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Th following excellent remarks of oar
wrthy Senator war mule last winter in
th U. S- tiBitn :
Tbs gsntlsswii from Ohio Mid that fro.
itosT oajinof. axut jogether. The
MR South Carolina I think au-
I am fwty wall' by roferanoe to the
of tho fiuun of the constitution.
When pressed on the point ho aava that hie
meaning to that they oanoot exist together
ia the Territories. What u the distinction
between a State and a Territory in this res-
peek ? Mark you he ia a great Union man ;
he is for preserving the Union and throw-
ing the responsibility of its dissolution on
the Southern States. Now pray what is
the difference between slavery in the Ter-
ritories and slavery in the States f He says
the foot that slaves ate an element of politi-
es! powar is the most offensive part of sla-
very not only to him but to the whole nor-
thern mind. Than the constitution is offen-
sive and you make the broad declaration
such is the language and there is no way
of escape from it that the constitution un-
der which you live and which you have
sworn to support is offensive to yon and to
the northern mind 1
Bnt sir this talk of freedom and slavery
is clap-trap. A great deal of mischief has
been dona in the name of liberty by appeal-
ing to the angry passions of men when their
reason had escaped. AH the eloquent har-
angues that have been made about fYee
Kansas are in fact for the freedom of the
negro and the abridgement of the freedom
of the white man.
Mr. Fkmkndek. How do you make that
out?
Mr. Husk. I will show you. The peo-
tk go to Kansas. If they are free they
ave a right to choose their own institutions ;
if they have perfect liberty they have a
right when they go there to form a State
government and choose their own institu-
tions and you have no power to take pre-
liminary steps to infringe that right. We
have offered to submit that question to the
Supreme Court of the United States. You
have refused to accede to the submission.
Then you must be the guardian of the peo-
ple of Kansas; you must determine fur
them whether they shall have slavery or not;
you living a thousand miles off and having
a presidential candidate to elect not look-
ing so much to their interests as the con-
trol of the government of these States and
the immense patronage wielded by this gov-
ernment ! You cry out for the freedom of
the negro and you abridge the freedom of
the white man You say to Kansas "We
will mould your institutions to suit us and
you shall not have the privilege of mould-
ing them to suit youselves." That is the
effect; that is the clamor ; that is the issue.
You contend for another doctrine which
I hear strenuously insisted upon here ; and
that is that slavery does not by virtue of
the constitution go to a Territory. You
have high names for that doctrine ; but do
you believe it ? Your actions contradict it.
If you so believe why do you agitate the
country and endanger the Union by attempt-
ing to engraft such a prohibition in a law ?
If the constitution p ohibits a man from
taking his slave to a territory why not rest
upon the constitution ? Let some of you
who wish to have peace and quiet and to
get rid of this eternal quarrel draw up some
instrument by which the question of slavery
going into Territories of the United States
shall be left to rest solely upon the rights of
the citizens of the Union under the consti-
tution and I will vote for it to-morrow ; but
you will not do this. You were tested upon
that noint eicht Years azo. The lamented
senator whose death was announced yester-
day by his colleague and another who is
about to follow him from this body not by
a nrtural but by a political death at which
your party seem to exult because in my
opinion he stood up for the constitution of
the United States those senators came for-
ward with a proposition for the organization
of territorial governments known as the
Clayton-compromise bill by which it was
declared that the territorial legislature
should neither establish nor prohibit slave-
ry but that the question should be left to
the judiciary with the right of taking an
appeal directly to the Supreme Court to test
the point whether by taking a elave there
he remained property or became free. That
proposition was rejected. It was voted
against by your party and defeated by them
in the other house. There was an easy way
of oompromising this difficulty.
I do not intend to use the language tc
which I at first adverted if I can avoid do-
ing so ; but I cannot make strong promises
for I am subject like other men to passions
and excitements; but I trust in God that
this elegant language of "falsehood" "li-
bel" "slander" and "vituperation" as ap-
plied to one another here or as applied by
one branch of our government towards an-
other will cease. Certainly the ideas sought
to be conveyed can be annouooed in more
appropriate and less offensive language.
Gubernatorial fetes.
fztszzmaiimamat
I' I I II Bggg-gSgBgBI
jtfeniocracy of Bowl County.
We publish the following sentiments ex-
pressed by the " Texan" in regard to th"
offcoe of Governor and Lt. Governor :
Govsrvoeasd L:ect. Governor.
ht most of the democratic papers 3f this
State the merits of the different candidates
have been fully canvassed and the predilec-
tions of the Editors expressed for their par-
ticular favorites. As it is now general!--conceded
that the East is entitled to the
next Governor and we are less acquainted
with the candidates residing in that section
than in our own we have hesitated to ex-
press any preference or opinion being wil-
ling that our Eastern brethren s'-iocld settle
this matter to their liking we being fully
satisfied that the candidate who will be pre-
sented by the Convention to be hed at Wa-
co will possess all the requisite qualifications
for election to that important p.sition.
The names of Heveral gentlemen have
been suggested but the contest appears to
be confined to two Hon. 11. R. Runnels ot
Bowie and Col. Johnson of Tarrant one
of whom will in all probability be the nom-
inee. Both aro very highly spoken of and are
supported by warm friends. Col. Johnson is
very favorably known to the democracy of
the State and he possesses the merit 01
having twice withdrawu his claims to the
office to promote the unity and Bucoass oi
his party.
Mr. Runnels hai filled several places of
public trust ; he was Speaker of the House
of Representatives during the season of
1853-4 over wnich he presided with great
dignity and ability and now occupies the
second office in the State in which by his
courtesy and urbaniry he has made friends on
all sides. He would if elected no doubt
make an excellent officer. This we are folly
justified ia sayiug for he has already giv-
en ample evidence of his high ualica-
tions. It would be more difficult to conjecture
who will be the choice of the Convention
for Lieut. Governor. He should be a wes-
tern man. Among the gentlemen spoken
of we know of no one who would receive
a warmer support in this immediate section
than our esteemed fellow-townsman the
Hon. Samuel A. Maverick. He is one of
the pioneers of Western Texas. His was
the second American family that came to
reside permanently ia this city. In 1842
he was of the small aud jraliant band who
after an unsuccessful defence of this city
against the overwlelmning numbers of the
enemy under the command of Gen. Woll
were taken prisoners and marched to Mex-
ioo where they were confined in prison at
Perote. He has repeatedly been elected to
the Legislature from this county and now
represents the counties of Bexar Grille-pie
and Medina in the State Senate ; iu all
which positions he has served to the satis-
faction of his constituents. He is our choice
for Lieutenant Governor. San Antonio
Texan.
