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Smith and - ■ 1" G**n-
*nd Lieutenants E. A. Palfrey and
- Titfbrd, made a descent upon the
Of nearly all the inhabitants of
- Some oponed their doors np-
and were captured; some
were broken down. Those of the
and also the warehouse, of Peter
mere shivered, and the print of
\ and butt ends of mnslccts are vet
' in the facings—his wife's sleeping
\ she at the same time on a bed
stormed by the soldiery
with bayonets and pick-axes, and an in-
Mftiag search of the room made.
Other enormities were committed in
iftb and other houses in town, needless
tthtet fprth here.
WfSSn some sixty citizens had been
; upon the river bank, Major Paul
a selection of four, permitted the
! retire, and took his four to Ring-
l Barracks, where he imprisoned them.
Granger was heard to remark
If he was sorry that Carvajal, (one of
"ttfe four,) had not made some resistance,
to that he would have had some excuse
is €hoot Mm. This seemed to be the spi-
ifc'bfthe soldiery. /Maj. Paul afterwards
Mid, that he was acting under an order
<of Ffesident Fillmore. None of the com-
nrittee have ever seen this order, nor have !
they heard of its being seen by auy one;
sod it is not reasonable to believe the
President of the United States would
give ati order to a military officer to ar-
rest any inhabitant of a State, unless he
%ete in the actual commission of an of-
fence. It is still less reasonable to be-
lli afc/that hfi. would arfthoriee the arrest
*iNfcote town, in order to seize four or
frw^pereons, even though those four or
five individuals were condemned crimi-
nals. And, again, it doe3 not look rea-
sonable, when Mr. William Smith,. De-
United States' Marshal, was living
■ town, who could have effected the
threats that-were made, without insult or
injpry to other'persons. Bat let the act
enitotiUe from whom it may, it was an
Exercise of martial law, so clearly illegal
m principle, and enormous in execution,
that all the .participators in it should be
&eld accountable.
committee arc informed by Mr.
Samuel J. Stewart, e^-Sheriffof this coun-
ty,that a few days after this occurrcnce,
ss was directed to him by Noah Cox,
Justice of the Peace, for the arrest of
. Gabriel R. Paul, far assault. The
jr derided the process, and defied the
! tor from this District, and Hon. Edward
R. Hord, Representative from this coun-
; ! ty, be instructed to urge this report and
- the memorials upon the attention of the
Legislature.
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in the Federal and State Consti-
sccurity in thfir persons, houses
' possessions, from all unreasonable
and searches, without probable
tuse, supported by affidavit, is guaran-
ty the eitizen; and by the same in-
to is provided that the milita-
thall be subordinate to the civil au-
ough a grievous injury has been
on the people of Rio Grande
the arrest of many innocent per-
unaccused by the officers themselves
offence, the committee feel bonnd
to consider the outrage less with respect
to their suffering than with regard to the
violation of the constitution, under and
by which we are free. This is never to
lie infracted by an assumption of the
lugher law% or the higher morality.
4 If the State neglect to call for, and
' *xa<3Pflf| thorough investigation of the
Conduct of Major Paul and bis associates,
heretofore set forth, such neglect will
'iisoiittt to an invitation of"future aggres-
swt* from the sam? source.
,1 Whether or not Judge Arlington ad-
vised Major Paul, is not, so far, a mat-
ter of positive testimony. Mr. Brashear
th.it. Major Paid asked Judge Ar-
jtoa in his presence,.before JudgeAr
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"it was a delicate matter for him to
the arrest, because the parties ar-
teeted might apply to him for writs of
JtMbeas corpus. If he afterwards gave
Mch advice, it is probably known only j
to himself and the o<neer. It seems to
[ittee that, when called upon, he
rather have acted in a manner to
the law, and it was certainly with-
dutiea, as conservator of the peace,
to use his utmost authority to prevent the
costiniasion of the offence which was about
to he committed in his knowledge.
The same day of the arrest, three of
the'persens seized were put in march for
Fort Brown; upon their arrival they
advice, which after manv ob-
they partially obtained. They
petitioned for the grant of habeas corpus,
imd their petition was forwarded to the
Judge at Rio Grande City—J. F. Welsh,
Esq., presen ted their petitions. The
Judge declined to hear them, because he
Mud he wa3 just going to Brownsville
where the parties were. He did not
■seaeh BrownsviTe for some two weeks.—
He started down the river, buf when at
Edinburgh, returned to this place. In
meantime the prisoners remained in
house within Fort Brown,
committee believe the law to be
that the Judge should have order-
t parties up to be heard in the conn-
where the imprisonment was made, at
fate if this was not the case, he should
decided to hear them in Brownsville
somewhere else, and should not have
ayed the matter. No rebellion or in-
has ever been alleged, and if this
does not amount to a refusal of habeas
where the constitution guaranties
it, it is hard to say when a case will arise.
Tn connection with the foregoing the
eonimittee would call attention to the pro-
priety of District Judges practising law,
in the Federal Courts, at least in crimi-
nal matton. The foregoing is a case in
.paint.
, The District Attorney of the U. States
District Court obtained the assistance of
Judge Arlington, to prosecutc the follow-
er# of Carvajal, in what is commonly
•called, the Fillibu3ter Revolution in Mex-
'ieo, for which assistance he was to
jeeive one thousand dollars, and the hopes
• of getting the fee increased to two thou-
j sand dv'lars. It would be a slander up-
;on the Dislrict Judges who now adorn the
j Bervh in T?xas, to say that for this or a
I larger amount they would submerge the
'impartiality of the Judge in the capacity
jof the advocate, or suffer their opinions
/ to be marked by selfishness,still less to per-
rert the minds of the public with refer-
to these particular cases, blacken
1 the accused from the bench of their own
[ tribunals; and thus reduce him to a low
^station in public opinion, so that he should
~ Him easy Victim when the same Judge
* upon the duty of prosecutor,
jit men are prone to evil, and the pre-
i example is one which calls for a law
prevent the abuse, if there be not one
Jy-
W-e therefore recommend that a com-
mittee be appointed to draft a memorial
to the Legislature, in relation to the
course of Judge Arrington; and another
in relation to the assault upon this city,
idk t hit*. Hoq. Jirtr^s R
NAT. MITCHELL,
Chairman.
The report was adopted.
It may be proper to add, that the per-
sons composing this meeting were of both
parties—whigs and democrats. Mr. Bra- j
shear was the Deputy Collector of Cus- j
| toms at Rio Grande city, under President j
i Fillmore. Other gentlemen participated ;
' who are well-known. Some are filibus-
! ters and some anti-filibusters. The re-
| port corroborates the statements we heard
i on the ground during the summer.
We have no disposition to espouse the
cause of either side; yet, there arc men
whose names are connected with these
proceedings, who would not complain of
harsh treatment without cause. They
may be mistaken; however, that supposi-
tion must not preclude a respectful atten-
tion to their demands for legal protection.
The case they present is a strong one;
and they have a right as citizens of Tex-
as, to demand a hearing, and a conside-
ration of their alleged grievances, at the
hrfhds of the Legislature, which will of
course be accorded them.
These suggestions have been made be-
cause it may be said, the whole matter
had its origin in partisan feeling and pre-
judice. We think any such imputation
would be doing the parties injustice.—
The fact of a general participation in the
meeting by-nil-parties, inhibit* the belief
that the affair was one engendered by
mere party spirit. The conclusion we
have arrived at is, that the citizens of
Starr county had their rights trampled
upon and invaded by the military, wheth-
er with or without orders from any de-
partment of the United States Govern-
ment remains to be shown.
