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[Ami Kandayt M-WmMj.]
B. Love, of Washington
, anlsad in town on Tuesday last,
■IfiknitftthuuHniM. He com-
plainedaf Qlnws, and gave evidence of de-
as it appeard, not of a
Be transacted some busi-
Mik town, in ffce afternoon. During the
night, hia appearance being somewhat «in-
golar, he was carrfnllj watched. He sat
op aQ night In the morning, he paid bis
MD, and left before breakfast, remarking
that, as hefsK unwell, he would not eat
bnakflwt. It was anpposed, until yester-
day, that he had gone home. But yesterday
hi* body was found in a ravine, across the
bayou, having evidently become a victim of
his own hand. A pistol was found near
himf aad the wound was in hia fore-
head, jut ia. advance of hia temple. Some
lualy-lw dollars were found in his pock-
ets. He was a nan, we are informed, in
good eeeametaneea, having some twenty
<r thiity aqgroes. A Conner's jury was
called yestsiday, which gave a verdict in
i with the above bets.
CT We had the pleasure on Saturday of
a visit Mm Sr. Stan 3. Jones, proprietor of
thf Hew Orleans and Tens Bxpres ste the
O^elonsaa R. K. aad Berwick's Bay Line of
steamers. Mr. Jeoea' has already taken an
effee ia Galveatoa, and will establish sn
agency ia this city. This enterprise will
prove a great convenience to the people of
this State, and we hope to aee it appreciated
and patronised to He fullest extent. This
Tipif has direct connection with every
part ef th United States, and attm the best
facilities for the transaction of everything in
its line ef business. We hope to see our
friend Jonee often among us.
>>J ■ |,«t,
We had the pleesore, on Friday7 of a visit
from our eld friend, 8wain, of the Columbia
Dessociat aad Planter, one of the best papers,
and edited by otae of the best fellows in
Teams. We aro glad to learn from him of an
increasing disposition in his county to take
hold ef the railroad, and build it at once.—
We trust that nothing will prevent this en-
terprise speedily waning its proper posi-
tion.
We are informed that a wagoner, who
signed his name W. Wriee, took a load of
gooda, on the 3d instant, for Montgomery,
Texas, and hie not been beard of since.—
Among the goods were I bona ready made
clothing, 1 box ef law books, containing 14
relatll. S. Ktports, 9 vela. Equity Digest,
4e., and K tana drag*. The people will
do well te be on the look out for this man.
Bs>Xk.-A select party of ladies and gee-
tlsanea to the number of about forty spent a
fow hears in the eeud* nser town on Satur-
day, in the most approved pic-nis style. At
noon a bounteous repast was spread out, aad
during the day all present seemed to enjoy
ETTk Strawberries we received by
asail the ether day from Mr. Chas. Peabody
of Columbus, fleo., are doing finely. We
planted Am out in the garden, and eleven
out of the twelve planted show promising
sprouts. The remaining one, will probably
do so in a day or two. We Mention thia
that our luXhss may be asenred that these
plaata may be safely sent by mail.
Good Hxwa.—The new Steamship Galvea
too, one of Vaaderbitt'e line, is advertised
to leave Hew Orleans for Galveston on the
Mth inst., by way of the river, and after that
to run regularly to Berwick,® bay connecting
with the Ope]ougas railroad. We shall soon
be placed from twelve to twenty hours nearer
Hew Orleans then now. .
tiop remains for adjustment, because all
'gfee that, under the conatitution, slavery in
the states is beyond the reach of any human
power, except that of the respective states
themselves wherein it exists. May we not
then hope that the long agitation of this sub-
ject is approaching its end, and that the
geographical parties, to which it hss given
birth, so much dreaded by the Father of his
Couutty, will speedily become extinct ?—
Most happy wOl it be Tor the country when
the public mind shall be diverted from this
question to others of more pressing and
practical importance. Throughout the whole
progress of this agitation, which has scarce-
ly known any/ intermission for more than
twenty years; whilst it has been productive
of no positive good to any human being, it
h&s been the prolific source of great evils
to the master, to,the slave and to the whole
country. * \
It has aliqjiafajl and estranged the people
of the sister stafies from each other, and has
even seriously endangered the very existence
of the Union. Hor has the danger yet entire-
ly ceased. Under our system there is a re-
medy for all mere political evils in the sound
sense and sober judgment of the people.—
Time is a great corrective. The political
subjtcts which but a few years ago excited
and exasperated the public mind, have
passed away and are nearly forgotton; but
this question of domestic slavery is of far
greater importance than any mere political
question, because should the agitation con-
tinue, it may eventually endanger the per-
sonal safety of & large portion of our country-
men where the institution exists. In that
event no form of government, however advi-
sable in itself, can compensate for the loss of
peace and domestic security around the fa-
mily altar. Let every Union loving man,
therefore, exert his best influence to suppress
this agitation, which, since the recent legis-
lation of cougress, is without any legitimate
object.
It is an evil of the times that men have un-
dertaken to calculate the mere material va-
lue of the Union, .estimates have been pre-
sented of the pecuniary profits'and local ad-
vantages which woula result to different
states and sections'from its dissolution—of
the comparative injuries which such an event
would inflict on other states and sections.—
Evan deucending to this low and narrow
view of the weighty question, all such calcu-
lations are at fault. The bare reference to
a single consideration will be conclusive on
this point. We at present enjoy a free trade
throughout our extensive and expansive,
country such as the world never witnessed.
This trade is conducted on railroads and can-
als on noble rivers and aims of the sea, which
bind together the north and the south—the
east and the west of our confederation.
Annihilate this trade—arrest its free pro-
gress by the geographical line of jealous and
hostile state, and you destroy the prosperity
and onward march of the whole and every
part, and involve all in one common ruin.
Bntsuch considerations, important as they
are in themselves, sink into insignificance
when we reflect on the terrific evils which
would result from disunion to every portion
of the confederacy—to the north not more
than to the south—to the east not more than
to the west These I shall not attempt to
portray, because I feel anhnmble confidence
that the kind Providence which inspired our
fathers with wisdom to frame the most per-
fect form of government and union ever de-
vised by man, will notsufler it to perish un-
til it shall have been peacefully instrumen-
tal, by its example, in the extension of civil
and religious liberty throughout the world.
Next in importance to the maintenanse of
the Constitution and the Union, is the duty
of preserving the government free from taint
or even the suspicion of corruption. Public
virtue ia the vital spirit of republics, and
history proved that when thia has decayed,
and the love of money has usurped its place,
although the forma of free government may
remain for a seaeon, the substance has de-
forthe present, from expressing an opinion
as to the wisest and most economical mode
in which the government can lend its aid in
accomplishing this great and necessary
Work. I believe that many difficulties in the
way, which now appear formidable, would,
in a great degree, vanish as soon as the near-
est and best route shall have been satifacto-
rily ascertained.
It may be right that, on this occasion, I
should make some brief remarks as to our
rights and duties as a member of the great
family of nations.
In our intercourse with them, theie are
some plain principles, approved by our own
experience, from which we should never de-
part We ought to cultivate peace, com-
merce, and friendship with all nations; and
this not merely as the best means of promo-
ting our own material interests, but in a spir-
it of christian benevolence towards fellow
men, whenever their lot may be cast. Our
diplomacy should be direct and frank, neith-
er seeking to obtain more, nor accepting less
than is our due.
We ought to cherish a sacred regard for
the independence of all nations, and never
attempt to interfere in the domestic conceroB
of any, unless this shall bo imperatively re-
faireu by the great law of self-preservation.
0 avoid entangling alliances has been a
maxim of oar policy ever since the days of
Washington; and its wisdom no one will at-
tempt to dispute. Inshoit, we ought to do
justice <nakindly spirit to all nations, and
require justice from them in return.
It is our glory that while other nations
have extended their dominion by the sword,
we have never acquired any territoiy except
by fair purchase, or, as in the case of Texas,
by the voluntary determination of a brave,
kindred and independent people to blend
their destinies with our own. Even our ac-
quisitions from Mexico form no exception.-^
Unwilling to take advantage of the fortune
'of war against a sister republic, we pur-
chased those possessions under the treaty
of peace for a sum which was considered at
the time a fair equivalent.
Our past history forbids that we shall in
the future acquire territoiy, unless this be
sanctioned by the laws of justice and honor.
Acting on this principle, no nbtion will have
aright to intenereor to complain, if in the
progress of events we shall still further ex-
tend our possessions. Hitherto in all our
acquisitions, the people under the protection
of the American flag have enjoyed civil and
religious liberty as well as equal and just
laws, and have been contented, prosperous
and happy. Their trade with the rest of
the wr.rld has rapidly increased, and thus
every commercial nation has shared largely
in their successful progress.
1 shall now proceed to take the oath pre-
scribed by the constitution, whilst humbly
invoking the blessings of Divine Providence
on this great people.
JAMES BUCHANAN.
