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2AKER tf SM
T)EE^CRIPTIO^S coiapQJUjded at any
XT boar of tlie day <
The Blortar;
boor of the day -or, n£gl*t, sign o£
BAKBP. & S
Chemical Store
->v
mm
And where j half be do broken ties
ITy filial lore renew
intn, April lift, 1856.
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Death in the l'ot.
expression seems to hate
early times.
been used
of 2d
in fhe 4ta
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SI
OFFER *OC a gentfne and scien-
fic preparation! THE AROMATIC
[F QUJNIXS; which, for strengthening
ing the system when enfeebled by Chills
r Intermittent Fever, and as an agree-
ment tonic ia all cases of febrile debi-
excelledL
prescribed in several cases, by phy-
re have their assurance that it will
the purpose for which it is intended,
sold only bv <
BAKER k SMYTH,
tf Sign of the Mortar, Pecan-st.
meets on tfief rstiandtMrfl Sriilay of egcli
month at 8 olcloflt, P.>9- ? I 111
w. D.«rl
CAPITOL UNION LODGE, No. l^of the?
Independent Order of Good Somat&sittH
and Daughters of Samaria, meets. ev&ry
Monday evening at 7 o'clock. V . gffefe
SEBBOJi Ssekd, /Tl. F. CARTER,
vr. R. s. W.Oi-O'
Austin, Dec. 23, lS5-{fit?. 1
8.
ASOMC AUSTIN LODGE,
No. 12, meets the first Saturday
in every month.
Officers.—E. Finnitt, W. Master; B. F. Carter,
S. Warden: G. L. Walton, J.Warden; F. T. Duflau,
Treasurer; IUMajor. Secretary
■^Dec. J 6. 1*4.5 ! ^Bjjgg r
, KEAT BAHRAIN!'!
ty Thousand acres or^holce
NDS for sale on the Eastern mar-
ia of the Brazos River, at and above
the Great Falls iu Falls County.
e by which I hold the above lands, having
n fully settled on its merits in my favor by
iJupreme *Cocrt in the case of Ruiz rs Cham-
s, iliter a bitter contest of 15 years, miring
ich the most untiring efforts have been made to
.sou the minds of the the feelings of the Courts
iffcjliepeople of the country against we, by. in-
sidious approaches and unblushing falsehoods in*
dustriot;#lp propagated by an extensive and ruth-
lew combination, the land is now offered for sale
at the lowpriceof ten dollar* per acre,
forffhe purpose of raising the means to accompli
USh nn important object. Ority one half the monf
ey will be required in band, and a reosonable
time will he given for the payment of the balatKe: i
The above tract of land comprises the celebat- J
e'd Weed Prairies, and is .not surpassed by any
land in the World in fertility,and productiveness.
There can be but little donbt that it will sell in a
few years for forty OF (f
!£££&.
D. CfcfttFREEMAN', G. R. KREKMAN
V- C. & G. R. FREEiHtX.
*c S Ijbf, •
rpEXAS real Estate brokers, col-
X letting Sftd land Agents, Austin, Texas.—
esin Texas, and'ssift investments obtained
through this Agency." Fidelity t® the interests of
non-residents. Registers of lands for sale in all
parts of the State; fnli exhibits of title and accu-
rate descriptions, also, registers of Town and City
Lots. Lands located, bought and sold. Claims j
against the State or individuals collected and ad- j
justed, and.remittances made UJrexchange on New i
Orleans or an/ of the northern cities, ii' desired.—
Taxes'paii! on laiid situated.in any. part of .ihe
State. A thorough and Intimate knowledge of
the country aod the land system, Insures superior
locations and the best titles. Strangers looking
iM Texas may al ways have some leading items and
useful hints aj the office of this agercy. Registers
open-far examination.-
. ^fsou Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas,
ifrtii, i'855, " **
■ 'McLEOB f GIRAlTDg
General Land Ageni
/ 5 Sejm Antonio Texas.
j VWfE offer the following Lands and i
▼ ? .. ty for sale, on terms favorable (
j ers. On.8 of the firm has been a survey^
ar Land District for nine years, and
quninted with the Lands in the District,*
■HWiss City Property. Jg
39 lots in Alamo city, several lrc&&ngj|
riTtr.
200 acres, on the west side of th
creek, 1J mile below the city, it. loti
chasers.
One house and lot in San Antonio^
side of the river, south of the Aim
fronts 50 varas on the Aceqnia Madf
rams on a street. The house ii lftf
hard stone and well plastered.
One-lot near G. P. Post's, front
North street. * ■
A comfortable residence on the east 1
river, with shade trees and shrubbery 1
conveniences attached.
One bouse and lot. fronting 3<J *a
street leading to the Missions, and rang
San Pedjo creek, about 300 yard "**
Plaza. ' -
Sola do Larfth.
622 acres, an the north-west bank of
adjoining J. lleitle s farm.
784 acres on the east bank of the
en miles north-easlffrom San Antonio, <
road to Austin, 100 acres under good i
a high state of cultivation,.® good ho us
rooms, kitchen, negro and 'other sec
bobses, a good st one spriiigSsbnse and,OT
springs. For farming or grazing the
. more desirable location in Bexar countj
good tavern stand.
Ciholo Liiuds.
#r-
CITYftPTB&V;
Xacosdociios. Tcxs,
F. VOICT, PROPRIETOR.
o ' •
-Opened November 12th, 1855.
_ - THE STAGE OFFCE
TJBtT.lTE ItOARDIXG—The undersign
jL «d has opened the large and (Somrtodions
For
all lines to and from Nacogdoches is kept at
this House.
son, Messrs. Brcwn k Griffin, Austin.
March 1853. 40:lv
6ood Accommodaticns for Travelers.
Nov. 25, 5l:tf
lANNIN HOUSE, Fannin Street, Houston,
Texas. •
Baggage conveyed to and from the _
gats free of charge. W. B. WALKEIt,
U march 17,'. 155:tf. Proprietor.
Webbervllle Hotel.
WEBBERVILLE, TEXAS.
X L. NICHOLS, has ta\en charge oi the,
, tl # above house, has thoroughly repair-
fed and newly fnrnished the same, and ]>rom-
ilses that no pains shall be spared to rehder all
3«on>fortable, arnl^p-none shall go away disatis-
]> J. PRYOH, Attonuf «ki Com*#* W
. *• Lav. nnd General Land Agent, San Antonio,
house, formerly occupied by Rev. Mr. McCullougb, Texas.—Will practice in the District Court of the
as a Female Academy, for the accomtaodation of State, and in the Supreme and Federal Court* at
Private Boarders. " j Austin and Galveston.
The building is one of the best in the city, in a • References: !« .. Jno. Hancock, T. S. Ander-
plcasant situation, with extensive galleries and
airy rooms.
Every attention will be paid to the comfort o
of guests. Terms moderate.
J.J. JOHNSTON, Jr.
Galveston. Feb. 1, 1855. 11 -tf.
Georgia Land Agency.
THE subscriber having removed from Milledge
ville, and permanently located in Macon, will
continue his Agency for the sale of Lands in this
j State. Persons holding laypds in Georgia, and de-
I sirous of selling will pleaseaddress him a
JC. I!I .S.SLI,L. Attorney at Law owl (ien-
• eral Land Agent, Gatesvllle. Corvell rou*4y,
Texas. march 31, 55'.
JAMES R. i
Term3 v.
October 1st,
ndttBn
rSR
Macon,
TT&
Te
mable.
Georgia.
Refferences—Dr. ■. H. Cone, HouA>n
Gen. John W. Gordon, Wharion cou^^
Macox, Ga., Aug. 1, 55.' 38:tf
HG. PANNELL & Co., at the BLUE .
.ST
STOKE, Main-street, Houston, deal-
ers in Furniture. Chairs, Looking-Glasses,;
Mattrasses, &c. Ac. June 10, 1854. 28:ly
For-
| R. J. CLOW.