San Antonio. January 1,1854.
Dear Times: I resume. The first
day of January is an era. Last night,
God, in the crucible of his mysterious will,
resolved to allow the earth still to wag its
revolutions, and the morning stars, as at
first, continue to sing together, adding,
perhaps, a new chorus to their unheard
melodies over the birth of a new year.—:
This is a fancy. But suppose the Eter-
nal had resolved differently; that an edict
had passed into beautiful and infinite
space, at which the innocent gem-world
would have assumed the fearful form of
earth-covering abysses of streaming fires,
as is one day promised! ? These iniqui-
tlous times (I am not personal) would
have experienced a scorching. Few of
us would have been found " caught up in
mid-air" above that surging world of
soaring flame. This is an opinion. Near-
ly a score of centuries have elapsed since
the incarnate Godhead passed the thresh-
old of heaven, and came upon earth to
teach man religion, Christianity; and near-
ly three-fourths of the human race that
have lived are buried in the death of the
heathen, and the same, or a greater pro-
portion of those now living are living the
life of the heathen, or a worse one. One
half of that good three-fourths are iHn- j
minated sinners; This is a subject for 1
preachers, theologists, I mean—half the !
preachers do not comprehend it.
The last week of the old year was a
busy one with us. It opened with the
election of city officials. This is an im-
portant matter to us, however small it
may appear to you and the "rest of man-
kind." (I like to quote the classics !)
A sincere aspirant for the Aldermanr y,
at a pothouse gathering, on the Saturday
evening previous, thus sublimely discours-
ed its moment in h's proem : " Sirs, this
is the birth-day of Christ, who was sent
into the world for no less a purpose than
to save mankind from eternal death; it is
also the eve of an election in this city
which is fraught with no less consequen-
ces to the welfare and prosperity of the
city, than the event just alluded to, was
to the moral word!" (Tremendous ap-
plause.) Unfortunately the orator was
defeated. The election proceeded as
usual. John M. Carolan is Mayor. I
have no more business to enumerate the
Board than the Legislature had to create
one of so enormous a size. The tickets
were: "Peoples'" and "Anti-repudia-
ting—Railroad." They were mangled,
and the Board is mixed.
Capt. Gray, of the U. S. Southern sur-
vey expedition to the Pacific, has been in
town several weeks completing his com-
pany and outfit. The party left this vi-
cinity yesterday evening. Capt. G. is
well fitted for the duty assigned him, and
takes from this place, guides who will
point out the route. _ They go hence to
El Paso, and then the nearest best line to
San Diego; Capt. G. will make every
exertion to complete his survey and re-
port to the present Congress, It is to be
hoped that he may do so; for as soon as
the immense advantages of the Southern
route are fairly before the country there
can be no further question about locating
that tremendous iron belt. Within the
last three years, I have made it a point
to converse with every man whom I have
met, acquainted with either of the pro-
posed routes, and I have no question up-
on my mind a3 to the vastly superior prac- [
tieahility of the Southern route. Indeed, !
I believe, and the conviction is becoming !
general, that the Northern one is imprac- j
ticable. The recent action of our Leg-
islature upon this subject meets with gen-
eral approbation from the people here.—
To have its proper cffect, this subject
ought to be canvassed from end of the
State to the other, and one united, enthu-
siastic voice should go up from Texas, and
from the whole South and from the en-
tire Union in favor of this as the only
route.
The message of Gov. Pease is a splen-
re-1 did document. The suggestions it em-
bodies in reference to the establishment
of an University calls for the considera-
tion and action of the present Legisla-
ture. Let us have an Uuniversity and
a Faculty worthy of our State and com-
mensurate with our wants. Nothing for-
bids it; evrtything demands it, and every
delay i3 injurious. God has made for us
a State, which, if we unmake, will be in
us an unpardonable moral iniquity.—
Works of known utility, which will be
permanent and perpetual should claim the
first attention of the Legislature.
Yours, " RANDOM.
in the simple republican language of Fel-
low-Citizens. One of those men is the
father of his country; the other, the im-
mortal author of the title-deed of our li-
berties, and the father of the democratic
republican system of our wide-spread and
far-famed republic.
2d. What constitutes a mason in good
standing, negatively? Is it one who
swears profusely, gets drunk, gambles,
violates or desecrates the holy sabbath,
disbelieves Divine Revelation, practices
swindling and fraud on those with whom
lie deals: Or is he not like Csesar would
have his wife to be ? Or is it one that
lives up to, and practices the great car-
dinal and moral precepts of the order,
that is laid down and published in the
best charts and books of the Order: and
one who removes none of the great land-
marks of the Order?
A CITIZEN MASON.
In answer to the first interrogatory,
we would say that, in our opinion, our-
self, Emory Rains, D. C. Dickson, and
door-keeper Mangrum, are distinguished
citizens. If our correspondent is a ma-
son, he ought to know what the term "ir
good standing" means, when applied to
one of that fraternity. If he is not, lie
can find out what is meant by attaching
himself to the Order. We know no dif-
ference between "A Citizen Mason" and
any other mason.
For the Texas State Time.-.
I Mr. Editor:—The following sarcastic lines were
addressed l>j- a young lady, in Tennessee, to an ac-
quaintance of ours, by whom it would appear she
had been deceived. You will oblige me by giving
them an insertion.
Vain boaster, tell the tale no mare,
That thon art master of my heart:
True, I once fondly did adore.
And deem'd thee better than thou art;
But love will change, if love be spurn'd,
And fondly seek another fate:
And thou hast taught, and I have learn'd,
How great a luxury is hate.
By thy dark face, and darker frown.
And by thy soul more dark than thev,
I do renounce thee, and disown
All thoughts in which thou boldest sway,
Save one, which is iny heart's delight.
The dearest solace left to me—
To muse by day and dream by night
On the deep scorn I feel for thee.
Go, breathe thy strains to some fond maid,
And win her with thy matchless wile,
And when thy victim is betray"d,
Gaze on lier anguish with a smile ;
Make her a jest 'mid thy boonmates,
And reck not of the injur'd on?;
And when the wine thy brain elates,
Boast of the ruin thou hast done.
Aye, go, pursue thy wonted course,
Still guide thy future by the past,
I crave for thee a fate no worse,
Than thine own heart will bring at last:
If ruinVl honor, perjnr'd faith,
Contempt of all things deem'd divine,
Can waken outrag'd virtue's wrath,
Oh, what a doom must yet be thine.
Texana.— We understand that this
town is going ahead, growing in size and
increasing in business. All that she wants
to ensure her a permanent prosperity and
valuable trade, is a steam connection
with Indianola, so as to connect with the
New Orleans steamers,v and a line of
stages to Austin. The roads from that
place up-country by Petersburg, ITallets-
ville, etc., to Lagrange or Austin, are
good, and through a country abounding
in good water, grass and timber. The
points named and the intermediate coun-
try, by hauling to Texana, could save a
land carriage of some thirty-five miles,
and not only have a beiier roa*l but the
distance avoided would be over the worst
portion of the road now travelled.
