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coidtng to Lieut, Einorjy contains valuable
oold mine's. The report that Capt. Murchis-
on had found a gold mine east of the moun
tains may have originated from the account of
the old hunters at El Paso, respecting the
gold mines east of the Sierra Nevada. -It is
not a littte singular -that parties of miners in
California are preparing to. cross the Sierra
Nevada to search for'gold in the same direc-
tion. We-noticed some time since a repoit
published in the St. Louis papers, that valua-
ble gold mines had been discovered near the
Great Salt Lake in the Great Basin of Fre-
mont, and the emigrants from Missouri were
so elated with the news that many of them
left their wzgons and pushed on with pack
mules, so eager were they to reach the
newly found mines. It is by no means im-
probable that gold will be found as abundant
on the Gila and throughout the whole country
between the Sierra Nevada and the Rocky
Mountains as it is on the westein slope of the
Sierra. .
Sickxkssix the Country. The late
rains appear to have caused considerable sick-
nessin the country. Fevgrspjevail to an
unusual extent in many of thettlementsiu
the bottoms of the Trinity and Brazos.
The St. Louis papers mention that a train of
about five thousand Mormons crossed the river
at Council Bluffs lately, on their way to the
Great Salt Lake. j
We learn that most of the emigrants at El
Paso are afraid to take the route designated
by Col. Cooke, and intend to go by way of
Chihuahua, following the trail of Major Gra-
ham. This route is doubtless two or three
hundred miles further, but they will be enabled
to replenish their stock of provisions in
the Mexican settlements beyond Chihua-
hua. On the other route there are no
settlements within three hundred miles of
El Paso.
The Austin Democrat comparing the ad-
vantages of the route by Los Moras and that
by Fredericksburg, says ;
A wagon has traversed the route from El
Poso to Fredericksburg in twenty-six days-
tLree of which were spent in camp. It must
be remembered, that the train of Capt. Mur-
chison left Fredericksburg about ihe time the
jiovertunent train left San Antonio. Capt-
Murchison has reached El Paso, a wagon ha's
brought the information, -and where is the
government train I Five or six day's ride
from San Antonio, with broken down mules,
and no likelihood ofreaching'EI Paso for some
months to come. It must not be forgotten,
that the companies and trains above enume-
rated, had no change of animals consequent-
ly had no advantage of the Government train,
but in the superiority of the route.
We are indebted to Judge Love for, the re-
turns of several precincts in Brazoria. The
precincts at San Luis and Quintanna had not
been heard from. It was supposed that only
thirty rotes would be polledat these precincts.
Major Barrt's Partf. The Mexican
paper, the Traiie d'Union of the 30lh of June,
contains an account of the murder of a com-
pany of California emigrants, commanded by
Maj. Barry by the Indians, but we think this
account must have been copied from the New
Orleans papers. If it were true it should
have appeared in the Mexican papers two or
three months since. One of the passengers
who arrived on the Ogden reports that a gen-
tleman who arrived on the Falcon at New
Orleans, direct from California, stated that
Major Barry and his party had arrived at San
Francisco, and that they were not raojested
by Indians.
BttENiUM, August 2nd, 1849.
Mr, Editor: v
Permit me through your paper to retarn ray sincere
thanks to the citizens of your city for the kind assis-
tance rendered myself and Mr. Ferrall in furnishing an
escort to guard one of the band -of Robbers who was
arrested at Natchez, while attempting to sell a stolen
Negro, the property of J. Mercer Hill, of Washington
County, whose rescue had been threatened by the par-
ty disclosed on, who arenow writhing under the pangs
of a guilty conscience, goaded to madness from being
detected in their diabolical deeds of theft aud murder.
Too much cannot be said of the patriotic citizens of
Houston for their prompt action to aid in suppressing
tho monster vice that has so fearfully pervaded our
lovely laud.
Though there were some countenances in the crowd
that clearly showed whose side Umy were on, lam
happy in saying that they wero not citizens t your
place. With due regard,
JOHN R. MEIR.
Letters have been received at Boston from
San Francisco to the 19th of May. They
represent that the market is overstocked with
goods, which are selling at from 30 to 50 per
cent, lower than the invoice price. Immense
numbers oJ emigrants are daily arriving at
San Francisco, but are unable to reach the
gold region, in consequence of the rise in the
riven From the same cause, mining opera-
lions have become suspended.
By the arrival of the steamer Ogden, advi-
ces have beeu received from New Orleans to
the 4lh inst.
The cotton market still exhibits an upward
tendency. European news to the 14th ult.
had been received, and a further advance of
c. per lb. took place at New York, but there
was no material advance in New' Orleans as
prices had advanced in anticipation of favor-
able news from Europe. The quotations at
New Orleans on the 3d, for Middling were
8 to 9J, and 9 for Good Middling. There
-was little animation in the Flour market:
The steamer Falcon arrived at New Or-
leans on the 4th inst. from Chagres and
fcroujjht 170,000 in gold dust.