C UHV & KEEK, Lavaca
'constantly or. band a full and com
; ment of Dry CiOOdK. Clothing. H
i Boots and Shoes, Hardware. Queens'
j Saddlery, Groceries and Produce,
j spectfully request country Merchan'
to call and examine their stock befwfe jlmwhasuig
'Z.2*r.
"
for ait u
A CARD.
hereby infoi
crrr
rt by Kri.
•i«r ba«r^«
anl tW
m
91'GAR. TEA, AND FLOCB, kef
tlv, of thetSMf%o.^itie . by
8:1 v namRf* k Co., HoBsioa.
! elsewhere.
SO. A. & R. GREEK, Attorneys at La*',
I Austin. Texas.—Will practice in tu<f second
Judicial District and adjoining counties. Alio, in
the Supreme and Federal Courts "'tfr"'"
Jnly !>, 1853. 3:tf
n47-tf
T" J. CAIN & Co., Receiving,
,J ( warding and Commission Her
sev-
«ge
in
JtHir
ufr
(5^
lis a
n-tf.
JgSj""Ju tiie be^inning of the: rejojujtion untej
1014 acres,on tlie Cibo]^ «
TILER HOTEL,
BY
0. S. MELLETTE.
HE above HOTEL has undergone
thorough repairs, with entire new fur-
niture, polite and quick servants, good host
lers. Hacks, Buggies and first rate Saddle Horses
to hire or ?e!l.
TERMS—SEASONABLE.
X t
im
Wr All uie .Stage offices in Tyler are kept at j
the above Hotel.
Oct. 6, 1855. 44:v.
Chants, adjacent to the Wharf, Main-street,
Houston. Texas. June 10, 1854. 28:ly
Family Groceries.
SAMUEL MARX keeps constantly on hand a
large supply of family groceries, consisting in
j part of Sugar, Coffee, Tpa, Flour, Hams, Bacon,
j etc. He also has for sale liquors of a first rate
| quality. All of these articles will be sold cheap to
\ customers and up-country dealers.
Texana, January 1, 1855. 5:py
Cypress Shingles at $0 per
4 II. CHALMERS,
-t*.• will practice in the counties
second Judicial District.
Ic
Notice. *
TJINNIN A CARR keep on hattd a general assort-
* - ineut/. jtStaple and F-tiuy^Dry Goods, Shoes
>J«b«c<
4 AA AAA Cypress Shingles at
A thousand, (or salebr
' AJEN EYCK.
August 18 1855. 3?:tf.
39. Ar.iS'one weut out info thce'fieid to j*atber
fterba, «nd foand a wild vine, and gat heted
tVwuf e~ilri gourds hi* lap full and earns and
•tired thern into tha pot of pottage; for they
iHae^ tbewnot.
40. So they poured out for the men to eaf.
And # came to pass, as they were eating _of
i the pottage, Omt they cried out, and. said. 0 T
" God, theru isitnath lu thetxK. A(id
informs
■
Si
it a eon-
to his
ts a thin
pota-
es 9oraesof i|
ry ten !
hem from %
, «vise"vj
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, ,,A- XAXK£K SpecCCA.
mote Sun narrates an
with'm. E
Alabama.
California^
Connecticut,
Delaware,
.Florida,
Illinois,
Indiana,
Iowa,
incident
t
so largo a hold
, -..^. the dengut1, for the
-«£ it haa been eo-ertensw^' with the
dir. Everett has te«sive3 a f>
SAX© WILLI;
Ms
m"
ac
to tLe
is is one of the
which the popularikf of
•f«ter
s de-
appreeiate
ifisfi
15 6S MK PW.T
rThe female
it'
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to "an untiaicly
g down
with
twes
neer
"firnalc
not
ed
weise s
erery poesryo eSbrteof
tequisi^]
, 6ut aH ia vaij, |
ns ^as.sft pow
and go ah
pondero
fair for# ' ^Tflie .^ssUspecti njr \
passengers shrieked'j.
with conlsternatioR j the
to tears r Some half d
I bei&2
bebroushtto "
.
and Union at tralveston. will
above until forbid."g®
REAL EST ATE. BROKERAGE.
GENERAL COLLKCTINR AND LAND AOENCT.
P. B. HOIiIiINGSWORTH,
. Henderson, Rusk"Co.. Xesia,
f lLL attend to bosiness.iu any way connected
TT^ritli Reivl Estate, Purc5:ise S«'J, Locate, ob-
tain "Patents, investigate . Titles; Ac, Locatiohs
prepared to inves-
ts claims for lands or
heir date. We give partic-
coverj' of pro|>erty ineg*ll\ I
fitably disposed of by agents Or ad-
mitJistrfltors^-to the investigation of the rlRts of
heirs, devis^Bs'/or legatees, a.ad to the settlemen*
of estates,
To persons having land certificates for location w
can offer particular inducements. Our thorough
and intimate knowledge of the vacant lands, and
thf-s* Districts, having b«en surveying and locating
lands for ten years. « - "
A Ko*. 13. No. 4P:6m. ? - J?
BOOK B0DE&Y! / ;
• ?<ate Times" Office, Austin.
sui scrii)er respectfully informs the public
it he has removed his Booli Sindei*)'
'imi'5 08ice. where he will be pleased to at-
orders in bis line of business.
Being the only Book Bi.ndek in the city,
himself to faithfully execute ail orders
n his charge, on reasonable terms. •
EJ$iST RAVEN
— ■ : f
; THOJIAS wnsos
& WILSON, Wholesale and Ratail
Antonio.' #
G62 acres on the east bank of the Cil
site to Weir's, with improvemei
370 acres east of theCiboio, on ,
near .the town of Helena, jiart of the
Medina Lands
1000 acres on the San Lucas
miles south-vrost from Sap Antonio,
inents.
100 acres on the north tyjnk of tl
snrvevs of the State: obtained in niagy insiaoccs-i about GlU-eu miiessouUiTW>Mt«f Sau
MJWMtfll llp^gggsures tbemost ^
Ga
in frem
hie locations.
Close attention to the land system of Texas tor
a number of years, and an accurate knowledge ot
the different classes of titles, together With the
large amount of lands roistered in our ofliee4tor
sale, enables-us to furnish prompt and reliable in-
formation. and assistance to persons desiring good
homes, and to afford superior advantages to those
wishing to make wfrand prifitabU investments.
We *re offering for sate, lands in every pari
of the State—improved and unimproved, of every
quality aqd in tracts to suit purchasers, also towc
and eityjj|(foperty—in short every kind of real es-
tate, on the most-favouible terms.
If dltesir^t, vre will examine land
i natty part of tbe State an«l ascer-
tain its value.
ppo-
Iroaj
lint
/
s, importars of French,English and in^fe the ottentibn of persons having land
i ii!*ti ra riiomwoia 1 irtTinra n7n - „. * . . .......
Drugs, Cfiemicafs, Liquors, etc.
ealers in all kinds of I'atcnt Medicines,
Fancy Soaps, Jewelry, Fanov Groce-
*tt Gomritrce street, Lavaca, Texas.
r 11,1 §54. 50: ly
FURNITURE,
At Reduced Prices,
ie oid stand, east end of Pecsu StTeet. and
at the upper rooms, over Air. Freemari'j—
have a large assortment of all kind3 Of desir-
able Furniture on'haud. As I am determined to
close out this winter, come and get bargains ; all
kinds of Furniture made to order as usual.
" CndertaMup
I anl '♦el! prepared to attend to. An assortment
of FisVs celebrated metalic burial cases on haad.
Andthe tisnal kinds with Hearse al.vays ready.
" Get. 20, 4G:4 JNO. S. SPENSE.
LFRED F. JAMES, Real Estate Elro-
litrssnd General Agent, Galveston, Texus, and
mntiwioner ot' Deeds for the States of
or town property in .Teas for. tale, to oar office,
as tarnishing a cheap and effective mode of ad-
vertising, and of mercantile, houses and individuals
To the collecting branch of oitr>nsines9 atf as^e-
dium for prompt and efficient collections.