The river navigation to Texana is ex-
cellent for small steamers, and only about
six boms' run from this place; hence it
is plainly seen the country in question
would be greatly benefitted by the intro-
duction of the proposed facilities.—In-
dianola Bulletin.
ment well earned by his able manage-
j ment of the affairs of like organizations,
I andjhis remarkable energy and sterling
■ merit. A line of steamers to Shanghai
| is the natural adjunct of the Pacific Rail-
road, and Congress will scarcely fail to
| recognize the importance to the whole
j Union of consumating, as early as prac-
ticable, what the interests of the coun-
| try so clearly designates.
ggg"- Those who are always mending
\ the road to Heaven have no time to pur-
sue it ; as the man who carries the lan-
tern stumbles oftener than iie who fol-
lows it.
i it sold for cash to the amount of their
: homestead claim, but as to creditors the
j sale will be on a credit of 12 months. j
j Judgment rerersed in part and rtn- i
dered.
General book depository,
lioustan House Buildings. Main St., Houston.
In addition to a variety of miscellaneous books,
there fcart recently b*en received at the abo*e es-
tablishment a supply of the publications of the
V| EDU 4L CARD.—DR. KDWA1U) .\lc-
1*1 DOSNEL, for 12 years a licentiate by three
NEW CASH STORE.
D. CARRINGTON * CO., are n«w receiriaf
1
Mail Failure.—During the present
week no New Orleans mail has been re-
ceived in this city, nor have the Galves-
ton papers come to hand.
gigf Our "devil" is in love—as an
evidence of this fact, see selected poetry
of his, 011 fourth page. We have advised
him to marry, but the poor fellow has not
got the nerve, ■consequently lie is pining
away on moonlight and poetry.—Bastrop
Advertiser.
Afraid to marry ? Heavens ! what a
timid creature he must be ! Advised to
perpetrate wedlock by his boss, and not
do it ? For the honor of the craft, drive
him off I Were a young lady to lisp out
'•yes," the least audibly to anv one in
this office, from the editor down to the
devil, she would shuille off the coil of
single blessedness instanter. May be she
would get time to take it back.
There is something wrong—that chick-
O O
en-hearted youngster most assuredly is
not encouraged properly by his employer.
Were he a devil of ours, and lucky
enough to be smiled upon by a bright-
eyed lassie, we should say to him—
'•But screw yonr courage to the sticking place, "
and go ahead.
If he were pusillanimous enough to re-
fuse, we would, for once in our life, be a
willing proxy for the devil, and take the
angel ourself.
"Pining away on moonlight and poe-
try." Shame upon you:
" W'uuld'st have that
Which thou esteem'st the ornament of life,
And live a coward in thine own esteem;
Letting / <l.irr not wait upon I icox'.d,
Like the poor cat i' the adage?"
• Well, it seems you would, you lean
apology for a man, who stole a human
shape—palmed the counterfeit upon some
confiding female and are now trying to
sneak out of it to avoid detection. Wont
marry hey ? Well, we cant pity such a
spiritless brute; and we have no very el-
evated opinion of your editor's gallantry,
else he would redeem you from your seem-
ing non-entical state by standing in your
shoes.
ABSTRACT OF THE
OPINIONS OF THE SUPREME COURT.
Reported for the Time* by Messrs. Wkst ,t Geken.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW, AUSTIN, TEXAS.
AUSTIN, FALL TERM, 1853.
The Admr. of John R. Jones, ^
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VS.
Favette
co.
For. the Texas State Times.
Mr. Editor:—You will, I hope, per-
mit me, through the medium of your in-
paper, to respectfully inquire
valuable
and ask information on two particular
points, viz: 1st. What constitutes, in the
State of Texas, in common parlance, a
distinguished citizen ? In looking into the
messages and writings of two of the most
illustrious citizens of our country, they,
• UiUi' . .#> to '• v'v •' . *
Sir?na-; of tdenaUoiuti IugieJatare. ad«1m*.s
The Atlantic and Pacific Rail-
road.—This great iron belt, one of the
means destined to bind in stronger union
our vast Republic, is already, from the
the ideal, assuming real shape and exist-
ance. The enterprise, the vastest ever
contemplated by man, will mark the age
in which it was contemplated and com-
pleted. It has already engrossed the at-
tention of many of the greatest minds of
our country, and its advancement is un-
doubtedly and properly the ambition of
their lives. We notice, foremost among
them, gentlemen from nearly the extreme
parts of the Union, all in glorious harmo-
ny regarding the great Southern route,
such names as Abbot Lawrence, of Mas-
sachusetts, Governor Dimond, of Rhode
Island, Robt. J. Walker, of the whole
country, and Ex-President Anson Jones,
of Texas. This enterprise brings out the
conservative character and influence of
the South as well as of the North. Iden-
tified with the civil, and much of the mili-
tary, history of Texas, from the battle of
San Jacinto to the final act of annexa-
tion, in which he displayed eminent
statesmanship, and distinguished for his
sterling business character, the name of
President Jones, in any official position
which he may occupy in this great work,
will inspire equal confidence with the
North and the South.—Day Book.
Railroad Movement.—The San
Fancisco Times of November 1, contain-
ed a noticc of the movement of certain
capitalists in relation to the Pacific Rail-
road and the kindred project of estab-
lishing a line of steamers from Califor-
nia to China.
The Times remarked:
Simultaneous with the Atlantic and
Pacific Railroad Company's successful
initiation in New York, by the taking of
nearly half the entire capital stock in
that city, we hear of a powerfnl co-ope-
rative demonstration in behalf of the
same project on the part of several of
the large capitalists of the Pacific empo-
rium. Our enterprising fellow-citizen,
Mr. Samuel Brannan, has arranged for
himself and others to secure two millions
of the same stock; and there is no doubt
but other men of wealth in San Francis-
co will take large interests in the road.
This is the very time and place for such a
demonstration.
\Ye are glad to mention, in this connec-
tion another movement recently made by
several energetic members of the busi-
ness community of San Francisco to-
wards organizing a company for the pur-
pose of building steamers to run between
this port and China. The plan is indeed
already matured, and as we are inform-
ed, a large portion of the capital stock
taken. Th<? company propose to con-
struct six steamers, of not less than
three thousand tons burthen each, with
large freight accommodation, to make
; monthly departures from San Francisco
i and Shanghai. An application will be
j made to Congress during the present ses-
j sion, for a contract to carry the mails at
j a fair consideration. We understand
Ammon Underwood.
Lipscc mb, Judge.
The appellee presented to the former
administrator of Jones a promissory note
against his intestate, who endorsed upon
it his acceptance, and the Probate Judge
his approval.
Afterwards, an administrator de bonis
non was appointed, and the appellee ap-
. plied to the Probate Court for an order
j to pay the debt so allowed and approved.
The administrator de bonis non then filed
his petition in the District Court, pray-
ing that the payment and collection of the
note might be enjoined, alleging that at
the time the note was presented to the
administrator it was barred by the statute
of limitations, and that this fact had es-
caped the Probate Judge and administra-
tor, that, had they known it, they would
not have allowed or approved of the
claim.
It was further alleged that the said
Underwood now relied upon a subsequent
written promise, made by the intestate,
that would not be barred, but avers that
the said subsequent promise was never
presented to the administrator for allow-
ance, but at the time of filing the bill of
injunction was barred.
On this evidence the District Judge
dissolved the injunction, and dismissed
the petition.
Held tha t the facts presented, if they
stood alone, independent of the fact of
the subsequent promise, would have en-
titled the appellant to the relief prayed
for; but upon the well established princi-
ple of equity jurisprudence, that lie who
seeks equity must do equity, the judgment
below must be affirmed.
Raleigh Autry, ~| Washington county.
vs. >
W. R. Cannon- J Writ of Error.
Hemphill, Chief Justice.