Seven hundred peqspns avbig, atlPanama
waiting for passage to San Francisco,.! The
steamer Panama was to sail on the 2Sth tilt,
for San Francisco with all the passengers she
could carry.
The steamer Oregon arrived at Panama
on the 21st ult. She had- been slightly dam
aged by running on Point Conception, but
would be repaired in time to sail again on the
1st of September.
The Cholera was prevailing to a fearful
extent at Catharg'na. There was much
sickness on the Isthmus. The rainy season
had set in, and the health both of Panama and
Chagres was very bad.
The steamer Crescent City arrived at New
York on the 27th ult. from Chagres, and
brought dates from San Ftancisco to the 20th
of June,v the same as those received by the
Falcon. The Crescent City brought to New
York 530,000 in gold dust. It is .said that
about 30,000 persons are working at the
mines, and one-half of them are foreigners.
Everything was quiet. About 00 vessels
were in port, when the Panama left San Fran-
cisco. The town was healthy; provisions
were abundant and cheap; and the accounts
of the abundance of gold were not exaggera-
ted. From the Placeres. The Alia California of the
2d ult., publishes the following:
Our latest dates are lo the 14th ult, from the Sacra-
mento mines, and from the San Joaquin country we
have a few items of intelligence under date of June
25. An inordinate dearth of news and failure of cor-
respondence, forces us lo compile, from varioqs ac-
counts, our Gummary of to-day.
Throughout the mines the rivers sre steadily tailing.
The chief impediment to successful labor duriug the
past three months has been high water. Washings
were abandoned for the dry deposits duriug the flood,
but slow, sure abatement will now cause mining to
resumo its wonted vigor, while it will give impetus to
trade, and animation to business pursuits generally.
There are vague stories of very heavy work having
been accomplished at the Dry Diggings of the Middle
Foik, American river, but from the best authenticated
accounts in our possession, we have not been able to
gather information of this nature, although it is gen-
erally conceded, we believe, that at these mines the
'more industrious of the number there employed, are
haudsomely rewarded. We have a letter from a
young man who left this office in March last. We
extract:
"I have been employed on the Middle Fork.My suc-
cess in mining has been of the most ordinary kind; but
I have made nearly every day count from 16 fo25
dollars."
"Tho waters are yet high, but I think ihey are
gradually on the fall. I shall start for tho diggings'
again, to find a place where I can make my pile in
a few days. I know such places are in existence,
and I think I can find one of them at least."
Election. The returns of the Election
come in slowly from the neighboring precints.
There appears to have been very little excite-
ment in any part of this county, or in any of
the adjoining counties. We are happy to find
that fewor no quarrels occurred in any part
of this county. The reports from the counties
bordering on the Trinity indicate that Gov.
Wood has carried them by an almost unani-
mous vote, while Col. Bell carries an almost
equally unanimous vote, west of the Brazos.
We are surprised however to learn that Judge
Mills has obtained a large vote at Matagorda.
It was supposed that Col. Beli would have
obtained an almost unanimous vote in that
section.
The Civilian says the Election at Gal-
veston passed "ofFin a very quiet and harmo-
nious manner. TJie contest for Senator ap
peared to excite most interest; but, although
there bad been some little sparring on the
stump in relation to it previously, it gave rise
to no unpleasant collisions upon the day of
election. The majority for Judge Jones in
this county was not greater than was expec-
ted by the friends of M r. Pease, who now be-
lieve he (Mr. P.) has been chosen by the-
district." The Cholera has abated at St. Louis and
Cincinnati. There were but 10 inteiments
ofcholeraat the former city on the 27th ult.
The disease seems to have increased slightly
in New York and Philadelphia- It is con-
fined principally to the portion of New York
adjoining East River.
It was reported in New Orleans on the 3d
inst. that Red River was rising at the rate of
two feet in twenty-four hours, and that the
plantations below Shrieveport for$a hundred
miles were under water.
Abduction. The columns of several of the
New Orleans papers have lately been filled
with reports of the trial of certain persons
charged with having abducted a Spaniard
named Francisco Rey, and conveyed him from
New Orleans to Havana to be given sp to
the Spanish Governor, who lesired to arrest
him under a charge of treason. It appears
however from the Mobile Register that Rey
went to Havana on his own accord, and
that when Gen. Campbell our Consul at Ha-
vana, ofiered Rey his protection, he declined
it and said 'he was there by his own free will.'
This will probably put an end to the excite-
ment in New Orleans.
We arc sorry to hear very gloomy accounts
respecting the cotton crop. The long contin-
ued wet weather has caused the bolls to rot
and drop off in large quantities. It is also
said that the catapillars have appeared in
large'numbers on several plantations near the
coast, and fears arc entertained that they will
seriously injure the crop. The cotton that
was planted late, appears io be most promis-
ing, and if the season should become dry the
late crop will be excellent.
Drought in Virginia. The Winchester
Virginian complains that the weather has
been so scorching and dry that on' the no-
ted south Branch bottoms there cannot un
der anycircumstances be more than .half a
crop.
Tho whole amount of California gold that
had been received at the Philadelphia and
New Orleans mints, up to the 15th ult. was
81,309,562.