D. C. & G. It FRBBMAN.
March 3-"55. ::tf.
R W. M AR^ISy AUpt*«/ Counsellor
• at i(!.!r,4Sati Augustine, Texas.—-WiB act as
.Gem-vat Land 'Agent for the State, and as Collect-
ing Agent for Eastern Texas.
^rAreh ief isss; -_
Qouaton ^liucttiscmcnts.
HENRY A. S.\Ml>SO>-. BENJ- A. BOTTS
TTEKKV SAMPSON & CO, Fcruvrdrngindf^
Jl CommissioH Dicrchanisi,
Xentuciqr,
•Louisiana,
Maine,. £>-■
Massachusetts,
Michigan, v
Missouri, ;
New York,
New Jersey,
Peansj'lrajiia,
Rhode Island,
Tennessee,
Virginia,
Vermont,
Wisconsin,
[Jan.
' wm '
ilooston, Texas, Dealars in Grmeries. Liquors,
JSegiffs, Tobacco, Dry Goods, Hardware, Bagging,
T?aj>o,"and general Plantation Supplies.
Cash advances made on Cotton, Wool,
j Hides, Ac., consigned, on storage or for shipment
1 to Boston, New York, or New Orleans.
! jane.10. 28:lv
^Hampshire,
and is
Plantation Wagons,
Road Wagons,
TSA
1 tng, a large stock of A^ritnlturz
Horticultural Implements, suited to
the growing wants of the country; and liavlng
made ttmingements with the^tanufacturers at the
Nort'i for early and full supplies, is prepared.to
•II all orders for Implements of Husbandry, Ma-
chinery, kc., of snperior quality, and at moderate
prices. -Among these are a great variety of-~ .
S^agh?, IIot^.SlM^gpl i
Harrows, Corn Plasters,
Cultivators, Ox Yoke#,
Corn Sliellers, Cane Cart3.
Cora* and Cob Crushers,
Straw Cutters,
Cotton Sweeps k Scrajiers, ic. ic. kc.
gsg0-Also. Agent for E. Oarvee & G#.'s ccle-
hrate-1 Improved Cotton. Gins,.and Buow.t's Patent
Grift Mills.. ... ;•
"" X'nlcani/ed Rubber and best Oak-tanned stretch-
ed Leather Belting." nine 10. 28:ly
Taken lp.
the subscriber a dark coiraiectej^pegro
j^bont 38 years of agp>antrha3*scar'®i
T- lipnnd also one on his belly. He says
:o Ben. Shepherd, who lives in Houston,
i.wbrkeii on a steamboat running from
to Galveston. His owner is requested
ard, prove property, pay charges and
.Way or he will be dealt with as the law
,J. G. WOLDSKT,
Importer of Musical Instruments,
CtfemslSTING in pan of VToIinB, from tbe bes,
J Cremona, manufaetured >by Pietrp Guarnerot
u Nicholas. Umatit Jacobus Stetner, and other cele-
brated makers, to those.<^. ordinary^qnality. Gui-
ligih^ffte 'friih?two'dollars to one han ■
fty doHjira-^ Acedffe0} s"and Comserl^
nos of eVcry descry'tion. -1. . . '•
f Also, Toys of all sorts, Gilt China Ware, Fine
Cut Glass Ware of various colors, Epibroider.ed
Goods, Paintings, Fitw Mirrors, Merschftum Pip^s,
of .fine quality. Work Boxes, of mnnv sizes Hnd
prices, fine Silician Lineh Drilling, fine Hosierv,
ArtiSfial Flowers, and a great variety of useful
and fancy articles.
j. His goods are ordered direct from Europe, and
those trading with him will not have to pay bm
one profit on their purchases. His prices are the
same as those of New York.
Commerce street, San Antonio, opposite the
Cray son House. je23->y
738 acreSj Survey-No. 2t, Sooth bank <
din a. - W }«&
479 acres, on the .San Geronimo cree
25 miles west-MfOrtii-wcst'. of JSan Ane
or more acres «f' Cedar Brake. - >
320 acres, s«i^rfy No. 96, an Baade*
Bandera cilyj,-^* ^ -i®M
310 ocrej^a pact of survey No.
creek. .r % % ^
320 acres on the waters of CottdnWo
16 miles south-west of San Anton®
Sim Antrnio River and,
1107 acres on the north bank of th
river, six miles above the mouth of tk^t
or 30 i cres under fence.
2752 acres, a part Of survey No. 20,-'
nearthe Fredericksburg road, about I2 j
west of San Antonio.
3500 acres, on the east bank of the S
a few miles above, its junction with th
320 acres on tbe waters of tbe Ch
miles E. by S. of San Antonio. f?
Sabinal Lands;
2214 acres, the upper part cf surveV No,
the east haul; of tbe sabinal, about 2 Inilesl
Wall's crossing.
1107 acres, the lower part of surley*."'
on the east bank of the Sabinal, abont*
soute-west of San Antonio.
480 acres, in two tracts, on the <
Sabinkt, about GO niiless south-west
uio.
Kur.ces Lands.
20S5 acres, in seven different tracts,
bank of the Nueces, about 90 mile
Antoni.
Rio Grande Lands.
9G0 acres in two tracts, on the eas£
Rio Grande, about IS J miles below
de Rio Grande crossing.
Gvadalvpp. Lands.
830} acres on the west bank of the
about 20 miles below Victori.
2303 acres, on Paiste creek, adjoing
Foster survey, in Victoria county.
1939 acres, the N E part of the
tract, on the right bank of the Guai
12 miles below Victoria.
1312 acres, on the west bank of t
14 miles from Tictoria.
4428 acres, on the west side of the G1
13 ""vies above Victoria, known as Mission
about (300 acres under fence, a
house,.with all the necessary out-bo
kc.,k.; also overseer's house, a ci*f"
50 yards from tbe house, tbe river
$!? Prdrrnnfrs Lands.
863} acres on the north bank of the Pi
,C665 acres, comprising the buildings Of
Mat-tin Scott, fronting one mile on the Red'
Baron's creek runs through the land, w^ii
adjoining to Fredneksburg-
San Antohic, Texas. 0cfc."9j
;S Ai\D JEWELRY.
I huve it my store, on commissic
largest assqrtment of Watches and Je
ilrv ever brought to this place. The stock cSusists
Sof Gold and Silyer Watches of latest patterns, and
manufactured By the most approved makers; Finger
Rinegji Eaj pings, Breast Pins, Lockets, Chains
Scaur, Chatelaines, Bracelets, Sets of Jewelry
Poclcet Cujlerv, afd a great many othea articles
too numarous to mention.
The. ladies and gentlemen of Austin and the vi-
cinity, are respectfully incited to call and examine
the sadie. JK^-Watches and Jewelrv repaired.
}VM. OLIPHANT, Pecan St.,
Austin, Texas.
Old Tin Slioi
VVE
T T preparea io e
per and Sheet I{on
spatcli. A large ^s!
on hand at whoh
tention paid to Rool
solicit your patron:
Mav 26. '55. i25:tf.
B. K. CAR TER. W. P.
ARTER & DE XORX VX
neys at Lair. Austin, Texas. W
the District Courts of the 2nd Jud
and in the Supreme Court, at Austin.
li&f" B. F. Carter will practise law in the Fed-
eral Court at Austin. march 17,755. iStf.
K. L. HARALSON'. G. M. FLOCRNOV. W. L. ROBARDS
ARALSON, Flournoy and Robards, Attorneys
and Counsellors at Law, City of Austin,
Texas. 32 tf
II
X. €. RAYMOIVD,
Attorney at hate.
DEALER IN RE A INSTATE.
