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• FEBRUARY fl, 1856,
oburegpokdsnce.
WITH ENGLAND.
—¥ vi **V *
fit A3IEBIGA1I
((IXSTION.
annon^aas, that ft isVttr'fcom Lis .purpose w j Extent 0# OCR TEftEITOKT.—High as
re-open the general discussion upon tliem.] ;e tho nnnnlor untinn nf iIia ovfpntof
general discussion upon them. | Jg the popular notion of the extent oi
ner juajesiy s Government Lad indeed re- • , 1 i • 4.^*1 tt. ~
frained Wn pursuing that discussion, by j territory belonging to the United btates
replying to Mr. Bublianan's Doite of the 22dj it falls short ot the luC&t of it rcAilZcd
" in detail,
always leave
of July, 1854, because it appeared to tbem, j when the sabjeet is 8crutanized
; that the continuauce of the correspondence ya<rue generalities, indeed, alw
* tVflQ Tint. lltplv tf* log/1 trt «n« cnt cfn/.f/.mr I ° ° ... * '
ii-Li The obrrespondence between our Govern- ' was.not likely to lead to any satisfactory 1 „ , - t ~ _ j
ftUUSB. - „dZTrfdm* Britain, in relation{conelusion; aid, as her Marty's gover^ ; leS3 powerful impreSMOn 01 t e mind,
_ • • • li i "STj • ' 1 ment arc still of that opinion, the undersign-' than wneu fact is accumulated on fact,
lb* r**"-'e>T* ** tto Wyy.' ..Tln*. ■ . ' to '^e American question, comma- j eti^ju confine his answer to Mr. Buchanan', statistics on statistics, comparison with
uicai'ed taCongias by tlie- President, en-: ^rcssut note, within the same limits ns those comparison. To hear for example, tliat-
Girard College is a spacious structure,
_ _ u(i3iivii . has uo-siich -striking effect as when a
eTer' wil1 ^ lil the; by Mr. Buchanan, the undersigued has the j visiter endeavors to put his arms aronnd
'hnhare of thelatsst dates.; honor to state to him that her Majesty's gov-! oue of the enormous columns, or looks
illustrating the position as- 1a^.°PVliou which. they I down from the dizzy roof.
• i As «o*af rf, au Win j determine J
■fr^muikfrnr**
U> publlcS* t*tr eV*ry way wort** of public pa-
tronage" respefatlj &"*1* «-«UfPU>rtl>etr j
p......,, tho nub lie generally, to tliefol- j thedi:
'braces letters extending from July 1853 ! which Mr. Buchanan has prescribed to him
**1855. . fhe mairf^oints in! ^ p .. , . !
' 1 v.ln answer, therefore, to the question put1
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re arwte Wepraph. the oldest I> per In the^
St te.ami i^'j6 «>e* :f&ainp&raof Texan,indep(&>-
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tf'«e year'e trial,' wi'Wlt ri-
r emit ted it the risk Bf
will be published anises
rMfMake?ef~the aotSor.
JiuaesCox, says.
k)> Ga^ettejfor iaaoy year a
i parfsbj set ont with hie
tune "Tn*; December jor
Western" Tljis, Tvhere,Ueha<I 4eterm-
ined'UTli&ait.; TTe leinl that whllfe
crossing a. prtp'ie. some forty mQep wide
the ooJvL nosers attacked Jils party,
and eight of hft' negroes froze dpa$h,'
and twd of bi^ wagong .were cnt np aqd
^ord^.'as fuft to ^lvc the'lives of him*
*eir _ the balance of his negroes^
Mr. Cos; was seriouly E
UK. Btrc
^ The wide
and Minister,
States, nas i "
intor^l/
to zjo&d cuapox.
ed, jSa*oy Extraordinary
eiripotentiary of the ITnited
rucled by the President
i« attention of the E#rl M
mdon, Her Mfijesty's Principal Secreta-
ry of State far Foreign ASair , to the Central
American questions pending between the
two governments,, under the convention of
the 19th of April, 1850.
The Presiaent&as directed the undersign-
ed, before rttiring from his mission, to re.
quest from the British Government a state-
ment oTthe jxwitiftij^vhich it has determined
to maintain.m regard to. the Bar Islands—
Qife- territory between the Sibrua and the
Safstoom, as well as the Belize settlement,
and to the Mosquito Protectorate. The long
delay in asking far this information has pre-
ceded from the President's reluctance to
.manifest any impatience on this important
subject, whilst the attention of her Majesty's
6pvernmeat was engrossed by the war with
Russia. But as more than a year has al-
ready "elapsed since the termination of the
- discussion on the questions, and as the first
Session of the new Congress is rapidly ap-
oaching, the President does not feel that
WQBWje justified in any. longer delay,
hilst it is far from the purpose of the un-
dersigned to reopen the general discussion
he hks teen instructed to communicate to'
the $a£jtpf Clareudon. ihe conclusions at
Which the President has arrived upon the
Wholecfee.
After paving, caiefully reviewed and re-
eonsidend all the questions, involved, with
the lightcast upon them by the Earl of Cla-
,'rendon 's Statement of the 2d of May, 1854,
the President has expressed his unwilling-
Bess' to.believe that the positions, which he
,i#tceiyfa ttrhe rather indicated therein than
, finally idopted,' will be adhered to by the
Sriti&hfiovernment. ... , . ,1;.'
. It was in hisopinioDr. the manifest itten-
tion of the convention to exclude both con-
tractidg parties from holding or occupying
as well as from acquiring territorial posses-
sion in Central America; and that this inten-
tion is not clothed in ambiguous language;
but isi^t forth in explicit terms. The Uni-
ted States have bound themselves not to ac-
quire any such possessions, and Great Bri
Passage VT the Debt Act.
BiQ passed both Houses of [ ^an stipulated not to "assume or exercise
T]
the
counts) far the steiature ef the Governor., It
is reported herej however,- that da amend-
ment was attached, to the Bill which provi-
ded that the UaHed States were not to be
released from any claims for spoliations oil
•account of Indian depredations ; but the
Austin papers are silent on the aubject. If
such a proviso is attached to the Bill,, refer- Tim President therefore confidently be-
ring to claims iu-favor of the State itself, it Keves that Great Britain is bourd by the
w.nM ti. first arlicle of the convention ;of 18a0, to
l. , L--K. . „ i any dominion over any part of Central Amer-
* and *is re,<V'4t ,ast «" ica." flndeed, without such reciprocal en-
gagements, no mutuality whatever would
have, existed between* "the contracting
parties. Whilst the United States are ex-
cluded from occupying, colonizing. or exer
rising dominion over any port of Central
Amenca, it cannot be admitted,that the same
restriction imposed in the very .same lan-
guage, ia not equally applicable to Great
rittin.
would certainly defeat the measure, because
Congress would not make such an acknowl-
edgment. But Mf presume if any such fea-
ture exists, k re&(* toclainis held by citizens
of Texas, which t$£ Act of Congress does not
affect.
A
It will be seen hf an Austin letter in an-
other column, which conies from an authen-
tic and most reliable source, that the Public
Debt question isetosidered as forever settled
by the Bill. We vost that this is the case,
and that we slirftliave no more of applica-
tions to our LegwUure for relief on lhismo6t
embarassmg suVpet. We have always held j
witblcaw from the possession she -now holds
of Ruatan and the other Central American
It lands, on the coast of the State of Hondu-
ras, as well as from the territory of Central
America between the Sibrun and the Sars-
troon which has been encroached upon by her
Majesty's subjects. He is also of opinion
that the pessession by the British Govern-
ment of the Belize should be restricted to
the limits and object specified in thetieaties
_ - - - ■ •
and 1786.
between Great Britain and Spain of 1783
In regard to the allegod protectorate over
the Mosquito Kingdom, the President has
instructed the undersigned to say it was his
confident belief that this protectorate had'
j been finally disposed of by the convention.
~ is, therefore much to his regret that he
and expressed flfc tipmran that the scaling finds it is still coutinued as the Tiasis of Bri-
law was wrong fa principle, and that the ! ti-h dominion over an extensive region of
creditors should Ibe paid according to the Central America. Even although Great Bri-
* tain admits that the convention imposes re-
strictions on the protectorate claimed, yet
she still continues to exercise the same do-
minion over the Mo^jMto coast which she
had done before its date. Indeed, at the
tenor of the obligations held by them. The
compromise propped by Congress still scales
their debts, butpp* they were in a measure
the originators «4 the proposition, we have
every assurance <| their being satisfied with
it. fv
Great credit is dae to our entire delegation
for their efficient ^support of the Bill. Dr.
Ashbel Smith, chayrman of the Public Debt
Commi tee in the House, has done noble
work in the matter. His speech, which we
have but just seen, is iie speech of the leaaion
on the subject, and win be read with inter-
est not only by hi* constituents, bit by the
people at large, j.
A^snx, Jan. 30, 1856.
My Dear Sir.-—The Public Debt
Act passed this meraiug, finally. It
will -be approved by the Governor,
whom I have jaft seen; ao that it may
uovbe cQitwkl^d the law of the land,
for no legislatiie move^jnTnnwdefeat the
It will do mMe to establish the credit
of Railroad Companies than any or all
other measorea together. ' It has, how-
ever, obstructed almost all legislation,
public and private, for some weeks.