Reji.uns of Gen. Worth and Col. Dun-
can. The common council of New York
lately appointed a special committee to cause
the remains of Col. Duncan and Gen. Worth
to be transported to New York. The commit-
tee has appointed Cant. Nalhan Darling late
of the U. S. Dragoons as their agent to re-
move the bodies of these two distinguished of-
fleers to New York to be suitably intered in
their native State.
Florida war renewed. A ship from the
Savanah Georgian announces that hostilities
have been renewed on the Indian Frontier
of Florida and the settlers were fleeing in all
direclinns.
"Pjssengers by the Florida boat report, that an at
tack was made on Charlotte's Harbor on the Gulf
Coast nearly at the same lime with that on Indian
River, so near that tho expresses from east and west
met at Ttinipa They say that tho Indians, somo
fifteen or twenty in number, came in at the trading
store at the mouth of Pease Creek, at tho head of
fjharlotta's Harbor, and inquired for Mr. Kennedy, the
principal in the establishment. He being absent,
they killed the clerk and another man, and wounded
teveral other persons among whom were some women;
plundered the store, set fire to it and burned it to the
ground They then decamped with thoirpluuder, and
drove off with them a number of cattle. No suspic
ious of hostility were entertained by the inhabitants,'
who were of course entirely uuprepared for an attack,
or for defence. "An express was sent to Tampa, and
the officer in command immediately dispatched one of
the two companies at that post, to give protection to
th .-ettlers in the neighborhood of the depredations-
There was not a sufficient available force to pur-
sue the Indians into their recesses. The greatest
alarm and confusion prevail among the frontier settlers,
il! of whom nre abandoning their settlements and their
crops, and fleeing for safety to places ofsecurity, leav-
ing their all in many instances to the mercies of the
relentless savages."
Erom the Texas Wesleyan Banner.
LETTER FilOM MAJ. JOHN MURCHISON.
C'imp near Passo del Norte.
June 23, 1849. j
Rev. CitArxcEY Richardson :
My doav brother, with heartfelt gratitude, 1
can announce to you, that we have got through
safe to this place without the loss of a man,
horse raule or wagon, while I have the painful
reflection to believe that there are hundreds
now perishing in the mountains of Texas. A
part of Captain. Haynie's command and himself
passed this place some ten days before our ar-
rival. They give an account of great sufferings.
They were reduced to the necessity of eating
several of their mules and horses, and many
snakes. Captain Joseph Young, who left one
month before us. save one day, numbering thirty-five
men, passed this place on the 4th inst.,
with ah: men, viz : William Blair, James Blair,
Wm. Love, Turrow, R. W. Fuller, and 'Thomas
Early; the ballance of the company have not
since been heard from, and I fear never will be.
There are several companies that should have
been here long before this time ; but they are
not heard from. We are indebted to Major
Neighbors and Dr. Ford for our success ; had
we not have met them and procured a guide to
pilot us, we would have been as badly lost as
any others : tho only difference would have
been that we had provisions to have lasted us,
with care, for twelve months. Eternity itself
can only tell the great good that Neighbors
and Ford have done for the human family in re-
viewing and describing this road. It is now one
of the best roads that I ever saw in all my life.
The only object Mr. Neighbors feared, was the
Guadalupe mountains. My command was thej
first that ever crossed them, and on the next
day there was forty-five wagons crossed without
any difficulty, and since that time, from what
Ave can learn, more than one hundred more.
The fifty thousand dollars appropriated by the
Government for the opening of the road we
think we are entitled to, whether we get it or
not. I will further say in praise of my com-
mand that they have done their duty, and they
are the only company that has come half this
way united. We expect to remain here a few
days. There are many applications of other
companies, or parts of companies, to join us.
We could be five hundred men strong, if we
would receive them. My men are gentlemen
and easy controlled. We made, no discovery
worthy of attention in Texas, and we are now
about two hundred and' fifty miles from the
mouth of the Preator River. We intend testing
the Gila and all its tributaries, and should -we
fail of our object, we will push for tho Sacra-
mento. God has blessed us abundantly so far.
and we have faith to believe that he will contin
ue to do so. if we do our duty. The distance
we have (ravelled, agreeable to our account, is
7G2 miles from Lagrange; others make it much
moie. Tho route can be shortened 80 miles from
Lagrange, by crossing the Colorado about the
month of 'he t-an Saba, tointersect our road on
the West Fork of the Concho, and if the people
of Houston and Middlo Texas would see their
interest, they would make a road direct to the
mouth of the San Saba.' This we think is bound
to be a great highway. I would warn or ad'
vise the traveller to prepare for two stretches of
barren wastes without water : the first is from
tho head of the Concho to the Pecos River, 70
miles no certainty of water. The second from
the Salt Lake to Passo del Norte, 80 miles. In
the latter place we came near losing some of
o tr men and all our stock : being the first that
travelled this route we suffered more, we hope,
than any others may ever do, as we lost much
time in hunting and digging for water. My
command being in front might have got some
water at one place, but like men, passed it by,
leaving it for the families behind: consequently
in three days and nights we were relieved, whilst
o hers delayed until they lost many of their
stock. We have been here five days, and have
been engaged ever since in sending back water
and teams to Thorn's and Thompson's trains.