J! ChcWtiut^de oftl c Colorada River, for
sale Terms—-One-third Cash, balance 12
and .eighteen with iuterest at the rate
ten per cenL per anon . „
196 acres out of 'hir**' SBva tract, immedi-
ately South of Fowler's tract, on Lit-
tle Cypress of SppOoTofado. This tfact lie*
. between his fan^Wid the PetJeraalij mouo-
'„ « tains, and possesses the' advantage ot about
CO if res ot fine Uifcj^&re wood and anex-
cellcnt Soring, aui*ould be ah fictile at
- '^c^n far^ pTi^ who desired • Kcalthy
location j^dr-valuable stock range, hav.ng a
splendid ouUetipr stock. . Price $1 25.
427f acres. John H. Healerj survey no. 106, on
Spring Creek, waters of the Pederualis,
near the county line of Travis, about SI
miles s 32 w from the town of Hamilton.—
Patented to J. DeCordova as assignee.—
Price $1 25.
160 acres, patented to H. N. Noyes, assipee «f
Phineas James, snrvey no. 52, abont *8
miles s 18 w from Hamilton, near tbe Col'
orado river. Price $1 25.
46 acres M. Hunt, snrvey no. 305, on lite oertb*
side of the Pedernalis, about 20 miles ■ r'
from Hamilton, an udtnitabl'little settlement
foe a stock raiser. As this is - 5ne rich
tract of land and being in th- mountains
the adjoining rough lands will nftard £
wide and excellent cattle range. Price $14*
strati r#*#s*ei''L.'c'Hrjr* ^
,creS Tiii i" ' - —
■e ^ssoi
toofis^,
onage a
ic, that
ds of Tin
h neatness and dc-
ent of Tinware always
and retail. Particular at-
Gnttering, &c„ ic. We
and warrant our work.
DEATS i BRUSH.
eta ftnsini
altogether on his out responsibility, presenting ill
,^e *re | the advantages of the business of that firm.—
°P~ j All legal business which may be entrusted to him
| will be conducted in connection with the first lega
i 11lent in the State. The strictest attention will be
1 given to the management and settlement of Estates-
Office for the present, in the old Treasury build-
ing on Congress Avenne. " Nov. 10, 49:tf
D«, J31>,
Pfft
L swp. Merchan,
Bete, Houston,
secure accom
Merchandise, immediately
amhoat Wharf.
BY, Storage and Commis-
er of Main and Commerce
Have the most extensive
ion for storage of Cotton
adjacent to the
V
i
K, W. TURNER,
Sheriff V e
52-tf -
an sti-fcleo pis gfi8§rs, rftise<]
the veil, when behold, the wbr3s " April
Fool," inscribed as wc stated yesterday, on a
black " lightWi>od chunk," met his astonish-
eye! T^te train left immediately, and
feached Mobile in safetv.—Mobile News.
The Empress Eugenie and a You.yg
correspondent of .tbe
Rebel.-
f. f
I while past the Empress "fiss had
the habit, in her drives through the Bois de
Boulogne, of stppp:.n to take notice of every
handsome child she sees, and of giving it bor-
bonsand talking to it. A i'ew days siuce she
cangbt sight of a remarkably beautiful boy
of four or five years old, had her carriage
stopped, the jgttn:
iiWlSiM '
the child,
bona, tut* ^
answers from-ifni
"kissthe
her^) •'!
^ly- .^Jll M ,
"eome, ^ an<|^Isi tbe Km
a good'
iterated
pautiw;.
«r. G(-a i n I n f, Hal-
ing. (ilazin;, Pfeper Han-
, neatly, cheaply and e-vpeditioosiy
READ fil.HBLE.
venue, one door above PinninA Catr's
room.
Those wishing Signs, 4c.. panted for the
winter trade, will please give me an early
Sept. 2, ISSi. 35£
Tctcr Meyer.
SADDLES AA'D TIARXESS MAKER,
CojiSKESa Avbkcb, Acstin, Tkx as,
j7"EEPS c«:.8taiiUy on band and for .
fa^RACf OF LAND FOR SALE—The under-
1_ signed offers for sale a valuable tract of land
situated in the tipper part of llastrop county, five
miles East of Webber's Prairie. The tract con-
tains 200 acres of land—25 of it cerar land—90
nadcr jippSi a"d 50 in cultivntion. On the prem-
ises there is a jiood dwelling, kitchen.stables, osi-
houses and a peach orchard. For terms apply to
march 10, '55. 14:lf. BANYAN PAYNE.
• Case's Mills Travis Countv."
Cieaeral
Land
(ins
Ascncjj
, ivC.
JLuca-
TWILL give my personal attention to perfecting
tbe titles tp Inntf lietween the Brazos tnd Red
Rivers sbove tbe San Antonio road.
I will locate certificate, bonnty warrants, scrip.
Ac., arid procure patents thereon for tbe one third
oF thelarid or its equivalent in cash.
50.0C0 acres of Land for sale for cash
oron-part time—the lands are among the best in
he Stftte. '..
Aiioress—.Tas. Thos Lee. Notary Public, Taos,
Porters {JJulf. \maTTo county, Texas.
Aprir , 185 ' 20: ly.
Alexifhfcr JL James C. SIcCnIlocb,
GENERAL LAND A GENTS,
T^OP. Locating lands, dividing and selling lands
and land certificates. Agency for the connties
of Hill, Ellis, Dallas, Johnson, Tarrant, Donteu
and Cook. Any communication addressed to us a
Chambers Creek will be promptly attended to.
j RsFgHKXCKS—-Jlaj. Ren. McCuilocli: Wallace k
j Deuce, Memphis, Tenn.; W. B. Walker, Uoaston,
Tcias; Samuel & A. Henderson, N. O.
[ . Chambers Creek. Feb. 3. 185#. S>:ly.
sale, Saddles, Bridles, etc. Also
trimmings for btij^ries, carrti®es, Ar^-
His terms are liberal—give him a call.
eajrrShop iu Miller A Co's Concrete Building.
^ 1856. 7:1 y
BOlITS AND SHOES—The undersigned begs
leave to inform his old customers and the
| public generally that he has on band a choice lot
; of ready made boots and shoes, laid in by mysel;
I and suitable for gentlemen and ladies. He flatters
jentleuien and ladies.
i —r — I himself that he Will be able to answer aeycall io
,t. a. sERAfiri:. /. 8. bocedt. j. j. tracy. j Ms ot bjiswess.
SJtOES MQE A ICTi HEPAtmD.
A. L. RglD,
RE1 ,SPR U;H3 & t o., Importers and !
dealers in Eoreiccn and Domestic Hardware, j
Cutlerv, kc., 97 Pi arl and U0 Stone Street, N. Y. !
May 10,4855. 2^1y.
st fiU"0<3 the undersigned would
uapce of patronage in
-feoots and shoes, ilo will
^ Alt
UOHEKTS & Co..
JPOfcTERS AND DEALERS in Medicines,^
; Paints, Oils, Brandies Wines, Cordials, and Ti3
domestic Liquors: also, Glass and Glass Ware.
£ Houston, June 10, 1&54. 28:lyj^
O. B. HABTV WM^VEALB.
ART & VE4LE, Counsellors and Attor-
nrys at Law and General Land Agents, Hills-
gh, Hill connty, Texas. Will give their joint
.ention to all Huslness entrusted to their care,
attend promptly to collections in any part of
State.
!References—Hon. Sam Houston, Hon. T. J. Rusk,
TTTS". Senate; Gov. J. W. Henderson, Houston,
Texas; Gen.R. Davis, Aberdeen, Miss: Hon. J. A.
Wilcox, San Antonio, Texas; Wni. Alexander,
Gajveston. Texas; Hon. Geo. P. Scarburgh, Wil-
liato & Mary College. march 31, '55. ll:tf.
i_.
i;n boot, shoe
and Leal her Store,
15
into
tract
small
O. T CHAMBKRI.1S.
S. S. PEH ROD,
DEALER in boots, shoes and eather. He
keeps constantly on hand an assortment of
sole leather, calf skins, linings anjl findings.
Boots and shoes made to order on the shortest
notice, of finest material and best workmanship;
repairing neatly executed.
