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'Dm. C. S. BROWN & J.L. JOHNSON.
Gonzales Texas
HAVE unitedio the practice of medieioe.
In intricate cases the' services of both
will be given without additional charge.
January 2. 1817.
JAMES L. ALLEN.
Attorney and Counsellor at Law
OFFERS his professional services to the
public in the counties of Calhoun- Victo-
ria Da Witt Lavaca Gonzales Guadalupe
Comaand I. Residence at Gonzales.
MASONIC
COIXEUIATE INSTITUTE
FANTHORP'S
Gritnes county Taos.
The following is the standard education
adopted by ihe.Regents of this Institution:
lJesolied That the following studies scien-
ces and authors (or those which may be here-
after introduced equivalent thereto.) completed
by a member of the Masonic Collegiate In-
stitute shall entiile said member to a certificate
of diploma signed by the President of the in-
elitu'.ioo. Trustees and Secretary of the
Lodge
Introductory Spelling Reading Writing
Anihmelic English Grammar Geography
Davies' Algebra. Co I bum's Algi bra. Bour-
don's Algebra Davies' Legendre. Burritt's
G"ography of the Heavens Utah's Rhetoric
Hedge's Lgic Wbclpley's Compend Caesar
Virgil Sallust Horace Greek Grammar
Gricca Minora and French Grammar.
Junior. Plane and solid Geometry Sur-
veying Nautical Astronomy. Davi-s'An:ilylic
Geometry Conic Sections Davies' D.fieren-
tial Calculus Descriptive Geomitry Livy
works of Cicero Grreca Majora Homer and
standard woiks in French.
Senior. Euripides Demosthenes Longi-
nui Herodotus. Hcsiod Litin and Greek
works revised French and all the blanches
of Civil Engineering.
FEMALE ACADEMY.
R-olred That the following studies scien-
ces and tuthors (or their rq-iivaler.t.) cornple-
ttd by a member of the Female Academy
shall entitle said member to a certificate of di-
ploma and medal signed by the President
of the ins'itulion. Trustee and Secretary of
the L-dge viz.:
Spelling reading writing arithmetic En-
glish grammar geography history ancient
and m-adeni ancient geography composition
rhetoric logic natural philosophy mineralo-
gy conchotomy moral philosophy drawing
einbroiJory and- paintintr. Algebra to the
nniount of six lectures in Colburn's Geometiy
Divies' Elementary Geometry Ficnch so as
to be able to read and translate; Latin and
music optional.
Resolved A student may graduate should
he omit Greek and substitute Spanish.
Resolved Students may enter any class in
the i-uti'u'.ion by elimination before the Pres-
ident thereof and Trustees. Bji must remain
at least two sessions before be can receive a
diploma.
Jlesolved That merabeic who shall gradu-
ate in this institution shall pay to the Trus-
tees a fee of 92a
Jis. Scott "
R. C IS" ID LETT
J. W. Barnes. Trustees.
Geo. M Patrick I
David C. Dickson J
The Sute of Texas Fanthorp's Sth
Grimes counly. $ day of June 1847.
I hereby certify that the above is a true copy
from the records.
URIAH F. CASE
Sec'y Oiphao's Fritnd Lodge.
.P. Boardiog can be procured at eight
dollars per month. The tuition fees for the
whole session are payable to M. A. Montrose
President of the Institution at the termination
nf half session. Students entering upon the
half session their tuition fees must be paid in
advance. No dedaction for absence. No fees
refunded unless for sickness of teachers.
Fees:
In the Academy $20 perscssion.
" "College $20 "
" Common School 810 "
t " " "
MONEY MARKET.
Ccrrtrlcdnm Vie .V. O. BnUMn kJ May "9 1S4".
CICIIASCC.
TOudon CO days 4 a S rrera
Paru. COdiji Sf.35a5f.3;j
IVew York GO day I a 3 di
Do Shi 1 B i du
Boston 60 days 21 a 3 dis
.l'iuUdelpbia u Jays 21 a 3d.s
Baltimore 60 day :a3dia
TBEASCRT NOTES.
tUnited States 2 a S prem
SPECIE.