Under our system, an oath is not a le-
gal requisite in an answer, unless it be in
response to special interrogatories, in-
cluded in or annexed to the petition, and
the verification by affidavit under other
circumstances, whether in answer to an
injunction bill or not, does not make it
evidence, or give it more weight than if
it had been without oath.
The testimony of two witnesses is not
necessary to contradict and repel the
statements in an answer to a bill for in-
junction; the evidence of a single witness
is sufficient, with circumstantial proof, to
rebut the answer.
Judgment affirmed.
Arthur Swift, "j Guadalupe county.
rs. >
Wm. A. Farris. j Writ of Error.
Lipscomb, Judge.
There is no error in entering up a final
judgment without the verdict of a jurv,
on an award in which the amount award-
ed is certain and specified.
A judgment entered at one term of the
court upon an award, is amendable at the
next term, so that it shall conform to the
award.
To make the judgment follow the award
is similar in principle to making a judg-
ment follow a verdict.
Judgment affirmed.
-Washington county.
Wood and Wife,
vs.
Wheeler.
Opinion by Hemphill, Chief Justice.
The case of Wood and wife vs. Whee-
ler, 7 Texas 18, is conclusive in this case
as to the points there adjudicated; it is
the fault of the appellants i!' they failed
to introduce evidence which would have
called for a different judgment.
Where the widow and children are en-
titled to the homestead, they are entitled
to its immediate possession on the death
of the deceased husband or father, and
where the homestead is of such value as
i
Smalley,
vs. V Fayette oounty.
Trammel's Admr. j
Opinion by Chief Justice Hemphill.
In a suit by an administrator for the
recovery of a debt due to the intestate, a
debt due by the intestate to the defend-
ant in the intestate's life time is a prop-
er subject of set oft", even although not
presented to the administrator for accep-
tance, the mutual debts of the defendant
and intestate extinguishing each other, to
the full extent of the set off.
Judgment reversed.
Slocomb & Perry, j Bastrop county,
rs.
The State of Texas, j Writ of error.
Hemphill, Chief Justice.
Under Art. 288') Hartley's Digest, it
was assigned for error—
1st. That the bond was not certified
and returned to the District Court, as
the law direct? ;
2d. That it was not filed by the clerk
the day it came to his hands, but was er-
roneously ordered by the court to be filed
mine pro tune ;
3d. That the judgment was improper-
ly rendered against plaintiff's who were
securities on the bond, after an alias ca-
pias had been ordered to issue against
the principal.
Held, that there was nothing in any
of these grounds.
Judgment affirmed.
pljnsiriaits and Dentists.'!-
A J diwc! from New York, and openiujr ia the
large three story brick hou*« built by Lamar Moore.
on Congress Avenue, a splendid and complete stock
•*' — , _ . | ,. . - ., ... , . , . , . . of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods. ('lothinc. Hats antf
Ameriean Trtet Sod**, Ma,*,eh**tt, Sol- I dicme, surgery and midw,tery, dunng wh.ch period c BooU and ,Urdw.^ c„£f' W(JO<j_
\ Sehool Stieiett/, and of the rrftytena* Board he has been in extensive praet.ee, respectfully ,n- ; ware u||d Crwk Saddlery, Staple and Fwrr
of I'ublieation; all or any of whieh will be prompt- forms the citizens of Austin and its v.cinrty, that he j Groceries, which thev propo^ Mliti low fctflMk
ly furnished to order. Address, Aoml of Gn,-ral has located here w.th the v.e of pursuing h.s pro- al|)J rt.fpertfullr jnvhc purcWr* to call ,md
Bo<>k Depositor?/, Houston House Huildings, IIous- | iession xn all its brandies. < MSc*e on (.ongress niine the stock
Amehran Biblr Somrty, the Antrim* Stmday Sehool j separate diplomas, from the first instituUons in me
(WM. ' - - . - . —=-
tath
ton. January, 1854. 5:3t.
T^Ol'XD—A Hair llracelet, with gold clasps—
A? the letters M. T. E. engraved on one of the
clasps. The owner can have the same by apply-
ing at this oflice. Dec. 2!*, 18.>3.
Avenue, opposite the Treasury Dep^-rtnient.
Austin. Aug. f>, 1 -C>3. 8:1 v
aad prices before purchasing
N1
|kK.
JLr nu
'EW €*OOOS.—The undersigned is now
_ receiving ar.d ojiening in the house formerly
occupied bv Mr. Wm. Olij l*:\nt, on Pecan street, a j
general assortment of SUqde and Fancy Ihy Goods, | - ^i:j
Boots, Shoes, Hardware. Cutlery. Blacksmiths*
Tools, Queensv. are, Groceries, &«*.. which he otters
at the lowest prices for Cash. Thp citizens of
Austin and surrounding country are respectfully
solicited to call and examine our >tock and prices
before purchasing elsewhere.
s
1!. M. JOHNSON.
where. Our motto is, ■' a nimble sixpence ia bev- ,
ter than a slow shilling." and that ''qniek talc* at
X. M\E, I'ractinag Itn/ndttn.— Iow P™**. l*'Uer «^au slow sales at high price*"
~ Our Goods are all fresh mid new, and ue are de-
termine.! to sell them low. Call early lest you
lose a bargain.
u Roll np, tumble up.
Any war so vou pet up," to
L. D. CARK1XGT0X & CO.,
Austin, Nov. 30, 1853. New Cash Store.
npiIE Ladles of Austin -and vicinity will
A find it to their interest to call at L. D. Car-
„ i.; . >• - -! rington & Co.. New Cash Store, and examine be*
the r rne- t nil 1 i" I'1 u!''K*r t fjre purchasing elsewhere, their stock of rich Fic-
! w, °" XteaS Ave,,uc' ] urcd Brocade and Fancv .Silks. Black
the Orleans House. Pll!lU nA s . ~ ... . Jr***
ItR. K.
M-f Office 011 Pecan street, oue door below the
District Clerk's Office, Austin, Texas.
A. J. I.OTT.—Oflice on Congress Ave-
nue. opposite S. Jl. Swcnsona store. Itesi-
deuce, I*;tie street.
u, Nov. 3s>, 1S."i3. 1
1 |It. J. JM. LIT'i'EJV, thankful for thciib-
JLv eral patronage heretofore received, is still de-
sirous of serving the public in his professional ca-
Austin, Oct. 22ti, ISM.
Poalt lie Soir, Grosde liliine, Lustripg and Floreoc
Silks. I'laiu and Printed Mons ds I.aines. Cash-
meres, Sontag's Mejjanv. and Parisian Dress Goods.
ESTAL XOTS€E D
H. JOHN-
Crape ar..! Worsted iSiiaw is, Bonnets, Ribbon? an4
Flowers in great variety. Plain and Carved Shell
Cowiws, Jewelry, consisting in part of Ear and
yfRAVED OR STOI>EK.—O. C
lev. Esq.. left his Buggy in lr.y charge when
he left this place for Galveston, a few weeks since:
it was placed under the shed of Clements' black-
smith shop near my office, and the harness a. d
cushions deposited in the office, tin my return
from Bastrop, a few days since, I found the Bug^y
and Harness were gone. Any person who can give
me information of the Buggy will receive my ac-
knowledgements. and it it is stolen will l>e suitably
rewarded to discover the thief. Mr. Walsh. Mr.
■Clements, or Jir. Burditt will know the Buggy.
Austin, lie.*. 22* 4:tf JOHN A. GRKKN.