CT The Galveston City Guards are contes-
ting to-day • target practice for a gold
■cdal. The medal ia home made, and is
dsaeribrd by the Hews as being very hand-
O-The latent news frere Cuba represent
that the sugar market waa kept finn, it was
rumored, by the concerted action of large
holders and the anticipation of a short crop
ia Cuba. The stock on hand, 190,000 boxes.
i were large to the United States.
ports.
17 The News, of Satneday, says that
Oapt.Lafkia has had ripe strawberries since
Km 98th of February, and gathered a pint or
two Thursday.
What ia the diHereaee between i confirm-
ed sin— sad a- haggar t On*- • a mendi
cant aad the other ia a mend-i-wont.
IWACOfT
«**-
appear before you
this dsy to take the solsare oath that I will
frithfafly execute the ajha of President of
An United States, aad will to the best of my
ability pwwe, urulast and defend the Oon-
stitionef the United States.
In catering npoo this great office I must
the God of our fathers for
I firmness to execute its high and
Ma duties in each a manner as to
harmony Mdthe ancient friendship
the BaopWwthe several states and
' free institutions thioughout
Convinced that I owe
i to Aa inherent love for the Con
aad the Union, which still ant-
rts ef the American people, let
■ah their powerful support in
Jaat mijasiirui calculated to
■aa, and the richest political
which nan* an haa ever bestowed
upon nay nation. Having determined not to
beeooM) a candidate for re election, I shall
have aa motive to influence my conduct in
ia administering the government, except the
desfe*ahly aadfcithfally, toaervemy coun-
try, aad to live in the grateful memory of
my ooaatifmea.
We have recently named through a presi
deatialosateet, in wWich the p—i on
follow citiaena ware excited to the highei
degree, by questions of deep and vital im
i hi I east, bat when the people proclaimed
their will, tha tsemest at ence subsided and
all waa aaim. Tne voice of the majority,
anner prescribed by the
beard, and instant sub-
Our own country could
i have exhibited so grand and striking
~ i ef the capacity of man for self
it. What a happy conception then
, it far oaagrms to apply tftia simple
tula that tha wiu of the majority govern, to
thassttfoassat sf ths question of domei
slavery ia tha territories. Congress is nei-
ther to legWate alaverv into territories or
dales, aor to exelode it therefrom, but to
Issrt tha people perfectly free to forai and
regelate tteir domestic institutions in their
awa way, subject only to the Constitution of
ths United States aa a natural consequence.
Oomaaa had abo prescribed that when
*e tsnfeafraf Kansas shall be admitted aa a
at ate, it shall be received into the Union
wither allheal slavery, aa their constitution
may prescribe at tke, tune of their admission.
A aubreut opinion has arisen ia regard to
te tiaaa ahsn the people of a territory shall
flatH" thisqoeetise for thetaselvee. This ia
happily, a master ef but little practical im-
p«taaae: aad beeidee, it ia a judicial quae
iwa, which, legitimstjy, belongs to the su
nesana sea ft or the United States, before
wheel It is a*w needing, and will, it is un-
dsaataad.be aaeedily>nd finally settled. To
thab Maiea, ia eemaaea with all good citi
asaa.1 shall cheerfully 'submit, whatever
tUe aey he. Though it has been my indi-
vidud agitata that, under tlv N-'oifk*-
Kaarea aat the appropriate p.
whea As a amber of actual residents in the
tsrritaty shall justify the formation of
ooaatUatMa, with!* view to its admission as
aetata iatothe Union. But be this aa H
mar. It is ths iaiasretivs and indispensable
duty' s# Aa government of the United State*
te aa—re taererj we id eat inhabitant the free
loat snprssstoa ef hie opinion,
TMa eaoied right of each in-
1 he paaoarved. Thie being sc-
|caa ha fairer than to
e* a territory free from all
■co to decide their eonetitu
Tha whale territorial oneetiea, being
parted foeerver. - Silks,
Our financial condition is without a par- Fire Arms,
allell in history. No nation has ever before Catlery,
been embarrassed from too large a surplus in Paper Fabrics,
its treasury. This, almost necessarily, Iron,
given birth to extravagant legislation. It Bonnets,
produces wild schemes of expenditure, and Clothing,
begets a rare of speculators and jobbers Glass Ware,
whose ingenuity is exerted in contriving Wine, bottled,
and promoting expedients to obtain the Sugars,
public money. The party, through ita offi- Molasses,
cisl agents, whether rightfully or wronfolly, Tin Fabrics,
is suspected, aad the character of the govern-
ment suffers in the estimation of the people.
Thia is, in itself, a very great evil The na-
tional mode of relief from this embarrass-
ment is to appropriate the surplus in the
treasury to great national objects for which
a clear warrant can be found in the consti-
tution. Among these I might mention the
extinguishment of the public debt; a reaso-
nable increase of the navy, which is, at pre-
sent inadequate to the protection of oar vast
tonnage afloat, now greater than that of any
other nation, as well aa the defence of our
extended sea coast.
It is beyond all question the true principle
that no more revenue ought to be collected
from the people than the amount necessary
to defray the expenses ol a wise and econo-
mical and efficient administration of the
government
To reach this point it was neceesaiy to re
sort to a modification of the tariff, and this
has been accomplished in such a manner as
to do as little injury as may have been prac-
ticable to our domestic manufactures, espe-
cially those necessary for the defence of the
country. Any discrimination against a par-
ticular branch for the purpose ot benefitting
favored corporations, individuals or interests
would have been unjust to the rest of the
country, and inconsistent with that spirit of
firmnees and equality which ought to govern
in the adjustment of a revenue tariff.
But the squandering of the public money
sinks into comparative insignificance as a
temptation to corruption when compared
with the squandering of the public lands.—
No nation in the tide of time has ever been
blessed with jo rich and noble an inheritance
aa we enjoy in the public lands. In admin-
istering this important truat, whilst it may
be wise to grant portions of them for the im-
provement of the remainder, yet we 'should
never forget that it is our cordial policy to pre-
serve these lands as much as may be for ac-
tual settlers, and this at moderate prices.
We ahall thus not only best promote the
prosperity of the new states by furnishing
them a hardy and independent race of hon-
est and industrious citixens^but shall secure
homes for our children and our children's
children, as well as for those exiles from
foreign shores who may seek, in this country
to improve their condition and to enjoy the
bleaungs of civil and religiooa liberty.—
Snch emigrants have done much to promote
the growth aad prosperity of the country.—
They have proved* faithful, both in peace
and in war.
After becoming citizens, they sn entitled,
under the constitution aad laws, to be placed
on perfect equality with native born . citi-
zens, and in taia cnaracter they should ever
be kindly recognised.
The federal constitution is a grant from
the states to congress of certain specific pow-
ers; and the question, whether thia grant
ahall be liberally or strictly construed, has,
more or less, divided political parties from
the beginning. Without entering into the
argument I desire to state, at the commence-
ment of my administration, that long ex-
perience and obeervation have convinced me
that a strict construction of the powers of
tha government is the only true, as well as
the only safe, theory of the conatitution.
Whenever in our pest history doubtful
powers have been exercised by congress,
they have never failed to produce injuries
aad unhappy consequences. Many such in-
stancea might be adduced if this were the
proper oeeaaioo. Neither is it necessary for
the public service to strain the language of
the constitution because all the great and
useful powers required for a successful ad-
ministration of the government,both in peace
aad ia war, have been granted either in ex-
press terms or by the plainest implication.
Whilst deeply convinced of these truths, I
yet consider it clear that under the war-mak-
ing power eoogrem may appropriate money
The New Tariff.
The following analysis of the new tariff
bill, is probably as complete as it can be
made in the absence of th full details :
Old Rate. 100 40 30 25 20 15 10 5 Free.
ABCDEFGHI
NevRate. 30 30 24 19 15 12 8 4 Free.
The following articles are reduced as here
specified:
ik schedule A from 100 to 30 pkk cent
Brandies, Curacoa,
Cordials, Arrak,
Gin, Maraschino,
Liquors, Other Spirits.
Curacoa,
nrscuxsvLX B kkom 40 to 30 rxa cent.
All Wines in Wood, Champaignes,
Manufact Tobacco, Ebony,
Cigars, Cut Glasa.
in schedule C from 30 to 25 fxr cent.
f.eemj thing ef a poetical
*aa .
Fine Woolens, -
Copper Ware,
Laces of Metal,
Cheese,
Iron Fabrics,
Combs,
Jewelry,
Chinese Ware,
Ale and Beer,
Syrups,
Embroideries,
Carpeting.
ix schedule D vbok 25 to 19 per cent.
Flannels, Bareges,
Tarns, Cotton Laces,
Mohair, Matting,
Fabrics of Hair, Cotton Prints,
Feathers, Fioor Cloths,
Cordage, Worsted Goods.
nr schedule E from 20 to 15 pek cent.