American Gold J a (prera Sorereigas 45ailE6
Spanish Uoubloons Iti 10 a 16 40
Pj-rut ditto; 1560 a 13 GO
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No. Three
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Alabama State Bank and branches 11 aZ per cent dts
man oa aunuir - a UIS
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Cum. aud Railroad Bank Vickeburg. per deb 12al3c
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PROSPECTUS
For jntblisiing in the city of Houston Texas
'a Weekly KeaspajerUrlc called
THE TEXAS PRESBYTERI
The undersigned as well as the Church tj
which be belongs. believing Inat.the spintui
wants ol the country are sucb
the publicstion ot a periodical
causa of Religion and Moralit
proposes publishing a paper ol I
acription.
Notwithstanding the Editor is of the Cum-
berland Presbyterian Church it is his inten-
tion to devote his columns to the advancement
of the great interests of Christianity in a gene-
ral point of view. His columns will be open
toall denominations of Christians not touching
controverted points of doctrine. They nil!
also be free to all literary and moral associa-
tions of tha country.
Great pains will be taken to keep the peo-
ple of this Slate apprised of the doings ol the
Church in the United Stales and the people
abroad advised of the workings of Providence
in Texas.
The current news of the day will at al I times
find a place in its columns intelligence from
the army nnd from .Mexico shall receive par-
ticular attcniion.
In fine it is the Editor's aim to make the
'Texas Presbyterian' a valuable family journal
acceptable alike to all classes ol readeis-
JCJ The paper will be printed on a large
fine white imperial sheet with elegant new
type and will be sent to subscribers at 63 per
year n advance- or $4 at the end of the year.
fXj Lists ol names should bo forwarded as
as soua us possible
ANDREW J. McGOWN.
C'tiuilirrlaiiil University.
rpillS flourishing institution is located at
- Lebanon lennessee. I be following gen-
tlemen compose the Faculty.
Rev. T. U. Anderson A. M . President and
Professor ol Relies Lettus and Mental aud
Moral Philosophy.
N. L LinJsley A. M. Professor of Ancient
and MoJcrn Linguages.
A. P. Stewart A M Professor of Maths-
rustics anJ Natural Philosophy.
J. H. Sharp. M. D. Professor of Chemistry.
Hon. A. Caruthers LJrof. ol Constitutional
and International Law.
B S. Fuster Senior Tutor P. R. Decherd
Junior Tutor.
Th course of instruction is extensive and
THonoccu. The institution is furnished with
Apparatus Library and every facility neces
sary lor toe acquisition Ol a morougn education.
Tuition in college preper is 80 per session
ol five months. In the preparatory department
QI0to915; contingent expenses 8. btudenls
wishing to lodge in college are furnished with
room at 83 per session.
Boarding can be bad in good families or al
private houses at 81 50 to 82 per week loclu
ding boirding. washing fuel and light.
The number of students in attendance at the
present time is 1 15.
The students of the University as a commu
nity are distinguished for intlustrv and orderly
deportment and practical piety about 3 -itbs of
the number being professors ol religion.
Tweolv tire are preparing lor tne ministry.
Theological students attend private lectures
on theology by Rev. R. Donnell and the Pre-
sident The collegiate vrar commences on the first
Monday of October and closes the last Thurs
day of July.
Lebanon Ten Dec. 10 184G.
CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN
SOARD OF PUBLICATION.
The General Assembly of the C. P. Church
at their meeting at Lebanon Ohio commen
cing on the 18th of May 1S47 created a
Board of Publication in the C. P. Church
consisting of M. Bird L. Jones F. E. Me
Lean J. L Stratton and A. M. Phelps with
powers and privileges set forth in the consti
tution. The object of which is to furnish the
congregations and the community a whole.
some evangelical literature and to endeavor
to awaken a spirit of moral and spiritual as
well as intellectual improvement.