The Speaker's table and the Committees
are encumbered with business. There
are in all abMt one thousand different
bills, Ac., many of them ready for ac-
tion, want of time preventing their be-
ing considered and acted-npoc.
The House is at this moment on the
River Bill, a good one forBaffalo Bay-
ou and the San Jacinto. I think it
will pass. Tlia Loan Bill will come up
in a day 4>i two, and strenuous exer-
tions will be made to pasa it. The
prospect is now favorable for its pas-
sage. f -V
The Wsihiagton county Road, to
supply the bnmch cut off from onr
Road, has paMed berth Houses. The
Governor wHtapprore it; so it-may be
considered as pssyd.
Tours,
present moment no visible power, civil or
military, exists in the Mosquito territory,
except that which it exercises by British
subjects, notwithstanding the convention
expressly prohibits both parties from using
any protection which either may afford to
aiiy State or people, for the purpose of occu-
pying. fortifying or colonizing the Mosquito
coast, or any part of Central America, or for
ihe purpose of assuming or exercising do-
minion over the same.
The declaration of the British government
ready
have uniformly held, that the convention of
April 19,1850, was merely prospective in
its operation, and did not in any way inter-
fere" with the state of things existing at the
time of its conelusion. If it had been.inten-
ded to do so, there can be no question but
that in conformity with what the undersign-
ed believes to be the universal rule in regard
to instruments of this nature, it would have
contained, in specific tenns, a renunciation
oft the part of Great Britain of the possessions
and rights which up to the conclusion of
the convention, she had claimed to maintain,
and such renunciation would not have been
left as a matter of inference.
Neither can her Majesty's government sub-
scribe to the position that if the convention
did not bear the meaning attached to it by
the government of the United States, it
would have imposed upon the Government
of the United States a self-denying obliga-
tion which was n*ot equally contracted by
Great Britain, and that such a state of things
could not have been in the intention of the
contracting parties; because if the conven-
tion did bear the meaning attached to it by
the United States, it would then have im-
posed upon Great Britain the obligation to
renounce possessions ^id rights without
any equivalent renunciation- on the part of
the United States. If the Government of
the United States can complain in the one
case of the convention as presenting an tr-
ilateral character unfavorable to the United
States, with much greater reason might the
government of Great Britain, in the other
case, if the assumptiou of the United States
were to be acted uport'ia the construction of
tbeconventiou, complain of it as prejudicial
fa England.
' But looking at the object the contracting
parties had in view at the conclusion of the
convention, namely, the security of the ship
canal, the British government considered
that the design of the contracting parties
was not to disturb any state of things then
existing, but to guard against the futore
creation of a state of things which might, by
possibility, interfere with the security of the
proposed canal.
That such was the true design of the con-
vention is obvious from the provision in the
sixth article, by which the contracting par-
ties invited every State to enter into stipula-
tions with them similar to those contained in
the convention. But if the positions of the
United States Government were sound, and
the convention was intended to interfere with
the state of things existing at the time of its
conclusion, and to impose upon Great Britain
to withdraw from portions of territory occu-
pied bv it, a similar obligation would be con-
tractually other States acceding to the con-
vention, and the Governments of Central
American States would, by the mere act of
accession, sign away tlyr rights to the terri-
tories in which they are situated.
The British government share the convic-
tion of the President of the United States
that the interest of the two countries and
their mutual desire to maintain existiug
friendly relations will alike inspire each
party with a conciliatory spirit, and enable
them to overcome all obstacles to a satisfac-
tory adjustment of Central American ques-
tions. The British government see no rea
son why it should be otherwise. The British
government see no reason why it should be
otherwise. The British government neither
have the wish to extend the limits of their
possession or the sphere of their influence in
that quarter, nor would any British interest
be promoted in so doing; but the British
government are not prepared to contract
either the one or the other in pursuance of
the interpretation of a convention to which
interpretation they cannot subscribe.
The undersigned requests Mr. Buchanan
to accept the assurance of his highest con-
sideration. Clauendox.
Foreign Office, Sept. 28,1852.
mr. Been a vax to lobd claredoxn".
The undersigned, Envoy Extraordinary
and Minister Plenipotentiary of the Uni'ed
States, has the honor to acknowledge the
receipt of the note of the Earl of Clarendon,
her Majesty's principal Secretary of State of
Foreign Affairs, dated on the 28th ult., iu re-
ply to the note of the undersigued of the 11th
ult. in reference to the Central American
questions between the two governments, and
he will not fail to transmit a copy of the same
by t^ next steamer to the Secretary of State
at 'Vrashington.
Whilst far from intending to renew the
eeneral discussion of these questions, which
Has already been exhausted, in passing,
would make a single observation in regard
to the Earl of Clarendon's remarks, that if
the convention of l9lliof April, 1850, had
intended that Great Britain should withdraw
from her possessions iu Central America, "it
would have contained iu specific terms a re-
nunciation" to that effect, and such reuuncia-
furlher interference in that country when- ' tion would not have been left as a mere mat-
ever these rights can, m a proper manner,
be guaranteed to them, cannot be recognized
by the United States aa having anv founda-
tion in tho convention. The President con-
siders this to be a question between Nicara-
gua and the Indians within its territoiy,
with which neither Great Britain nor the
United States has any. right to interfere ex-
cept in friendly conference with the authori-
ties of that State.
Having thus distinctly presented to the
The total area or the United States
and its territories, in round numbers, is
three millions of square miles. This is
uot only ten times as extensive as the
soil of Great Brittain anil France united
but is five-sixths as large as the entire con-
tinent of Europe, with its sixty Common-
wealths and Kingdoms. The magnificent
empire which Alexander the Great foun-
ded, and after establishing which he wept
for "more worlds" to conquer, was not
more capacious. Nay! even the colossal
empire oi Rome which boasted that it em-
braced the whole civilized globe, was no
larger than the existing territory of this
republic. Add to this, that it was in-
finitely less compact, and was never peo-
pled, as thisis, with a people all speak-
ing one language, and we begin to realize
what America is, and what will be kher
destiny.
Of this enormous stretch of land, about
oue third belongs to the Atlantic slope,
five-twelfths to the Mississippi valley,
and three-fifths to the Pacific slope. The
■chief part of it lies within the temperate
zone, or that part of the globe which is
best fitted for the perfect development of
man, though it touches on both the tor-
rid and arctic circles. It is watered by
some of the largest rivers-on the globe,
the atmosphere is kept pure, and its vast
table lands prevented from becoming des-
erts, by the presence of gigantic fresh wa-
ter lakes, configuration of its mountains,
and the course of the prevailing winds.
It has a shore line including bays and
sonuds, of twelve thousand miles! but in
eluding islands, aud rivers to the head
of tide-waters, of thirty-three thousand
miles! while, if the lakes or fronteir wa-
ters, and the tributaries of rivers are ad-
d#d the shoreline rises to the enormous ag-
gregate of fifty-nine thousand miles, or
very considerably more than twice the
circumference of the globe. Never be-
fore, since the rise of the historic period,
and we may therefore say almost posi-
tively, never before since the world began
did a homogeneous and civilized popu-
lation inhabit so extensively a tract of
couutry, so favorably sitnated as to cli-
mate, so well-watered so fruitful, or so
open to the sea. It would seem wi tliout
exaggeration, as if it was intended that
here the human race should culminate,
that here man's highest development
was to be reached.
The geographical position of the Uni-
ted States, in relation to the globe at
large, is also unrivalled. As*a looks
eastwards towards America. But west-
ward, long tracts of desert, and rigid
chains of mountains, and ilie whole con-
tinent of Europe intervenes between it
and the Western World. • Europe faces
America on the west; but between Eu-
rope and America, on the cast, lies the
stony wildernesses of Asia. The south-
ern continent of this hemisphere, instead
of being opposite to civilized regions,
looks towards the Indian Archipelago
on the one hand, and barbaric Africa
on the other. Nor does it possess the
climate of the United States, even if it
occupied a good commercial position.
N o other compact and habitable region,
equal in size with this republic, is to be
found anywhere on the surface of the
earth. Iu this respect also, this great
federation of free commonwealths is
nnapproachable.
List of Letters
KEJIAININQ in the I'ost Office, at Houston,Tex-
as, February 1st, 1£56. Persons calling for
these letters will say they are advertised.
A
Allen mrs C H
Armstrong W M
Andrews, mrs £11 en
BarrW n
Bethers J M
Burnett Wm
Bateman W Ii
Blakely mr
Brisbane Albert
Barnes J T
I® . . , , . —x British government the views of the govern-
liill. It IS a^ost important measure !.<«■** the United States in regard to the
It will <1a mean tn ktabttcli t.h onxlit rftTwa-*d by the convention of
• « for the T«
bocstqs. Jan. I
ThU aarn| nineteen yean *f•
The words were maetteg hack the tone,
*he waters taaeisy flad and free
Aroaad the prev of tfte Ttlltm Irene.
Houston la/ afretiig an the green
Of the broad selling prairie lee.