Linens, Other Flax Good*,
Hempen Goods, Oils,
Cotton Hosiery, Paper,
Periodicals, Papsr Hangings.
in schedule F rom 15 to 12 pek. cent.
Tow of Hemp, Tin Plates,
Steel, in Bars, Tow of Flax,
Brimstone, Silver Leaf,
Gold Leaf, Flax Unmanufactured.
Diamonds.
The two following sections are embraced
in the new Tariff Bill published in the New
York papers.
Aad be it further enacted, That all goods,
ware, and merchandise which shall be in
the public stores on the on the first day of
Julv aforesaid, shall be subjeet on entry
thereof for consumption to no other duty
than if the same had been imported, respec-
tively, after that day.
And be it further enacted, That on the entry
of any goods, wares and merchandise, im-
ported on and after the first day of July af-
oresaid, the decision of the Collector of Cus-
toms at the port of importation and entry as
to their liability to duty or exemption there-
from, shall be final and conclusive against
the owner, importer, consignee or agent of
any such goods, wares and merchandise, un-
less the owner, importer, consignee or agent
shall,within ten days after such entry give
notice to the Collector in writing, of his dis-
satisfaction with such decision, setting forth
therein distinctly and specifically his ground
of objection thereto, and shall, within thir-
ty days after the date of such decision, ap-
peal therefrom to the Secretary of the Treas-
ury, whose decision on such appeal shall be
final and conclusive, and the said goods,
wares and merchandise shall be liable to
duty, or exempted therefrom accordingly,
by any act of Congress to the contrary not
withstanding, unless suit shall be brought
within thirty days after such decision for
any duties that may have been paid, or may
thereafter be paid on auch goods, ar with-
in thirty days after the duties shall have
been paid, in cases where sach goods shall
be in bond.
By Telegraph.
From Washington.
Washigton,.March 13.—The Senate has
given a decision sustaining Mr. Cameron in
his seat as Senator from Pennsylvania.
The case of die Indiana Senators has been
tabled for the session.
Philip Clayton, of Georgia, has been con-
firmed by the Senate, as Assistant Secretaiy
of the Treasury, viee Peter G. Washington,
resigned. [Mr. Clayton, under the late ad-
ministration, was second Auditor of the
Treasury Department—Ed*. Pic.]
John Scott Cunningham has been confirm-
ed as Purser of the Navy.
The Hon. Elisha Wnittlesy, Comptroller
of the Treasury, has resigned.
"Washington, March 14.—The Senate has
confirmed Wm. E. Venable, of Tennessee, as
Minister to Guatamala.
The Senate nas also confirmed J. Page
Hopkins as Consul to Tabasco, Mexico; Joel
W. White, of Connecticut, as Consul at Ly-
ons, France; F. A. Thornton, of North Car-
olina, as Consul at Aspinwall; Peter Lassan-
seuran (Seuzeneau) of Louisiana, as Consul
at Matamoras; Charles G. Baylor as Consul
at Manchester, England.
The Senate has also confirmed A.B.Ragan,
of Georgia, as Paymaster in the Army, and
P. H. Montgomery, of Arkansas, as Army
Storekeeper.
The Sandwich Islands treaty is dead.
The Senate has adjourned sine die.
Mr. Marigny has declined the appoint-
ment of Postmaster at New Orleans.
Washington, March 15.—Henry B. An-
drews has been confirmed as Postmaster at
Galveston.
New Yobk, March 16.—Gov. Geary, of
Kansas, has resigned.
The steamship George Law, irom Aspin-
wall, has arriffed at this port, bringing San
Francisco papers to the 20th of February.
The George Law brings a million in trea-
sure.
We learn from the San Francisco papers
that the Treasurer of the State of California
has been impeached, and that twelve rob-
bers have been executed at San Diego. Bus-
iuess in California was improving.
The Legislature of Washington and Ore-
gon Territories had adjourned.
Marine Disastex.
Southwest Pass, March IS.—The brig
Reuben Carver, of Wilmington, N. C.,Capt.
Barry, from Jacksonville for Martinique,was
run into on the nightof the 26th of February,
by the ship Ina Russell, Capt. Williams,
from Boston for New Orleans, and was cut
down to the water's edge nnd totally dis-
masted. All hands were saved.
Gov. Gbakt.
St. Louis, March 17.—Gov. Geary of Kan-
sas, who has resigned, left this city to-day
on his way to Washington.
The cause of his resignation is the failure
of President Pierce to support him in his
measures, and the opposition of the territo-
rial judiciary. He gives it as his opinion
that the establishment of slavery in Kansas
by the Constitutional Convention to be held,
is inevitable.
It appears that the Sherrard party have
organised in secret to assassinate Geary,and
that the commander of the U. S. troops' re-
fused to furnish him a body guard, as it was
a personal matter.
Mr. Woodson, Secretaray of State is now
the acting Governor of Kansas.
Nxw Toax, March 17.—It is reported that
our Government will recall Mr. Forsyth, the
U. S. Minister in Mexico, on account of his
having entered into the recent negotiations
without instructions.
Nxw Toax Makxet.
The cotton market is dull, and prices are
in favor of the buyer.
Groceries are unchanged.
Railkoad Accident.
Louisville, March 17.—It is reported that
two passenger < are on the New Albany and
Salem Railroad have been precipitated into
Muddy Run by the breaking of the bridge.
We have no particulars of the disaster.
SUPREME COURT.
TUESDAY, JANUARY, S7th, 1857.
J S Anderaon, et al v Wm H. Chandler,
Wharton—judgement affirmed.
R C Brown v Green Boulden, Colorado-
reversed and remanded.
Danl A Connor v R Autrey, et al Colora-
do—reversed and remanded.
J M Darden, et al v J W McCampbell—
judgment affirmed by agreement.
WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 28th 1857.
Thos Cochrane v Wm M Rice A Co., Aus-
tin—judgement affirmed.
Jas McFaddin v Winfield S bpencer, Bra-
soria—reversed and remanded.
Thos C Nelson v John L Bostwick; Bra*
Eoria—judgement affirmed.
Joseph £ Chiswell v Chas Ragsdale, et al
Fayette—judgement affirmed.
Thos H Rollison v John Hope, Colorado,
reversed and remanded.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29th, 1857
C H Kendall, Esq., of Fort Bend county,
was licensed an attorney of the Supreme
Court, on examination.
Jamas C Block v John L Bryan, Brazoria
—judgment affirmed.
Charles P. Flack v James A Haynie, Fa-
yette—judgment affirmed.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30th, 1857.
Edgar A M Gray, Esq., of Jefferson coun-
ty. was admitted'as an attorney of the Su-
] Irene Court, on license from the Supreme
'Jourt of Mississippi.
John Atkinson v John G. Bell, Austin—re-
versed and remanded.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2d, 1857.
A T Burnley v Rice, Adams A Co., Bra-
soria—judgment affirmed.
C W and Aun R Buckley v Jas A Thomp-
son, Harris—dismissed by appellants.
John O Shelby and Wife v R W Perrin,
Polk—reversed remanded.
An Unexampled Rxcoan.—The N. York
Times reluctantly pays a tribute to the De-
mocratic administration of President Pierce
byaaying :
"The annual report of the federal Treasury
Department affords the highly satisfactory,
ana, in the magnitude of the sum, unexpec-
ted information, that the foreign trade of the
country for the treasury year ending 30th r f
June last, shows a balance in favor of the
United States of $32,324,976. The previous
semi-official returns had authorized the con-
fident estimate that this balance would be at
least five million dollars; but as the figures
for the port of New York, and as the general
trade of the country during that period—
April 1 to June 30—have gone ahead of the
most sanguine calculations, we have now the
pleasure of congratulating our financial rea-
der upon a precise official result for the
whole year, the magnitude of which has not
been paralled in the history of government."
towards the construction of a military road,
when this is absolutely necessary for the
defence of my state or territory of the Union
against foreign invasion.
Under the constitution congress has power
to declare war—to raise and support srmies
—to provide and maintain a navy—and to
call forth the militia to repel invaaioo. Thus
endowed in an ample manner with the war
making power, the eorreMMmding dnty ia re-
quired, that the United States shall protect
each of them (the states against invasion
How is it poa sible to afford thia protection
to California and our Pacific poesessiooa, ex-
cept by means of a military road through
the territory of the United States, over whica
men and munitions ef war may be speedily
transported from the Atlantis Stales, to mnet
snd expel the invaders. Ia ease of a war
with a naval power much stronger than our
own, we should have no other avalable sc-
r**s to the Pacific coast, because such a pow-
, . . ...iid instantly close the route across the
isthmus of Central America. It is impos-
sible to cooceive that, whilst the constitution
has expressly required congress to defend
all the states, I should yet deny to them, by
any fair construction, the only pos-ibfe
means by which one of these states can be
defended. Besides, the government, ever
since its origin, has been in the constant
practice of constructing military roads
might also be wise to consider whether the
lave for the Union, which now animates our
iellow-citiseua on the Pacific coast, may not
be impaired by our neglect or refusal to pro-
vide for them in their remote and iaolated
condition. The only maaas by which die
power of tl* states, on this aide oftheEocky
Moootaiaa, rajA them ia aaffie
to pretest them agabat lavaaiea, X
Tax Christian Reloion.—The will of the
late John M. Clayton, of Delaware has been
ubliahed. The first clause of it ia aa fol
I«
First—I leave to my friends and rela-
tives, as well as to all others who may think
my opinion of any value, thia teetimonial.
that tne religion taught in the New Testa
ment ia the beat that has been offered for our
adoption, both for this world, and for that
which is to come, and that Jesus Christ was
the true Messiah, and will remain forever
the Redeemer and Savior of fallen man. Let
my humble testimony stand in favor of the
Christian religion—I am deeply, thorough
ly convinced of its truth."