O i the 27th May the following members
cftbe Board met at Louisville Ky- M. Bird
L. Jones and J. L. Stratton.
M. Bird is appointed President L. Jones
Recording and Corresponding Secretary.
A.M. Phelps is appointed Treasurer to re
ceive and hold whatever voluntary donations
may be made by individuals congregations
presbyteriis friends of the enterprize or col
lected by agents nnd to pay the same to the
order ol the Board signed by the PresiJcnt
and Secretary.
The C. Secretary is directed to propose lo
bro. S. M Aston an gency to solicit funds for
the Board. In like manner bro. L Jones is
appointed on agent.
It is hoped that each will accept the agen
cy and forthwith enter upon its duths. Also
that the friends of the enterptize will give
tbern a hearty welcome and freely respond to
their calls in its b shall. It has been talked of
long enough: now let the requisite action be
put forth; without this nothing to purpose
can be effected but with it all that is desirable
can be accomplished. To everything there
must be a commencement A day of small
things precedes a day of greater things-
childhood precedes manhood.
Tbe Board will aim to commence opera
tions al as early a period as practicable.
And in carrying out the object of its appoint
ment may it not expect from the unanimity
and harmony of the Assembly the general
concurrence and co-operation of the Church.
JtJ-The Banner of Peace the Ark Pa-
triot and Tezaa Presbyterian are requested
to giro the above two or three insertions in
their columns.
aHsunana
aaaBBHp me
Etate
DvaNovc de-
OLUGICAL MEDIUM.
OSTIILV JOCRNAI..
iblished by Ret. 31. Bird.
he Medium will be publisnea
number to contain 24 pig1.
lib a handsome cover execu-
like manncTpub good paper.
ubscribers. one dollar
id LLkn
ie itfelrMrwu
mm
irHfe.i
r mPPI one.
r one year or 12 numbers fu
a volume ol 2S8 pages.
An index and title page wilt acconipai
twelfth number of volume 21.
So soon as patronage mav justify it.
number of pages will be increased to 3G ma-
King annually a cook oi iJi pages t nis
wo'ltd be a large amount of reading matter lor
one dollar.
Ministers and Elders of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church arc authorized toad as
agenls for this periodical.
1'astors in their charges ana iimerani
preachers in their circuits have it in their
power to give us efiicimt aid and render a
valuable service lo the Church. Some are
doing this and we trust others and all will.
Agents who wish to send us money or me
names of new subscribers for the Medium
mav send by mail al our risk and expense.
Uniontown Pa 1847.
NOTICE TO TRAVELLERS.
Hotel in Cloiifcalcs.
TMIE undersigmd would most respectlully
-- inform his triends and ihelravellint; com-
munity generally that he has taken charge of
the house lately occupied by M. H. Beatty.as
a uvern and expects to ccntinue and keep up
the same as such. His table shall be supplied
with the best ihat the country affords. His
beds and covering are of the best kind. He
is also well supplied wi'h corn fodder and
hay and good stabling together with an ex-
cell nt lot welt enclosed for horses and he will
always have in attendance one of the best ost-
lers in the country.
W. V. COLLINS.
Gonziles. Jan 17. 1847. 4 0w
CONSTITUTION OF 1HE STATE
OF TEXAS
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1'SnSPECTl'S OF THE
PUBLIC SCHOOL ADVOCATE
And Journal of tie Texas Literary Institute.
Printed at ihe Office of ihe Democratic Telegraph
aud Texas litgiMer Main su eel
lloaMon Texas.
THE ADVOCATE will be published in quarto
form en ihe first ot eacb month under tbe di-
rection of a CoSUUTTEE APPOINTED ET TUE TEXAS
LlTERABV lSSTlTCTE.
OBJECTS 11 will be devoted to Ihe caose of
public Education io all its dcpartiuent-t particular-
ly lo priury Schojls. Besides the polliou allotted
to ihe discossion of subjects connected v. i;b educa-
tion ia general a pan will be set aside exclusively
for Parents; another for Teachers and a third lor
Children that beioc thus classified and arranged
eacb portion of Ihe community intended lo be ben-
efitted by such a publication may had something
applicable aad interesting in every number.