Shop on Congress Avenue, Austin Texas.
Sept. 23. 1855. 431y:
B1
OR. G. T.ROAROJIAJt,
SURGEON DENTIST,
(FORMERLY OF NEW ORLEANS.)
R. 15. particularly calls attention to
his mode of plugging teeth, thou-
s of which are annually loM bv neg-
and bad operations. Artificial sets of teeth
ierted ot tbe most improved method. Prices
e as charged in New Orleans, by operators o'f
ill and reputation.
OHice near Congress Avenue, below the
d Capitol
Justin, January 20, 1855. 7.
W
E wish to keep it before the 1
our Aromatic Wine of
—is the best article in use for restorin
too when enfeebled by Chills and Feverfejr BiluJttf
Fever. As a safe, pleasant, and eflk-acitjgs tonic,
it cannot lie excelled, It is coutinualF^
seribtd with flattering success, by Physffi
Prepared and sold onlv by
'BAKER A Si
Sign of the Mortar, Pec
may 12, '55. 23:tf.
<^1" .%. STORM, Merchant Taify
received a fine lot of goods, si^ ais 1
Bine and Brown Cloths, Black Doeskio CjaBSin
liglit mixed Cassimeres. Drap D'etc, Bftck
Vesting?, and the best of trimmings for in
' He warrants the making and fitting of i
garments, which he is ready at all times-to i
short notice. Also, repairing and renovating!
to order. Shop, the first door above Ualv
Confectionary on the East side of CoB
nue. may 19, 1855. 24:tf.
Etrell, Ta.vlor & GSeas
COMMISSION MEHCHj
VND General Merchandise Brokers, J
Place. New York. : '.t *
W. M. Ewkli,-, late of Tesxas,
John' L. Taylor, late -ftf i/eW Orlcani
Elija'S Gt-KASosyNew Ycrk.
SUPERIOR CORJf-M^C§—
O Houston, Texas,$v IK^ESTt^
Mills are not excelled by
brought to the State for iaSfc grinding
and cheapness; apd ace .easrer t6
keep in order TOiti" any othe^mlll i
The capacity ofthtte mills can Wei
most any extent, by in incre
speed; or, can be-Worked with -light po
diminishing th" speed arid qnantitV of wori!
26, 28 and 30 inch Mills weconsider tS
size for water or steam power. '' ••20 and _
JUills are adapted for horse brother fig j
and the 24 inch Mill for light i\cam or J
mal power.
The above Mills leave the manufactory j
in every part and, really, for minding: whe
ed to appropriate power, and run as p
instructions accompanying- each Mill,
per inch—10 per^pnt. deducted on rtfcsli sa
All orders thankfully received and%romj
tended to. m^^h It, '55. i
outnnc- -Mrs. Pierce would respect-
fully inform the public that she is prepared
receive and accommodate boarders.
vAnstin. March lTth, 1855, 15:tf.
A Home in Bastrop Connty.
IIRTY-SIX Lots of farming lands for sale on
accommodating terms. They contain from 42
to 202 acres each. These lands are subdivisions
f .the John Maximillian survey, and adjoining
jsituated in Bastrop county, South of thi
ver on tbe waters of Walnut Creek,
ere the farms of Mr. Morris, Mr. Sorrel and
'others. The divisions were made with due regard
to .timber, water, and quality of land.
Reference is made to the lithographed maps Te-
nanting said lands, to be had by addressing j.
Ie fjjprdova. Galveston, by which maps, any per
on *ith ordinary field and woods knowledge can
id any and all of said tracts, and corresponding
^corners without any other guidance whatever, a?
"the lines have been recently plainly marked.
«*? The lands are generally post oak, intermixed
with rich small prairies. If a particular know-
ledge of the land is desired, examination on the
und is recommended, which can bedonewith-
difficulty by tho assistance of said maps
DE CORDOVA k FRAZIER,
' General Land Agents,
If 23 Galveston.
Valuable Lands for Sale.
1 K acres, a choice location of rich land,
J O an abundance of fine Cedar, Oak, Pe-
and Walnnt Timber, and living water the year
ousd; lying on Home Creek in Travis connty,—
j|M>eadright of Wm. Scurlock.
960 acres in Bell county lying on the Cow
inoijC, a tributary of the Leon, granted to Mr.
•Scrtrlock. This is one of tbe best timbered and
i 'watered tracts of landin the country.
■ A]se 640 acres on Burnt Grt-ek, a tributary of
^Pecan Bayon, granted to Wm. Surlock This
react is in Travis county and is unsurpassable in
Sty.
so 1,000,000 Square Varas, granted to Reason
known as Survey No. 229 and about 11
30 deg. W. from West Caddo Peak in Travis
Jso J Leagne granted to Edward Pruit, in
Vis county on Pecan Bayou imm«j^ately Ai the
PLlso one third league, granted to the heirs of
gm Williams, situate! as last tract. Tbe^e are
jiOf the finest and most valuable tracts iu
[sera Texas. The choicest land timber and
r, and an abundance "of it.
Jso 320 acres granted to John C. Lee, assignee
Ilexander Baily, tying 18 miles from the city
jtiistin on the Aead waters of Willbargers
WA TCH MA
■and-
JEWELER,
Pecan Street, Austin. Texas.
Nov. in. 40:ly
JWrtlfin
His terras will ije CASH.
m^,j(«19, 1855. 24ff.
C. BENGENER.
Springs.
inform his friends and
community generally, that, h,
Mle«.- I has settled at the above Springs, on the Salrtdo
•FINNIN k Co. having changed tbe name ! Bel! «ottnty, on the road leading from Austin
of the firm, will continue the Auction and J *° ^• arn- '3 prepared to aceomodalc all who
Commission bnsiness under the n jhte and style of ! ma? Cil" 0,1 him. His table will be furnished with
county,
this line of nostwfa,' «a^ .
it can be done in the place. He irtvitSP
to call and examine his work and prices^
on Congfess Avenue, three doors below P.!
fau's Drug Store. TUOS. M. BOSS"
Austin, Jan. 20,1854. £ 8:ly _
1853. 2D tf
FINNIN JtCARR.
AUCTION!
Pinnin.^Carr
Auction and Commission
Jlerckants,
nl. Agents—will attend punctually to
isinesa.entrusted to them. Gonsign-
oods closed at short notice, and ae-
sales rendered. #
tbe
efa&umi
in fits of J^aghter at this,
related thep-story to several.-these an
among otbeisftild' it two nights shalH-:<)
itothschifef, niincing tho mattiir
,, fat giving the ofciiil's word? hjgf
epithet and all, and .seeming io
"of tW thi^ uDeonimonlj-.
the ttbiQattoRs as-
spotslent of tboNew 0rieaB3
tiirotjgh our cite, the other
9 his beautiful iMcn on the
with him some of the bes*
wliich he has brought with"
^Enrope, foadd to hu already spJeti-
'farn>, which, under his tnanageme&f,
will soon jfamsb the chpicest specimen*--n£
animals to,be met with a.nywliere in ^i
W&1'ati ' ' ' ' "Wti " Ml '
MfJ
'S IIOTFL.—Having tikfn
lately known as the Metropoli-
atn now having it repaired and
ml shall f rnish it anew: when
jments shalPbave been completed
;%nabled to accomodate boarders a.id
mers in a manner which, I hopc^
lory to all. I shall spare no pains
:eep upon my table all the eatables
le market—shall give every requisite
| the best the country affords.
He has good stables and a snpply of corn, fod-
| der, millet and hay. His hostlers are attentive
| and careful. 4
j Kis place is half way between Austin and Waco
• —thirty-five miles from Capt. Merrill's thirtv-
| five miles from Jackson's, and nine miles south of
i Belton. E. S. C. ROBERTSON,
j Sept. 22. 18r>5. 42:1 v
OtTININE—f'avis, Rosengartem, German. French,
at agents' prices, varranted genuine. For sale
by fi§Pe to. 23:lyj RORRTSA Co., Houston.