What the Ladiss Do.—Some oue
who baa been ''about Id spots," gives
the following result of his observations
If he is right, says an exchange, pnt ns
down at once for the city of "Brotherly
love:"
"The young ladies of Boston, before
going to a party, rub their eye* with
extrait tT ognon, to make them sparkle
and give brilliant expression.
'The New York lielles don India
rubber stockings to contract the feet
and make them look small.
"The Providence beauties put a small
clam shell under the hollow of each
foot, to lift the Instep ami confer a wfll
made air to the pedals.
"The Philadelphia demoiselles eat
persimmons, to drtw their months np to
a point,and give their lips a "do kiss-me"
look.
"T!m Cincinnati ladies "do up their
carls" with bogs' tails, and wh#Q asked
to marry,
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4th, 1857.
Wm Philips v Geo A Pattilo A Son, Jef-
ferson—reversed and remanded.
Mary Sharman, Harris—judgment affirm
The State v A P Thompson, Harris—
Judgment affirmed.
Joseph E Ross v the State, Jefferson—dis-
missed for want of recognisance.
The State v L Bryan, Liberty—dismissed
for want of assignment of errors.
Asa Smith et al v Moses Townsend adm'r,
Colorado—reversed and remanded.
THURSDAY, FEB. 5,1857.
B W Camp v Joaiah M Camp, Harris—
judgement affirmed.
FRIDAY, FEB. 6,1857.
J W Birdwell v. J R Cox, Walker—Judg-
ment affirmed.
Jno S Lewellen v the State, Fayette—re-
versed and remanded.
Isaac Duncan v Leonard Bullock, Austin
—reversed and remanded.
SATD RDAY, FEB. 7,1847
Wm P Hamblin and Jno Johnson, Esqs., of
Harris county, and Joab H Banton, of Walk-
er were licensed as Attorneys of the Supreme
Court, on examination.
Elijah Hearne v Ira M Camp, Grimes—re-
versed and remanded.
Kerr B DeWalt v Samuel E Bigham, Polk
—judgment affirmed.
Jonathan T Pownds et al v E W Cawthon
et al., Montgomery—judgment affirmed.
Jno K Whitehead v Jno McAdams, Walk-
er—judgment affirmed.
Jas Cocks v Edmund J Hart, Harris, judg'
ment affirmed.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9th, 1857.
John Flum v T. W. House A Co., Harris—
judgment for defendants in error for
$1014,68
Eleanor Spann v Stockbridge and wife, ad
ministaatore, Galveston—reversed and re
manded-
Allen F. Webb v Seymour White, Tyler—
judgment affirmed.
Mary Taylor v. Charles S. Taylor, Mentgom
ery—judgment below reversed, and de-
cree entered dissolving the bonds of mat-
rimony between the parties.
Moses L. Cboate v. J. F. Redding. Polk—
judgment affirmed.
J. 0. Dunlop v. Eveline Yoakum, Ex'x.
Walker—judgment affinjied.
Ex-parte Van Ben Thuysen, on habeas cor-
pus,ordered to be admitted to bail on giv-
ing bond in the aum of $3,000.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10th, 1857.
E. W. Peny, et al., v. E. B. Fowlkta, Colo-
rado—judgment affirmed.
N. k M. McKinnon v. S.G. Powell, Fayette—
judgment affirmed.
H.M. Watkins v. Walker County, Walker—
reversed and remanded.
B. S. Willon v. Thos E. Palmer, Walker-
judgment affirmed-
WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 11th, 1857.
Duncan v. T. H. McMahan, Austin-
judgment affirmed.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14th, 1857.
A. F. Lute, et al., v. G. A. Jones, Fort Bend,
dismissed as to Page, the deceased plain-
tiff in error, and affirmed with damages
against Lutz and his surety.
Willeford Cartwright v. Pink Cartwrigbt,
Montgomery—the decree of divorce be-
low affirmed, and in all other respects re-
versed and remanded. Another case, same
parties, Montgomery—reversed and dis-
missed.
Jacob Schroeder v. H. W. Stamm, Harris—
Judgment affirmed.
W. S.Day v. D. C. Hyde & Co., Harris—
affirmed, with 10 per cent, damages.
MONDAY, FEB. 16, 1857.
Thos. J Holdeiman v Thos J. Chambers
et al, Bastrop—The application in this cause
for are-hearing refused, and the judgement
rendered at Austin, at the Octobei term,
1856—re-affirmed.
Chas Stillman et al v Manuel Trevino Ca-
nales, Cameron—judgement affirmed.
Chas Stillman et al v Francisco Fragosa,
Cameron—judgement affirmed.
Joseph H Baldridge et al v. George Wind-
field et al Calhoun—affirmed under article
3938, Hart-Dig.
Cornelius Cahill v Mills, Judsou <b Mon-
tross, Nueces—dismissed at the cost of the
defendants in error, for the want of a copy
of the judgment below.
JohnO Shelby and wife v Nathaniel W
Burtis, Polk—judgement affirmed.
C C Shame et su v William M. Rice et al,
Harris—affirmed with damages.
Prestou Perry v James Morgan, Harris—
judgement affirmed, less $24 73—judgement
rendered for $1185 27.
W S Day and wife adm'rs v Henry D
Thompson adm'r, Montgomery—judgment
affirmed.
Wm Henry Elliot v W W & H Smith, Har-
ris—judgement affirmed.
Wm Henry Eliot v James Syne, Harris—
affirmed with 10 per cent damages.
A J Gilder v Rice & Groesbeeck, Harris—
affirmed with 10 per cent damages.
Conrad Meuly v Henry Parker, Galveston
—affirmed with 10 percent damages.
S Turner Evans et al v David Taylor,
Trinity—affirmed with ten per cent dam-
ages.
Charles A Elise Stephens adm'rs v Queu-
ed, Harris—affirmed under article 2938,
Hart Digest.
W Cartwright v P J Willis A Bro, Mont-
gomery—affirmed with 10 per cent damages.
T J Heard et al v Russell C Root et al,
Galveston—affirmed with 10 per cent dama-
ges.
TUESDAY, FEB, 17, 1867.
Benjamin F Ellis v A Modisett, Liberty—
dismissed for want of assignment of errors.
Ux parte Van Ben thuysen, on habeas cor-
pus, admitted to ball in the sum of one
thousand dolars..
WEDNESDAY, FEB.18, 1857,
Samuel L. Allen v Chas Stephens, Harris
—judgment affirmed.
THURSDAY, FEB. 19 1857.
Philip Howard v A F Lutz adm'r, Fort
Bend—reversed and rendered in favor of
Howard for $800.
Henry Schulte v F J Hoffman, Harris—
judgemeut affirmed.
Exp arte Van Benthuysen, on habeas cur-
pus; relator entered into recognizance with
Gilbert Winnie and William Wright, as two
sureties.
FRIDAY, FEB. 20,1857.
Benjamin F Tankeraly v Boss A Leitcb,
Harris—affirmed upon the principles in
"Ritter v Hamilton/' 4th Texas Rep., page
325.
SATURDAY, FEB. 21,1867.
J A Gibson v John A Williams, Fort Bend
—affirmed, less two dollars and one cent re-
mitted.
Daniel M Wall v the State, Liberty—con-
victed of murder in the 1st degree—judg-
ment affirmed.
MONDAY FEBRUARY 23, 1857.
_ James Burrell and James R. Burns, Aus-
tin county—convicted of murder—-judgment,
as to Burrell, affirmed, and reversed and re-
manded as to Burns.
Enos Stone v Theodore Dorsett et al, Gal-
veston—reversed and remanded with inter-
est.
TUESDAY, FEB. 24, 1857.
John G and Ann E Montgomery v John
Gulton, Colorado—reversed and remanded.
John G and Ann E Montgomery v Wm J
Jones, Colorado—judgement affirmed.
Court adjourned until Thursday.
THURSDAY. FEB. 26, 1857.