An iatiat yeaag and week Hvae then—
What leshe new? The world me?east
The TsIlVw Meat-Old Yellow Stone,
Came Hhe a s t* krtefimgjar.
And i*lUm Heeeeetorigfct fo*den eoins
Bow fill oar arsihudlmti emptor-
Onr eneaiee who saw ear stseiiglli
■hot out the teagae, said "well-*-day,
A few short ran and dswa thell go
Their "yellow tact'" all toned to clay."
Bat e«e, the"Ap^stler* sladnotso;
r ldt"WH,
I'll
I'll pot oa her fcet stoat Iron baods-
Her head a leeeseetire crown.
1'ilbraee hersaist with strong erosetits.
And nieaat Waa an ir on horse;
Bhe'H side her SMtaad ride her west,
And coarser A, the kings of Korse.
.•
Tills mom a sl^t we'll ne'erfcrgtt
Came like a vision grand and bright—
A .Brsaa-caa shot like arrow forth,
And la aa instant Bed (real sight.
Who broughtye*he«: Who bleat as sa T
Pea/ ' Pal! Pmlt the whistle cried—
The aetoalehadcrowd shouted aitmnd
Breaoad'l Bresesad! the wheels replied !
Aad aew that "eoston froas hi* head
Keeeiree her wealth, he.- strenght. her all;
We'll drink hi* health, aad joy aud wealth.
While fewAtaMot bless -Old Paul."
oifM'jrmyKA.
7
ions imposed bv the convention of
the President leetartewsKed-Jhat the i
Earl of Clarendon \cill with characteTT.-ie i
frankness, be equally exn^it in presenting
the views of tha British pjvernment in re-
gard to these obligations.
In conclusion the undersigned is instruct-
ed to state that the Presideut does not doubt
that the interest of the tv^§ countries, and
their mutual desire to maintain existing
friendly relation, will alike inspire each
party with a conciliatory spirit and enable
them to overcome all obstaeles to a satisfac-
tory adjustment of the Central American
questions.
The undersigned has the honor to renew
to the Karl of Clarendon the assurances of
his distinguished consideration.
• t James Buchanan.
The right Hon. the Earl of Clareudon, 4c.
' h>. buchanan to 3fb. mabct.
[No. 95 ]
Legation or the United States. I
London, Oct. 4. 1855. )
Sir—I have now the honor of transmitting
toyou, a copy of the note of Lord Clarendon
of the 28th, received by me on the 29th ult.,
in answer to my note of the 11th ult., on the
Central American question, as well as a
copy of my reply dated on the 4th instant.
Lord Clarendon's note is of such a character
as might have been anticipated, after the
conversation between his Lordship and my-
JBL on the 5th of April last, reported in my
Hqpatch (No. 66) of the 7th of {hat month.
This note has been received so much sooner
Uian I had anticipated, that if I were now
in possession of ray letter of recall, I might
return home on the 6th of October, as I had
originally determined. It is impossible,
however, I should leav^ before this letter
Mould arrive, and it is certainly proper un-
der all the ciacpotstances, that I should re-
main here natoNger than may be necessary.
If, therefore, it all all not hav£ been forward-
ed before the arrival of this dispatch, I trust
it may be sent ffy-Uhe next succeeding
steamer. Yours, very respectfully,
James Buchanan.
Hon. Wm. L. Marcy, Secretary of State.
loan clabendon to mt. buck am an.
The undersigned, her Majesty's principal
Secretary of State for Foreign A flairs, has
the honor to ackuowledge the receipt of the
note which Mr. Buchanan, Envoy Extraor-
dinaiy and Minister Plenipotentiary of the
United StaVgbaddressedto him on the 11th
inst., atatingOMt be had been directed by
the President, beforejretiriag from his mis-
sion. to request from the British Government
a statement of the positiou which it has de-
termined to maintain in regard to the Bay
Islands, to the territory between the Sibrun
and the Sarstroun, as well as the Belize set-
tlement and to the Mosquito protectorate
and setting forth the conclusions at which !
the President has arrived upon the whole ]
case, namely^hat it was the intention of
the convention of thel9th of 1H50, to exclude |
both the contracting paities from holding or j
occupying, as well as from acquiring terri-
toriaLnoesessiona in Cenlral America; and!
'that^Bisequently Great Britain is bound I
to withdraw from the possessio
holds of Aautan and other Central American
islands, on the coast of the State of Hondu-
ras, as well as lrom the territory in Central
America, between the Sibrun and the Sars-
troou; that the possession of the British (int-
ernment at the Belize, should be restricted
to the limits and objects specified in tin-
treaties, between Great Britain and Spain of
1783 and 178% aad thai the protectorate of
the so-called Mosquito Kingdom, was final-
! ly daposeJafWtlic convention^
I The nndeffigbed observes with pleasure,
I that while thus expressing the opinion of the
I ^ea.frqj of the United States, on the sever-
al (Ml tBua enumerated, lir.
ter of inference.
•'Now, it appears I o the undersigned that
an engagement by a party not "to occupy or
exercise dominion" over territory of which
that party is in actual possession at the date
of the engagement is equivalent in all respects
to an agreement to withdraw from su$h ter-
ritory. Under these circumstances, this is
not "a mere matter of interference," because
the one proposition is necessarily and in
separaUv involved in the oth jr, and they
are merely alternative modes of expressing
the same idea. In such a case, to withdraw
is not to occupy, and uot to occupy is ueces-
sarUy to withdraw.
The undersigned Deeds no apology for
briefly adverting to another argumeut of the
Earl of Clarendoo. because it has now for the
first time been advanced. He states that if
the proposition of the United States govern-
ment were sound, and the convention was
intended to inteifere with the state of things - iiarris mrs M A
existing at the time of its conclusion, and to
impose upon Great Britain to withdraw from
portions of territory occupied by it, a simi-
lar obligation would be contracted by the
other States, acceeding to the convention,
(under the 6th article,) and the government
of the Central American States would, by the
mere act of accession, sign away their rights
to the territories in which they are situated.
Confining himself strictly to this view of
the subject, the undersigned would observe
that notwithstanding the general terms cm- Xlcolans Ferdinand
ployed by the convention, an examination of
its provisions, and especially of the sixth ar
ticlc itself, will prove it never intended that
the Central American States should become
joint parties to this treaty with the United
Stales, Great Britain and other Governments
exterior to Central America. These States
are the subjects on which the guarantees of
the convention were to act, aud the exclusion
of all other powers from the occupancy of
Ceutral America, with a view not only to the
security of this Canal, but all other canals
and railroads across the Isthmus, was one of
the main objects to be accomplished by the
treaty.
The Earl of Clarendon has himself intim-
ated how absurd it would be for the Central
American governments to become parties to
this convention according to the*American
construction. It would, however, be none
the less absurd according to the British con-
struction ; because then no Central American
Slate could accede to the treaty without con-
fining itself forever within its exi.iling boun-
daries, aud agreeing not to add toils territory
and extend its occupation under any possible
circumaauce^which might arise in the. fu-
ture. i. . .*■
besides, were it possible for Nicaragua, for
example, to become a party to this joint con-
vention, she would then take upon hcr&elf the
-extraordinary obligation to use her own in-
fluence with herself, under the fourth article.
Curran miss J A
Chambers J K
Clereland Dr C D
Depenbrack Wm
Dikes Wm
Davidson John
Davis J L
Vox a Jacobs
Fayle W a
Ford C E
Geeselman Jacob
Oriffith Angeline
Griffin mrs S W
Qieseiman Michel
Gordon Mortimer
Halt M
lleimmeyer Wm
-Hall J M
'Hooper mrs J
Hall Rev W
Hensley miss M
Hart Jc Veale
KnalWrs Caroline
Kollmer W""-—
Kinney P E
Longlej Isaac
Lyou mrs Tbeodo'cia
Martin J E
Hart Cornelia
Millarmrs >1 J
Mixon mrs Sarah
Meyer miss Mary
Oddonx Monsier
PoolVB
Plumer F W
Rogers J L
Rhodes Forrest a Co
IluggG U
Rice mrs John
Smith John
Saar V
£tringfcllow C
Stat A d
TuckerJ R
Tarlor II B
Thompsou mrs Adila M
Underwood A
V ose miss 11
Wise Elias
Waideubach 0
WlieatonJ P
Witte llhilip
Wal lis J osepli
Young mrs V M
B
Black F. S
Brooks Richard
Brook Wm
Bannon W B 0
llurks Jefferson
Belling II V
Chapneil Wm
Cassidy Mickel
Dugan Lonzor
1 lav id so n T S
Daniels J W
Freeman John
Fayle mrs S A
Fullerston John
O
Oesandt mr
Garret mrs A R
Graves Dr R
Gregory D G
A
Hibbert C L
Hilderbrant M
lluebotter Wm
Hulings Tom
Hall Kdward
Huckins Rev Jas
Hill mrs Fhebi
Heine Fredri
K
Kroft David
Kendall J I)
I.