Josiui* Blslioii,-Watch Makeu
Coxokess -tvtSUE, (Second door ahove
Carrinffton's Store.) Clocks and Watches
I j cleaned, impaired and warranted. Jewelry, Musi-
cal flbxes and A^ordeons repaired; office seals cut:
Galvanising with gold and silver done.
&&" A lot of Jewelry and sundriesfor 3ale cheap
or Castl. Sep 2S 1854 43 f
RI*. Ri:i.IV. Land Agent, Sail ,
• Texas, Attends to Trying an|
Land and all business connected with .
| Pays Taxes and perfects Tit lea,
I.ocates and Snrvct/s bind—briys and silb
catcs. April 21. 1855. 20:tf.
Kasii op Academy.
rf^HE ninth semi-annual sessiorf of this|
IL tion wiH open on Mond.-n , Septanbe^
tbe respective departments being^pud
charge of Rev. J. Carmer and Lady, ajsis
full corps of experienced teachers. . ?-
The Acade $ building is eommodB
pleasant, and the labratory well suppl^d j
peratua either for chemical experime *"
sopbieal illustration. ..
Charge per session of five mouths I
to $ 25,00.
Payment required onq hglf in advance
remainder at the dose of tha session. S
Boarding can be had in private 1'amili?
erate raies. Bastrop, A ic. 251
AJeo 640\acres, p^Pfed to John C. Lee assignee
of VV W. .S^earenger, situated as last tract
AIsb'oStLftMr, granted to J. C. Lee, assignee o
George (rrijpes,situated asabove. These are all*
fine tracts of land, rich and well watered.
Also 2222 acres, part of tb£ headrigbt of James
Lansing,' on Onion Creek, about 17 miles from
the city of Anstin. This tract is valuable and
will be divided so as to suit purchasers, it is finely
ttimbered and watered.
L The titles tcPthe above described laads are in-
disputnble. Apply to A. B. FANTON, ,
Dec. 1, 51:tf Auction Store
' iages, Buggrics,Wafbns, carts,
&cr .
1.undersigned would respectfully inform the
sitiienfe ^fcitravis county, and^urrounding
r West of tlie Post nHQ^nHii iln m n
ing'and repairing of carriages^ buggies,
ins and vehicles of all descriptions in their va-
otts branches of wood work, fironing, painting
and trimming at reduced prices. -.All work done
it our establishment will be made of tbe best ma-
terial and warranted. Particular attention given
fo repairing,_wbich wiR be executed with neatness
iind dispatchjind for whit-h a deduction of ten per
cent, will be made on established prices if paid for
when taken away from the shop.
Blacksmith work of alt description doneprompt-
lv ard in superior style.
" tehl 7-'55-l 1 -v. " St. W. FOWLER k CO
l'iTEST MK«IC1\LS. ,
CLL'S Sarsaparila, Massury's Wa-a-Hoo,Town-
send's (Old Jacob) Sarsajntplla, Jayne^ Medi-
cines, Moffat's Life Pills and {titters. R. ft It.!!!
Radway Ready Relief, Mustang Liniment, Stewart's
Cholera Syrup. *
We are general agents for all the above Medi-
cines and many others, an& supply dealers at ma-
nufactory adding oi# for breakage and
exchange. ROBERTS A CO.,
Houston, Jnne 10, 1834. 28:ly
wanted.
E highest market price paid for 17. S. Bounty
Warrants.
CARTER A DENORMDANDIE.
A tin, Jnne 23, 1855. 25 tf. «•
General Land & Collecting Agency,
RM. RILLINGSLEY, Waco, McLennan coun-
• ty. Tezas, having opened an office in this
place, will buy and sell lands and Land Certifi-
cates, will locate good lands for a portion of the
land or for money, will compromise conflicting
titles, pay taxes and do all business that relates
to a general land agency. He will receive all
monetary claims for collection, whether barred by
tbe Statute of limitations, or not. Any business
entrusted to him will be promptly, and without ne-
glect, attended to in person, and only a reasonable
fee will be charged.
References:—Capt S P Ross, lion Geo B Erath.
.Messrs Coke k AfeCall, Lewis k Herring, Brrw.-ll
J Thompson, Judge J T Eubank, Hon Geo E Bur-
ney, Major R B Lambdin, Hon N W Battle Waco;
J/aj. M A Price, Gen R L Caruthers, Gen P An-
derson, J S McClain, Esq. Major Le Roy BSuttle,
Hon Wm L Martin, Col J J Crittenden, Lebanon,
Tenn; Jno W Burton, Shreveport, La.
march 10, 1855. 14:ly.
Dr.McLANE'S
CELEBRATED
VERMIFUGE
IJVER Pm *. v
Two ofthrtest Pre par at ions of tbe Aft.
They are not recom-
mended as Universal
Cure-alls, but simply for
what their name pur-
ports.
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
the cure of Liver Com-
plaint, all Bilious De-
rangements, S|sk Head-
ache, &c.
Purchasers* wj|l pi pay,
be particular tcf ask f©r
Dr. C. McLane's Cele-
brated Vermifuge and
Liver Pills, prepared by
C1IAMRERLI1I K FLIST. A
Laic, General Collecting and Land
ton. Bell countv, Texas. Dec.
I,. ( U ALMERii,.
Austin, Texas.
Will practice in tlie Courts of
District. Aori! 21, 1855. 20:tf.
w.
M.
G. ANDERSON, ATTOH
|iVl. at-Law. San j ntonio, Tei
the Court* of the Fourth Judicial'Distriet, and the
Supreme Court at Austin. Pat-ti'-iiT&f attention
paid to the investigation of LantfTjtles. <uid the
collection of debts. Office opp^Sr the Cdtholie
Church, and next door to the Anttmc ija^nsoi Geo.
D. Collamer. Iv48 -' x^-;, /{v " '"
' " ' *)9«K I
Fowler, and near his residence.
ciuil>e advantageously divided
trails to snit purchasers.
patented to Joshua Woodey, (J. De-
Cordova assignee,) on the waters of Doable
Horn creek, about 15} miles 8 e from Ham-
ilton, and about 2} miles from Levi Fow-
ler's.
acres John Webb on Little creek, 20} mile*
e from Hamilton, 8 miles e 12 e from
' of Hamilton creek, Erectly south of
Fowler and north of the Pedernalis
Price $1 25.
G. W. Herrick, en Love creek, #4-
miles s 3° e from month of Hamilton creek, •
19"nSilcs s' 2° e from Hamilton. Price $1 25. >
a«*s A HI on Double Horn creek, 19 mile '
- ' s 12 w from Ihiinihqo Tf miles 0 36 e from j
the mouth' of Hamilton creek. Price $1 25.
320 acres Turvey" ne. 7#gpateated to Aug«sU>t -
* Wagner, ttbc>ut ZSfBkltt- 16 w from Hi*--
• - towrt'of H!iiSiItoO-.|®fiff'* miles from VLa.
-O. Bambini's, tisfflfc*.' Race $1 25.
320 kiiWW. W;. SmMtWrey no. 255, «n 9««n
ble liofh'Cfeek.'^T*.'
320 art-es U. CaplesT^W**? «o. 59, oa the wW*
S. T. SE
Aliorney and Counsellor
Acstin Texar ,
WILL practice in the 2d, 3d, nud^tth
Districts, and in the Supreme and -
courts at Austin. sr&.
Office at his residence near tbe south-east
of tbe New Capitol. Sept. 15,^55.
corner
STOKECCTIWG.
subscribers Meprepared to furnish to the
public all artj^BnLthe stone cutting line—
inuments, gravefl^Ha, mantles, table and wash
tops, door wWwindow sills, lintels, etc.,
ie of material warranted durable. They, are a
is ready to supply according to order, in the
ic, and upon accommodating terms, any or
altoftbe above articles. They respectfully solicit
share of public patronage. ROliB & RRO.