We have already bad occasion to notice
the opinions of the press and our corres
pondents in reference to the Lt. (Jovernor-
ship. There are so many worthy men before
the people for this office that it is hardly
possible to fail in making a good selection
at Waco. Mr. Maverick is a plain unos-
tentatious republican of the old school. Iu
theory or practice he is the . same undevi-
ating Democrat. His deportment is kind
and affable and although a very wealthy
man his head has grown no larger by it
or ms social intercourse wttu the ntas.se
been diminished. We certainly would be
well represented in Mr. Maverick if the
party should honor him with the nomination.
In the draft of the new Charter is insert-
ed a clause making the future Mayors of
DiiaaMt Jave catcher hounds to run down
and catch runaway negroes who may be
nu;nn thk nit cm route to Canada. The
clause will be found in Section 27 defining
the duties of the Mayor as follows :
8bc. 27- clause 4. To exercise a con-
stant supervision and control over the con-
duet andaoteof all subordinate officers and
to receive and examine into all such com-
plaints as may be preferred against any of
them for violation or neglect of duty ; and
Snerally to perform all such duties as may
prescribed to him by the cUrtcr and city
nuMr. and the laws of this State AND
OF THE UNITED STATES. Chicago
Daily TrOmrne.
The people of Chicago have performed
but their duty. The above quoted section
seta forth simply that the Mayor of that
large MetropoBo shall see to the execution
of the Lews of the United States as well
as Stateand Municipal laws. The Tribune
shrieks forth negro ! at the mention of the
former aud thus we see has no notion of
protecting Southern property. It does not
see that the right to force the South to pay
its heavy quota of taxation is merely a re-
ciprocal obligation agreed io be performed
in umsMi rsrton of having secured to us
as one among other rights the protection
of cur slave froperty when fugitives from
ernes. The Chicago Tinun our worthy
Democratic eotemporary justly exposes this
iofrmous "higher lav" doctrine.
1A The receipta on the Houston rail-
road for the four months and ten days end-
ing January test were 117814. It is very
justly said that the receipts for theyear may
be about IfivOO. When the second sec-
tion is lUisnVslirt the proceeds will afford a
The Ciunty Convention at Austin-
A countyDemocititic Convention for Trav-
is county was h-jld at Austin on Friday the
id inst. tor tie purpose ot caoosing del-
egates to the Waco convention and also ex-
pressing the seuse of the citizens of that
county as to the pioper candidates for Gov-
ernor and Lieut. Governor. The result was
the appointment of some twenty odd dele-
gatesand the recommendation ot Col. John-
son for Governor and Col. Sublett for
Lieut.
This so far is very well and entirely un-
objectionable. If the democrats of Travis
prefer Johnson they have done right in ex-
pressing the'r preferenci. Thre was one
thing which- occured in the meeting howev-
er which demands a passing notice. Judge
Oldham was the advocate of Runnel and
Col. Hamilton of Johnson. The Intelligen-
cer says that ''Col. Hamilton honored Col.
Runnels as a contestant niati but thought
him often-as consistautly wronp; as right."
Now when it is remembered that Col. H.
was not long ago an ardent Know Nothing
and that since his renouncement of that her
esy and his being received into the demo-
cratic party he has made no little stir by
his advocacy of Squatter Sovereignty a her-
esy more dangerous because in such hands
as his. more insidious than the o:her and
when it is remembered that Mr. Runnels
has always been firm and consistent and
orobablv did more against Know Nothing-
ism from the start than any other man in
Northern Texas we must say that the above
remark of Hamilton'? is in bad grace. Let
the frieods of Col. Johnson advocate his
claims as warmly as they please and we re-
iterate that no one will vote for him more
cheerfully than ourse.f if nominated but
they must do it without doing injustice to
a competitor who has proved himself a faith
ful officer and true to every trust ever re
posed in him.
The Intelligencer "doubts not but this
first public expression from the Democracy
of the capital will receive the hearty res-
ponse of the democracy of r-ost or.' the
counties of the State." We do not agree
with that paper. The democracy at the
capital are becoming too fond of making
"first expressions." The people aro com-
ing to regard such things with suspicion.
We are honest in our belief that the friei.d.-
of Cob Johnson have made au injudicious
move at this point.
As we have said before we have no pref
orms. We are willing to let the Kast.
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prominently before them Johnson Runnel?
and Smyth and we shall cheerfully vote for
their choice. Houston Telegraph.
tjf We learn from Major- Blanche
rn;f V.no-ineer of the Southern Pacific
A e meeting of the citizens of Bowie
county in the State of Texas held in the
town ot Boston ou Mondav the 2d- day of
Feb. 1857. John Loop Esx. was called
to the chair and Col. John H. Smither da
ly appointed secretary Whereas by tbe re-
quest of the chairman 3. H. Pirkey Esq.
briefly explained the object of ths meeting.
On motion the Chairman then appointed
a committee to drsft resolutions composed
of the following gentlemen ; S. H. Pirkey.
Esq. John A. Talbot N. B. Patton R. J.
Battle and Jacob McFarland who returned
the following preamble and resolutions
which on motion were unanimously 'adopt-
ed by the meeting viz :
Whereas the public mind is being agi-
tated with the question 'who shall he our
next 'Governor V and whereas the press in
various parts of the State are putting forth
the claims of their respective favorites and
J among them our fellow citizen H. R. RUN
NELS occupies a conspicuous position ; aud
whereas considering his long and faithful
services as representative of our county his
exemplary character as a man his indepen-
dence and public spirit and activity as a
citizen and his thorough consist nt and
ever ready adocacy of the pure principles of
Democracy with all due respect to the op-
inions of othere we eel it a duty to give
him our unqualified endorsement.