Conrad Meuly v John CHuther, Colorado
—judgment affirmed.
F W Grassmeyer v Leander Beeson, Col-
orado—reversed and remanded.
C C Dyer, Prest. of the Board of Trustees,
Ac. v J S Sullivan, Fort Bend—reversed and
rendered in favor of Sullivan.
Julia Maton, by her next friend v Linney,
Liberty—judgment affirmed.
The Court adjourned until Saturday.
SATURDAY FEB. 28, 1857.
Walter W Little, adm'r v John S Bradley
Fort Bend—judgment affirmed.
J Turner Evans v. A F James and Wm P
Ballinger, Galveston—affirmed with dam-
ages.
James L Chambers et al v Thompson H
McMahan trustee. Fort Bend—judgment af-
firmed.
Conclusion or the Synopsis op the Judg-
ments at the Januakt Terx, 1857.
H B Hedgepeth, J E Eirby et al v Felix
W Robertson, Austin—judgment affirmed
with damages.
Henry E. Perkins v N K & Eliza Tracey,
Liberty—judgment affirmed with damages.
J Sneigher A J A M-iody, v Peter Schiner,
Victoria—judgment affirmed.
The State v A C Jones,Goliad—judgment
affirmed.
Henry Redmond v Clements A Hayden,
Nueces—judgment affirmed with damages.
John Snirkey v WilkinsHunt, Victoria—
judgment affirmed.
L W Alexander and R A D G Mills v W
C Taitet al Ex'rs, Colorado—judgment af-
firmed.
Stillman et al v Trevino, Cameron and
Stillman et al v Fragoso "
In these causes, the judgment or affirmance
of the 16th February last, is suspended, and
the cases continued unoer advisement.
Barclay v Cameron et al, Galveston—the
judgment of the 5th inst., reversing this case,
is set aside, and a re-hearing ordered.
AX ORDINANCE.
Tht htttr t* jtrtttrvt the Htaltk of the City o
Be it oriained hp the JVtjror and Aldermen of tht
City of Houston tit Coumcil assembled: 1. That
in order to maintain the cleanliness and salubrity
of the city it shall be the duty of all owners, agents
or occapanta of lots or tenants within the corporate
limits of tha city, to have all stagnant water nnder
or about the houses or premises and all decaying
vegetable or animal matter, and all other filth or
rubbish removed from the premises owned or occu-
pied by him, her or them, and to keep said premises
thoroughly cleansed from all foul and infectious
matter from and after the publication of this ordi-
nance.
3- It shall be the special duty of all persons re-
aiding in the city to keep his or her privies thor-
oughly cleansed, and use lime freely in or about the
same, at least once every two weeks.
3. It shall be the duty •( the City Uarshal to make
strict examination throughout the Wards of the city
of all lots and premises, and wherever nuisances of
any kind are found to exist, such aa stagnant water
under or about houtes where low grounds exist, foul
privies, vegetable or animal decaying matter or
other rubbish or filth which may be injurious to the
health of tha city, be ahall give written notice to
the owner, agent or occupantof any property where
such nuisances exist, to have the same removed
within ten days; and upon neglect or refusal of such
persons to comp'y with the requirements of this or-
dinance, upon said notice being duly given, the
Marshal shall proceed at once to have the floors of
houses raised where there is stagnant water or low
ground, and have aaid lota filled up or other nui-
asncea removed at their expense, or at the expense
of the proparty, and in order to protect the City
from any danger that might result to the general
health by the removal of fuul matter and stagnant
water on low grounds under the doors of houses
during the prevalence of warm weather, no such re-
moval ahall be made after the ISth of May next,
where floors or building have to be removed for
such purpose.
4. In case of any owner, occupant or agent of
property refuse or neglect to comply with the re-
quirements of this ordinance, the same shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon convic-
tion thereof, stall be fined in a sum not less shan
tan dollars, one-half to go to the City Marshall or
Informer, and the other naif to the use of the city.
5. Tha City Marshal ia hereby made the judge of
all filling in of lots, removal of rubbish, filth, un
wholsome matter, fcc., fratided, that it is hereby
made his duty in every case where there is stagnant
water or low ground to have said lot or ground filled
above the level of the side-walka. In order that the
water may ruu off freely-
Approved, COR. EMMS. Ma for.
I. r. William, See'g imar23lm.
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 12th, 1857.
Francis Moore jr., v. Elisabeth Cocke, ad-
ministratrix, Harris, judgment affirmed.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY ISth, 1857.
I. T. Branch, et all., v. Thos. Dover, Lib.
ittsSrtJSZi;*.
•evened aad rendered 1 fcvar ef Caia
AN ORDINANCE.
Defining Taxes and Licenses fmr 1857.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of tht
City of Houston, ia Council assembled on tht 17th
day of March 1857. 1. That there shall beaaseaaed
and collected upon all property within the corpo-
rate limits of the city of Houston, upon which a tax
is levied by the State, a direct tax of twenty eenta
upon every hundred dollars for the city of Houston.
2. That there shall be assessed and collected
from each person, the proprietor of a company with-
in the corporate limits of the city, pursuing the oc-
cupation of the exhibiting, or causing to b« exhib-
ited for pay or emolumant, any Theatre of Theatri-
cal amusement, an annual direct tax of one hun-
dred dollars for each and every such establishment.
3. Of each and every person pursuing the occu-
pation of exhibiting any Museum, Menaaarie, Wax-
work, Feats of Activity, Slight of Band, or any di-
version of this character under any name whatever,
an annual direct tax of twenty-five dollars for each
and every such establishment.
4- That there shall be assessed and collected of
every person or firm engaged in the sale of vinous
or spiritous Liquors, in quantities less than one
quart, an annnal direct tax of one hunderd and
twenty-five dollars for each and every such estab-
lishment.
5. Of each and every person persuing the busi-
ness ot Hawker or Pedlar, an annual tax of ten
dollars.
6- That there shall be assessed and collected of
each and every person or firm keeping a Billiard or
Bagatelle Table or any other table known by any
other name upon which games are played with balls
and cue's or mace. Such tables kept fbr public
games, shall pay an annnal direct tax of fifty dol-
lars for each and every table so kept.
7. Of each and every person or firm keeping a
Nine or Ten-pin Alley, an annual direct tax for
eacli and every table contained in said Alley twanty
dollars.
8. For each and every person or firm occupied in
keeping any Cook-shop, Restaurant or Sating
House for tay or emolument, an annual direct tax of
fifteen dollars for each and every auch establish-
ment.
!>. Of each and every person or firm pursuing the
occupation of Real Estate Broker, Ship Broker,
Merchandize or Cotton Broker, or auy Commission
business, an annual direct tax of twenty dollars for
each and every such establishment.
10. Of each and every person or firm occupied in
the business of Auctioneering, an annual direct
tax of twenty-dollars.
<11. That each and every person or firm engaged
in the sale of Goods, Wares and Merchandise, Vi-
nous or Spirituous Liquors, in quantities of a quart
or more, shall pay a tax of ten cents on each hun-
dred dollars, value of such Goods, Wares and Mer-
chandise purchased for sale, or received for sale,
as agent as Auctioneer, by such person or firm, and
it shall be '.he duty of the Assessor and Collector
to call once in every three months, or oftener, upon
every person or firm so occupied in the city, for ac-
count of the amount so introduced under oath.
12. That every person or persons on whom or
whose vocation a license tax, may have been asses-
sed shall before engaging in ineh vocation, pay to
the Assessor and Collector, the amount or such
tax, taking his receipt therefor, which receipt shall
entitle him, her or them to a corresponding license
to be issued by the Mayor. If any person ot per-
sons shall engage in a vocation within the limits
of the city, on whom or which a license tax had been
assessed by the city Council without having first
obtained a license therefof from the Mayor, such
person or persons sha-1 be liable so pay onefourth
of the amount of such annual license tax for each
week, he, she or they may be so engaged, and in the
same proportion for each day, which may be recov-
ered by action before the Recorder; or any justice
of the Peace or the District Court- according to the
amount one-fourth part of tbe recovery for the use
of the informer, and the balance to the city.
13. When any person shall fail or refuse to pay
the tax contemplated by the proceeding sections of
t his Ordinance, before engaging in any vocation or
calling on which a tax is impose, it shall be the du-
ty of the Assessor and Collector to forthwith levy
on any property of such persons if to be found in
the city snfficieat to pay the amount of such tax for
one year and all costs, and shall sell th* same at
public auction to the highest bidder for cash, after
advertising the same in some newspaper published
in the city for twenty days.
14. Carts, Drays or Wagons and pleasure carri-
ages working for hire, shall be taxed ten dollars a
year, for each and every one so engaged.
Approved, COB. XMIIIS, Mayor.
E. V. Williams, Sec'y [mar23 lm.
AN ORDINANCE.