■VTOTIt'E.—On or about the loth iust. 1 hired
x >1 a. horse to a man calling himself II. W. West,
who pretended he only wanted.him to ride to Web- j Denti«!r. Lafayette .'ijuare, Arv t.h-le-ms.j
bcr's Prairie, and he promised to return within two j respectfully announces to the citizens of Anstin, or
davs. He is vet absent, and 1 believe his intention vicinity, that he is permanently located here, j „
is to defraud "me out of the horse or to steal him. ] a d will devote his exclusive attention to ti.e prac- | ,®' '^a * "1";* a"d
West is about thirty-five years of age, about five | l'ce of his profession in al! its various branches. He i J111"®1*5 sleeves, I uuchos, Kit Carson Crus, lti<liu£
feet seven inches high : has gray eyes, hair nearly i would especially call the attcutiou of the public t« j
black, and sutlers his beard to grow long all over i h;s method of preserving teeth by plugging, thou- | Austin, Nov. 30, i853.
informs
nentlv loca>eu, ana win oevote nis entire attention
to the practice of Dental Surgery in all its various j
branches, n'ld all operations entrusted to him will j
be performed in the-most scientific manner. Office'
(for the present) with Dr. Listen. Dr. J. would j Fin™r. Breast a:id Cuff Pius. Gold Pencil*
prefer operating for laiiiei at their private re i- I aad ^ Jtches, ic.
deuces. j Ausun, Nov. 30, 1653.
Austin, Dec. 1G, 1853. 3
BR. G. T. BOARRMO, (te
Jim of Smith \ Jioardman. Surqf?< tjfr*
IS time os" Peace prepare for War.
A A perfect and absolute protection can be had
t ; against the cold and chilling winter ruins, by call-
i i:ig at L. D. C.irrington & ("o.'s new cash store, aud
und j purchasing some of their patent India Rubber Cluth-
tre | injr; eousi-ting of D. ^J.le ami Single Hrca..ted Or-
uailiilupe county.
Neill & Riley, )
r*. VG
Brown. j
Opinion by Justice Lipscomb.
By <in act of the Legislature of Ttli
February, 185*5, which was to take effect
from and after its passage, the time of
holding court in Guadalupe county was
changed from the seventh to the sixth
Monday after the first Monday in March.
On the 15th of February the clerk of
Guadalupe county issued a citation to
appellants, returnable on the seventh
Monday after the first Monday of March,
which was served on them, and judgment
final by default rendered against them '
held that the citation was a nullity, and
the judgment erroneous.
Judgment reversed.
nougt
brand is hardly visible. A reward of twenty-five I the Temperance Hal'. Dr. Boardman wiH visit pro-
dollars will be given to any person delivering said I fessionally ladies and families, when desired.
liorst to nie at niv Livery Stable in this place: or 1 j Austin, Jan. 12, 1853. 27
will pay one hundred dollars for the delivery of the
man and the horse to me in this city.
Austin. Dec. 24. 18.V1. 4:4t D. WALSH.
own OUT lOR SORTflEBS.—
C'EotblRHT.—L. D. CASHINGTOS k CO.
receiving and opening a large stock of
Clotiliu;', consisting of Cloth Cloaks. Ovcrcttatl
| and Sacks, Dress and rrock Coats. Pilot. Beaver,
i Petersham, Negro Head. Cassiinere. Sattiuet and
XI ;\V GOODS!
Fall aad Winter Trade. 1S53.
SAMPSON i; HliNUH'KS respectfully announce
to the citizens of Austin, and Travis county
JF. SPESC'ER. Dental Sit.- j
• ceon, from Shrerepr,rt, Louisiana, in .
, tendering his services to the inhabitants j
j ol Austin, and its vicinity, and iisking for a portion j
j of their patronage, deems it proper to remark that •
j his attention has been given to Dental Sc"o«:rv. in I
I its various ijtanches, for manv veurs: and that dur-
Clauket Overcoats and Sacks, Casso, Cloth. Satti-
net and Tweed Pants, Black Satin, Silk, Velvet,
Piu> b, Toilinett, Tweeds, and Marseilles Vests,
Plain. Embroidered and Colored Linen Bos«>n
Shirts, Calico. Hickory. Merhio and Flannel do.—
Ali of which will be sold unusually low for cash,.
Austin. Ncv. 30, 1853.
ATS
tXB CAPS.—Ali
visit
may be suited
JHRRIE1),
On Wednesday evening, 4th instant, by the Rcr.
Mr. Baker, Thomas Griffin-, Esq., to Miss Bell
Cleveland, all of this" city.
Efeg" Accompanying the above, was a large sup-
ply of cake.
[Communicated.]
DIED,
Near this city, on the 1st inst., Mrs. Jaxe Hop-
kins. wife of Col. A. N. Hopkins.
Mrs. Hopkins was bom in June, 1800. near Nash-
ville. Tennessee, and was the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. McCinston. She was married to her last hus-
band in 1820, and has been a resident of Texas for
many years. She was an affectionate wife, a kind
mother, a pious member of the Methodist Church,
and died in great peace.
A "" iks>7 n
On the 27th ult.. in Austin city, Teias, Charles
Henry Malcolm, the infant and only son of Charles
Finch and Isabella Anna McKenzie. aged 10 weeks.
"God of our trust! thy will be done!"
To tlie Memory or my Infant Son.
BY C. FINCH MACKENZIE.
"Hen! qnintnm minvt e t, eum reliquit eertari.
quam tui memintste
My soui is sad, as if the woe
Of untold years were centr'd there;
And through its deepest channels flow
Tiie bitter waters of despair 1
My sun of life is set in gloom—
A clutching grief is at nn heart—
We've laid our darling in the tomb—
Oh, misery! thus soon to part!
Thrice cruel fate! which thus forbad
One joy to my declining years—
The lone, bright ray which made them glad,
Is qneiich'd in sorrow's burning tears.
My path is darkly shadow'd o'er.
Its snnshine and its hope are gone ;
And we may view thee never more.
Our lost—our lovely—only one!
Though brief thy sojourn here on earth,
A parent's love may sole avow,
How doubly precious from thy birth,
My little darling son, wert thou !
So much of beauty and of love !
Bright bud. with richest promise crown'd!
'Twas woe, all other woes above,
To lay thee in the cold, cold ground!
And who shall paint how dread the blow,
To thee, lov'd partner of my cares? •
How deep the iron tooth of woe
Hath piere'd?—what cloud thy spirit weara?
Sad days, and many, on Time's page
Shall written be. nor yield relief,
Or balm, or solace to assuage
A childless mother's stubborn grief.
Oh, bitter thought! when pitying sleep
Shall wrap thy soul, so crushed and worn.
And thou shalt dreamy vigil keep
Above thy babe, nor longer mourn—
O! 'twill be hard, to sudden break
The rapt delusion of the tide,
And from thy blissful slumbers wake
To seek, yet miss him from thy side!
Oh ! then, with what intensity
Of woe, o'er ev'ry inmost thought.
Shall crowd each thrice sad memory,
With thy lost infant's image fraught!
Then, w hat but holiest balm may heal
Each with'ring pang—remorseless fate?
For thy poor heart of hearts shall feel
More lonely, doubly desolate!
Vet, oh! lov'd partner of my heart,
Though all the joys this world can give
From out our pathway may depart,
One Mighty Voice still bids us live
To shape, through ev'ry care or ill,
The tenor of our after days
In meek submission to His will,
His glory, honor, praise 1
Farewell, sweet babe! too pure—too bright—.
Too precious all to tarry here,
Thon'st wing'd thy guileless, cherub flight
To a more fitting, heavenly sphere!