Those to whom the work of superintending and
editing ihe Advocate is committed make no pro-
mises beyodd lhisthat according lo their abilily
they will endeavor lobe faithful to tbe trust com-
mitted to them.
Education will be discussed in all its bearings
mentally morally physically and socially since
the pertea man or the perfect woman can be found
only where all have been attended tu in their due
proportion.
The co operation of all persons interested in pub-
lic Education is earnestly solicited eiberin ob-
taining sub-cribcr or in forwarding aiticlesof
ioteresr fur publication upon tbe subject of Edu-
cation. Tebms. The Advocate will be furnished to
subscribers for One Dollar per annum alaays in
advance.
Advertising $1 persqnarefortbe first anil SO
cts. for each sub-equent insertion. Ten lines or
les constitute a squaie.
Prompt attention will be given tosendin; copies
of the paper lo all addresses ferwaitled with the
money. Any iodividual sending len name ac-
companied u ith the money shall receive a gratuit-
ous copy.
All letters and communications mut be address-
ed post paid lo the Aovocate. J4n3
la AW DEPART. i:.T
Of Cumberland University.
rpHE undersigned have been appointed a
-- committee to make all necessary arrange-
ments for the successful introduction of this
new Department in our University.
The friends of the Institution will no doubt
rejoice to see another step taken towards com-
plete success in this great enterprize The
Tiustrcs hope that someone who is able to do
so will very soon i nabte them also to intro
duce a Theologica'l Department This is very
much desired for Ihe benefit of our particular
brunch of the church which was one para-
mount obji-ci of the enterprize.
Tbe public should be and are hereby dis
tincilv assured that these Prolessorships are
not io any way to participate in the general
endowmi nl fund or to draw upon any of the
other resourctsof the University; but they
must depend entirely upon the separate foun-
dation that may be laid for them by some libe-
ral founder or the fcei that may be derived
from their own students. So no apprehension
need be entertained that one dollar of the gen-
eral endowment fund will ever find its way
into the Department now set up but its entire
means will be derived from other sources. It
is the opinion of the Board that this Depart-
ment will contribute very much to the general
prosperity of the Institution it certainly can-
not ia any way injure it The whole public
and all the churches are in a high degree in-
terested io the adoption of any means calcula-
ted to elevate and refine a class and profession
of men so influential in any community as
the legal fraternity. It will be the constant
aim of the Board to mingle at far as may be
fitting and proper moral and religions train-
ing with the instructions of ihe Law that may
be given ; al least they will endeavor to so ar-
range it that the students of Law will be with.
ia the range of religious influence and lake
from here impressions that will when they go
into the unild inclinethem lo the side ol mo-
rality if not place them on the high platform
of religion. Vet there shall be no inteilerence
with the religious feelings nr pnjudices in
this Depaitment A moral walk and charac-
ter will be required of the students but no con-straiutexeited.
ll will be seen below thai the Trustees have
ade a selection from the Bench oftheCir-
Court.oftheir first Piofesaor. The char-
er he has fcrm.-d by a service of fifteen
'ears upon tbe B -rich will enable the public
determine whe.her the selection is a good
It may bu distinctly understooj bv all
concerned that the Board will not be content
with any other than the mostable and thorough
teaching io this as all ihe other Depailmcnts
of the Uuiveiaity. They will also requiretbe
whole time and talents ol their 1'iolessois it
is nai lo be a secondary or psilial concern with
some Jade or pra'cu'sing lawyer bul our
i'roressor must lay down all other pursuits
and devote himself or themselves entirely to
the duties of the Department They expect to
pay such salaries as will secure ihe best talents
trom the Bench and they are determined to
have them. Tennessee should certainly have
one Law School one place where her sans
can obtain that profound knowledge of the iaw
which is so essential to a complete success in
its practice or its administration from tbe
Bench. They should nolany longer bediiv-
en lo other States where the local laws and
institutions arc different from ours. Here they
have lo live and act their parts in life and here
they ought lo be taught lodu so wrh honor to
themselves and advantage lo the country.