Defining a License Tax on Hotels ead Livery
Stab lei for the year 1857.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of Ckt
City of Houston in Council assembled: 1. That
for the year 1857, there shall be licensed and col-
lected from each and every person or persons keep-
ing a Hotel or Boarding House in which the num-
ber of persons accommodated exceed ten persons,
an annual license of thirty dollars for. the use of
said city.
2. That for tbe year 1857, there shall be licensed
and collected from each and every person or firm
keeping a Livery Stable, an annual license tax of
fifteen dollars for the use of the city.
Approved, COB. KNMIS, Mayor
E. F. Williams, See'y. [mar33 lm.
Southern Steamahip Company an!
Texas nail Line.
rlE following new and magnificent Steamships
now comprise this line, viz:—
CHARLES MORGAN.. - -Capt. HimtV Place.
ATLANTIC " H. Shspfaxd.
MEXICO " John Y. Lawless.
LOUISIANA « W H. Talbot.
GENERAL SUdE " Forbes.
One of them will leave New Orleans for Galveston
every 8UNDAIT and THURSDAY, at 8
o'clock, A. M.: returning will leave Galveston for
New Orleans every SUNDAY and THURS-
DAY, at 4 o'clock P. M.
These steamers have all been built, with great
care and cost, specially for this trade, have splen-
did accommodations for passengers, and for speed
and safety are unsurpassed. Apply to
E. B. NICHOLS CO., Galveston,
II. N. CALDWELL, InJianola.
Q ARRIS. MORGAN fc CO., New Orleans.
March 13-'57 ly.
Aft ORDINANCE.
To eolleet a Tat upon Slaves and Ifogro Laborers
mho hire by the day and act in tke capacity of
Portorj, within tht Corporate limits of the City.
Ml it Ordained by tike Mayor and Aldermen in
Council Convened: That from and after the first
day of April next,.an yearly Tax of Five dollars
or half of the amount for six months, shall be le-
vied and collected upon all Slaves and Negroes
working in th* capacity of Porters in this city,
and, as smod* of dwignatinf Negroes of this class
a bad ge will be d«lir*red to each of them on the
payment of the tax, by the City Marshall, whose du-
ty It is hereby made to collect tbe same, which
badge ahall be worn conspicuously as indicating
the capacity in which they labor.
Bee, The owners of Slave* and others, from and
after the above mentioned date, who shall fail or
negleet to eomply with this Ordinance ahall b*
fined "five dollars" for every day so offending.
Approved, COB. ENNIS, Mayor.
1. *. William*. Sta'y, tmar23 lm.
T. W. HOUSE * CO.,
Cotton Factors,
viiuiili iTituiu
Are row receiving a large and well
selected stock of Spring Goods,
consisting in part of Fancy and Staple
DRY GOODS,
Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes,
Hardware, Saddlery and Wooden
Ware ; Fancy and Staple Groceries
of every description ; also, Sweed and
refined Iron, Steel, Blacksmith's Tools,
Cntlery and Earthenware, (direct from
Europe) Bagging, Rope, and all kindsof
Plantation Supplies,
to which we invite tbe attention of
onr friends, and Interior Merchants ;
Agents for the sale of Lemuel Gilbert's
Pianos. An assortment of Bnggies,
Carriages and Harness always on hand.
Advances made on Cotton, and
other produce consigned to onr care,
either at Hoaston or Galveston, for
sale or shipment.
□ogstok, March 23rd, 18S7. ly—a
li. TAFT,
Sign of the Big Boot,
MAIN STREET, HOUSTON, TEXAS.
wholesale a retail dealeb ie
BOOTS AND SHOES,
LEATHER,
HARNESS AND SADLERY.
ALSO, keeps on hand a com-
plete assortment of Saddler's
Trimmings and Bhoemaker'*
Findings, all of which trill be
sold very low for Caah. or ap-
proved paper. JO" Prompt attention paid to or-
ders from the Country- [marSO ly.
Only One Dollar.
L'OR Ambrotypea of usual siae in neat and dura-
1 ble cases; large and elegantly ornamented gilt
frames, caies of every variety direct from N. T
Jewelry, 4tc., Ac., for
One-bait cite Usual Price!
A very large light constructed expressly for group*
Materials of every kind for *ale.
MOORE * WILLIAMS,
Resident Artists. Houston, Texaa, Main Street,
over the Green Store [JanS-^Om.
RUFFS K. CASE*
Attorney at Law,
Office, Opposite the Old Capitol.
HOUSTON, TEXAS.
MarchSOly.
Richmond Livery Stable,
b v
II INKLE fc PILANT.
Richmond, Texas.
HORSES and Bug-
gies and saddle Horse*
constantly on hand for
sale or to hire. They
keep none but such as it will be a pleasure to ride
or drive. TT~~P No credit given. Terms mode
rate. This Stable has no nonnection with Lhe Be-
tels. FebSOly.
Fisher's Hotel.
JOUN D. FISHER, PRorEtETOE,
Montgomery, Texaa.
HAVING recently taken chart*
of the large and oomaodioos Ho
tel.in tbe pleasant town of Mom
_ _ gomery, the proprietor offers to
travelers and regular boarders inducements not
found elsewhere, and pledges hlnself to make all
comfortabM who favor him with their patronage.
JL/* All the Stages stop at this House.
Jan30ly.
Qmmtkmm Butter*
JWr^-ved ^
MmkUI
Texas Union lane.
•Tiitti "t uk MAIL Stage* now run on this lin*
(••S'iijS from Cypress City Depot, on the
Wl ™ *—*— Houston and Texas Hallway, to
Montgomery. Huntsville, Cincionattl,Crocketi. Pal
estine. Rusk, Alio, Linirood, Douglas, Nacogdoches
and connecting with stages for all points in East-
ern Texas and Louisiana. Also, from Cypress to
Anderson and Washington; also, from Washington
to Huntsville; also, from lluntsvill* to Centravill*.
These stages are of the best character of four
horse Coaches, and are all under the *up*rvi ion
of careful and accommodating driver*. TH* Mock
is not sui passed anywhere. No pain* will be
spared to render tbe line popular with th* traval
ing community.
Jan30-'S7 ly. KINKY M. BLACK.
For Sale or Rent.
FOR SALE. 4 „ .
A SPLENDID SADDLE PONY, about 6
year* old, apply at this office to
rch 11 lw. THEO. BEARING.
FOR SALE.
A NEGRO HAN, SO year* of age, a numb*
one plantation hand.
ALSO, a Negro Woman, aged about 30 years
«12L accustomed to work in the house or fieM. Aj.
ply to [marll lm. JOHN DICKINSON.
Hotel lor Sale.
THE well known Star Hotel a
Brazoria, the County seat of one
of the wealthiest countie* in th*
State, is offered for aale low.
This house has a good patronage, an J having been
used for a hotel for many years, receives all th?
transient custom of the place. For particulars^ ad-
dress, at Braaoria. MARY A LEONARD.
FebS03w.
m FOR HIRE.
jS A likely negro Man, a good house servant
SK or porter, will be hired on reasonable terms,
JB by HENRY SAMPSON & CO.
FebS7 tf.
Rich Oyster Creek Lands fer Sale
THE following tract* of splendid land are now
offered for sale on very low and accommodat-
ing terms, viz:
214 acres on the west bank of Oyster Creek, eight
miles from C'olnmbia. in Brazoria county. 20 acres
of this haa been in cultivation, and there is a com-
fortable log house and outhouses on the place.
The land i* known as 'peach* land, and i* unsur-
passed for cultivation ^ Texas. Or
428 acres [including the above) with tame
Improvement*.
Also, 365 acre* near the above, on the east hank
of Oyster Creek, and running out to the prairie, in
eluding some 40 acres of prairie. This i« a first rate
location for a stock farm, the range being good,and
not overstocked. This land is like the above, good
bottom land and never subject to overflows.
The above lands are situated near the line of the
proposed Hoaston and Brazoria Railroad and are
intrinsically worth twice what is asked for them.
The owner, however, is compelled to sell. Terms,
half cash, and ballance in twelve months with in-
terest. For prices Jcc , enqnire of the editor of the
Telegraph; or at Columbia, Brazoria county. of
FebSOtf JNO. H. JONES.
FOR SALE.
SIX Cotton Gin* from the factory of Gullet, Kirk-
Patrick A Co., Aberdeen, Miss. Also, a Negro
man. Apply at TAYLOR'S WAREHOUSE.
Jan30-'S7.
Far Sale.
rf\HE whole of lot No. 1, in block 13, city of Hon*
JL ton, fronting 100 feet on the Railroad.
Also, a lot GO feet front on Fannin street, running
back 75 feet, in block 13, nearly opposite John Sel-
lers' warehouse. ,
If not sold at private sale by the 3d Monday In
May,the first named of the above lots will be offered
at auction. jan2S4m JESSE M. HOOKER.
House Servo. >ts.
SEVERAL good house s .* . vanta forhire'for
the next year. Enquire at this office.