Therefore. Resolved 1st. That in Hon.
II. R. RUN K KE8 we find a consistent de-
mocrat a faithful public servant an- enemy
of monopolies of every character and des-
cription but a friend of the cause of inter-
nal improvements with proper limitations
and restrictions an economiser of public
expenditures and a vigilant sentinel upon
the watchtower of liberty and equal rights
a friend of the South and of the Union
the Constitunional Union ia which every
State has equal rights and privileges and
a nan who has the judgment the nerve
and the will to discharge his duties in every
emergency.
Resolved 2d. That we will use our best
efforts to have his claims and qualifications
properly represented in the convention to
be held at Waco on the first Monday in
May next and if put in nomination to pro-
mote his election. "
Resolved 8d. That for the purpose we
send delegates to said convention instructed
to support him as the nominee for the Gu-
bernatorial chair in preference to every
aspirant.
Resolved 4th That the chairman of the
meeting appoint live suitable persons as dele-
gates to said convention and in case any oi
them should notify him that they could not
go that he appoint others in their stead.
J. A. TALBO T
Chair of Committee.
Whereupon the chairman appointed the
following persons ss delegates to the Waco
convention Hon. S. B. Pirkey John A.
Talbot S. H. Ellis D. M. ChLshdm and
Wm Moore Esq.
After which the following was offered by j
Mr. R. J. Battle and adopted:
Resolved That the proceedings of the
meeting be published in the Standard the
Jeffe.jon Herald Marshall Republican and
Texas State Gazette and that other papers
friendly to Mr. Runnels bi requested to
copy.
Whereupon on motiou the meeting ad-
journed. JOHN LOOP Chair'n.
J. H. Smithed See.
DECISION IN THE 31IL.LS CASE.
The late decision in the case of R. &
D. Q. Mills of Galveston n exciting con-
siderable intrest throughout the State Our
cotemporarics of the press nre commenting
treely upon the merit3 of the case. The
Galveston Civilian does not questiou the
decision as to matter of law but thinks the
fine of $100000 excessive. The State Ga-
zette takes issue with his "respected co-
temporary" of the Civilian and defends
the decision as to law justice and sound
policy in what we think an able and un-
answerable manner. The State .Gazette
assures the Judge (Hon. P. W. Gray)
who gave the chaage and the jury which
returned the verdict that the people are
with them.
In this we think the judge and the jury
have done no. more than thnii duty and
that; they have done that much. They
have only carried out the pluin letter of
the law. " Thev could have oone nothing
ARRIVAL OF TBE TEXAS.
efTICIAL BETIKNS.
KlectUm Amc1I JmUcc
THREE MORE BATTLES.
WALKER'S TR60PS EVERT WHERE VICTORIOUS
less hut might have done mora tnd whilst
the officers of the law are engaged in its
faithful SiiaVssilia inn it is right that the
people who .mact it and who are the bene-
ficiaries 6f its faithful execution should
hold up the hands of- their officers. If the
Messrs. Mil's were misled by their legal
advisers it k a hardship but it willnot do
for the dignify of the law. to b compromis-
ed ou account of the erroneous advice of
interested lawyers or those who can con-
strue a plan coiir-titutiohal prohibition of a
thing to msan nothiDg ui that 'the san.e
knows its favorites. Cherokee Sentind-
TKE COKittFTlOH.
It is time lor the people to open their
eves make frm resolves in popular assem-
bly and ecan well the candidates for pub-
lic office.
The uIowa State Gazette" of' the olst
ult. published a lengtoy article relative to
the Des .Moines Navigation and Railroad
Company. The article stated that the Com-
pany was controlled in Wall street and that
an Investigating Committee of the Iowa
Legislature had discovered that hotel hills
grand suppers" and travelling expenses to
and from that city are among the inciden
tals which the contractors having the im-
provement of the Des Moines River in
charge calculate to make the State pay for
in lands at 81.25 per.acre worth S2D. The
article tli en went on to rtato that the con-
tractors ha ing "an axe to grind" at Wash-
ington deemed (we quote)
"it necessary to secure the services of
some proper agent at Washington familiar
with the modus operandi of corrupt and
Enewfi Losi 400 Killed and 400 Woun'd
The transit was not open when the Tex-
as left. Col. Lockrideehad been waiting
for reinforcements and guns which he had
received arsd ou the 0th he attacked the
enemy on the San Juan river at the mouth
of tbe Serrapiqui at a place known as
Cody's. Point when after a shapeugag-
ment against 300 of the enemy mostly
Costa Ricans he succeeded in routing
them and taking possession of the point
the enemy fled iu all directions some
jumped into the river and others took to the
woods.
The loss of the enemy was about 100
killed and wouuded ; thatuf the Niccraguan
forces four killed and one wounded includ-
ing Colonel Ru'ller.and Maj. Ellis who
was slightly wounded.
The point thus gained is the most im-
portant one at the mouth of the Serrapiqui
river elevated above the others. The ene-
my still occupy the opposite side which
Col. Lockridge was deterred from taking
by want of mean3 to cross the river. The
machinery of the small steamer having
given out she was taken to Punta Arenas
and repaired and again proceeded up the
river to assist the troops in taking the
opposite point. Serrapiqui is now the
most important place on the river as the
enemy have concentrated their river force
here and this point ouce taken the .others
will be easily acquired. The Costa Ricans
at this point are in decidedly a bad fix in
case of defeat as they cannot retreat ex-
cept in the rear and then through almost
impenetrable woods. From the superior
position of the Nicaraguan forces it is ex-
pected that on the next attack they would
completely annihiliate the enemy. Col.
L ckridgo was perfectly sanguine .in the
opinion that he would have entire possession
of the liver in a week. His whole force is
about 480 men.