Lnkte Peter
Lee S*^i^
MeCffiigh.'tn J
Masse Dr W A
Mulligan Vlss E
Morrison miss 1£ J
Mills C
N
Northley Saml
0
P
Pcrnall II
lleavis James M
Rodgers V W
Kobards W L
S
Smith W A J
Scott Tlios
Schmidt AHiert
Stephanes John
T
True miss Jane
Teneyck Edward
V
VhanholtSeott
W
Wilson J M
White mrs S K
WickesJ II
Williams Jo&iah
0. h. COCHRAN, I'. M.
NOTICE, . r->.
P^rSflE copartnership heretofore existing of ftie
I firm of Oreen dc Pox, is this day dissolved l>y
routnal consent. Either party is authorized to use
the name of the firm in liquidation.
ISAAC GREEX,
SAMUEL FOX.
Houston, Jan. 31,183G.—w3t
FOR SALE.
T'lE large, full hlooded Stallion. GREY /T\—_
EAGLE. He is 7 years old, Ifi hands
high, dapple grey, is originally ;i-om Kentucky,and
is of the sir Archy and Grey Eagle stock. lie is to
be seen at the Mustang f'ta'-Ie. For terms apply to
Col. X. B. J. ifadley, or the undersigned.
B. H. DCNN.
Houston, Feb. 1,183G-vr"tSitwlt
EXCHANGE
FR sale on
NEW YORK)
BOSTON and
NEW ORLEANS,
In sums to suit purchasers.
Nov3(1. J. DICKIXSOy tt CO.
Notice to Contractors.
Office Galveston it B. It. Railroad Co.,
February 1st, 185G.
PROPOSALS will be received for grading the
second Section of the Galveston and Red River
Railroad, commencing at the 2Gth mile, to the 50th
mile. The *ork will be let in five mile sections,
twelve and a half miles, or the whole length. Pro-
posals may be submitted at so much per cubic yard,
without reference t<* cut or fills.
2. Proposals will he received for delivery on the
above line of 60,000 post oak or white oak ties,
eight feet long, six inch taick, and faced on two
sides— four-fif*hs eight inch face and one-fifth ten
inch face. I aid tics may be delivered ir lots of
five thousand and upwards.^
For all the bridge timber required on the line of
said section, either of po-ft oak or cypress. Speci-
fications to be furnisTied by the Engineer.
4. For necessary water-tanks, wood-sheds, and
two depots, oue near Cypress creek, the other on
Pond creek, in accordance witi the specifications
of the Engineer.
Payments will be made every sixty days, in notes
of the subscriber to the stock of the Companj*, pay-
able within one and two years from date of each
payment, the bidder to '""esignate what proportion
of said paper they will ta':e at twelve or twenty-four
months.
Proposals will be opened on the 15th day of Feb-
ruary, 1856. and the contract awarded to the lowest
and best bidder. THEODORE KOSSE.
Chief Engineer G. & R R Railroad Co.
feb3t15th
The State of Texas? / Tot he Sheriffof said
IIARRIS COUNTY. j County, greeting:
YOU are hereby commanded to summon Rebecca
B. Vanskiver and Joseph Vanskiver, by mak-
ing publication of this summons in some newspaper
published in the city of Houston, for three successive
weeks previous to the return day, to be and person
nlly appear before me, at my office in the city of
Houston, on the last Saturday of February,
1856, at ten o clook, A. M , to answer the
demand of Jethro McKee in an action of debt on
acconnt for $41 56, for monies advanced for them
as heirs of Andrew W. Richey, dec., the original
account whereof is now on file inmy officc.
Herein fail not, and due return* make of this writ
to me at my office in Houston on the <lay aforsaid.
Issued February, 1st, 1856. Given
under my hand at Houston, Feb-
ruary, 1st, 1856.
W.B.REEVES,
Feb. 13t. J. P. H. C.
Blank Books.
A FULL assortment just received from the cele-
brated Blank Book Manufactory of Francis ic
Loutrel, New York.
febl3t JAMES BURKE & CO.
Wall Paper. r
WE have just received from the manufacturers.
Mart, Montgomery & Co., Philadelphia, r.n
invoice of wall paper, embracing a great variety ot
patterns and qualities.
fel 13t JAMES BURKE It CO.
s
Late Publications.
E V E Ii AI j valuable works recently published,
just received direct from the publishers.
febl 3t JAM Erf BL'KKK & CO.
Iron-.Assorted. Swedes & Refined.
TOSS just received and for sale by
declT WM. M. KICK & CO.
50
Fresh Goshen Butter
FRESH Goshen Butter just received. Also NEW
MACKEREL in store and for sale by
nov 23 WM. M. RICE & CO.
Carriage Making' and Repairing
SHOP.
fTMIE undersigned has opened the above business
J_ on Travis street, between Preston and Prairie
streets, Houston, Texas, where he intends to carry
on COACH MAKING and TRIMMING. All persons
entrusting their carriages to the undersigned may
depend on having them done in a workman-like
manner.
N. B.—Furniture painted and ornamented.
Kot. 3, 1855.—'w&twly 1). W. SHANNON.
ELECTION ORDER.
AN Election will be held at the office of M. V.
Jones, at £an Jacinto, on Saturday,the 16th of
February, A. D. 1856, for a Constable for Precinct
No. 6, in the county of Harris, to fill a vacancy. M.
V. Jones, Esq., will act as presiding officer, and
due return make to me, at my officc in Houston,
within ten days after and exclusive of the day of
election.
Given at Houston, this 2Sth day of Jan-
\ r q I uary, A. D. 1856.
J1" s-j HARVEY II. ALLEN,
janSOtde C.J.H. C.
Mrs. L. NELIS,
EESPKCTFULLY informs the citizens of Houston
and vicinity, that she has received direct from
the manufactot ies of New York and Boston, a large
assortment of BONNETS, of the latest Paris fash-
ions and newest styles, which she offers for sale low
at her shop on Main street, Houston, next door to
Klein & Clark's. Ladies who want bonnets, call
and see. feb 3, If*55
Lathes*
GOOD merchantable lathes \X inches wide, 4 feet
long and of good thickness, always for sale
ow for cash. Mar 14 ly sw P, B. GEORGE.
DISSOLUTION.
THE firm of Taft Sl Morse is this day dissolve
by mutual consent.
L. TAFT,
J. B. MORSE
Houston, Jnly 9th, 1855.—tf
Is. Taft will continue the business, receive all
debts due the firm and pay all debts against the
firm.
dr. j. a. mcmillan. dr. w. j. alston.
Drs* McMillan 6c Alston9
OFFERtheir professional services to the citizens
of ^an Jacinto, Lynchburg and vicinity. Also
keep on hand a good stock of Medicines, Paints,
Oils, Dyestuffs. Patent Medicines, 4cc. Office next
door to Capt. Brown's store. Apl 18tf.
C. E. GREGORY,
HOUSTON, Texas. Wholesale dealer in Floor,
Bacon, Lard, Mess Pork,Whisky,Coffee,Sugar,
Rice, Candles, 31ackerel, Butter, Cheese, Bagging,
Rope, &c., <fc. Receives weekly, fresh supplies of
the above articles, to which he invites the attention
of merchants, planters ana others. oct 33
sax'l. o. powell. a.s. rcthvex.
POWEL & RUTHYEN ,
COTTON FACTORS 6c GENERAL FORWARDING
and Commission Merchants,
Galeeston, Tezss.
PARTICULAR attention paid to the sale or ship-
ment of Produce. Accounts of sale promptly
fw.d ered. Cash advances made on all consignments,
either for sale <>r shipment. Produce sent to our
miilig3Lflf-Lngu ranee.
at
Greul Land Speculations iu Iowa.
Very Valuable Lands to be
Located*
I WOULD very respectfully inform the citizens of
Houston and vicinity that 1 propose starting to '
to lucate lands, in the mouth uf
Houston ain
Iowa, on a trip
IVIarc'i next. Having had considerable experience
iu the land locating business, buttnu Texas an I
toiudawWUtof^liUteiL.co.^uctioa' j V'CV«
OI tlie canal, auu to use liergoou offices to pro- . will entrust their I'. 8. Bounty Lan«t W ar rants to ice
cure for herself "the establishment >f two free J location.
ports, one at each end of the ca.. \) both 1 , contains a very larire amount of vacant
tK.jc.Ly i j. - t% i lands su-dectto location, and which cannot l>e *ur-
ports beiilg Within her own limits. Con- |^SWe.l for fertility and beauty in the world. Water,
sequeuces almost equally extraordinary i timber, coal, and iron ore of excellent quality, are
Would result from Other portions of the con- found all over the State in great abundance. 1 will j
veil tion. I 'OC4^e 'or the very low compensation of
The undersigned has the honor to renew to one-fifth of the land only, an; pay •
the Earl of Clarendon tlie a^urmnce of his I wiU warrant goid locations.^or ifo' pay, and such '
distinguished consideration. j lands as will be worth in thres veirs from 3-~> to v-'O
JAMES BUCHANAN, per acre, owing to the very rapid advancement of
Legation of the United States, London, Oct. I 'mp™vemeut*. My brother r. i.iiinr iu L.wa
- ^ce ' ' | and being engaged '■ the laud busine**. and ronse ,
4, IcW. j quently being well acquainted with tlie lands in the
J entire State, will ni%e lue superior advantages in
making the very best locations that can •« desired.