Dec8 tf
Valuable Land, for Sale
DftA ACRES OF LAND, part of
Ol/U the Luke Moore tract, situa-
ted on both aide* of Bray's Bayou, ex
tending to the prairie on both sides,
8aid tract of land is covered with val-
uable timber. I will exchange the land
for good negro property, or sell it for cash at a fair
pric*. Also,
ISO Acres of Land,
15 miles west of Houston, on the north side ol
Buffalo Bayou, with a good dwelling house, garden,
Ac., and capable of easy improvement. It is well
suited for a stock farm, having a good range and
plenty of water. Titles good. For fbrther particu-
lars apply to WM. ANDERSON,
at the residence of Mrs. Wells, Houston. Texas.
August 87,1856-wtf
For Sale at a Great Bargain.
A ACRES orLAND, situated on Buffalo
T:v/v/ Bayou, convenient to the Galveston
and B. R. Railroad,about seven miles from Houston
The tract is heavily timbered, andean be had at a
great bargain for cash, stock, or negro property.
Apply to WM. EDWARDS,
June 15. tw3tdrwtf Houston.
Houses and Lots for Sale
A Comfortable dwelling house,
cottage built with six room*
and servant house, cistern, tec.
and the lot of ground on which
is situated, adjoining the residence of j'. C. Grain-
ger, Esq., one block above the Episcopal church.
Also, that dwelling house and lot. with a line
cistern and out-buildlngs, opposite the residenoe of
Burchard Miller, Esq., and next door to that of
Capt. J. H. Sterret. Terms very reasonable.
Apply immediately to (mayfltf) A. A.TUKER
1 A BLOCKS of lots, numbered as follows, 170,
171, l , 193, 909, 174, 182, 188, 9K, 817.
Several of these blocks are on Congress street* be-
gining one block below Carlos9 old Garden, the
others are on the adjoining streets, and all are de-
sirably situated in the healthiest and most pleasant
partof the city
Also, °4 acres out of the Well's surrey known as
(he J. F. Conger tract. The above for sale on good
terms to the parchas** Apply to
JOHN DICKINSON,
October 101956. Main 8treet.
Land for Sale
ItTT head right leagoe of land, embracing my
JJlJL plantation, dwellings, Ate.,lying on both sides
of JDonohoe*s Creek, in Austin county, the Houston
railroad running through it for three miles, forty
six miles north west of Houston and in the imme-
diate neighborhood of the plantation of Br. Peebles
and Cols • Groce and Kirby. The league is one the
best watered tracts in the country, having nearly
100 springs on it and the creek runs a large bold
stream through the dryest season. It is excellent
farming land, and unsurpassed aa a stock range for
Horses, Cattle and Sheep. I have been olisrad
•85000 for the tract: I will also sell my itook of
Horses, Cattle, Hogs and Sheep, and soma 3 or ?
negroes The land will be sold with or wtthmst
ether property. CHARLES DONOHO K
ctober 3d. 1856 Gmw.
B. J. Smith & Co.,
DIAtlia IM
CL0THIH6 AND 6£5TLEMA9'8
FURNISHING GOODS,
MAIN ST., HOUSTON
MarchC-'S7 ly.
B. J. Smith Sc Co.,
Are now receiving a large steak of Spring and
Summer Clothing, ot the best workmanship and the
latest style, snch aa
CAS8IMERES. DRAPD, ETE.,
ITALIAN CLOTH.
LINEN DRILLS, LINEN DUCKS,
CASHMERETS, MARSEILLES GOODS. •
WHITE BROWN AND CHECKED LINENS
dec, Ac., Ac.
which they offer for sale at their store on Main
street, at low prices, wholesale or retail. Don't
forget to call on B. J. SMITH fc CO.
MarchStf.
B. J. fcaaitli 4c Co.)
Are offering the largest and best selected stock of
Gentleman's Furnishishing Goods to be found In
this city, consisting in part of
VINE, ALL LINEN SHIRTS,
FINE LINEN FRONT SHIRT8,
FINE SILK UNDER-8HIRTS.
FINE BILK DRAWEES,
GAUZE SHIRTS, CRAVATS,
SOCKS, HUK'FB,
KID. THREAD, SILK, BERLIN AND
BUCKSKIN GLOVES.
—ALSO—
a choice selection of
CAPS. HATS.
RAZORS, BOOTS.
REVOLVERS, UMBRELLAS.
WALKING CANES. SHOES,
and in one word every thing necessary for a Gentle-
nan's complete outfit. B. J. SMITH A CO, '
Main street, next door to F. A. Rice.
Marc h6 tf.
Books and Stationery.
Xiiical Instruments, Paper Hang-
iB{*, Ice., Ac.
AT THE HOUSTON BOOK STORE.
J. 8. TAFT.
THE subscriber, after fruitless efforts to sell and
dispose of his entire interest in the above business,
has determined to carry it on, hereafter, with re-
newed vigor and energy; and would aay to those
wishing to purchase with cash or city acceptanc s
that he will
Sell an Better Terms
than aay other similar establishment in the State.-
The above stock consista in part of a large and
w ell selected variety of Miscellaneous Books, em
bracing the most
POPULAR AND STANDARD WORK8
of the day. Also, a large supply of Law no Msn-
cal Books; School Rools of every kind in use in
the State.
Blaak Beak a,
embracing the Largest class ot RECORDS, LEDG-
ERS AND JOURNALS, DAT BOOK!*. Ac., *c.
xhset Idssalc.
A large supply always on hand-
Paper Hangings
Tha largest and beat stock in Texas.
2Kttalc«l Instrumenta.
Consisting of Piano Fortes, Snosias, Qn-
tabs, Violins. Vlctimas, Accordiows, Flctss,
Firsa. Tamsorsnbs, Banjos, ko., Ac.
PRINTING PAPBR axd PRINTING INK.
A good anpply alwaya on hand.
JanSl-'ST. J. 8. TAFT.
Main atreet. Houson
Adiaia ittratertt Sale.
ON Tuesday, thn 7th day bf April next, the Ad-
ministrator of J. F. Crawford, dee'd., will of-
fer for sale at the Court House door, .the following
described property tvttie hieh-et feid<lara vii':
One negro girl, named Julia, rg . ,14 years; 9
Wagons, 4 Carriages, T -Piafco, 1 terse; I Mule. S
Watches and eighty acres of Land, 3 miles from the
city of Houston, being part of the same formerly
owned by W.T.Anstin. Also, 13 shares of
he Texas Central Rai!roadr --r.*" •
Terms;—The negro Girl and the Land will be sold
on a credit of tirpfte months. The puWR'lM "fIV-'
ing bond with approved security, the Admintstim-'
tor retaining a lein on SAid^>rnperty. For the pur-
chase money of all other property, a credit of six
months will be given, the purchaser giving bond
with approved security. Sale to commence at 10
o'clock, A. M. 6. W. CRAWFORD. Adm'r.
Maris tds. By Pnuim As Kxrch
Wanted, Lost and Fontid.
Lost—ttS Reward.
A G RAT iHorse, ranawav before Christ-
mas. described as follows: White face, 7
years old. left fore foot, onl/, shod, heavy mane
an! tail, dark rump and hocks, branded T. J. (let-
ters united) on the left shoulder. Fifteen dollars
reward will be paid for the horse oi delivery at ths
store of W. j Uutchias in this place.
Marchl 6 2w.
LOST.
CONDITIONAL certificate for M0 acres of Land,
/ issued byJHarri8 County Board of had Com-
missioners to J. Buchanan. Number and date not
recollected. If not found within the time p'esertb-
ed by law. I shall apply to the proper department
for a duplicate. . P. DK CORDOVA,
Mar490d. . By T. S. ANDERSON. Agent.
' -.AseUst LOST.- .( \
riui headright certificate of John Udi.dee'd,
.A. unconditional. No. OBB. 310 acres of land. Is-
sued by the Commissioners of Harris OniBtf.att
the 5th of December, 1R3S. If nM found within
ninety days, I shall apply for a jjogncate.
Jgn183m.
PEOORE,
School Teachers.
A GENTLEMAN experienced in teaching, and
A qualified te inatmetin all Use branches of am
English and Classical edncation, wishes an engage-
ment in some school aa Prin cipal, or Would engage
in a family as Private Tutor. He graduated frosn a
Northern Universitp. and has unexceptible and re-
ferences as to skill. fkaraiTter and qualifications.
Address "Classical Teacher"
Dec..8, tf. W -Galveston. P.O. Texas.
w:
WOO KGWARDi
Connor's Hotel.
BRENHAM. WASHINGTON COTNTT, TEXAS.
J. T. CONNOR respectfully an-
nounces to his friends and the
travelling community generally,
that he haa purchased the resi-
dence formerly occupied by Col. A. M. Lewis;which
he has fitted up in a commodious and comfortable
manner, where he is prepared lo receive travelers
and boarders.