We pledge our Board of Trustees tome pub-
lic that this shall be a Liw School of the first
order with the aid of that liberal patronage
and support which we know will be extended
by the friends of improvement in this import-
ant and influential department of society.
We take ibis mode of solicmngthe members
of the bar and bench who may leel favorable
to this new enterprize lo send in to us contri-
butions in Iaw Books for our Library and
students to fill the Department
All the Attornies here have placed their li-
braries under Ihe control oi the Department
until one sufficient of its own is procured. We
would solicit each liwyer in the State to accept
the appointment of Agent to ask donations in
books for this Department A ngister of
names of contributors and books nill be kept
in ihe Library.
All the expenses of buildings Professor's
silary ccc tvill be met here without any
call upon the profession except for books.
They hope to be able to laz tbo profession in
other States lor the Statutes and Reports of Ihe
several States ol the Union.
It is hoped that the number cfstudtnts ne
cessary to wit tiueen will be entered lo open
the school on the 15th of May which will just
give half a session to the end ol the Collegiate
year. Butiflhis hope fail tbe department will
at all events be opened on the first Monday in
October next without regard lo the number of
students. As soon ns the organic laws and
rules are adopted they will be published.
R L. CARUTHERS
W. L. MARTIN.
JORDAN STOKES.
P. S. Each student isadvised to bring with
him Kent's and Blackstone's Commentaries.
Lebanon Feb. 22. IS 17.
The Board of Trustees of Cumberland Unr
versily met The committee appointed to
consider of the propriety and practicability of
establishing a Law Uepartment in the Cum-
berland University made ihe following report
MWhereas it is Ihe cherished otject of Ihe
Board of trustees with aid of the liberal friends
of learning lo make this Institution a Univer
sity in fact as well as in name as soon as their
means will enable them by the establishment
of such professorships as may be necessary to
leach the whole circle ol Arts and sciences.
They hope before very long lo have it in their
power to announce to the public that they have
in contemplation a i neoiogicai unu oiner ue-
partmenls. The Roatd now fee! authorized
bv the assurance of one of its members to es
tablish and as they think lender perpetual a
law department and for thai purpose adopt the
following resolutions.
I. Resolved That a Department and Pro
fessorship of Law be now established in Cum-
berland University anJ thatlhe same be open
id (or the reception of students on the first
.Monday in October next or on the 15tb day
of May next if fifteen studentsshall by ihefirst
OI illay enter ineir naniea oy iruer or uiuci-
wise with the President of this Board.
2. Resolved. That the sessions of the Law
School shall correspond with those ol the other
departments of the University tno sessions
ol five months each to commence on me nrst
Mondays ol October and March in each year.
3. Resolved. That the Liw Students shall
be daily and thoroughly examine! and lectu
red bv ihe Professors lo be elected by the
I Batrd on the course of smJy to be hereafter
designated fa' the regular or irrrgul ir course.
Piovision shajl be made for conferring such
legrees os ara usual io Law Schools
4. Resolved. Thai Ihe price of tuition in this
lepartment shall be fifty dollars per session to
be paid in advance.
5. Resolved That a professor or professors.
if necessary ol established rrpiitaiian sn in ue--leeied
: to ensure competent talents and qua!
'.ications.theydo now fix thesalaiy of the pro
fessor at 81500 to be paid out ol the tuition
fees of ibis derailment
C Resolved That Messrs Caruthers Mar-
tin nnd Stakes bo appointed a committee to
mb ll nreessiarv rules and regulations lor
the department including the designation of
.hecnurse ol study in me p1"""11 "'
this duty tbey ill lake into their counsel the
Professors. 'The same committee will take
steps to procure a library."
Which report was read considered and a-
dop'.ed and oidcno to oespreaia on iu-j iuiii
The Board then went into the election olthe
first Professor in the Law Department Mr.
Stokei nominated Hon. Abraham Caruthers.