1 will be in Houston about the lith or 7th <-f MaJch.
Refer to K. & D. G. Mills, and T. K Coiupt<<n.
Galveston ; ll« n . E. A. Paluier. 11. R. I'crkins. Kv|..
and James iturke, K^q., Houston; Saml. Mn.iii,
Esq., aud Hun. A >J. Branch, fiuntsi iilu ; .1. 1:.
Hei.ry and W. W. Oliva, Esq.'*, Springfield ; li«m.
11. J.Jewitt, Centervillc.
Address me at Springfield, Texas, ur.til the
first of March ; aftsr that time at Fort D.-s Moines,
Iowa,
Feb. 0, IflM.-tf WM. B. 0KE-0N*.
Military I-j-innu«tic Exercisesl
\T ihe request of various gentlemen in x4//
this city, the undersigned has resolved
to open a course of Kv4*(
MILITARY GYMNASTIC EXERCISER TWii
for boys, on the 15th inst.,at the Hall of the llou-t .11
Turner Association. The exercises to take place
three times a week, (a'ter regular school hours) on
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Persons de
sirous of sending their children will please apply
for particulars at the Barber Shop of
E. B. 11. SCHNEIDER,
Housfon, Fee. 5,18M—1>twl
**There is no new thing under the sun.** This is '
undoubtedly true sc far as regards the fundamental .
principles upon which the beautiful fa>>ric of nature !
ia based, tot by thoroughly comprehending and '
raw front the possession she now ! ri*UtlJ' PP'ji"* tlioee priuciples, many rem u «ay
** • be attained which were hitherto unthought of. Pro-
ceeding upon this idea, the prop.ietor of "Rhodes1 1
Fever and Ague Cure" has inve.tigated the secrets
of Nature's storehouse to discover some remedy for |
malarious poison, whiclvwhen inhaled into thehu- '
man system, produces Fevar and Ague. The result ,
s before us in the above mentioned preparation,
whieh is a perfect Antidote to Malaria, and by the ]
use of which all danger from exposure to miasmatic
exhalat?ons is completely averted. It combines ae- ;
tiva curative properties with perfect innocence, and
ia eminently wortky of the approval of a discriin- |
inating public A single trial vill establish i j
Buchanan * to j fur rutfre c^natfeaet.
iat*
} an'l
II.
•un'h.tse t*1 r<*
sometime in Nov- ini • r. 1 for - \ >M
eighty do laj *. <>r ther -at'o;it. .• •, ], t..
namo app«nrs a< maker in fix or < f .lat,
of hiTiville. Said notes b« ;t / --rv ,, r L■
from in-- >y undue means, ar. 1 rar r. liehv n t *
sequent arrangement, will not l e j,y B',o. 1
JOHN J. &COTT
raeTt'.U",Teii*. iffc ! iPso-iT-iae
ASARTELL-O'CS EfniKO
FOR 31 MART*F.U.OOS \SGB! t
>1
" v< i. Vfj4' *
HOLOWAY^ OINTMENT,
Tlie Grand Exfer&al;Hemedy«
By tlie aid of a microscope, wc see millions of
little openings on tlie surface of our bodies. Through
these this Ointment, when rubbed on the skin, is
carried to any organ or inward part. Diseases of
the Kidneys, disorders of the Liver, afTections of
the Heart, In llama tion of the Lungs, Asthmas,
Coughs and Colds, are by its means effectually
cured. Every housewife knows that salt passes
freely through bone or meat of any thickness. .This
healingOintuient far mere readily penetrates through
any bone or fleshy part of the living body, curing
the most dangerous inward complaints, that cannot
he reached by othcr means _.y _
Erfsipilast Salt Klicnm and Scor*
, bit tic Humors.
No remedy has ever done so much for the
diseases of*the?>kin, whatever form they may as-
sume, as this Ointment. No case of Salt Rheum,
Scurvy, Sore Heads, Scrofula, or Erysipelas, cau
long withstand its inflnence Tlie inventor has
travelled over many parts of the globe, visiting the
principal hospitals, dispensing this Ointment, giv-
ing advice as to its application, and. has thus baen
the means of restoriug countless numbers to health.
Sore Legs9- Sore 4reasts9 Wounds
and Ulcers.
Some of the most scientific surgeons now rely
solely on the use of this wonderful Ointment, when
having to cope with the worst ca 2^ of sores, wounds,
ulcers, glandular swellings, and tumors. t*oroffes-
sor Hollow;ay has, by command of the Allied Gov-
ernments. dispatched to the hospitals of the East
large shipments bf this Ointment, to be "used under
the direction of the Medical Staff, in the worst cases
of wounds. It w. 11 cure any ulcer, glandular swell-
ing, stiffness or contraction of the joints, even of
20 3*ea-s* standing.
Piles and Fistulas.
These and other similar distressing complaints
can be effectually cured if the Ointment be well
rubbed in over the parts affected, and by otherwise
following the printed directions around each pot.
Both the Ointment and Pill§ should be uted in the
following cases: , \ . " ''
J. \i . C A; CO., ^ j
COTTON VAfZi'OSSSc CKXEILlL FOgWAELlXU \
AX a toiuiissior su slcbahis* ^
eorttcr Jtiain onl Pr cwtr* rHtfasfm.
PARJlCriA- attention i>.<id fcoftfie'sale or ship-
ment of Produce. Cash advances mailtrvd all
consignment*, cither fov srleorstiipwent. *
duly *st. iS.Vi.—"T ni
Medical Aotice.
DRS. H. C. PARKER $ E. H. BLAKE.
HAVE this day associated themselves together
in tlie practice of Medicine and Siurgery. Of-
fTCe next door north of the Capitol, where one or
both of tbem may be fuuud at all liours of the day,
an I at the late residence of Dr. Parker during the
night, except professionally absent; prompt att^n.-
tion will be given to all calls day or night. Special
attention will be given to .call* from tlie conntry.
Chronic cases treated by 'forwarding a full discre-
tion of the symptoms, as the medicinca can be scut,
by mail to any p irt of the Stnte -
*FOK SALE.—llon.teoi athic Ib^oks, Medicines.
Vials,labels.. Alcohol. Family Medical Cheats of
different sizes and Hooka accompanying. Physicians
Pocket Cases ic. . r
N, B.—. am much gratified in being able to pro
cure for a partner one whom I have known many
yoars, and a man of so much experience in treatiuk
-diseases of this climate. I take gHeaLpleasure .iu re-
commending him to my patrons and friends tsa saft *
and skilful practitioner of medicine. 4
feb21 •*- H.'C. PARKER.
ifOAKUill'S HISTORY OF TEXAS.
ARRIVED5AT LA^T. V, 1",]
TTTST received a full supply of the above valuable
aJ work, and for sale by the single copy or dosen.
A liberal discount will be made to country dealers.
Oct 15 wtw3t JAMES BL'RKE t CO. ,
Bunions
Burns -• -
Chapped Hands
Chilblains
Fistulas
Gout
Skin Diseases
tiff Joints
Lumlutgo Sore Legs
Mercurial Ernp- Sore Breasts .
tions Sore Heads
Piles SoreThroaths
Rheumatism Sores, all kinds
Salt Rheum Sprains
Scalds Swelled Gland?
I'lc.ers Venereal Sore-"
Wounds of all kinds
*^*Sold at the Manufactories of Proffessor Hollo-
way, 80 Maiden Lane, New Pork, and 244 Strand,
London, and by all respectable Druggists and Deal-
ers in Medicines throughout the United States, and
the civilized world, in Pots, at 25 cents, G2)£ cents,
and SI each.
T. W. MITCHELL,
COTTON FACTOR,
MAIN STREET, HOUSTON.
PARTICULAR nttention paid to the selling of
Cotton and other pro :uce. Groceries and other
supplies ordered .through me will- meet with the
strictest personal attention- - *-
U^Cash advances made on Cotton to ship to my
friends in Galveston, New York and Boston.
keferxc&b—jko. Dickinson & Co; C. Knnis &
Co.; Wm. M. Rice & Co.; T. W. House ic Co.; F.
Scranton; J.J. Cain Sc Co.; Allen, Bagby & Co.,-
Houston. iv. & D. G. Mills ; Powell Ac Rnthven,
Galveston. Handle, McPliail ic Co.; R. I. French,
Washington. G. Al. T- ic L. P. Webb; M. Cava-
nagh. La Grange.
Houston, Nov. 23,If 55.—w'y
Fresh Buckwheat*
Xnnti POUNDS fresh ground Buchwheat in
25 lb sacks, just received and for sale
by [dec 7] HEN^Y SAMPS >N Sc CO.
HAT WAXUFACTOilY.
THE undersigned having recommenced the
manufacture of HATS, at the sign of the
big hat, Main street, respectfully solicits a,
share of public patronage. He will keep on
hand every variety of hats, and of the very latest
fashiona. A liberal discount made to country deal-
ers for cash. Terms cash, or four months with city
acceptance (oct211y) C. A. TCRLEY.
woc?a
•>u.Tt
ud uikaofacurrcr
Worfc.