The lies of all the families have been saved,
but the- have lost much of their live stock.
Tnose coming hereafter, by coming prepared.
Will fi'i J no difficulty if they are the right sort
of men ; if not, they had better stay at home.
If you think proper you maymublishin your
excellent paper these facts.
Most affectionately yours,
JOHN MURCHISON.
P. 8. Since tho abovo was written, MoNoel's
company. Terry's company from H., the Louis-
iana company and tho Mississippi company have
all been heard from ; they all got into Presidio.
J. M.
The steamship Yacht arrived at Galves-
ton on .the 8th inst., and brought dates from
New Orleans to the Odi inst., two days later
than those by the Ogden.
Telegraphed to ihe "Daily Picayune."
HUNGARY.
Baltimore, July 23, Saturday Morning. Tho
English papers have been received. Willmer &
Smith's European Times contains no accoaut of a
great victory by tho Hungarians over the Rusiaus,
which was reported by telegraph. It was, however,
said to be taken from Russian generals, aud informa-
tion as to how tho battle was fought must have been
conveyed by private agents. Dembinaki, who is said
to have achieved tho victory, is stated to have subse-
quently resigned his command.
There has undoubtedly been hard righting in Hun-
gary, with varied success. It is feared that tho op-
pressed Hungarians have not been so successful as
could be wished. Rumors prevuil at St. Petersburg
that Georgey, the distinguished Hungarian general,
had committed suicide. This is evidently a weak in-
vention of tho enemy true St. Petersburg news
iitho wish father to the thought !"
Roue A Brave American Reeublican.
On the Glh ult. the French were in full possession
of Rome. A message was forthwith sent to Gaeta,
to inform the Pope that he could return to the city.
The gallant Garibaldi on the 1st ult. published the fol-
lowing order of the day:
"America ycbtcrday paid her tribute to the cause of
Italian liberty, in ouo of her bravest children ; Andrew
Achuard, who fell in the breach, an example of the
affection of free men of every country for our noble
and unfortunate Italy I"
Denmark and Tiia Dotchies.
The two years' war with Denmark is still as fresh as
ever, and the Germans have recently suffered a severe
disaster, by a vigorous sally of the Danes from tho for-
tress of Frederika. Their loss in killed, wounded aud
captured is stated at 60 officers and 3040 noon-commas
sioned officers and privates. On the other hand,
the Danes have paid dearly for their success, aud have
buried 1500 men.
Baden and Prussia .
It is stated that in a recent fight in Baden the loss
of the Prussians was not less than 600 men, and that
of the insurgents 300. The remains of the revolution-
ary army" are now holding out, under bombardment, at
Rastadt. The affair, however, is certain to be finished
in the course of a few days. -
Liveiu-oolMarkets.
Brown & Shipley's Liverpool Circular of the 13th
ult. says:
'We have to report tho further advance of one-
eighth penny per pound on our cotton market. Quo-
tation? to-day are ad. for fair Upland and Mobile 5d.
for fair Orleans, aud 4$d to 4jj d. for middling qualities.
The demand for the last two days has not been quite
so active as before. There is rather an iucreased
quantity offering, but the improvement in prices has
been maintained. Tho import for the week hsS been
23,000 bales, and the stock is now estimated at 724,
000 bales, of which about 500,000 are American."
THE FLOWER OF LIFE.
There is nothing in which a mother can have more .
interest in which the feelings are more deeply im-
bued, than'in the smile aud prattle of the cherub-
cheeked mfanL Tho beauties of nature are more
than surpassed iu the angelic smile of" the sleeping
babe. It is Innocence aud Peace, blended and per-
sonified. Who, then, would not risk all yes, lose
all, to preserve the health, and save the life of the
"Father's pride the Mother's joy?" The sickness
of a child increases beyond all other causes, the cares
and anxieties of parents ; the death of the infant
rends the heart of the Mother for what love is like
that of a mother's love? In nine cases out often the
diseases of children ure directly or remotely produced
by Worms. Dr. J. M. Marlien has proved himself to be
the child's friend and tlie mother's benefactor, in tho
preparation of his Naver-failing Worm Powders.
Countless numbers of innocent children might be sav
ed yearly, to be a blessing to their parents and the
world, by a timely use of this invaluable medicine.
They are a certain remedy, to expel Worms, cure
Cough, Croup, Whooping Cop gh, Measles, Infantile
fevers of ever" rade, diseases pf Lunjni iq children
mid adults, palpitation of the heart, bowel complaints,
and many other diseases with which childhood is af-
flicted. Do not permit your incredulity to lose your
child.
Sold in Houston, by ROBERTS & CO.,
and R. M. DeCHENE
MEDICAL CARD.
DOCT. J C. MASSIE tenders his professional
services to thoso who may desire them. Offico
oue door north of Dr. Parker's office, and nearly oppo-
site Telegraph office.