The news from Gen. Walker is to the
3d inst. per steamer Orizaba via Panama
and is important. The enemy had again
appeared near Rivas at a place called Abra-
gi under Gen. Canas. Gen. Walker order-
id two companies one of rifles and one of
rangers to march against them ; after
twenty-four hours' skirmishing the enemy
retreated and Walker's forces withdrew to
Rivas. The los of the enemy was about
100 ; that of the Nicaraguans five includ-"
ing Capt. Phinney.
On the 28th ult. Gen. Henningsen
with a force of 400 men marched against
1500 of the enemy who were concentrat-
ed at St. George. Henningsen succeeded
in driving the enemy from their position in
the city with great slaughtt-r when he re-
ceived orders to retire to Rivas. The loss
of the enemy was 200 killed and 400 woun-
ded that of the Nicaraguans 16 killed and
33 wounded including in the wounded
Cul. Jackques Ousenbury and Lieut. Steel.
Walker's whole force at Rivas is 1300 fit
for duty. His troops are in better health
than ti.ey have been at any time during
the war and are in excellent spirits net
doubting their ability to conquer any force
that can be brought against them. Walk-
er has provisions and ammunition for three
months. .
The Texas brings luO cabin and ISO
steerage passengers.
SECOND DISPATCH
The following dispatch from the special
age it of the iaw Orleans Delta fully con-
firms the above :
San Juan del Norte Feb. 10. The
Steamship Texas arrived at San Juau on
the 4th inst. The transit route still con-
tinues closed and in the hands of the
enemy. Those who hsrve the best opportu-
nity of judging among the Americans
think that the route will be opened during
this month.
Ou the. 6th inst. 300 men uude; the
command of Cols. Lockridge and Titus
attacked Cody's point defended by 300
Costa Ricans. They drove them across the
river aud into the woods with a consider-
able loss. Only four Americans were kill-
ed and ten wounded. The comnander at
Cody's Point has been engaged for the last
two or three days in fortifying t hat place.
A general attack will be made upon the
fort (opposite Cody's Point) and when
taken the troop will easily go up the river
and no resistance is apprehended at the
points above.
THE PRESS.
The last Cherokee Sentinel oomen to hand
with a change of conductors. Those wor-
thy gentlemen Jackson Wiggins & Co.
have transferred their iutercst to Messrs.
Reagan fc Nolafld. Wc wish the retiring
firm s pleasant life in other pursuits and
can truly say that they have been faithful
Sentinels of the Democracy. Under the
new management we have full confidence
that the "Sentinel" will continue to be an
efficient champion of the party. Mr. Rea-
gan lias our best wishes for his editorial success.
We tern Count Ir.
Austin
Brazos.
Caldwell
Colorado
Comal
Calhoan
DeWitt.
Ellii
Fayed.
Galveston
Grimes
Gonzales
Guadalupe
Hara
Limestone.
Medina
Milam
I McLennan
Uvalde
Victoria
Walker
Washington
Williamson.
Travis
Falla
Llano
Burnet
Hill
Coryelle
Bosque
Matagorda
Wharton
Lavaca
Refugio
Brazoria
Madison
Burleson
Bexar
Bastrop
Freestone
Montgomery
Harris
Robertson
Nueces
Gillespie
Karnes
Kerr
Johnson
Navarro
San Patricio
Jackson
Tarrant
Total
I S i S ts.
I 3
UNITED STATES SPECIAL.
Post Office Depabtmest )
Feb. 2d. 17.
PROPOSALS for couig the of tbe
United StatM.from 1st JuIt. 1S57 to 30th
June. 1856 inTexaa will be received a th Con-
tract Office of ttts Dei-arment until 3 p. m of
March 31st next to be decide 1 by -25th of April
following on the routes aad in the time i.ereiu
specified. Beiog routes established by acs of
Congress approved 16th August 1S56.
8077 From Austin by Kapp-sMnu.Ccmmonville
Pittsburg. Middletcn Curiate. and Pester-
dale to aisterdale 76 miles and back onee
a week.
Leave Austin Monday at 6 a m ;
Arrive at Siaterdale next day !.v 7 p m ;
Leave Siaterdale Wednesday atC am;'
Arrive at Austin next day by 7 j. m.
8073 From Whetlock. b; Owensv"illeutawand
Steel's Creek to Springfield 55 wiies ' Rn(j
back once a week.
Leave Wbeelock Monday at 8 a m ;
Arrive at Springfield next day by 4 p m ;
Leave Springfield Wednesday at 8 a m ;
Arrive at Wbeelock next day by 4 p m.
8079 From Liberty by Livingston aad Sumpter
Arrive at Fredericksburg Wednesday by 7
S106
I
3033 1699 933
s 3 ) :
E 1 1 K 1 '
EaHtern Counties. I 2. I Jg
i y 1 p. j
Dallas
Liberty
Polk
San Augustine
Fannin.
Decton
Collin
Cook
Cherokee
Trinity
Sabinti
Red River
Kautfman
Nacogdoches
Smith
Rusk
Jasper
Panola
Harrison
Cass
Woods
Hunt
Hopkins
Bowie
Total
11
6
i; 19
131 j 7G7 31
I 688(2073
Official majority for Roberte.in all the counties
heard from 51.
The following eouuties have been heard from
unofficially
Gray. Raberts
Anderson 37 1 14
Shelby 1 20T.
Upshur 4 70
Titus CO
Houston 19 - 49
Fort Bend 47 1
108 499
which added to the above official table gives
Roberts 4871 and Gray 3829. Majority for Ro-
berts 442.
AJtJoroT7agqarascePBTMB
3PWe are authorized to aanounee A. G.
WEIR as a candidate for Sheriff of Travis coun-
ty. Election in March next.
We are authorized to announce GILES II.
BURDITT as a candidate for Sheriff of Travis
county. Electiou in March next.
ty We are authorized to announce PARRY
W. HUMPHREYS as a candidate for Sheriff of
Travis county. Election in March next.
VET We are authorized to' announce to W. C.
WALKER as a candidate for Sheriff of Travis.
county. Election iu March next. :
CARRIED
On tbe 25th inst. at Round Rock by Rev. E.
B. Crismau Mr. F. McMordie to Miss M. L.
McGoiRE.
In this City on theeveninng of the 25th of Feb.