The cold, damp clay is o'er thy breast-—
And long our bitter tear3 shall lave
That spot, where thon art laid to rest.
Within tliy little, lonely grave!
Austin City, Dec. 28, 1S53.
peting and Oil Cloths; Wood and Tin Ware; Plows
ami Corn-Shellers; Cooking ar.d Parlor Stoves;
Agricultural Implements; Saddles and Harness;
Crockery and Stone Ware; Furnit ure. etc. To-
gether with a full assortment of GROCERIES, and
all other articles necessary in a complete stock.
g&^'Particular attention is requested to our su-
perior stock of Watches and Jriceln;.
SAMPSON i HENRIf'KS,
Oct. 30. 1 T:tf Austin, Texas.
who wish a good and cheap Hat or Cup, by
calling at L. D. CARRINGTON & CO.,
Austin, Nov. 30, 1S53. New Cash Store.
BACO.V—2 hhds. Clear Sides, just r*f£tYed
and for sale by L. D. CARR1NGTON i CO. "
Austin, Nor. 30, 1853.
OSt'l S AAKJt SI20L.S.—A i-.r^e and coin-
plete assortment of Boots and Shoes, Ladies.
frequently caused bT^skiillr trJX^nt of the j f'T Kid and
,li *-** UUOftlllUl UltllUlvlll (.'1 lUC T - , n • • . rn,
teeth. He would call the attention of tho*e who I Loo,tees> V';llte.rs' BuskuiS a d Slipper.,
are so unfortunate as to have carious teeth, to the j cemu£ and ojt-ning at
frreai object of his pride and exertion of endeavor- j
ing to excel in the important art f saving them. Mil-i
lions of teeth are now annually lost which might ' i t ROCER1HH.—Sugar, Coffee. Salt. Molas-
bc saved, by timely and judicious treatment La- i VJ ses, 4c., at L. D. CARRINGTON 4 CO.
dies visited at their residences, if required. He < Austin, Nov. 30, 1850.
L. D. CARRINGTON * CO.,
Austin, Nor. 30, 1853. Ken- Cajh Stor«.
STAPLE fcOOBS.—SAMPSON & HEN-
RICKS are now opening a splendid assortment
of Satinets and Jeans; Red and White Flannels;
Colored Flannels, tor ladies' and children's sacks—
a very excellent article; Mack and Colored French
Cassimeres and Broadcloths; Bleached and Brown
Domestics, etc.
Austin. Oct. 8. 17:tf.
would farther remark, that lie has permanently set- j —
tied in Austin. Oflice and residence on Congress I -HOKE
| JNFORMS the public that he has on har.d a splen
Avenue opposite the Methodist Church
Austin, Nov. 1, 1853.
K. W. PEtRCE. R. P. KELLY. J. K. PEIRCE, JR.
Improved Da^nerreotjpes.
IJIEItCE, KELLY & PIERCE have associated
themselves together, in the Daguerrcan art,
in the city of Austin, and are prepared to execute
life-like likenesses, of the latest and most approved
styles. With long experience and close attention
to this most beautiful art, we feel confident in say-
ing, that our pictures will compare both in the life-
like expression of the persons taken, and the blend-
ing of the colors to nature, with those taken by the
best artists in the United States.
Daguerreotype Excelsior!!—This imitation of
••Miniature on Ivory," is the most beautiful im-
provement in the art. and the most discerning eye
but seldom distinguishes this from the reality. Our
instruments are the best, which enables us to take
picture? in all kinds of weather, and from the
sm:Ulest for the -ring to the lull size. We could
give numerous complimentary notices of our skill
in the art, but only solicit ladies and gentlemen to
visit our room, (over Morris' store on Pecan street. )
where they can examine numerous and elegant spe-
cimens that speak l'or themselves.
Austin. Nov. 18. 1853. l:3ra
£aun)crs vCards.
JOS. C. MEGUINSOX. WJLLIS L. GOBARDS.
MEU£IXSOAt & ROBARDS—Attor-
neys-at-Law and Solicitors in Chancery, city
of Austin, Texas. Will attend the courts holden
in the city, and to all professional business confid-
ed to them at the seat of government, alone, unless
temporarily engaged i-> other courts. They will
both generally, and one always be at their office.
Sept. 3d, 1853. ly
"yyETER !t!c&R£AL—Attorney at Law,
Brazoria, Texas.
ATt'IIESO* & ALEXANDER—At-
torneys and Counsellors at Law—Galves-
ton, Texas.
Aug. 20, 1851.
f^EO. S. IIU&IIES, ™
U at Laiv, Austin, Texa=. t>;f„
ATenue. Dec. It, 185.,. : It
' jr,J ('oumrlor
■ on, Congress
11 WESTMOBEI. 4 Y O, Arroasmr-AT- i
Law, Jefferson, Cass
tex«=.
J.VS. A. POAUE. C. C. V
POACiE & McGISMS ATTOIC
Counsellors at Law, liisstron. T.\ a
37
cisxis.
sva an d
21:lv
did assortment of Goods for this market, which
he will sell to customers for Cash only, "cheaper
than the cheapest.''
His stock consists ic part of the following article®
Dry CxOOdH.—C.ilicoes. Domestics, Flannels,
Cotton and Wool, Barege and Muslin de Laines,
Cashmeres, Alapacas And Merinos, Silks, La-lies'
Dress Goods. Mantillas, Shawls, Silk ::nd Wool, Pa-
rasols, Gloves. Silk and Cotlon Umbrellas. Hosiery,
Linscys, Bed Ticking, Checks and Linen, Ac.
Gentlemen's Goods.—Overcoats, Dtcm
Coats, Pants, Cloaks, Vests of ever}- description,
Undershirts—silk, woolen and cotton; Shirts of ev-
ery variety and description, Hats and Caps, Boots
and Shoes, Cravats and Handkerchiefs ol every va-
riety. plain, colored and fancy.
Cutlery.—Pocket Knives, Table do., Scissor*,
&c.
Tobacco, Combs, Brushes, Perfumery and Jewel-
ry. Whips and Walking Canes, with a full supply
of many other articles too tedious to mention.
To test the extreme cheapness and the superior
quality of his Goods, ladies and gentlemen are re-
spectfully invited to call, examine them, and con-
pare prices.
Congress Avenue, one door south of Francis T.
Duffau's Drug Store.
Austin. Dec. S . 1853. 2
Tt our Musical Friends.—J«st ree'd,
A
IJTLOCR, Corn Meui and Potatoes, for sale at
Hancock's corner. "
Austin, Nov. 1, 1853. 20 v
J.
II. BELIES & CO., Importing and Ship-
UVEKV LIABLE.
THE subscriber would respectfully in-
form the public, that he has erected
commodious stables and carriage linnwa t V e >
that he is amply supplied with provender, and is
prepared to receive horses at livery, which will be
under his personal superintendence. Horses kept
to hire, lie also keeps ou hand and for hire, at
reasonable rates, Carriages and Buggies. Stran-
gers wishing to hire, will be expected to give se-
curity.
JgsgfStables north-east of the Orleans House.
Austin, Dec. 8, 1852. 22:tf I). WASH.
BE ITS & DU E,
wholesale ani> retail M A NU FAT Ult EitS OP
COPl'EK, TIN, AN!) SHEET IRON WARE,
ASD DEALERS IX
Staves, and llaase Furnishing Goods.
Austin. Texan.