Houston, August 10th, 1849. dwtf480
NOTICE.
THE firm of RosenfieM & Harmart of this city have this day
dtssuhed by mutual consent, and the business of said firm
will be wound up under the supervision of Jacob Harmon. All
persons indebted are hereby notified to make immediate iayment
to the said Jacob Harman, as he alone is authorized to settle the
business of the said firm.
JOSEPH ROSENFIELI).
JACOB IIARMAN.
Houston, August 4th, 1849. wGt 712
LOST,
THE headright certificate issued by the board of Land Com-
missioners for Harris county, No. , in favor of Isaac D.
Boyce, for one league and labor. If not heard from within the
time prescribed by Jaw, application will be made to the proper
authorities for a duplicate
J. DeCORDOVA,
712 Agent for Isaac D. Bojce.
LOST,
BOUNTY: warrant, issued bv the Secretary of War of the late
Republic in the name of William Kibble for 320 acres, No.
and date n jt recollected. If not heard from within the time pre
scribed by law, application will be made to the proper office for
a duplicate.
J. DeCORDOVA.
712 Agent for Wm. Kibble.
LOST,
THE headright certificate of Cyrus W. Thompson for one-
fourth of a league, issued by tho board of Land Commis-
sioners for Libert county. No. 208, 1st class. Unless heard from
within the tune prescribed by law, application will bo made to
the proper office for a duplicate.
J. DeCORDOVA,
712 Ageit for the Assignee.
LOST,
CERTIFICATE, No. 379, fur one-third lengti- of land issued
by the board of Lund Commissioners of Harris county, to Fe-
ll Wardzrsicaci. Unless the same is heard of within the time
prescribed by law, application will be made to the proper office
for a duplicate.
J. DeCORDOVA,
712 Agent for the Heirs of the Asugnse.
Charles Buckholts,
Counsellor and Attorney at Law,
Houston Texas,
Office on Main St., nearly opposite the
Telegraph office. dwlt
ESTRAY NOTICE.
STRAYED'before James Colter, J. P., Harris
county, by Lewis Odum, 12th July, 1849, a
dark bay horse, I) or IU years old, about 14 hands
high, no brand, a pad saddle mark, white sput on the
tip of his node, appraised at ten dollars.
W. R. BAKER, Clk. H. C. C.
Uv T. M. Bagby, Deputy.
Houston, Aurust2d. 1S4'0. dlt w3t 71 1
H
YDROSTATIC TUBES Recently receneil and f..r sale
bv CROHSBEECK. WILLIAMS COOKE.
c
ASTOR OIL Ibbls. warranted pure, for sale by the bbl n
gallo 1. 1 v
ma Z", " J. D. GROESBEECK & CO
FOli SALE.
A LIKELY Negro boy low for cash, apply to
SAMPSON &, CO.
TER E. A. OGDEN. C ' T- '-
KA SACKS Rio Coffee,
O J 80 do Havana do,
10 hhd?. N. O. Sugar,
10 caks clear sides Bacon andS. C.Hams,
QiJO sacks Salt,
30 bbis. Reserved and Rectified Whiskey,,
10 " Loaf Sugar, rsmnlMoaveB),
20 ' and kegs Lard,
3 " Lard Oil,
landed from E. A. Ogden and for sale by
SAMPSON &, CO.
Houston August 10th, 1849.
CHARGES AT THE WHITE SULPHUR
SPRINGS.
Board aud Lodging per. month, 25,00
" " " weok, 7,50
" " " " day, 1,50
Children and Servants half price.
Horse per mouth, $16,00
" " week, 2,50
" " day, 1,00
Those who prefer Boarding, themselves can
have houses with a water privilege per month, 25,00
Single Rooms " " " 15,00
Building aud water privilege per month 10,00
aug.7.w4td2t N. K. KELLUM.
A. S. RUTHVEW,
MALV STREET,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries,
Iron and Hardware,
WILL pay strict attention to the despatch of Cot-
ton, Hides, Peltries. Pecans, or other produce
sent to his care, and fill orders at the lowest cash pri-
ces. dwtfG99
PLANTATION GOODS": "
A LARGE assortment of goods necessary for
.ii-piaiitatioii use, kept constantly on hand and for
salt-, by
Groesbe'.tc, Williams & Cooke.
Wagon and ETules.
ONE small Plantation Wagbn, in god3 order; two
grey Mules, gentle under harness, for.sale lov, ifr
applied for immediately.
June 20th. SAMPSON & CO.
IRISH POTATOES.
p. f Bbis. Northern Potatoes, just landed and for
t-Vs.il
tie by
nov 21
SAMPSON $ CO.
LUMBER.
' fHE suhscribTs have on hand at their Lumber
JL Yard, on Main Street, opposite the Presbyterian
Church, a general assortment of seasoned Pine Lum-
ber oftiiebjsl quality, which they offer for sale at the
lowest market prices for cash or country produce.
Their Mill is in constant operation, and they are pre-
pared to execute orders on the shortest notice.