1857 by the Rev. E. Fontaine Mr J. D. Blair
to Miss M. X West.
Jsa
u"
paper was going to
happened to tbe adver-
mrer a column ot
"knocked into
ear
8SWTe are soiry to see that the Lavaca
Herald will ease publication on the lltb
April next in con&equeuce of want of
money. The ElditOr has worked hard to
keep it going but he says he "is "like a
man with an unpaid wig on head and ears
in debt."
53r-We notice that John Heart Esq.
of the Charleston Mercury has associated
with him R. B. Riiett. ir. Esq. in the J
editorial control of that able paper Mr
TO THE CLERKS OF THE CO UXTT
AND DISTRICT COURTS
THR O UGHO V T THE S TA TE.
rPHE Clerks oftbe County and District Courts
X throughout the State will confer a great favvr
on the public if they will forward full reports of
all Headrigbt certificates issued by their respective
Courts which have not been heretofore reported
as I cannot proceed with the approval of old or
the issuance of new Headrigbt certificates in the
absence of such reports. Persons in many instan-
ces hare received headlights in more than one
County and every holder of a certificate in the
State is interested in the completion of these reports-
JAMES C. WILSON.
Comr. of Claimt
TO DISTRICT SURVEYORS.
THERE are many applications for duplicates
of Donation and Bounty warrants all of which are
now lying in your respective offices. It is impossi-
ble to know when such originals are really lost
and as the applicants iu all instances ewear to tbe
loss the reault h is been and will continue to be
that the original in the bands of one locator con-
flicts with the duplicate in the hands of another
tnd the ultimate consequence will be inextricable
confusion and almost endless litigation. To reme-
dy this it ia requested that you will each return to
this office a complete list of all donations and
bounties on file in his office as promptly as possi-
ble ; nor can it be doubted that the legislature will
mako a reasonable appropriation to pay for work
to necessary to-tbe correct adjustment of ourLaid
System.
N. ii. Lioeaters ana iana Agents Demg especial-
ly interested ; it is suggested that they interest
themselves in seeing to this matter. .
JAMES C. WDLSON.
Feb. 28 n28 1857 tf. Comr. of CUimt.
fraudulent legislation; a-iU aware 01 "-' Rhett is auclv? unj argurnentative writer
fact which is everywhere notorious that .. . m. '
this sort of legislation in the present Con-
gress is entirely under the control of JMr.
Speaker Banks Hon. V. B- Matterson. ol
Mpw York and their. Black Republican as-
-"V .--- j .
sociates iu Congress the ruaoagers at once
saw tin advantage of employing their
agent one who could from his position be
sure to bring the proper influences to bear."
The Ohio Legislature have adopted
resolutions of sympathy for the Central
1 AmATtrans who are trviBstdwottlie throats
as -1 a Al- . wm.m! tk. -&w-.n I VK'XC " -jtffif .. an
Railroad mat ior me past ce i- -. under'Walter. U bis is
1 !..infl . hnftraon omratn I V
on tne roaa nan iuureeii vghtu ot.
.nA ;iht hundred hands. Tho ten miles
rill be completed by the 16th sod all of
the cross ties furnished. This places the
matter beyond cavil. The road we learn
is thoroughly graded and will beartheclosest
criticism. The stockholders will now pay
up promi tly and push the work ahead.
The enterprise it would seem is no longer
one of moonshine but a reality. We rejoiee
to think bo. Marshall Republican
sfir Tbe "Texian Advocate" informs u
of. the arrival at Victor.a of Col. fields
the State Engineer to examine the Wuada
lupe River and Bay nd speaks of him ea
aa energetic ana oasiness num.
in keenins' with the traitorous spirit of 0
portion of Mat Statender Corwin who
prayed that the Mex.ihansvthen at war with
us "Would Welcome our sons with bloody
haeds aud. hospitable graves. The Black
Republican is not entitled to the.name of
Aftverican- .
m n i.m 1 -i T- 'n
'PhOtetteis1 respectfully referred
to the Sheriff of WUliuuuauu comity for tbe
new Post Office of H. W. Casper. Week-
ly Independent.
ind a man of much political research. The
Mercury will continue to maintain its for-
mer character.
The Southern- Planter Ruffin &
August Richmond Va. The January
number of this old and excellent periodical
is at hand. We cordially recommend it to
our'readers.
Where is Greely.
It will be remembered that last week we
noticed the fact of a fire having broken out
in ibis city. On thst occasion h? d it not
been for the services of a faithful negro the
large and handsome residenceof Oen J. H.
ogers would have been destroyed. - Gen.
R. in view of the fact offered the negro his
freedom which he at once refused ; saving
that he prefeied his present slavery to free-
dom. How many are there in the low hovels
of New York and" other Northern cities who
would be glad to exchange places with this
negro ? Faith and justice answer millions.
Jefferson Herald.
We reccollect of reading the case of a
poor whiteslave at the North who risked
Ins lite to save ancii man a cnua ana was
SOMETHING MW
Xax Tli Picture T si no.
WILLIAM BRtDGERS ARTIST.
RESPECTFULLY announces to the public
that ha ia now putting up a new and very supe-
rior style of "Ambrotypes" which are unsurpass-
ed by anything of the kind that ha ever been pro-
duced in this Country. By a new process of fin-
ishing the image is made to sf and out in bold re-
lief aa if entirely disconnected with any plate or
back ground which impart to it a moat pleasing
and beautiful appearance unequaled by anything
that has ever been produced here befere.
Boom open at a 1 hours of the day to which all
aremost respectfully invited to call and examine
specimens for themselves.
Austin Feb-25th 1857 n283w.
;. A AV were autoaat tbe numoer
Casper's creditors left in $ lardt
ot
Baylor ujrrrjEMsiTw
OPENING OF THE SESSION PBICE OF
BOABD&c
THE regular exercises of this flourishing Insti-
tution will commence on the second day of
March next when it ia exceedingly important that
all students should be present so aa to be suitably
classified.
Our Faculty is full and ia composed of experi-
enced and thoroughly competent Professors men
who have devoted their Uvea to educating the
rising generation.