HAVING removed to our new store
opposite the old stand, we are now
receiving a splendid assortment of,
Goods in our line, consisting in part of Cooking
and Parlor Stoves, Japanned, Brittannia and Plan-
ished Ware. Wood and Willow Ware, and all arti-
cles used by house keepers, which we will dispose
of at very reasonable rates. Copper, Tin. and
Sheet Iron Ware manufactured and for sale by
wholesale or retail at reduced prices. Also, Roof-
ing, Guttering, and all other Job Work, in Tin,
Sheet Iron, or Copper, promptly and faithfully ex-
ecuted to order.
Austin Dec. 2, 11"33. 1:1 v
;x
8ADDLEKV.-
continues busines
The undersigned
at his old stand o;:j
Congress Avenue, where he executes eve-
ry sort of work in connection with his business with
neatness, cheapness and despatch.
Austin, Dec. 0, 1803. 2 BOSTICK.
IOST.—The bounty warrant, No. 1601, for 1280
A acres of land, issued Jan. 12th, 1837, to Sime-
on Griggs, by Geo. W. l'oe. If not found within
the time prescribed by law, I shaH apply to the
proper department for a duplicate of the same.
R. F. GEORGE, Att'y for heirs.
Dec. 0, 1053. 2:0t
Accordeons, Violins and Fitrtes, with Instruc-
tion Books. For cash by F. T. DI:FK_A1L__
Austin, Nov. 30, 1853.
1AW NOTICE.—JAMM -K. tfLLKTT, At-}
A torney end Counsellor I.an-, having located ___
himself permanently, will attend pronipily to all . TJASS and McillOrandtlQl Rooks—
business entrusted to his care in the different courts I J
held at the Capital of the State, and will act us
general agent iu the transaction of business with
the different departments of State. Office, Adju-
tant General's office, Austin, Texas.' 37:tf
i. a. paschal,
San Antonio.
j geo. w. paschal, i
(. Austin.
Just received and for sale low for cash by
Dec. 10, 1853. F. D." DUFFAC. Con. Ar.
LOBES.—Celestial and Terrestrial for th*
vff nse of schools. Juat received mud for sals
low for cash by F. T. D'TFAU.
Austin. Dec. 10. 1853. Congress Avenue.
I A. & Ci. IV. PASCIIAE, Attom.y,-at- 1 O ®MAS SliEEETOKS. -— Beautifully
• /.air.—Geo. W. Paschal, will hereafter reside : ** French articulated, for sale low for cash by
permanently at Austin. Their business at Galves-
ton will also receive the personal attention of one ;
of the firm. Office ia Austin at the Old State De- j
pertinent.
May 1, 1852. 44
— (
F. CABITUERS, Attorney and;
Counsellor at Law. Austin. Texas.—Will j
practice in all the courts of the second Judicial Dis- j
trict, in the Supreme Court of the State, and in the j
Federal Court. 43:tf I
Dec. 10, IS53.
F. T. DUFFAU. Con. At.
B.
4 II. CMAE31EISS. Attobsey at Law,
.i*.• will practice in the counties composing the
second Judicial District. 24
JXO. A. & R. GREEK, Attorneys at Law,
Austin. Texas.—Will practice in the second
Judicial District and adjoining counties. Also, in
the Supreme and Federal Courts at Austin.
July 9, 1853. 3:tf
RELIGIOUS BOOKS*—Family Bibles'
Catholic and Episcopalian Prayer Books. Me-
thodist and Baptist Hymn Books, for sale low for
cash by FRANCIS T. DUFFAC,"
Dec. 10, 1853. Congress Avenue-
V^OTICE .—All persons indebted to me lor
jL^I goods purchased at any period during this
year, are requested lo call without delay and make
payment. Those whose accounts last year were
closed by note, arc informed that if those notes are
not taken up during this month, tlieywiiibeplacod
in the hands of a legal person. F. T. DUFPAC,
Austin, Dec. 2. 1853. , 1 Congress Avenue.
ittisccllaiicouD t£aii)5.
Ed. mioflw, Auctioneer, Austin Texas. wiR
attend promptly and faithfully to al! business
F t PltJrR Zd ZTV"r ! emrusted to'his 11 emavfor thepre^U
A ■ Law, and (ientnu j.and Agent, San Antonio, , , ... ,, , „ • • r ~
rp ...y T . .. ': found at the Orleans House.
Texas.—\\ ill practice in the District Court of the I -
State, ar.d iu the Supreme and Federal Courts at j
Austin and Galveston.
References; Hon. Jno. Hancock. T. S. Ander- !
son, Messrs. Brown k Griffin. Austin.
March 16, 1853. 40; I y
w. 1iarr1s. e. m. pease.
ARKIS & PEASE, Attorneys and Coun-
sellors at Law. Brazoria, Texas.
HJ
Xi<>TICE.-Al! poisons indebted to the un-
dersigncd are notified that, unless they come
forward and r>.ike immediate par ment, iheir ac-
counts jvill be placed in the hands of an officer for
collection. ' * —~ "T. J.
Austin, Dec. 17. 1853. 3:tf
Lost.—The conditional and unconditiOm 1
headriglit certificates of Samuel A. Burton,
dee'd, for 320 acres of land, issued by the Board of
Land Commissioners of Houston county, dates and
numbers not recollected. If not found within the
| Oil.\ T. fl1s1, attorney at Law, Bel-
al ton, JIM county, Texa*.—Will practice in the
Courts of the third Judicial District, and the Su-
preme Court at Austin: will examine and give ab-
stracts of titles to lands: will locate lands upon
reasonable terms; also act as agent for the pur-
chase and 3ale of them, pay taxes. 4c.
References;—P. W. Gray, Esq., Houston, Texas;
Hon. Steph. Reaves, Tyler. Smith county: J. Cros-
by, Gsneral Laud Office, Austin: Hon. James C.
Wilson. Matagorda.
March 30. 1853. 42
KW. MiRTI.V, Attotney and Counsellor
• a' Late, San Augustine, Texas.—Will ait as
General Land Agent for the State, and as Collect-
ing Agent for Eastern Texas.
March ltjf 1853. 40
w. s. oldham. i. f. marshall.
Oeoi1am & hars1call, Attorneys at
Law, City of Austin, Texas, practice in' the
District Courts of the second and third Judicial
Districts, and in the Supreme Court of the State,
and in the United States District Court at Austin.
Austin. Doc. 16, 1853. 3:tf.
Lewis bearbslet, ;/■««.
Sign and Ornamental Painter. GtMir.
and Glazier, is now prepared with Fuperior work-
men to execute any business in his line, in the test
style, promptly to order. Shop on Congress A ve-
il ue, a few doors below the Treasury Department.
Austin, Dec. 17, 1853. 3:tf
bisic1ita, Dealer in Staple and I'aiicy
M ■ J)nr Goods, Ready-made Clothing, Boots. Shorn
and Hats.—Also keeps constantly on hand a well
selected stock of Gentlemen's and Ladies' Furnish-
ing Goods of every description. Corner of Pecoa
and Brazos streets.
Austin, Nov. 17, 1853. 1
—: m
e. r. peck. w. p. me xolmaxihe.
Peck & kexormaxdik. Attorneys
at Lav, Austin, Texas, will practice in the
Courts of the Second Judicial District and sur-
rounding counties, and iu the Supreme dfcd Fedei*-
al Courts at Austin. Dee. 24, 1853. 4:tf
d. t. cuamberlin. j. t. fldit.