Apply at the Mill to Westcott & McRea, or to
I. E. WADE, Agent.
Houston, July 19th, 1349. dwGt 703
HAVANA SEGARS.
JUST received, a choice consignment ofHavana
Segars, assorted brands.
5,000 "El Fierro,"
5,000 "EI Comela,"
3,000 "Texas & Oregon,"
5,000 "Ugues," -
2,0(10 "La Seguuda,"
10,000 "La Probidad,;'
20 gross Smoking Tjbacco,
Frr ealeby.
f .' SAMPSON & CO.
Cypress Shingles.
QA f ( I Cypress Shingles, for sale by.
O J )J) apl 12 SAMPSON fr CO.
CAST IRON HOLLOW WARE,
T CAMELED by the German Patent process, a
ii desiruble article for boiling, baking and slew-
ing, also
Tea Kettles.
Wash "
Heavy Pots.
" Ovens & Lids
Oval " " "
Spiders " "
just received direct from the Pennsylvania Foundry,
and for sale cheap by the piece or quantity, by
Groesdf.ck, Williams & Cooke.
50
Bbl.s. Missouri and Ohio FJoi". just recei-
ved and for sale by
my H SAMPSON & Co.
DURING my absence from the State, Thomas M.
Bagby, Esq., is ray legally coustitnted agent.
W. R. BAKER.
Houston, June 2d, 1849. dtf
MERCHANTS AND PLANTERS
DO YOU WANT
TO BUY GOODS. CHEAP ?
AMD SATE MONEY?
If you do, call at the Store of
. M A.NDEJLBAUJH,
Two doors from the Houston House, on Main Street
and you will find a largo aud well assorted stock of
DRY GOODS CLOTHING,
BOOTS and SHOES, HATS and CAPS, .
CUTLERY, cj-c, frc,
At from 25 to 50 per cent: cheaper than Goods have
ever been offered before in this market. Terms Cash.
Bargains in Goods, and no mistake.
nov 11 S. MANDEEBAUM
GROESBEECK, W1LIJAMS & COOKE,
Houston, Texas,
Wholesale aud Retail Druggists aud Dealers in Medi-
cinfis,. Chemicals, Glassware, Perfumery,
Paints, Oils, Dye Stuns, etc., etc.
Tho following are a portion of the articles on hand
and received per uhip Jlilam lrom view York :
Abun,
Quicksilver.-
Antimony,
Rosin.
Roots, various kinds.
Seeds. ' "
Strychnine chrystals.
' puiv.
Saso.
gpatulas.
aiipery elm bark, puiv.
Soap, castile. '
'- Fancv.
Soda powders.
Seidhtz, "
Salacine.
Sat Tartar.
Sponge.
" fine bleached.
Thermometers.
Twine.
Vanilla Beans.
Wickin'j.
PATENT MEDICINES.
British Oil.
Batcman's Drops.
Calcedin, charcoal
Preston's Esj. Lemon.
Ess. of mustard.
Godfrey 's cordial.
Henry's cal. magueso.
Thor's Extract.
Jayne's Patent Medicine.
Corastock's " u
Hull's "
Speucer's " "
Wistar's " "
INSTRUMENTS, fcc.
Abdominal Supporters.
Breast Pumps.
Chcni'cal Apparatus.
Cork Pressers.
" Screws for vials.
" " " bottles.
Dentists Instruments in cases.
Evaporating Dihes.
Injection Pipes, self.
Lancrts, spring
" " blades,
" Thumb.
" Gum.
Medical Pocket Coses.
Nipple Shields.
Nursing Bottles.
Peuanes Glass. Ivory.
Pill machines.
Syringes, male and female.
Gloss, P. P.
" Ivory.
Suspensory Baudagcs.
Surgical Instruments.
Trusses, various kinds.
PANTS, OILS.tc.
Black Lead.
Chrome Yellow.
" Green.
Lamp Black.
Oil, Lard.
" Linseed.
" sperm
" Tanner's.
Paris Green.
Prussian Blue.
Putty.
" Knives,
lted Lead.
Spts, Turpentine.
Sand Paper.
Venetian Red.
Vermilion.
Varnish, coach.
' " copal.
" Japan.
Alcohol,
Acid Muriatic,
Xitru. .
" l'hosplioric,
" Suljilmric,
" Sucoi nc,"
" Tarairic,
iEthif, suln'iuric,
Acet.c,
Bay itum,
15 1 mime, .
HI ie mass, En$
IMm Copsvi,
Fir,
Toln.
" Peru,
C.ia.Sc, pre. in bulls,
Ctistur, moscuwi,
Cort, China, rube.
" ' rial a,
" " puiv,
Court plnster,
freum tartar,
LhlondeofLiime,
" Iodine,
Cnlomel, T.ng.