Tbe health of our Village ia fine thtrr it no
sielcuat of an kind hen nam.
The impression ia wholly false that the price of
board here will be $1500 a month. But one man
has ever asked that priee and tboae who will board
at the former prices of 10 and 12 dollars a month
are abundantly prepared to accommodate all who
may come.
Our number of student last year in tbe male
department waa 150 this year we expect 200.
KUIU8 U. BUKLOSSOM fres.
Independence Feb. 15 1857 n28 4w.
The way of the non-paying subscriber isrewarded whfa g .vtB perbaps the
next day the poor wretch had not a bite tel I BOTSNew
out in hismouth. Feb. 88 1SSJ n it
LIGHT AH AIT HOOJIS TO BENT.
rpSE rests at preat aaeoeopied is 8WEK-
Apply to
P.DsOORDOYA.
. XT A 1 . .- fr h I . ' I 1 1 . . .. - : I . I .
iocroee" J" uiiro aim bck atjea a
week in 4-horse coaches.
Leave Liberty Monday at 6 a in ;
Arrive at Crockett Wednesday by 6 n in :
Leave Crockett Thursday at 6 a tli
Arrive at Liberty Saturday by 6 p m.
8080 From Eutaw by Alto Springs to .Spring-
field 30 miles and back twice a week.
Leave Eutaw Mondayand Tbursdy at 8 a ui ;
Arrive at Springfield same days by tf p ni ;
Leave Springfield Tuesday and Frida; at 3
am;
Arrive at Eutaw 6aine days by C p ni.
g(H From Watt by Birdsdale Alton aud Sher-
man's to Preston's 80 mile-s and back mice
a week.
Leave Watt Monday at tf a ro ;
Arrive at Preston's next day by 7 p ra ;
Leave Preston's Wednesday aj 6 a m ;
Arrive at Watt next day by 7 p in.
8082 From 'Jefferson by Linden D.-uglasaville
Boston and DeKalb to Clarksville 100
miles and back twice a Week.
Leave Jefferson Mondays and Wednesdays
at tf a ui :
Arrive at Clarksville Tuesdays and Tfiurs
days by 10 p in ;
Leave Clarksviiio Wednesday aud Fridays
at 6 a m ;
Arrive at Jefferson Thursdays and Saturdays
bv 10 p ni.
8083 From Dallas by Birdsville. Fort Worth
and Weatherford to Fort Belknap. 145
miles and back once a week.
Leave Dallas Monday at 5 a m ;
Arrive at Fort Belknap WedneBdayby 10 pm;
Leave r or iteiKimp 1 iiurscay at j a ui ;
Arrive at Dallas Suluro'ay by 10 p m.
Bids to run twice a week aril be considered.
8084 From Paris by Greenville to Kaufman 100
miles and back once a week.
Leave Paris Monday at 6 a uj ;
Arrive at Kaufman Wednesday by 6 p ni :
Leave Kaufman Thursday at tf a m ;
Arrive at Paris Saturday by tf p ni.
8065 From Austin by'Gatesville Meridian and
Wardville to Dallas 125 miles and back
onee a week.
Leave Austin Monday at C a ui ;
Arrive at Dallas next day by 10 p ui :
Leave Dallas Wednesday at G a ni ;
Arrive at Austin next day by 10 p ni ;
8066 From Crockett by Palestine and Athens to
Kaufman 125 miles aud back once a week.
Leavf Crockett Monday attf a m ;
Arrive at Kaufman next day by 10 p ni :
Leave Kaufman Wednesday at tf a ra ;
Arrive at Crockett next day by 10 p in.
Bids for twice a week service will be con-
sidered. 8087 From Kaufman by Millwood and Spring
Hill to Bonham. 125 miles and tack once
a week.
Leave Kaufman Monday attf a m ;
Arrive at Bonham next day by in ui :
Leave Buntiam Wednesday attf a m ;
Arrive at Kaufman next day by 10 p m.
8086 From Tyler in Smith comity "by Hamburg
Lileco Athens Buffalo and Taos to Wax-
abache's. ia Ellis county 60 miles and back
three times a week iu two-horse coaches.
Leave Tyler Monday Wednesday and Fri-
day at tf .1 111 ;
Arrive at Waxakaclie's next days by 10 p
m ;
Leave Waxahnelie's Wednesday Friday
and Sundiiy at tf a m ;
Arrive at Tiler next day bv 10 p in.
8069 From Bird'ville by Ashland and Walnut
Creek Village to Fort Belknap 1 10 miles
and back once a week.
Leavo Birdville Monday at 6am;
Arrive at Fort Belknap Wednesday by 10
a m ;
Leave Fort Belknap Wednesday at 1pm;
Arrive ar Birdville Friday by 5 p in.
8090 From Alton by D.illefte K.iuc-h Ashland
and Cream Level to Weatherford 79 miles
and back once a week.
Leave Alton Monday at 0 a in ;
Arrive at W atiicri'ord next day ey- p ni ;
Leave Weatherford Wednesday attf a in :
Arrive at Alton next dav by 8 p m.
8091 From McKinney. by Alton Io Birdville CO
miles and back once a week.
Leave McKinney Monday at 7 a :n ;
Arrive at Birdville next day by tf p ui :
Leave Birdville Wednesday at 7 a m ;
Arrive at McKinney next day by 6 pm.
Bids to include Lewnsville. omittinc Alton
will be considered.
8092 From Alto Cherokee county by Rusk. Jack
sonville and Larissa to Tyler CO miles and
back once a week.
Leave Alto Monday at 7 a m ;
Arrive at Tyler next day by 5pm:
Leave Tyler Wednesday at 7 a ni ;
Arrive at Alto uext day by 5 p m.
8093 From Camden by Cotton Plant Belleview
aud Berrien to Tyler. 0(1 mile and back
once a week.
Leave Camden Monday at 8 a m -
Arrive at Tyler next day by 10 a m ;
Leave Tyler Tuesday at 1 p m ;
Arrive at Camden next day by 3 pm.
8094 From New Braunfels by Middleton to Fred-
ericksburg 75 miles and back once a
week.