«itettnastfiaBa4.v
facmrtr (A Ii . O . i-er mo4 Sbrr-% leal
nwrill —ttWtr— —
fry Wi A. MintfiJL kumwd to A* ba£kK* v > T
f rawA]r wcBi'icil-kjr J. t. Hvuii■> •Aiihu* - |
r
Mt. Ai f, r
?f/VSlCJ.W A.YD SURGEON, A
Oprr tmai—rm aU.C*-H'tin \ Clark'f, JUain-wt-
T>f:sIJElls ias.|>-wi«Miuual teni^i tt tht, jcit^ r f
ifm of Il .uaUin uml ritiuitj. a... ff
IM:''# IHiHy,-'. ../? . . ^ ' * r
_ ' ' - • • ' . * * %m
Potatoes ami paion^
TAfl BBf^S KuaXm Potatoes. s«^r?ut4
A\J\J IWdo -<l Osltfss.— - ---
JuHreceived and /or sale h/
dec 7 HENRY SAM7099 A, C&?
/■ Tr; f x HAJf——
SttCiUCi? at* nrr
BTE;N ERAt'E A ^ n.AG KN T/ :
jaijfily . , - i • Htutton, Tafp *. , j "
The best Hair Dye. - r - .
DR O. M. Bal'ard's (tiew article.) Received the
highest premium at tlie World's -Fair, and
American Institute, where it was examined by the
distinguished chemists Dr. Chilton, and. Prof. Jo^n
Forney, and pronounced the best. -Mor- «at# iw
principal Druggists, Principal Ofticeand More,
& 500 Broadway, Ivew York,
for sale in Houston by T. W.
*March28 ly.
'notst ic*C6.
Sewing iTlacliincs,
"I7V)R sewing leather, cloth^and *11 fabrics, thin or
JJ. tiick, with a new and secure stitch made by two
threads direct from spools. These machines are of
so simple a construction that any one can work
them,and there being no shuttle use A, are not Hffble
*0 get Out of repair. One person with a machine
will do the work of twelve, and as strong as.and far
more uniform and beautiful than can be done by hand
Prices from $G0 to $150. Descriptive pamphlets"
mailed upon request. GrovER, Baker, ic Co., 94
Chambers street, New York ; liny market square.
Boston " ' /" jan!l
;nEDia?sEs. * ; '
A large and well selected assortment of
FREStt AND GENUINE DRUGS AND
medicines;: .
"TUSTreceived and offered foi'sale at the lowest
«J wholesale and retail prices. Orders^om Plan-
ters, .Merchants and ThysidUfna prOuiptTy atteniieil
to. Terms, cash at a deduction v f flvet per. cect.. o:
city acceptance atlour and five mouths bearing- iji-.
terest from date of purchase W. H. E LI OT.
Druggist,
marlO Houston, Texas
HA 1l •—108 bales p-ime Northern hay, in 6tor
and for sale by |ttec5 HART Ac. CO.
Houston Boot) Sltoe9 Leather and
- FINDING STORE-
JB. MORSK &. CO. n'.uld re-
. spectfully call the attention
«f the citizens of Houston, and the .
fvuliiic pm:uf.-illj-, to their spleuUiil®
assortment of boots, shoes and
leather, comprising Gents",Ladies'
Hisses', Youths', Chihlrens and Servants Fear. "
Hoots, Shoes and gin hands made to order on th.
shortest notice, and of the lieet material. — —
«sep 7 Jiffy,
—■- -*
Portrait* f*r UHtHttUoi. ■
mi !,n
. M-
only ^ne in the State liuilt forihe
and therefore ombiuing all Biitt 4s: reijuisite as to
excellence^t%, lif I* «li9lMF,4Wij|it %
condncing to the comfort and <yurenience or laSnes
and others who mar favof him*lnth a coll. In a
few days he wiH la-cna jle'l.to pro.lnce aritsHc
faiteful pictures, and, iu accordaucs with the sdrtce
of his friends. fcrpMc'e* o greefl#' redWrfS, ^
place «idim the- reach** all % *'^rk, cf +1$. jrliick-. :<• 11
aiiall be second to ns.#. iu the Slate. ■ . . j
£ityiisU Dagut-rreiau r.allerjv . . ,,
■ ' Jlaiu Street, ilousi.u ..
Oils (W Kailroad>, KlachiMrr mad
• ■ ButUlag. 1 .-I-:,.
rmitri^tD s co. " *••
MANCFACTTKBkS 'of Oljs aad eand^,!M' ^
Fiont streot, corner of Itlaiilen. Lane. Rcjr . ...
York, devote special attention ttf th, jv^pasatfqa. of .
the best Oil for Ijtirningi mcirinery, and for luWf- .
eating engines and cars ax the lovest prices.
.. Orders promptly filled " " JanSS
W. Alirenbcck & Bri^en
BLACKSMITHS AND11AKKB8 OF ALL KIS0S OV
, i(Tf f GO frptrv'* '
Spring Branch, Iiarris ()««sfy, Merits.
ONE mile and a half soutb flrodi the Brick
lloase, on tlie- Washington, raid,.And
eight miles from Houston. Their timber is^
cut in winter, and -seasoned under shelter,
aud they will warrant all woijf^t of their shop*
71
* i
Aug30, 1554.
LJ-
Y IN EGA II—5U bbli>. vhHe wiM vinej^ar, ju£t rw
col veil and for sal^by KOBEKTa.lt-CQ.^
mi
K
m
T
-t Coleman & L«m;c
MAW STHEF.T. tWOSTQJf. TBXM
DEALERS in Fancy and Staple Dry ii—itr "c
Groceries for family and planyrtinn ose.; ' yfi
They invite their friend* ami th« public lB-gMtraL- V
to call andcxaatiae their stock.andtlsey will lislit. .
teilieir advantage to make selections of the au.
rf/ouston. June t5, ^g j. . t
OENKItALXIOU.SE FCltNISHISG
D It Y GOODS WAREHOUSE.
MAIS BTUEET, HOC ST
m Ss
1*^ j. LATHA3I is now receivi
IOO l>bls. Fresh Irish Potatoes*
JUST received and for sale by
dec5 W U. M. RICE & CO.
WM. EDWARDS.
ATTORNEY at lAwand General Land Agent
Office over Klein ic Clark's store, Houston,
Texas.
Will practice in any of the courts in the State
will givespecia*and prompt attention to collecting
buying, selling and locating land, and investiga
ting tities.
Reference— Hon.K. W. M. King. Memphis Ten.;
Col.B. I*. Johnon, 6'umnerco* Ten.; Hon. Ben E
Gray. Hopkinsvilte, Ky. Thos. Harrison. Esq , Lo
gan Co. Ky,; Co',E. W. %iorgan, Shelbyville, Ky.- i an^ useful.
Hon. John C. McYea, Jackson La.; W. Furgus Ker; '
nan, Esq,, Clinton La.; R. 11. Marr, Esq*, Commer-
cial P ace, N. O., Charles Farwell, 57 Camp St. N
O. CoU H* Washington, Poik Co., Texas, B. A
hepherd, J. P. Wilson, Houston, Texas.
ant!will keep
on hand during the season a large and wall
selected stock of Dry Goods, f /oceries, Liquors,
Teas, Hardware, Willow nd Wi oden Ware, Jewel-
ry, China, Glass, Earthen and Stone Ware. Clothing
of every description. Also, a large and choice as-
sortment of Faucy Goods, which have been seleHed
with great care, and which he is prepared to offer on
liberal terms. Itis stock will consist in part of
Domestics,prints, shirtings, slieetings, "
Table cloths, towelling, table~covers,
Diapers, napkinft,' flannel, white and colored,
Casimeres, mouseline de lains, alpacas.
Shawls of all kinds, handk'fs, plain and emb'd,
Hosiery, gloves, ribbons trimmings,
Fringes, lace veils, capes,
Ladies5 bonnets, silks, figured and plain.
Collars, casimercs, blankets and woolen goods,
Hats, boots, shoes, aud brogans, ladies' gaiteis,
and every article of ladies7-and gentlemen's cloth-
ing.
Oil cloth table covers, wall paper, a great variety
of the newest patterns.
Oil painted shades, various patterns.
Also a general assortment of Hardware, consist-
ing of mechanics' tools of every kind.
Castings, cutlery, knives ai|d forks,candlesticks.
Brass aud iron fenders, lamps, a great variety.
Britaunia teapots, pitchers, castors, saddlery.
Together wi'h the largest and choicest selection
in the State of Texas.
China, glass and earthenware, both ornamental
Goods at Reduced Prices!
BJIRUJtlM* SOLD AT
HOHEKTHAL, ABLER & CO'S.
THE subscribers haring sustained an irreparable
loss in the death of their beloved brother and
partner, Mr. M. L. Hohentbal, and in order to settle
his esta te, will sell their extensive and well selected
stock of
DRY AND FANCY GOODS.
CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES,
HATS AND CAP.-1,
JEWELRY, CUTLKRY,etc., etc.,
at reduced prices for CASH, and solicit the kind pa-
tronage of their friends and customers and of the
public generally. Wholesale buyers will find great
bargains.
lO3 They also offer the private residence of the
lateMr. K. L. H oh en thai, next to T. S. Lubbock's
cotton warehouse, for sale on reasonable terms, to
which they would respectfully invite the attention
of the public. dec 5 wly j
DeedaX Deeds IS Deeds!!!