" American,
Cobalt,
Cinch jrhie,
Ci.nuretot Quin. ami Iron,
I iisia Fistula,
EurucU I.US3 variety,
EIa:ctiunu
Flow! if Rnscs,
L..vemler,
Bent, cjniuiet of Iron,
GU'U Amuumiac,
" Asjafaeiida,
' Aloes,
" Camphor,
" Gamboge,
" ICiiio,
" manna,
' m rrh,
)i.ii,
Gii go: Uuot,
tUdiaiSciimcTCla
Hilri(laUit 1'otasss,
UjdruovaiDC Atid.
H .a,
He os large-assortment,
lot! me.
Isr ;;k, Kusua.
Juj iU- lie.
Krosote.
Lu-iar Caustic
l.i,;. Guiac.
LycoiMMtum.
I,iqjnce.
Mace.
Morphine, Snip.
' Acetate.
Nut men-
Nux Vomica.
Ott. f Rose, pure.
Oil Aitn.rn.li.
Nents foot.
Essentials, variety.
Oris RoU
Oa rneii.
Pipe. me.
Pink siucen.
Pearl sbes.
Potassi Cjanurct.
PowM Rhubarb.
' Ipecac.
" Jalnp.
Pntent Barley.
Pearl 1mL
Pearl Powder.
Leatlier.
Quinine.
Yellow Ochre, etc- etc.
Piirticular attention will becnen to filling orders of Mer
chants, P.anters and Phtsicians for country practice, and the
bcstirticies f unislicil and w arrnnted.
T. LOUIS'FLOUR 30 bbis. St. Louis city
k5 Mills Flour, just received by
may 16 SAMPSON & CO
Exohanere on New Orleans
I
aum to suit purchasers, for sold by
May 8, 1849.
SAMPSON tf GO.
ON
Texas Bacon.
9nnn,LB3,Te,:Bs c,eBr mes &h fa
Avlu lota to close consignment, by
JonSt SAMPSON & Co.
.CAREY'S PLOUGHS. "
ONE HUNDRED "Carey" Flonghs, assorted sU
zes, for 'sale by
nov21 SAMPSON $ CO.
Storage Forwarding and
Commission.
E. W. TAYLOR.
w
AS removed from Main
Street to tbe large and!
commodious Ware House,in the rear
of his Cotton Sheds, where he is pre
pared lo store Merchandize of all kinds. -y
He jvill also attend to the receiving and forwarding.
of Goods to the interior, and to the shipment of Cotton, ,
Hides, &c, &c
Cotton or other produce consigned to him for sale, ,
will be disposed of to the best advantage, and remit-
tauces promptly made.
Houston, Oct. 18, 1848.
dawtf669
TO INVALIDS. ,
2 CASKS Pure Port Wine,
1 cask very old Cognac Brandy, '
Just received and for sale on draught,
oct 14 SAMPSnw a. r.n
CHALK BALLS, Perl umed extracts, hair oil,
Pink saucers, Bear's oil, Toilet powder,
Bay ram, Maccaesar oil, Alabaster paste,
Ox marrow, Nail brashes, Lavender water,
Hair do Cologne "
Tooth brushes, "Whisker brashes, &c, &c. &c.
For sale by
Groesbeeck, "VVilliXms & Cooks.
-PAINTS AND OILS.
91 KEGS -VVhitcLead, 390 lbuJPuUy. ,.
X 69 boxes wiudow Glass. 2 bbis. Linseed Oil,
2 bbis Turpentine, Ijbbl. Tanners' Oil,
Received per Noruimega, and for sale by
ap 14 GRQESBBECg, WlXLUMS & CoQSE.
BLACKSMITHING.
'TpHE subscriber respectfully informs the inhabitants, of Hous
-L ton and its vicinity, that he has rented the blacksmithshop
of Messrs. Grainjrer and Acfcennan and is nowxsady to do all
Kinds of blacksmith work, repairing gun locks, ana locks and
kcvs oi ni descriptions,
iprl 15 daw tf &43
Mendinz cooper, brass, tin. &c
ED. M. GARDNEE.
T7r HITE Irish moss.
Tonquin beans,
Toilet powders,
Bavram
Cologne water,
Fancy soap,
Tamarinds,
J, D. GROESBEECK & o.
Refined Liquorice,
rearl Uurley,
Sa-o,
Arraw root,
Bath or British Brick,
Just received and for sale by
may 6
EVANS' Thumb Lancets, Cupping glasses,
.spring lancets, bed pans,
Scarificators, iron mortars,
Turnkeys, wedgwood "
Tooth forceps, graduate measures
Snspensory bandages, putty. knivesr
For sale by
may 6 Gkoesbeecit, Williams,&Coqke.
DRY GOODS, HARD WARE, GROCE-
x' , . ., ""--1 Y"-" ,
Tiic unnersignea nas on nana a. large assortment ot 1ry Hoods,
Hardware, Groceries, Cutlery, etcu, which he offers for sale at
the rao3t reasonable prices.
He has also a line assortment of cooking and parlor stoves of
the must approved patterns. He has connected with his storea.
copper, tin and sheefiron manufactory. All orders for copper, tin
or iron ware, will be filled promptly and satisfactorily.
dwtf633 W. H? WILSONS
OIL AND TURPENTINE; V
5BBLS Lard Oil,
3 " Linseed do
5 " Spirits Turpentine,
JustVeceived and for sale by
SAMPSON 4- CO
MEDICAL BOOKS.