Attached to the houae are good stables and lots
for horsrs, etc., with an abundance of provender.
He asks of this public that liberal patronage which
hia merits mar demand. Cmarll 6m.
City ReMaurat.
AT THE OLD PRESIDENTtiHOUSK.
Main Street.
The Original and only sky.Light
Callery la Mean tea.
THE undersigned respectfully invitee attention
to his Enamel Collodiotype, or improved An
brotype Portraits, which r.val in delicaoy aad beau
ty of tone, the finest Miniatures on Ivory, aad in
durability and brilliancy the exquiatta portraits ef
Europe on enamel.
Prices varying from ess to Jl/lws dsllars, la pre
portion tetheslseaad vaiee of the eaaserfraae
hll'll. t. H. LlttfUI
op<
FN at all hours, from 4 in the norning till 13
o'clock at night
ILL he paid by the Galveston and Baal River
. Jtailway Company, for information that shall
lead to the conviction of the fiend, who obstructed
the track of said Railway company, by placing a
fence rail on U. at thecal vertisr cattle .guard oo the
line of I. W. Brashears east fence, by which tbe ears
were thrown from the track on Sunday moraiiig
last. P. BREVOND.
June 11 wtwtf. President
Edward Rfordan,
VE8B 0 AST) REAL ESTATE BROOK,
(iloist'i buildiho.)
Congress Street, Houston, Texas.
LL give his personal attention to the sale
. . and purchase of Nmwah aad Rial Estate.
Having a large acquaintance withjthe interier of
Texaa, he invites the patronage of the public. He
would beg to refer to . .
Messrs. Henry Sampson A Co., }
C. Ennis A Co., ^ Houst
Van Alstyne & Taylor.
March6 ly.
W^d'
1
Negro man (or Sale.
A GOOD field hand, 95 years old. without
blemish, for cash, by
Marchfitf.
E. BIOSDAN.
4
Negro V
I HAVE a first rate Negro Woman, cook
washer and ironer, for sale cheap for cash,
[marfitf.] E. RIO ED AN.
rellthg Houae In Hoaston.
FOR a Dwelling House, with five lots,
favorably located, apply to
' E. KIOSDAH.
Mareh6-*57 tf.
Dwelling Home.
A GOOD one story Dwelling House and
lot, in the city, will be sold cheap for cash
or negroes onljr, ifapplied for soon by
March6 tf. £. KIORDAN.
LAUD. LAKE,
320 ACRES of Land oa Green'e Bayou, well
watered and timbered, for sale cheap by
MarcM tf. E. BIORDAN.
City Property for Sale.
FOUR lots between Allen, Bafpy & Go'Sf
and the B. R. bridge, known aa the Williaas
Hogaa property, by [marOtf. E. KIORDAN.
Blacksmith ing: and. Wagon
DUNrFACToar.
THE undersigned would respectfully inform the
JL citisens of Houston and Texas generally, that
he is now better prepared than ever before to 4o
all kinds of work in his line of business, at his shop
opposite H D. Taylor's Warehouse. s
He would call especial attention to his
Wrought Iron Ploughs,
an article which has no superior for use in Teas
fields. His Waooks are of the best description and
most thorough workmanship. Everything made in
his shop is Intended for use, and be never turn*
an unfinished pieee of work nut of the shop. Wag-
ons and Carts repaired at short notice. Every va-
riety of iron implements for Planters'or Mechanics*
use manufactured to order.
Job work and repairing generally, prooqpUy at
tended to, and
All Work Warraated.
His reputation as a workman, acquired bp ismm-
tt teaks bard won In this city, justifies nW «as
irsin*
expecting the best charaoter of workfn
bin. and his determination is to meet their svpnr
tations to the fullest eitejt. Call or send your or-
pers to [feb4-g7 l.v PHIL. THOMPSON.
COLEMAN & XEVlf,
MAIN ST., HOUSTON, TEXAS.
st-holmalx dkalxxs ut
Dry Goods,
HARDWARE,
HATS, BOOTS AAT) SHOES,
SADDLERY,
CROCKERY, WOOD WARE,
GROCERIES, for Family and Plantation uac.
Tobacco, Cigars,
W3H18S, 0(&¥©I&§, rau.
Are now receiving their large and splendid
SPRING STOCK, .
to the examination of which they invite tbeir Meads
and public in general. Great facilities in the North
enables them to sell their goods l«w and on gnod
terms, and will every one find it to their advantage
o eall and give them a trial. [mar<-'57 ly.
ABE Carriages. gQfr
TOP AND OPEN BUGGIES;
SUDS SEAT AND CONCORD BUGGIES.
PRINCE ALBERT A PRINCES BUGGIES
NEW YORK & BOSTON ROCK-
AWAYS.
TiGETHERwith all Ifce various styles of two
horse Hacks and Carriages, Persons in any
part of Texas desirous of purchasing a Carriage of
aay particular style or price will find all the most
modem improvements for sale here- The above
are all made by us at Railway, New Jersey, under
thaauperviaion of the senior ptxrtoer.
WE WARRANT EVERT CARRIAGE sold to
prove satisfactory. Tbe subscribers were the first to
establish a Carriage Repository in the City of Hons
ton and after six years experience flatter them
selves they are perfectly familiar with the require-
ments of this market.
All the Carriages in this Repository being of ear
own make, we are able to compete with those sf any
other market ia the United States.
Call and examine the new lot and new styles just
received at the old Houston House.
Harness of a great variety of styles.
U. A. TUCKER A CO."
Houston Dec 36 '56 ly.
TO THE PUBLIC.
I AM now prepared, at Plenitude, in i
county, Texaa, 8 miles North of Palestine, to
manufacture a quantity of Cottou Guts an 1 Coal
Milts, of the latest and most approved style, aad
made of the best material, and by experienced work-
men. I feel satisfied that my Gins will not be sur-
passed for quantity and fineness of lint by any 8aw
Gins now made; and where there ia gnod gear and
tram my M 'lis will give entire satisfaction. Both
Gins and Mills warranted to perform well, and will
be delivered to purchasers at short notice. My
terms and prices are reasonable- Oontracta may
be ssade with my travelling Agents For further
particulars address JOHN billups,
Plenitude. Anderson co., Texas.
Try Re pairing done with the best of ssaterial aad
at snort notlcs. Ljan2Q-'S7w1y.
Accomodations far Ladiss as well as gsntlei
Suppers for Parties w Faasiles furnished on i
enin
short
notf'c*. All kin4s ot Qum constantly on hand. Giro
MO a call. 9ebl3 6a
Piano Fortes.
THE tuhscriber in rites the mtten-
tioo of those about to pcrcluM
Piano Fortes, to Uie new stock just
• ■ ® • received from 'the manufactory of
Hallet Jc Co., of Boston, Mass. The ibow aro
made with all the most modern and important im-
provements. For purity and sweetness of tone*
elacity of touch, beauty of finish and durability to
stand the climate, they are second to none ever of-
fered for sale in this market. Theoe Pianos aro
made with the new improved diaf onal scale in ths
construction of the string:*, which is worthy the at-
tention of every one about to purchase. Ladies and
all persons interested in Piano Forte rlaTIoC ar*
invited to call and examine at J. 0. TAFT'd*
Jan)9 6m. Bo jk and Music 8toro.
OLD CAPITOL HOTEL.
norsTOX, tkxas.
thornton tuatchke I'Aorumoa.
the Subscriber havingleased
and thoroughly reitaited and ren-
ovated the *bo«e Hotel, respect-
fuMy soiiclta the patronage of the
traveling public, and assures those who may favor
him with their calls, that no efforts ahall be spared
to make their stay agreeable. His accommodations
for ladies or families are ample. Attached to ths
house are exeeUout and well kept ssables.
Janl#-'57 9m.
N (B«ey Grocery Starr.
WORMS, has just opened a FRUIT and FAK-
. CT ABOCERY STORE, at the stand formerly
occupied by Mr. Tilford. He haa always on hand
a large assortment of CANDIKS and PXUITS. Be
has also, a New Orleans SODA FOUNT co .nectsd
with his Store. [marll Sn^.
Lime.
Bock Lisas, will be sold
-•".""-iSiViSSKitW
CARRIAGE REPOSITORY.
THE oldest and longest establishsd njBCRJt/
Carriage Repository in theetty of jjW.CTW"
Houston, nearly opposite" the Old Capitol, Main st.
has Just received and wi ". be constantly receiving
large accessions to its stock, oenstsflug of Car-
riages. Barouches, Baggies and sthsr vehicles of
any style, description six! price. Plrii'ssu and deal-
ers can be accommodated on the beet terms.
Ths public are invited to call and calamine nr
work. It is all manufactured sxjwessiy for this eo-
tabllskaseat, by ths sssnnfisotursr J. H. Dtir n, laa-
war. New Jersey. ' A. A- SUCSM-
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