Leave New Braunfels Mcnday at G a m ;
Arrive at Fredericksburg next day by tf p ni;
Leave Fredericksburu Wednesday at 6 a m;
Arrive at New Brauulels next day by 6 p in.
8Q95 From Chaffeville by Lafayette and Bconi's
Store to Quitman's miles andback once
a week.
Bidders will state distance name interme-
diate places and propose schedule of depar-
tures and arrivals.
8096 From Palestine by Magnolia and Keatcliie
to Alto Springs 60 miles and back ouce a
week. "
Leave Palestine Monday at 7 a ra ;
Arrive at Alto Springs next day by C p m ;
Leave Alto Spnngs Wednesday at 7 a m ;
Arrive at Palestine next day by 6 p in.
8097 From Henderson by Alma Harmony Hill
augar Hill and Grand Bluff to Carthrae
54 milen and back ouce a week.
Leave Henderson Monday at 6 a m ;
Arrive at Carthage next day by Io a in ;
Leave Cartbage 'Wednesday at 6 a in ;
Arrive at Heudersou uext day by 10 a in.
8098 From Linwood by the Koseel Place near
the ferry on Neuces river and Hancock's
to Mogallis Prairie in Trinity county
miles aud back once a week.
Bidders will state tbe distance and propo.-e
a schedule ot departures and arrivals.
8099 From Anderson by Kelluin'a Sulphur
Springs La?s Vassbaiders Wilson's Store
and Joseph Hiuson's. to Fairfield 100 roifea
and back once a week.
Leave Anderson Monday at tiara;
Arrive at Fairfield Wednesday by 6 p ni;
Leave Fairfield Thursday .it 6 a hi ;
Arrive at Anderson Saturday l.y tf p ni .
8100 From Bonbara by Kentucky Tuwn to Mc
Kinney 50 miles and- back once a week.
Leave bonham Monday at 6 la m ;
Arrive nt McKinney next day by 10am:
Leave McKinney Tuesday at 1 p ni :
Arrive atB-mham uext day by 4 p m.
8101 From Springfield by Killsborough Ward-
ville. Foit Worm and Mount Caiera to
einiaviiie. 120 miles and bacs.ouce a week.
Leave Springtiuld Monday at 5 a in ;
Arrive at Budsville Wednesday by 10 p ra ;
Leave Birdsville Thursday at 5 a in ;
Arrive at Springfield Saturday by 10 p m.
8102 From Crockett by Randolph Cannons
back once a week.
Leave Crockett Monday at 7 am .
Arrive at Nacogdoches next day by 12 m :
Leave Nacogdoches Tuesday at 1 p ra :
Arrive at Crockett next cay by 6 p ra-
8103 From Clarksville by Lone Star to Quitman
50 miles and buck ouce a w etk.
Leave Clarksville Monday a 8 a at ;
Arrive at Quitman iiext aav bv tf a in ;
Leave Quitman Wednesday at 6 a m ;
Arrive at Clarksville uext day by 6a m
8104 From llender&on by Kuoxviile L;.. i-sa ana
Kickapoo to Palestine io Anderi-.u coun-
ty 70 miles aud back twice a v. etk.
Leave Henderson Wednesday and Monday
st 6 a st ;
Arrive at Palestine next day 6pm;
Leave Palestine Wednesoay and Monday at
6am;
Arrive at Henderson next days by 6 p m.
8105 From Austin to Fr.. ...wir? 90 miles
and back oaee a tctek.
Leave Austin Madayat7 ami
p m :
Leave Fredericksburg Thursday at 7am;
Arrive at Austin Saturday br 7 p m.
Frem Sarvaat. by Paris and Lake Creek to
Jernigaw miles aud back once a wee..
(Word of the law place unknown to the
department.)
Bidder will state the distance and propose
a schedule-of departure and arrival.
8l'07 From Austin by Florence and Oa'esville
to Waco l'X) miles and back once a week.
Leave Austin Monday at 7 a m ;
Arrive at Waco Wednesday by 6pm;
Leave Waco Thursday ot 7 a m ;
Arrive at Austin Saturday by 6 p a.
S108 From Jasper by Anderson's Ferry ou the
Angelina river and Motts to JoomTille ia
Cherokee county miles and back onee
a week.
Bidders will state the distance and propose
a schedule of departures and arrivals.
6109 From Lagrange by FayettvUle Frelsburg.
New L'ira. and Cat Spring tn Richmond
95 miles and back twice a week.
Leave Lagrange Monday and Wednesday at
7am;
Arrive at Richmond Wednesday and Friday
by 6 p m ;
Leave Richmond Monday and Wednesday
at 7 am 5
Arrive at Lagrange Wednesday and Friday
by 6 p in.
Biiis to omit tbe intermediate office and run
by Columbus will be considered ; also for
service in two or four-horse coaches.
6110 From Coffeeville.by LafayetteBaeon's Store
and Hooker's to Quitman 54 miles and
back once a week.
Leave Coffeeville Tuesday at 7 a m ;
Arrive at Quitman next day by 12m ;
Leave Quitman Friday at 2 p in ;
Arrive at Coffeeville next day by 7 pm.
5111 From Austin by tbe west bark of tbe Col-
orado Burns Ford and Morman Mill to
Hamilton Burnett C. H.55 miles and back
once a week.
Leave Austin Mnndav at 8 a ra ;
Arrive at Hamilton Burnett C. H . next day
by V2
"- .
efftk-
CATCH MY HORSE 1
OTBATED OR5TOLEN oa the 14 ta
il ruaxv. one ism American hone.
year old 16 hands hik. Oaf pie Qrey.toag: sasao
and tail. Cue Bneay bene and has marks nt ta
harness on him. asnss well aadsr tfce sasMia.
Said horse waa raised at Aaron Barlesoo's 6
miles below the City of Auscia. to which alee ho
is most likely to resort to if bo ia not stolea.
Also one Spanish por.y a deep boy aad a Kssav
ish brand haruen mark on him also. A liberal
reward will bo paid for said lwrsos or say hsfir-
mation that will eoabto mo to get them. wiU bo
thankfully received. JO. WALKER
Autia Feb. 23th. 1867 noSS 4w
8117
6118
Leavs Hamilton Burnett C. H. Tuesday
at 2 p m ;
Arrive at Austin next day by tf p ro.