A small lot of Standard WbrkB suitable fora1
Physician's Library for sale very low by
July 26 J. D. GROESBEECK & CO.
Groesbeeck, Williams & Cooke,
Houston, Texas,
DEALERS in Groceries, Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, HaU, Sad
tilery, Clothing, and all kinds of Goods generally used by
Planters.
N. B. Advances made on Cotton, which will be shipped for s&bj
to any Market which may be desired.
Importers also of Drugs, MedicinesChemicals, Glassware,
Perfumery, Paints, Oils, Dyestufls,etc, etc
A fullsupjJy always on hand. Particular attention will be giv-
en to filling Orders of Physicians for country practice, and the
best .Medicines furnished and warranted. aug S3
Paacy Goods.
TVTOW opening an extensive assortment of Fancy
J.V txoods, consisting chiefly ot ,,
Hair, Tooth and Nail iSilvejr Thimbles. -
S,.
Brushes.
Silk Purses.
Hat, Cloth and Horse
Brushes.
Combs in a great variety.
Harrnonicons. .
Violin Strings.
German Silver nnd-Plateii,
Studs, Lace and other!
Spectacles.
Buttons.
Linen, Tape and Ribbon.
Needles, Thread, Pins,
feteel Springs for Veils and
Caps.
Whalebone. ,
Hair Fihs.
Puff Boxes.
&c.
Military and other Faucy
boap.
Eau de Cologne
Sealing Wax-
Fancy Wafers.
Walker's PercusstonCaps.
Slates and Pencils.
-K
French &c. Memorandum
Zinc Mirrors.
Books
Envelopes.
Trunks, &c; &c, &o.
for sale, wholesale and retailed by
Groesbeeck, Williams & Cooes.
Houston, June 23, 1849.
"EVRE3H Dried Currants,
Dried Citron.
Dried Dates, Prunes in sm. boxes
New Mackerel, in bbis. half, quarter and dits,
Fresh dried Figs,
Goshen Butterinkegs and 10 lb. Jars
Table Salt, in small boxes and bags.
Just received and for sale by
de 23 J. D. GROESBEECK $ CO
FAMILY GROCERIES.
c; -ybbls Ohio Flour?
O Vj 30 bbis St. Louis do
10 kegs Goshen Butter,
20 boxes "Stuart's" Loaf Sngar,
10 bbis crushed do
10 ' pulverized do , ,t ..
150 whole, half and qr boxes fresh Raisins,
50 packages Teas, choice selections
20 boxes assorted Pickles,
10 do Philadelphia Preserves.
20 do Brandy Fruits,
10 do Extract Blackberries Peaches and
Cherries.
10 d5 Kefchup,"
12 do Pepper Sauce,
20 do Premium Mustard,
20 boxes and kegs Ground Spices,
2 kegs Peail Barley, '-
10 boxes Mass. Chocolate,
20 do Starch,
1 ase Table Salt, in boxes and papers,
Just received and for sale by
dec 21 SAMPSON $ CO.
LUMBER,
THE subscribers having been engaged in the lum-
ber business for several years past, would respect-
fully inform their friends aud the citizens generally,
that thoy have on hand at their lumber yard in Hous-
ton, in the rear of Rice &Nichol's store, a general
assortment of Lumber, (San Jacinto timber, which
inferior to none in- the State) at the following price-:
Best of Fine at 12 per thousand all otherkinds at
Ihe same ratio.
SPEARS & FERGUSON.
may 15 dwtf 699 John Viven. Ag't, Houston.
HOUSE SERVAiNT WANTED.
A NEGRO GIRL from 16 to 20 years of age; ac-
customed to house work, of good character and
disposition wanted immediately, by
SAMPSON & CO.
AWS of the Slat of Texas for sale at this Office.
jwiH
TEXAS U. S. MAIL LINE OF STAGES.
Honston & San Antonio.
OX and after Monday the 3d day or January, JtHtf, the regular
line of Stages will leave Houston, every other day for Austin,
and on Thursdays and Saturdays, will leave Austin for Saa
Antonio. . , .
Returning, leave San Antonio twice a weelr, vik Tuesdays and
Saturday, and will csmiect with the Sta-es leavioff AusUn every
other day Hir Houston. m .
Through each way in five and a half days. Fare. $20 J. an
eight cents pes pound for all extra baja-e over ttirtr P-
BROWN & TARBOX, Propneton.
BROWN &
Houston, Dec. 27th. 1SI7.
dawtf 627
Wooden Ware,
ft ECEIVED per barque Luceine. from Boston,
K Wooden dhurn..c-edar. Wooden BUasures, sernW.
" wen UDUtu
" Bowls,
Barrel Coers,
Paiis,
Chop Trays.
Vrnished Keelers,
Butter b-oop,
Uocoa Uippers,
nn.mmi Tor Children. Brooms.etc.cte.
iaa GROESBEECK, WILLIAMS & COOXH.
AM
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