^Austin, Dcc. 8, 2854:2:ly.
m
psccurs the comforts apd convenience;.! ^VTOTICE—All persons having unsettled account^
^ rnd shall endeavor" to give thomfl ^ with the subscribers are requested to call
of their money. j and settle immediately. E. k A. TEN EYCK.
the premises is a large and comino- j April 21, lSa5. 2:tT.
where horses will be received and ta- . ~ ,. ,. —
fef by an experienced ostler. '■ — —" llolice.
ove establishment tvill be
of customers on the 1st dnv of April, j
mntf icR.'s:—
['•—Donation Warrant issued to .Mtrabe«fi
B. Lamar, for having participated in the.bat-'
tie of Sail Jacinto, date and number not recollect-
ed. If rot fonud application will he made for a |
duplicate. ' . ^W..L.H1LL. i
March t3t!i,—HIT. P\v Att'y for Jf. B. f.amar j
onen fnr (ti ' acco'.ints for tbe year 1855, are nowmade
T of April' i V7 °nt.and re dy for settlement.
* SMITH ' ' ^ c'°se our store in a short time,
' n e respectfully request all persons indebted to us,
to .utraberfi I to " '
to caUand settle immcdiatelg, or we shall be obliged
to commence suits to collect our demands.
Austin, Jan. Uii, 1656. ?;2m
| E. k A. TEN EYCK.
N.B.—Wears still selling onr goods at cost
for c A s a .
MOKE BOl'STl I-1.M
The. Old Established Agency of John IM
Esq., Washington City, D. ('., still in opera
AN Act has just been passed by Con
granting to ali who served fourteen da
aim tear since 1790, and who have not receive
acres, as much as will give them 160 acres,
ther they served as officers, soldiers, sailor#
iners, landsmen, chaplains, clerks, 'ndian9,l
masters or teamsters, or their widows and ^
children. ■%,
All persons having claims can have their!
rants procured for them nt a reasonable ch
addressing John Underwood, Esq., Washii
«Jity. D. C„ or JAS. n. RAYJIONI
march 27. '55. I7:tf. Citvnf \nstm, Tm
m
31. 1JXDSEV, Dealer in Ileal Estate,
San Marcos, HaysCocnty, Texas, will keep
.tantly on hand for sale on reasonable terms, a
■quantity of valuable lands situated in difl'er-
bt parts of the State, particularly in W. Texas, in
%iVts to suit purchasers, fcnproved or unimpror-
•^1. Land certificates pnrchased at the highest
anarket price. Also will attend strictly to locat-
ing; snrveying and procuring patents for lands.—
Good locations insured or no pay required. Will
locate for money or an interest in the land ; also
wuj ®Wio2>.
sole proprietors, Pitts-
burgh, Pa., and take no
other, as there are various
other prestations now
before the pur-
porting.^ Mggmifuge
others, in ^comparison
with JDr. McLfti^'if #are
worthless, r.
The genuine McLane's
V ermifuge and Liver
PiUs can now be had at
all respectable Drug*
Stores.
FLEMING BRO'S,
60 Wood St.. Pittsbdrgh, Pa.
S Ic Proprtetonk
for sale t>v FRANCIS T. DL'FFAU,
Congress.Avenue, Austin.
WILLIAM 91. RRTtfi.
Attorney and Counsellor at Laic.
Austin Texas.
( Office on Congress Arams.)
WILL practice in the Conrts of the Second
Judicial District, and the Supreme and
Federal Courts at Anstin and Galveston; attending
faithfully to the collection of claims, innatigqtinx
land titles, kc., and nil professional business «
trusted to him. Sept. 15, I%55. 4i:ly
PETER Mc<«KEAli—Attorney a?i
Brazoria, Texas.
ri RIFFlSf & BLEDSOE, Attorneys At
Vff Law and General Land Agents, Austin City
Bil
eacB. Tta .
no, 75, on die matar*
the residence oi Bbbt
ey no. «S, J>on-
e lands of Roht- Bcrn-
bf ItoublrHomi
2 snrveys of 320 '1
' ker, survey no. 73
i of -ljoulile Horn 1
'^■jBttrnham, Esq/'*
^hnSkS
om:
ftkaAigr.
Tltke V de are 'well jfcyrth tbe atttntioa of
persons who wish to'tomline teaiof wfth
grazing., and afe anxibiu to ftSciite themeeleet ia a
region gf country that pos?e««s tbe d*Mtagi
of ptrW'monnisfiii air-^fin'e water—exc«Cbat rang*
—rich lanab *iU#L.dnb tbe "adTanta*** of being
well sniplinfl srttil%iniber i
for building Apply to
RDOYA k
Or our agent JOHN DARR1MORE,
Arhls residencoin Burnet County.
may 12, 55'. 232f.,
Travis count; Texas.
Aug. 25, 3&tf
G . HORN E. .... A. O. R0IIHI,4S
lEorne & Home,
GENERAL LAND AGENTS,
AUST1X, TEXAS.
ILL personally attend to S a r T © J1H g
an«l LocattiisLands.perfect-
ing titles, paying taxes, preventing trespasses;'
buying and selling lands in any part of the State;
and adjusting-all preemption claiois/etc.. etc.
REFERENCES—Messrs. Buni &ffiurnside, ATew
w
CWeatis, La.: "Rev. Hen
Texas; Hob. John li
F. DieteyicSi, Austin, Tl
itennic^i
E.Tt . Cr _
^hoss'B. ffewling. Lamp
JsumatyHst, 1856. n4t.f
N'
Burnet County Lands,
ORTH side of the Colorado—30 tracts. 0/_
various sizes, choice lands on the Kortli side
of the Colorado—within from two to fifteen:
miles of the town of Hamilton—some of which
are in the immediate ricinitv of Smithwick's
Mills. Apply to DeCOUDOVA A FRAZIER.
Or their agent JOHN HARVEY,
At bis farm in Backbone Valley^
may 12, '55. 23:tf.
T
M. RICE & CO., Grocers, Druggists,
and dealers in every variety of Merchan-
dise, Houston, Texas. june 10. 28:Iy- ..
D. O. IV'orton,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
ASH GENERAL LAND AGENT.
ByrdaUle, Tarrant County, Texas.
WILL attend promptly to any business entrust-
to him in relation to Land matters in Nor-
thern Texas. n5
sti _
Harrsbcrg, Texas, Juc* 29, 1855.
0T-1CE is hereby given, that the work on the
■Extension -of the B. B., B. * C. Railway,,
from Stafford's Foint to Richmond, is now being
pressed with the utmost vigor by the energetic
Contractors, Messrs. Kyi* * Terrj, with a .view
to lis completion to Brazos River in time t*
enable the Mcrcha^w.0 Planters to order their
Fall Supplies by tjiet route.
The jL R,' Coinpany. anxious to accommodate
:hf public^, Upfe 5icred tbeir Contractors, in «ddi-
ticri to theircontract prices, $100 for each day
- Railroad shall have been completed prior to
and the public, may r«J|f upon iis com-
tke month of September.
completion of this road to
and tbe lowf wet Prairie^
w be ^■ydes ut *
1 are hein^<
and several new bridges 1
I others are contemplated, ove* 1
Richmond, and Steamboat*
will run regularly iu connection with
Railroa^,- immediately upon itt co mpletion—
tnas oiakiug a amiiovrw rente ftcm Galveston ta
Austin and all intermediate points, cheaper, twen-
ty-four hours quicker.; andmore regular and reli-
able than has ever't^&ifrto existed—tbe advanta-
ges of which can cmly . be appreciated by expe-
rience. ; ■-.
Merchandise orSupplieyfor the Interior,design-
ed for transportation on this route, artiving prt-
vi^us to September 20tb, can be stared in 7"
burg-nnti! ordered to be forwarded to meet1
If desired, gooda jaiil be delivered at the
r io six niiles W?f'fcf n'Ani(.'rd:rby gir.ngone
ly's notice to It.' K'Freipht Agent, or Coasigneo
' Hfefel IT •' 20th
H.