Ftll sale at this office Blank Deeds, with Notara '
certificates attached to suit all cases, vis : for •
married and single persons, and the most inexperi- j
en tod Notary can fill up the most difficult acknow-
ledgements without liability to error.
The audition of five words will make the form <
(now a warranty,) a quit claim. Purchasers will i
have directions how to fill the quit claim blank.
Packages of 100 or more will be sent by mail,
post paid, at 95 per hundred, or they will be sold at f
this office at fifty cents per dozen, or ten cents for a
single deed. dec 21
Cut glass chimney ornaments.
Boquet stands, pitchers, decanters, tumblers, &c.
Window glass, paints and oils.
Jewelry*
of the latest styles, coxpcikxa
Gold chains, bracelets, necklaces,
Sar rings, lockets, broaches, clasps,
Pins, rings, etc.
Music boxes, accordeons, violins, and a choice
collection of toys.
A splendid assortment of gold watches, spectacles,
silver spoons, forks, tea sets, and every article to
form a most complete and well assorted stock.
Houston, April 15,1852.
BBLS Mercer and Pink eye Potatoes, just
Janl.
received and for sale by
T. W. HOUSE k CO.
/ LOOK. AX THIS!
And take notice of what you observe.
\ LL persons indebted to the subscriber either by respectfully solicited.
J\. note or account, are most urgently solicited to
come forward and settle up All claims due me
that are not settled between this and the 1st of Feb-
ruary next, will be placed iu an officer's hands for
collection. J. S. TAFT.
Houston, Jan. 9—wtwSm
Table X5cer9 Ale and Brewer's
Yeast.
MANUFACTURED at the Houston Brewery, and
for sale by the subscriber,'Beer and Ale in
whole, and barrels for bar or family use, and
the l>est Brewer's Yeast always on hand. ~
Jan. 6 '55. PETER G ABEL.
THEODORE KOSSE,
ENGINEER of the Galveston and Red River Rail
road, office at Schrimpf*s Hotel, as Civil Eugi
neer, Architect and Builder, will continue to draw
designs of public and private edifices, bridges,
machinery, &c., makes estimates and specifications
for all kinds of work in the department of Railroad
engineering, lie. . ( jan 6, kiM
Pure Chemicals.
THE subscriber begs to inform Physicians.Drug-
gists, and Photographic Artists that he is now
prepared to attend to tlie manufacture of PHAR-
MACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS AND l'URF.
CHEMICALS, the quality of v hich will be war-
ranted in every instance. Analyses of Ores, Soils,
Manures, Waters, productions of Art and Mauu-
focture, etc., will be carefully executed. Orcers
notice.; , _
A DESIRABLE ^nrestmtnt-^aff VhaAe try the
pjrehaserof the following described property,
which I offer for sale, nftmely t * **
My residence, 80 miles weft of;Bastrop, togetfec. l *
with half alea^n^. of is^d: also, two frsntodJHP?
fifty head of horses and raal^s.now bn the premises^
Also, one league of land in Milam connty. _ __
fiiKi acre# of fanft in Bra£6fe<&t$fcty. ■ sa «*. #***
~G40 acics of lalfd in Me Lei lau county, and Mattes
o°ff StfT&w, (Uus.
County. - - • " LP.VI SHACKELTOSJb i
Bastrop, Slay tj 1855.—mayIWMfb-rt
100,000 tsssa?-**'- ''
7 5«,«l0 1'in*. ' '
Low for cash or city acceptairMr .■* ■ «
Apl 25 s* w if JOIIX KEHBBY"!' <
i . u_a - — — «;
■ NEW FKVITS. • « ' •
RAISINS—150 vhole, ha.lf a d quarter.bos$r. . .
Cckr&mts—5 casks Xante Current*. . ,
—It) cites BM| Citron. .. .... x
1)r:kd Arnn-4il packages Kailtni Applet.
Just received aud for s:ile by ....
dee 17 H&XRY SAM?3 3T jc C . , .
4 OCTAVO old Shery vine, rf rranted pure for sat*
by Jan31 BOMUITSJb C . .
1 " * " T- •' * ' "
C10RN. Fodder, Hay, Oats, Bran and Pomiiay'SI
/ war: for sale by Jan31 *" w* r
Agency f.r the Sale and PnrchaM of
Land.
ttl'gh NELSON, of the late Arm of Lawrence k
XX Nelson, coutiuues to locate, mrrey and procure
patents for lands, for one-third of the laWa, or \Syi~
cent* per acre for all cl&iiaa less than 128® aci'is, or
10 cents per acre for larger amounts.
He will also buy and sell l^iid Certificate, ami
Land, pay taxes, redeem land told for taxes ; collect
claims against the late Republic of fexas and the
State, and against citizens, including tlsose barred
by the statute of limitations.
lie Till give especial attention to all land matter*
on the Sau Saba.and Pecan Bayon.
References are respectfully made to the officers
of the Ptate Government, to the Judges of the
Supreme Court, Texas Members of Congress, and to
a numerous acquaintance throughout this and the
Western States.
Aastin, Feb. 28, 1855-1j.
Spikes.—20 kegs i
store aad far sale hy
sorted 4 In. to 6 in., ia
[dec51 llART 4k CO.
FALL TRADE. .
YAN ALSTY-tK t TAYLOR, corner of Main and
Con?res* streets,Houston, are no* receiving
a large and ncll selected stock of GOOD'?, embrac-
ing every jurticle required for plantation .r other
use. .
Also, Pr me Northern' Leather of all kinds, W
gether with a complete stock of Trimmings required
by Saddlers and Shoemakefs.
Tcaas—Smalt prtjit* fampt fag.
Houston, March 8C.
Kitchen and Office Store, of
every variety, for sale by W. A. MORSE.
gTOVES—Parlor,
J. H. BURROWS*
HolsroX LODGE, NV.
■lO, I. O. O. F., *111 meet at
the Odd fellow's itallou Monday eve-'
nings.
W*. H. Kixc, N. O, J. S. Sellers, V- G.
J. 11. 1)art, Sec K.bt. Jarhox, Treas.
March 3, 1855.—ly
t*
■j>.
H
>
Shad.
K j ''? snd half kits Mess Shad, f.r sale by
.tJ HART & CO-
CO/f.V .WILLS.
THE BEST XOTT IX l*SE.
rpHIS Mill differs from all others in tlie construe
X tion of the upper or runner stono, which is cum
posed of French Burr Blocks, endowed in a cast iron
ca3e, and forms the back and hoop of the stone, with
a cast iron eye or bosh, that is of greater external
ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE.
Y virtue of and in obedience to an order of the
lion., the Probate Court of Harris County, exe- !
ted to me, 1 will proceed to sell on the first Tues- i _
,y of February A. 1). 1^56 it being the fifth day of diameter at the bottom than at the top, is secured to
1 ** * 1 the l>ack by four bolts, so that every block is in the
form of a dovetail, which gives greater strength toa
stone than any other method, that is required in
small mills where the stone is run with great speed
and becomes dangerous if not strongly made; it also
gives any weight toa stone of small diameter that is
required^without making it thick or high.
This mill is a square frame, made of wood, in the
. _ ^ _ form of a husk, with bridge-tree, spindle, 1 a lance,
oney, also a lien on the premises will be required, rine, driver, and regulating screw, and grinds upon
1LLIA.M ANDERS, AdmV. Estate of the same principle as a large mill, differing only in
JOHN BENDER, dee'd. fli i-nnnor (Inn.. ?♦ 1u>*n« nf ...«,*■■ ■. > !. I..
Lllocston Jan., 4th. 185C-tr*lm
|e -nd month between the hours proscribed by law
the Court House doer of Harris County, to the |
lightst bidder, on a twelve months credit, the place |
tiown as the residence of the late Johu Bender, >
Ituated about one mile and one half South of the
lily of Houston,and containingtxo hnudredacres
T land with good improvements.
The purchaser wi.l be required to give goodper-
piial security for the paymont of the purchase
>0
Fresh Raisins.
BOXES just received and for sale by i
dec5 WM. 31. RICE ic CO.
l'LOIGHS I^LOIGUS!
-T i eeeived 150 ploughs assorted and adapted
to the market.
1V3J, 31. RICE t Co.
.$275
. vco
.. e-25
. 150
. 165
. 125
. MS
$20 REWARD.
VN last Thursday week two hordes strayed from
the stair eof I lie undersigued in Houston. Oue
ay ai'out 17 hai<ds high; a short compact horse
|u go« «l order. The ot Iter is a sorrel; bald face,
r'tit i.otlied ; two white hind feet. 1 will give
*e:ity Dollars t" any "lie who will deliver them to
■e in Houston, or Ten Dollars for oue of tbem.
.lau. 4-vv-U. V1NCE.
ICeal Havana Cigars
1MIH undersigned having recently connected him
sc f with one of the Iirs-t importing houses in
•*v Orleaus,
tiuon pure" 1
a. I' me aai
dee'.ii v* twllui
lUtpl
* iio v prepared to furnish the real !
i^ r in quantities to suit purchus* 1
see for \ourself.