Ihe present rrolessor or ejonseuuuuuji huia au-
ternational law in the University and the vote
being taken thereon he was unanimously elee-.-1
i
Ordered that the Secretary inform him of
his appointment and request bis acceptance ol
the same.
A copy. J. S. McCLAIN Scc'y.
Cumberland College
Princeton Ky.
THIS Institution has just commenced its
ihinv fourth station with nrunaisino- nros-
pects. The following gentlemen compose ihe
(acuity:
llev. Ktchard Beard u. u 1-resioeni.anu
Professor of Moral and Intellectual Science
and Belles letlrrs.
Rev. J. G. Riddle. Professor of Mathematics
and Natural Philosophy.
P. Riley Professor of Languages.
Princeton is a healthy and pleasant wiling.
The College is siluatid one mile from toun.
The naier is excellent and unfailing.
Boirdin" can b had in town or in the im-
mediate vicinity ol the College at $125 per
week including washing. Students are ex-
pected lo loom in ibe College building.
The price of tuition in the College proper
is $20 per session of five mon hsj In Ihe pre-
paratory department fiom 12 lo 15 dollars
according to the grade of studies. It is tbe in-
tention ol the trustees lo procure olher Proles-
sors and a competent preparatory teacher as
soon as the necessities of the Institution uquiro
it
The Faculty pledge themselves lo make the
course of instruction extensive and thorough.
The government of the institution will be strict
but parental. Every necessary attention will
be rendered lo secure the health and comfort
ol pupils.
Coiiimeiifary lor tbe People.
NOW PUBLISHING. The Eclectic Com-
menttiru on ihe Bible from the works cf
Henry and Scott and about one hundred other
writers. The uoik is printed on fine paper.
and with large clear type. It will be comple-
ted in twenty-four pails of eighty pagis eacb
imperial size all ol which is now stereotyped.
It mil be beautiluiiy iiiusitaiea oy accurate
views of scriptural scenes designed especially
lo embellish u Commentary and executed by
the most eminent artists. Tables and chaits
are likewise added where necessary lor pur
poses of illustration ; tbe whole comprising as
valuablea series of illustrative engravings and
embellishments as have ever been united in
any similar noik. It may be used with any
edition ol Ihe oibie. iv ill oe puDitsntu semi-
monthly. Price 25 cents per part
The design of tbe Committee of the Londcn
Tiaci Society under whose supervision the
English work evas prepared has been lo cover
that giound where all evangelical denomina-
tions meet and to make a plain aud practical
exposition ot religious tiuth and duty.
This noik is based on the Cummeularirs of
Henry anJ Scott anl more than one hundied
other witters in the various departments of
Biblical Literature: the most important ob-
servations of these etnioi nt divines being (jut-
ted constituting a digest of ihe most valuable
results at which the learned men of all ages
have arrived in their critical study of the Holy
Scriptures. Reference has been bad lo the
wants of Sunday School Teachers and ol fam-
ilies engaged in the systematic study of Ihe
Scriptures.
Perhaps there never was a juncture of time
when true religion more greatly needed a safe-
guard against attacks which are both boldly
and insiduously aimed at her vital principles:
perhaps true re ligion was never in a more per-
ilous position between open enemies and pre-
tended friends than at this particular crisis:
and surely never was it more incumbent than
now on every true friend olher holy precepts
every conscientious master of a household ev-
ery anxious parent guaidian and protectorlo
be'provided with antidotes lo ihepuison which
is so unscrupulously scattered abroad or an
argumentagainsleaehdangerous fallacy which
is propounded to the injury and detriment of
thai religion which is the laithlal oracle of the
Divine Creator and the faithful exponent of
His will.
The object of the compilers has been to pro-
vide a Commentary compact in size moderate
in price and suited to Christians of every sta-
tion rank and denomination.
'The family into whose hands this work
comes have in their possession a store of bibli-
cal science and practical instruction of more
value thin gold. The re publication is a great
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McGown, Andrew J. Texas Presbyterian. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 19, Ed. 1, Saturday, July 24, 1847, newspaper, July 24, 1847; Houston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth80400/m1/4/: accessed May 1, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.