A. PKRRYMAS, Attorney and Coun-
sellor at I Mir, Seguin, Guadalupe county,
Texas. Will give attention to the collection of
debts; the prosecution of land claims; and all
other professional business entrusted to him. Of-
fice, south side of Market Square. .:
Seguin, Jan. 29, 1855. 8:ly. .
R. . C. PXIIUPS, Tenders.,
fessional services to tbe citizei
and vicinity Office on Pecan Si
corner of Hickory and Guadalupe '
ber.
e StearfWoai
Railroad andJt
will, perhaj
lie at tbe t
Compati*-
at the "
2oth August and
JOIl.\ c. McCOY, AT
will practice in the Dist;
counties of Dallas, Collin, Ellii
Any business entrusted to his
ly attended to. Be will also att
tation and collection.of claims againSfethe Govern-
ment of the United States or of the liteMBepublic.
of Texas. Office, Dallas, Dallas qm/ffr, Taias.
Feb. 11,1854. 10:tf '
A LL those indebted to tlie underei
A. by note or acconut are respec
to come forward and l*ay Up I
gence cannot be given.
R. M. JO
January, 1856. n5 6m
f COTTON GINS, manufactured at Prattville,
O bauia. Baillcl Pratt ft Co., having
Wade preparations fo enlarge their facilities for
ti itnu factoring, in order to supply the increasing
demand for their Gins, would call the attention of
Haulers to their late improved style of Gin3.
A general assortment of the above Gins is kept
on banc, at AI LEN & BAGBY'S, Houston, by the
undersigned, by whom orders will be thankfully
eceivcd and promptly attended to. g
t Julie 10, 1854. 28:ly Houston, Texas.!
'Stage
■ng of the
the in
NOTICE.
, de bonus nrm or th*
eer, deceased,
tbe Dewni.'er Term
Connty. All
^aid estate ar* pa-
the fine pmcriM
of
B^ofLogM
enn
County
vq^'clai
d to present tliem
w or ffiey will be
Adm'rs t^e
Vandeveen^dec'
estate of
Llerbt
"r flidm-and '
• ■ —-
fiiAik. . .>< >" b. w. ni'si.
t*i* and Bl'Jff, Beafcrs in Dry Gooda
f-Clothitig. Boots Shoes /fats. Z/artlware, Cat-
Produce, Groceries, Itc. 4fc.
ust completed, their Wharf and Wue-
w prepared to carry on a Genaral
varding and Commission Tfniinw.
ew building, corner of Commerce and
ets, Lavaca, Texas.
A general assortment of Lumber at $3S
26-tf
I
At the Old Stand.
OMYTH k SHARP. House, sign
O Paii " ~
and m:
Hangers,
business in their line in
Glaziers, Gilders, imitation of wa
painters, Carriage Painters, ~
are now prepared to execnta any
the best* " " " "
HO".
• mi.
TAYLOR'Storage.
mission Merchant, Houston,
storing and selling of Cotton will receive my par-
ticular attention. march 17 '55. 15:t£
, Forwarding and C"m-
Texas. Tbe
riXHE Undersigned have entered into co-partner^
JL ship under the name and style of Swenson £
Swisher, for the purpose of transacting an Exchange
and Collection business. S. M. SWENSUNj
Austin, Feb. 1, 1855:9. JNO. M. 1
promptly attended to.
We have eighteen years experience in the abore
business, and would recommend the zinc
for outsi^nork ; especially in this climate
the sun is 3 powerful.
BtaV Shop on Pecan street, back of Wade Ba>
ry's Ble.cki.mith shop.
January 20th. 1855 V:lv.
Austin Plane .11 anufart
TIE subscriber would most respectft
the public generally, that he
to manufacture to order, or repair
description. All tools warranted.
Shop on Congress Avenue, a
1 Cairfngton's store.
1 Also jobbing done, furniture
juth; 23. '55. 29:tf.
Bare C hance for Itlanufucturers.
1 til AT desirable location kniyn as 5 lore town,
. situated at the great falls of thewolorado
River, about 50 m'les from the city of Aw tin, Ja
now offered for sale on very advantageous fennS.
This sp'endid water power*presents advantages
for improvement rarely to be met with. The river ,
here has a fall of 4<5J feet in about one mile, so | 1'10 State of Texas, v, ith power to
divided as to make several mill sites, and the vast I saO' releases, sc. ,=
amount of water afforded furnishes an immense Charges reasonable. BLEIX.OE& WA
amount of power.' The tract consists of 580 1 ** ^ew Orleans Weekly Delta will ci
For Sale.
ACRES of LAND, patented to Edwartf
^Connor, on Little Cypress Bayon, ahost
70= W of Gilmer, Upshur connty, and.
Sr. Marshall's Mill.
PACRES of LAND, patented to John Daly,,
niles from Sabine River, and 17 j miles W Crota
(man. Wood county.
^J-tt' -ACRES of LAND, patented te C, J. P
about 5 r,.ilcs#£,:4° E from Woofivill®
' cq®ty^ Mijflfc- -
TO the Creditors of the
public of Texas. The undersi)
pared to collect all classes of debt of tfe#
public of Texas, whether payable in."
Austin, or at Washington City. Pi
our services must forward their evidi
accompanied with power of attorney1
■<T, authorizing us to collect from
sign1
le-
jt'y of
ticated
COM
«<
Sell
he subscrifc,
continue the Mercantilt'l
entire stock, of Goods ai'j
Co'intcy Merchants
f tock.before making t"
: All perwomi:
'*le^^teaEr-
we shaulfc compeJTei
:st 14th,
k FRAZIER,' ^
tnts, Galrestri.
- of —
Cost
tin ten
new,
pst for Cash
rifed'^o
1 purchases elsewhere.
} to ns by Noteorotttas
etUe^
ndiagtodh- If
«, ofTer their^X
am
power.
acres, at the lower falls, on
i river a consideiablc part
the West side of the
of which is covered
t wilLact as agent fir the sale of Real Estate, pay [ with excellent cedar timber for building purposes.
-taxes, investigate Land Titles, Ac. Office on San — " -. . .
[ Antonio street, town of San Marcos. 12yl
kR. J. 91. IJTTES will continuetoprac-
tice his profession as heretofore-—Office on
Bngress Avenue opposite to Mr. Swenson's store.
Anstin, Oct. 20, 46:tf
T SHACKELFORD, Cotton factor. Commission
, Receiving and Forwarding- merchant
tSlranrf. Galveston. Texas, march If, '55. !tf.,
The advantages combined in this location are
rarely equalled by the manufacturing cities at the
North. Further description is deemed unnecessa-
ry as the property must be seen to be appreciated.
To a company of manufacturing capitalists an
nndivided half interest would be sold, and to those
of smaller means who desire to improve, building
lots would be sold on very low terms. For fur-
ther particulars inquire of
may 12? '55. 23:tf.' J. PrCORDOVA. Agent.
four weeks and send account to this office.
T£N EYCK.
I si-m
——
%■ M.
rilliE partnership existing between L. D. Cair-
_1_ rington, D. Clarke, and A Weir, under the
name and style of L. D. Carrington k Co., was
dissolved on the 1st day of January, 1856, by the
withdrawal of Doct. A Weir. The business will
be continued at tbe old stand by L. D. Carrington
& D. Clarke, under the name of
L. D. CARRINGTON & Co.
j N. B.—All those indebted to the nnde
\ would do well and save cost by callingand set
their indebtedness. Ptf L. D. C. 4 Co.'
ntrr, offtrs j
1 -the 1
iistipg ofthirty-'
"^•onng
bmldtegs. ThdSocataoii will
physician a pr
annually. Tha jm^SilV will be
purchasers wbo nlky wish lew land, witll the
piWtoBts. Fo/tems apply to tA wMerfcj
lelana, Texas.: 7 B. M. WALK*.
Alsor-lOO head, gentie-stflf k cattie fcr.tstt.
m-
MPli:
$
3
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