JOSEPH FREUND.
A)
10 kiv*
10 kits
50 lioxe" innked Ma,
l-fcl.T
Herrings.
>e Herrings.
do
do
lalen Herrings, for salt
hart <sc co.
the runner stone; it being of greater weight, enables
it to grind nearer the centre a greater quantity of
grain with less power than any other now in use; Is
Portable and may be attached to ?team, "Water or
Horse Power.
prices:
30 inch double geared
30 inch single geared
30 inch double geared
-I inch single geared-** -
24 inch double geared
20 inch single geared
20 inch double geared
These mills do not require a mi I-wright to set
them up, aud all that is necessary to put them in
operation, is to attach a band to the whirl on the spin-
die, with a drum sufficient large to run the 24 inch
mill2-H) revo utioiis per minute, attached to gin steam
or water power. By the steady applicaiion of steam
power, if will gr!ml 10 to J2 I ushels per hour of good
meal; and wiil grind wheat as well as corn The
thirty inch mill, if put to its ful'est speed, wi 1 grind
from 12 to 15 bushels per hour.
Joseph H Burrows, of Cincinnati!,is the Inveiltor,
obtained letters of patent Iu 1612. For all infr nge-
ments the purchaser wi 1 be held responsible forthe
right of using.
More than fifteen hundred of these mi'ls are in use.
principally in the south. Reference is made to any
oue who lias used them.
The a1>ove milts are warranted to give sat i fat ion,
or may be returned at our expense. We refund the
purchase money, with all charges, on the return of
the mill, if it fails to suit.
Directions for I'sing—P ace your mi I abotit 12 feet
from tlie driving pulley, iu a level position— make the
belt of >eather six or eight inchc* wide Giro the
stone 240 re\ olutions per minute with the sun* Keep
the neck and step of the spindle well oi ed.
L. J. \\ Elt^TEK, *ole agent,
corner Magazine ax 4 Lafayette streets.
March28 ly* 7ew Orleans.
lVddler'* Wa^oii and Ifforse.
)NE large Peddler's Wagon, built expressly Tor
the trade. Also, one pair URKY HOli
Mi-toaied to the same.
For sale low. A
BEN KY SAMPSON &. CO.
T. IJARlllVt
"1 ROCKR and d.-.iler in all kinds of
Steamboat, ll tel;«nd i'.uuily sup I
lies", at the obi IC h. first cor
er nn' oat binding.
N. It. All ki:ids "f ea- ned lumber always
ar.d.and orders for bills rf lumuer solicited.
J.l. 1, « K'jj.--ly
F. BROH'X'S *
Essence of Jamaica Ginger*
ijliSES, sc- r |1',1S E.-senee is a preparation of unusual excel
•ply to* A lft e. I-i ordinary diarrhoea, incipient cho'.e-
L - ra, in boit. in ail ea^es oC'I'rostratiou of the ilixes-
tive fuiietion? t it is of inestuuable value. During
the prevalence of epidemic <Ael*ra aud summer com
plaints of chiblreu. it is {«*cuHarly efficacious ; no
family, individual or traveller should he without it
I'ti i ion—Be sure to gettlie ceiMiine essence,* hich
is prepared only by F. BUOWX, at hie f)rmg ant!
Chrut'^tl Store. AT. £. of Fifth and Chest-
f«' f'h itadetpiiH. and for sale by all re-
► . ible Apothecaries in the United States, and in
//• jsion by (maj'23atim) WM. H. ELLIOT.
"llTItOjlK—10 boxes new citron, just receive
ULi itr sa e by [deco] HART fc CO.
THOMAS MCINTYRE.
CNJfVFRAI. COI.KCTOtt.—Xo. 88 Camp Street
X (T*i> Stairs,} Sew Orleans.
1 K cfkrkn* as.—Pr. Warren Stone, Pr. F- C. Say.
11.. C, lypfrd. , •!■ .
C. W. BVCKLETr "" ^
HAS resumed the practice of the Law, and . will
attend the Courts of tbe 1st J utiicial JKctrtc; .
those of Uarris and Montgomery, and any ethers
where employed. dec li ,
Post office address—Hodges Bead Texas.
Bnbbe r Gin and Mill Baads. <
ANEW supply of Valcanised Robber Gin bands
of the following widths . 4,6,7,8, B. 1012 and
inches, jnst rec ived and for sale by
Oct lo- JTENKT SAMPSON tCO.
TAKE NOTICE.
THK ondersigned has dispose! of his steam saw
mill,nnto Lorinfr Kitke fc Ca. All
due and debts transacted since May 5th, U3S, will
be settled l>y their agent at San Jacinto.
nov B2w> J. R- MOHR1F.
I tOtIRT,
John KenncdT'i
STEAM BAKEKY, TRAVIS STREET,
NEXT door to the Orleans Boose, keeps con-
stantly on hand, of Ills own manufacture. Soda
Biscnit, Butter nnd Sugar Crackers. Also Pilot
Bread anil Wine Biscuit, all of which will b, sold iu
bbls aud boxes, at Xew York prices.
. . John Kennedy*!
ruvisioi imriomiToti,
. 7V«n'# tt.
prlot lor c rn aad
Prodocc. * .1* s
Attaclieil to tlie establishment' i. a Steam Cons
Mill for preparing fresh Meal aad llomiay for city
use. >*" MTSS
Dried Apple#.
| A DKl'MS New EnglanJ dri.d apples^
lv-iWMik do do do do
3*1 do Western do d. ' '
Jn t recei rwl and for *a'e by
dtrc T 1IKNKV SAMPSON t CO.
Adjacent ft lit Balerf, '
CT7ILL i-ay th* htgfirst casU|u
W al' sorts of Country Prodo
BAYLOR U2CIVEBS1TT,
; INDEPENDENCE. TEXAS.
REV. RCFTS C. BrRI.ESON. A. M.. P*«i r*T
and Professor of (he tfp&uisband Aucie«t Lan-
guages and Belie Utlcri.
Rev. J. B. S-rrreuut, A. II., Professor of Xatoifel
Sciences anil tlie (leranau L.in?uage.
Mr. J. A. Jon.vniN. Professor of Methematies.
Mr.S. D. Howe, A. B., AssisUnt of lAngaafes.
Mr. J. L- SatTH, Princijal of the Preparatory
Department.
The Institution Is in a flonrishin?conditio®, with
an able faculty, and all the college classc* regalarly
formed.
The vil'age of Inde]>endence is unsurpassed for
health, quietness and lieautiftal scenery.
Tuition in tlie Preparatory Department. BS6 a year.
In the Collegiate Sifts year.
Board iu excellent families lor S1U aud |U a
mouth. Dec 25 lPS5-wly
Ctruer
liYNCH A CO.,
trend end Ticcnt -Four, k Street*,
GALVESTON, TEXAS.—Wbnlesal«_add BM .
dealers in PnmitnreJImise PuruiaWbgaitMw
upbolatrr, looking glasses .moss aud hair.—*—'—' *
aug20 ly
\J ARNISII—Coach, Copai, aad Fii.-nitnre. i.
received by (ang-*^ RORKRT4 It C
X PIPES Brandy (P. Godard) old and -ery ;o
& peri r for Mile by ROBERTS A CO-
Jan3l.
Crescent Needling Mrawkerrjr
Plum* far Sale.
fTTIIB iiruiersigne.! oilers lor sal. a few thoosandg
I of the above ctlelirated v-kfiet} of Strawber-
ries, which for productiveness, ia aneq ialled by
any imw cultivate I.
Tliit reuiarkaMe fruit sortinnea ia .onsta"t bear-
liifc six coiisevativeuioiiths lnth, year, frsaiJaa-
uary to July.
The berry often mcamres fron 3,'i t Wncl '-s In
ci rcumfercnce, an l a'.ounds with a Most eMeeAi i.fr-
iy delicious and UigMy flavored Joice These plain,
a ere nil ral e.l in my ear.leo tb« past season, ere
in tine order, and >:<■« ready for ImmediaMplatit-
inc. Theywillbe sol 1 at B5 per hundred.
Orders addressed tn me through the post-ofllce. or
at my office. No, 24 rnr.cidelet Btr.Lt, No
artfl be promtly alt ndci to.
janU HENRY PATBEBCB.
"VTA I I.N.—too ken aaotM, 3d to 4Ud. in stor. and:
for sale by f lec5j HART A CO.
w
^JllAl.N rtiirS, Foroe Punps
_ _ _ and ViterlA
Hants, of superior patterns, for salt by
S«-p6 A. JiOMS
CM nth. -
OA BOXES Co<l Pish, 30 boxes do, for sole br
in—JDebT BART * CO.
-*rv s-
JOHM A. HAKCOCK,
attorkey at law.
HotiSfsa, Harris Cmslj, Texas.
TXTIJ.I. practice in Au«tin.Port Bood and BraM^
\ y ria counties,in the 1st District, aad MontffO
ajrry, Orimes and J/arris coanties ia the7th, and te
the Supremo Court at OalvesUtfi.
ITPParUcnlar attntioa gtna to I.*n4 aad C«l-
fwir;eii ta«A.
Tr.i
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