CtIIA9IBERLIX Si. FEIIYT, Aucntrysat
) Lair, Grneral Collecting an<l Land Agepts. Bcl--
ton, Bell county, Tcxas. Dec. ?.'tr lf-T.-i _?
\1T 4TCI1CS ASD JEWELRY.
t I have at my store, on commission,
the largest assortment of Watches Jew-i
elry ever brought to this place. The stock consists
of Gold and Silver Watches of latest patterns, aad -
. - , , .. . • •«! i 1 iUl MJ1UIU. . . *JI UU1VI IivllE • IIU •II*. V ill lilt
t.me prescribed by law, application w. 1^be made , [aws oftlle KcpaUic of Texas,
tor duplicates. JOH.N 1. bUitiUa, j
l^OR REST.—A Plantation on the Trinity
t River, situation healthy, soil good, capable of
producing from one to two bales of cotton per acre,
or sixty bushels corn. One hundred acres are en-
closed. with a dwelling house, and the necessary
out-buildings. Terms, moderate. Further parti-
culars can be had at this oilice.
January 7. 1854. «:tf
Plavtatiox for sale.—I will sell
a tract of land, containing six hundred and
forty acres, situated twenty miles northeast of Aus-
tin. on Brushy creek, Williamson county. There
are upon it some 75 or 80 acres of land, improved
and under good fence, with a dwelling house, 43
by 3i>, kitchen, negro houses, stables, corn houses,
enclosed lots, ic. Ac. Having purchased of both
claimants, I can give a guarantee title. For terms
apply on the premises or at this office.
Jan. 7, 1854. «:12w BARTLETT SIMS.
"vtotice.—tcwe pi aced my notes and ac-
1^1 counts in the hands of Wm. II. Morris and
John H. Ordain for collection. They are author-
ized to receive and receipt for all monies paid to
them. I owe money and must collect in order to
meet my engagements. W. A. MORRIS.
Jan. 7. 1854. 6:tf
Iost.—The headriglit certificate of Peter Ma-
A roney, for 040 acres of land, issued by the
Board of Land Commissioners of Frnnin count}',
number and date not recollected. If not heard of
within sixtv davs. I shall apply to the proper office
Lost. The headlight certificate, granted by
the Board of Land Commissioners of Harris
county to John Durrington. 1st class, for one-third
league, number ami date not recollected. I nless
found within !>') days, application will be made for a
duplicate. 2:i't J. DE CORDOVA.
LOST.—The Headriglit certificate of William
Bower, for 640 acres of land, issued by the
Board of Land Commissioners for the county of
Fayette, date and number not recollected. If not
heard of within sixty days, I shall apply to the
proper officer for a duplicate of the same.
WILLIAM BOWER.
Cunningham's, Bastrop co., Nov. 2t>, 1853. 1
R
ICH IRO B. KIMBALL, Commission-
er of Deeds for the State of Texas. \\ all street.
Thev will also act %- Lana Agents and Attorneys ' manufactured by the most approved maker?; Finger
for soldiers, or other heirs w ho are entitled tolands ! UinK3- Ear Ring*. Breast Pins. Lockets. Chains^
Seals. Chatelaines, Bracelets, Sets of Jew> 'hr
Pocket Cutlery, and a great many othej article*.'
too numerous to ment'on.
The ladies and ge: tie ien of Austin and the vi-
cinity. are respectfully invited to call and examine-
the same. Watches and Jew elry repaired.
WM. OLIPHANT, Pecan st..
Dec. 2I>, 1853. 5:tf Austin. Tex*'
• di.| ,
l:f v Admr.of estate of Sam'l A. Burton, dee d, j <*. AMOERSOX, AVornty and Couselior
i A . i:t J.aw, Austin, Texas, will attend promptly j
' to the collection of claims against the Republic and !
State of Texas, and to all manner of laud business
entrusted to his care.
Austin, March 9. 1653. 38:tf.
9C. freeman, jr. x. c. ravjioxd. G. r. freeuax.
RAYM0M\ FiiM'UAX & CO,
Ati nicys at Law.
REAL A2CD PERSONAL ESTATE BROKERS,
General Collecting and Land Agents,
Ctiy of Austin, Texas.
K'
New York.
in every part of the State, with full descrip-
tions of soil, timber, water, facilities for market,
ic.. ic., obtained from personal inspection, and
always a fair representation as lo genuineness of
title. They can therefore furnish valuable assist-
ance to persons wishiug to purchase homes, or to
capitalists desiring proli;able investments.
The descriptions furnished by the owners of all
lands entrusted to the above firm for sale, will be
General Lash Office, Austin", >
Dec. 29th, 1853. /
"0TICE is hereby given to persons having busi-
ness in this ofiiee. that from and after the 1st ; registered, the lands personally inspected if desired,
warrants
gainst the
.-ing becomc necessary, iu oruer to i ^w ic, mc u.,.™ ^... mui.iuuins, adjusted
bring up the unfinished business, that the employ- ! and collected.
ees of the department should have nninlerrupted i A fee of !?l wiil be charged for registering.
acres* to the books of the same during the remain- j Office on Congress Avenue.
derof the day. iu the examination and preparation j Nov. 5, 1853. 21:ly*
of claims for patenting. S. CROSBY, | —— ~—r: ,, . .—rr~;
5:tf Commissioner, i • imi.MT, Notary Julute, (-alveston
II.
S. FI LKERSOX & CO., Wholesale
and Retail Dealers in I'roduee. fjroeeries. S'a-
.Texas.—Particular attention paid to the
taking of interrogatories.
pie Goods, etc., at the Government Wharf. Indianola, [ A IV iKii alUShle Rltsonic Work.—I
Tevas, will open the first September. 1852. Cot- ; m. have on haud a few copies of the "Mystic Cir-
ton, Hides, and other Produce of the country bought i cle." It is a book tiiat every Mason should have,
at the hiehest cash prices, or liberal advances made I Copies wiil be forwarded, posi-paid, to any portion
— (vtfnds in New ■ of the State, on the receipt of two dollars.
• i, -• " * •' cwn vt no at
¥ O. O. P.—MILAM LODGE. No. 23,
I . meets every Tuesday evening, at
o'clock, ia the up[ier story of the Tinshop.
O. O. F.—JOHNSON ENCAMP- -
• MENT, No. 4. organised Jnly 15.1853,J
meets on the first and third Friday of each
month at 8 o'clock. P. M.
VaASOXIC. — ACSTL.V LODGE,
i.vA No. 12. meets the first Saturday
iu every month.
Officers.—Robt. M. Elgin, W. Master
Haynie, S. Warden: W. L. Hill. J. Warden;
Da'ffau, Treasurer; G. L. Walton. Secretary.
Dec. 31, 1853. 5
ASOXIC.-LON E STARCUAP-
TER, No. C. meets the sncond Sa-
turday In each month.
Officers.—E. S. C. Robertson, H. P. 5
Swisher, K.: S. Crosby, S.; J. Harrell. '
Robt. M. Elgin, Secrctury.
Austin. Dec. 34. 1853. 5
Metropolitan division, no. ma
s. of T.. meets every Tliursdav eren-J
ing at Temperance Hall.
Officers.—Wm. Simpson, W. P.; i. m.
well. W. A.: M. r. Goodwin. r. s.; L. ii. *
A. It. s.: Hi McAtwrlly, T. S-; E. Raven, T4
Wilcox. C.; Brown, A. C.; Smith, J. SL
Rice & itir iiols,
Merchants, Houston, Texas, ti
on hand every description of Dry <
Hardware and Cutlery-
Wholesale and j
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