon it took effect and my Cancer was removed, and I
am now, to all human appearances, perfectly well. I
wish you may meet with great success in your practice.
Yours, very .respectfully, THOd. .HOBBS.
Nottaway Co., Ya.,Peb. 2, 1855.
Puts Háll, N. C., January. 15t 1866.
Dr. Clopton—Dear Sir: X received a letter from you
not long since, requesting me to send you the money
that I was to give you for curing my daughter Martha.
1 herein enclose you half of a hundred dollar bilL and
when I hear from you that you ha,ye received this, I
will send you the remaining half. Hy daughter is im
proving very much, and we are. in great hope«\óf her
hnal recovery. As soon as you. receive this, write to
me. Yours, very respectfnliy, H •
na-vl A. W ROBSRTSON.
FARM FOR SALEi
THE Undersigned offers for salo, his farm
containing six hundred and seven acres
of land, with two hundred ánd forty acres
in cultivation, and three hvndred acres ün-
dcr fence.
The farm is situated half way between
Washington and Independence, on the stage
road, with a comfortable dwelling and out
hcuses, and a good gin and m¡H- ,
A bargan will be given, and terms easy.
A. b'. LIPSCOMB, Jr.
Washington, Jan. 23d, 1856.—nlSwtf.
ORNAMENTAL 'PAINTING.
LEVI S.ALA, offers his services to thtf
people of Washington, and vicinity.-^-
Ue pledges himself to give satisfaction tr, ill
who may favor him with business. tie hits
great experience, and flatters himself that his
work cannot be excelled in tito State.
January, 18th, 1850. (nllwtf.
BRENHAM HtíTÉL.
, fi. H. SKINNER,
rpAKES pleasure in informing his frienAs and the
i- traveling public, that hla establishment is still in
operation. If strict attention to busUMae, and an ener-
getic determination to make those comfortable who
favor him witu a call, wtU accomplish annluog, he
will succeed He has excellent stabling, wcU provided,
attached to- thi establishment.
All of the stues stop ^t this House. He respectfully
asks a share of patronage.
cheap store in brenham
JAMES V WHJCINS .
IS now receiving a large aad splendid assortment
of DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, CROCKKRY WARE,
HARDWARE, and every tning appertaining to a well
appointed country store. I invite the attention of the
community to my stock, asanring them that they shall
not leave my store dissatisfied in regard to price or
the material bought. u21-l(
SIGN OF THE C0IFA88 AHD SQUARE,
• •• . • Brenham, TcxaJt.
HO. McINTYRE informs his frifiirts and ¿
• the public generally, that he ig still to he Mi _ _
found at the oid stand, prepared to make all TT
confortable who,givehim.a call.
ThanfcAil for past favors, he still soliciu a share of
patronage. ,
His stable is always provided with an abondaaoe of
provender and active Ostlers. nl-ly
DRUGS '• DEHG8!! ÍJRÜG8!!!
F. T: DUFFAU*
• austin, texajs,
YÍ7H0LESALE and Retail .Dealer in
' Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals,
Paints, Oils and Oye ¿tufb; Books, Sta-
tionery, Sec., together, with a large 'suppl
of Blank Books, Record Beoks, Ledgei
Journals, Ac., Ac.
December 14th, 1886, ^ jn7 wiy.
THE CITY HOTEL,
" - • Austin, Texas.
TTAVING leased this establishment, for three years,
XX I am determined to provide it with the best the
country affords. Having mueh experience In the bsM-
n.n,
MM
country .
ness, lean pledge'myself
favor os wltn 4 call. '
December 14th, 180S.
3Urs88 r<
[nfwtf.
, U. C. P. fiARBER,
ATT0RNEÍ AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
' AND LAND AGENT,
;■ . . . Brenham, Texaf.. ,
attend to all professional business entrusted
VY to him in ths counties of the Ttihn± Judicial Dis-
t, and in tbe connti^s qi Austin, and Payette,
mi also attend to getting out Lane
Soldiers' Claims.
iy
LANDS roi SALE!
6000 «ft
Independence, divided up into Uraets to snitpu "
Also a Targe body of Brazos bottom and post <
Also a large body of Brazos bottom and post oak
adjoining, lying a ftw miles north of the town of lit
dependence, in Burleson county. For terms, inquire Of
Sn? 0r ' Independence, or
John Echols, near Caldwell, or to the subscriber, Bra-
zoria county, Texas. Warrantee titles given.
Dec Jl, 1868.—St. M. AUSTIN BRYAN.
HOUSEVILLE HOTEL.
THIS -well known .establishment, «Kualfed on tne
main road from Washington to Housfcm, is open
at all times for the reception of the travelling public.
. _ie travelling public.
The tabla is Supplied .with the beat me country al-
farda. The stables arc good and well filled with pro-
vider, with attentive Kosden. Charges moderate.
This Hotel is situated in a high «ad healthy region,
and is a desirable place to f ^
January 25th, 18W.—nllwto.
$lQRé\^ard.
QTRAYRD OR 8TC)LLEN, on the 18th
O ult, one mile north of Judge Stamp's,
west .part of Washington county, on the
Yegua, three, steers—two of them were
necked together—the black one had a bell
on, and branded on the ribs—brand not re-
collected,—he has a mottlely face. Húmate
is f red and white pided, somewhat taller
than the blade one, with no brand. The'
third a line speckled, or frosty, steer, 10 or
12 yeárs old—he has a bell on, also,*r had!
when left. They will make their way tor
Washington, if they are not stoped.
I will give ten dollars reward for Iheni, id
be delivered to R. A. Lott, in Washington,
or to the undersigned, in the neinitr of
Washington. B. McGREGER.
Washington, January 18th, 1856.-nllti.
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.
THE firm OF ACKERMAN St Mc-
MILLER will dissolve on the 14th day
of May next. They are determined to
bring their business to a speedy close, and
call upon all that owe them, either on ac-
count or notes, past due, to call at their
store and make satisfactory arrangement*
for their payment.
ACKERMAN & McMILLER.
Washington, Feb. 2Qth, 18$6.—16w3ui.
LUMBER IlUMBKB! I
A STEAM SAW MILL,
d merchantable Lumbar, óf any gra
"""" R* Ugh stigr, half price.
Itarlsdssaf
of aÉy~ gírte, fiOper
Choice Cedar K
and is
the.beat
Good L
hundred feet
all hart, $S 00.
Feümary 89U , ISM. [nalTwly.
ADMIM8T¿ÍTOR'8 NOTICE. ~~
HAYING (t^alifiedas Administrator of
J the Efc-yú of Hannah CaHico^
the September Term, 1855, of th*
County Oowrt of Anstin County.—
This is, therefore, to notify all peraaoa bold-
>'ag claims against said Estate, to present
them in accordance with law. ft the owing
Administrator
By F. LIP3EOMB. Att'y]
THE CHAPPELL ITTT.T,
IWEIY STABLE
T®* sabscrihsr respectfully announce to the etmu
J. of Chappell HHi, and th* MbHe iHii.lh^
has opnaed a Livery Stable In
be is prepared, at all ttanes, to tarnish O
fetor him with their patronao> with the
and Buggies, and at p^aÍTowaa «£
the State.
lag their P
place themnnder hla
Chappell Hill, March Itth
visiting
AU kinds of printing neatly execute at
the American office, by W Perkins.
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