6112 From Nacogdoches by Rainball's Caledonia j
aud Waluut Hill to Carthaae in Panola (
county 55 miles and back once a week.
Leave Nacogdoches Monday at 8 a m ;
rrive at Carthage next day 12 m ;
Leave Cart h rage Tuesday at 2 p m ;
Arrive at Nacogdoches next day by tf p m.
6113 From Austin by Reuleson to Gatesville
75 miles andback once a week.
Leave Austin Monday at tf a in ;
Arrive at Gatesville next day by 7 p m ;
Leave Gatesville Wednesday at 6a m :
Arrive at Austin next day by 7 p m ;
Bids to commence at Liberty Hill omitting
Austin will be considered.
8114 From Fort Belknap to Preston or Woodsbo-
ro.on Red river 175 miles and back once
a week.
Leave Fort Belnap Monday at tf a ra ;
Arrive at Preston Thursday by 10 a m ;
Leave Preston Thursday at 2 p m ;
Arrive at Fort Belknap Sunday by 6 p iu ;
Bids to end at Dallas omitting Preston will
be considered.
8115 Froui Burnett by Liberty Hill Oatmeal
and Bagdad to Austin 45 miles aad hack
once a week.
Leave Burnett Monday at 6 a
Arrive at Austin next day by 10am:
Leave Austin Tuesday at i m :
Arrive at Burnett next day by 5 pin ;
81 16 From 5abine City by Beaumont and Jasper
to San Augustiue 200 miles and back once
a week.
Bidders will propose a schedule of depar-
tures and arrivals.
From Kenieson to Gatesville 30 miles and
back once a week.
Leave Renleson Monday at 6am;
Arrive at Gatesville by 6 p m ;
Leave Gatesville Tuesday at 6 a m ;
Arrive at Renleson by tf p in :
t nun han Augustine by (Jartnage ana
Brewster s Bluff to Marshall 90 miles and
back once a week.
Leave San Augustine Monday at b a ra ;
Arrive at Marshall Wednesday at tf p iu :
Leave Marshall Thursday at 8 a m ;
Arrive at San Augustine Saturday by 6 p in:
6119 From Huntsville by Madisonville Leona
Centreville Fairfield and Corsicania to
Waxahachie
week.
Proposals for two-horse-coacb service are
invited.
Bidders will propose schedule of departures
and arrivals.
612" From Anderson by Kellene's Springs Lee
Washbendee's Wilsons' Store and Han-
son's to Fairfield miles and back onee
a week.
Bidders will state the distance aud propose
a schedule of departures and arrivals.
8121 From A'to to Sumpter 65 miles and back
once a week-
Leave Alto Monday at 7 a m ;
Arrive at Suraptr next day by 6 p m ;
Leave Sumpter Wednesday at 7 am ;
Arrive at Alto next day by 6 p m ;
8122 From Cedar City by Harmon's Pine Vd-
ley to Santa Clora miles and back
once a week.
Bidders will state the distance anc propose
a schedule of departures aixl arrivals.
6123 From Liberty Hill to Lampasas 30 mile
and back once a week.
Leave Lib. rty Hill Monday at 8am;
Arrive at Lampasas by 6 p m ;
Leave Lampasas Tuesday at 8 a ra ;
Arrive at Liberty Hill by tf p in :
3124 From Fredericksburg by Leona City ti
San Saba City C. H. 72 mile ana back
once a week.
Leave Fredericksburg every Wednesday
at 7 a m :
Arr've at San Saba next dayat7 p m ;
Leave San Saba Vriday at 7 a m ;
" Arrive at Fredei icksburg next dav bv7pui;
8125 From Alton to Decatur C. H 30 miles and
back once a week.
Leave Alton Monday at 7 a m ;
Arrive at Decatur C. H. by 5 p m ;
Leave Decatur C. II. Tuesday at 7 a m ;
Arrive at Alton by 5 p in ;
612tf From Yorktowu by Helena to Panna Ma-
ria 25 miles and back once a week.
Leave Yorktowu Monday at 8 am;
Arrive at Panna Maria 5 by p m ;
Leave Panna Maria Tuesday at 8 a m ;
Arrive at Yoiktown bv 5 n m ;
From Nacogdoches by Rusk Palestine
Fairfield and Springfield to Waco lsu
miles and back three times a week.
Leave Nacogdoch e Monday Wednesday and
Friday at tf a ui ;
Arrive at Waco 4th day by 6 a m ;
Leave Waco Monday Wednesday and Fri-
day at 6 a m ;
Arrive at Nacogdoches 4tb day by 6 am;
Bids to run by a proposed schedule will be
considered ; and also for service in 2 or 4
horse coaches.
From Meridian to Stephensville Erath
county 4.) miles aud back once a wees.
Leave Meridian Monday at 5 a m ;
Arrive at Stephensville by 8 p m; .
Leave Stephensville Tuesday at 5a m ;
Arrive at Meridiao by 8 p m ;
8129 From Alton to How el Wise county 30 miles
and back once a week.
Leave Alton Monday at7 a m ;
Arrive at Howell C. H. by 5 p m :
Leave Howell C. H. Tuesday at 7 a m ;
Arrive at Alton by 5 p m ;
Bids to end at Taylorsville will be consid-
ered. 6130 From Richmond by San Bernard Colum
bus Prane Colt Oakland and Zeer. to
Girazales 140 miles and back three times
a week.
Leave Richmnud Monday Wednesday and
Friday at 6 p ra;
Arrive at Gonzales 3d day by 10 p m ;
Leave Gonzales Mondav. Wednesday and
Friday at 6 a m ;
Arrive at Richmond 3rd day by 10 p in :
rtids to convey tbe mails in 4 horse coaches
and to commence the route at Coitrmbus
65 miles less distance are invited.
8131 From Weatherford to Belknap (county
seat Young county) miles and back once
a week.
Bidders will state the distance and propose
schedule. .
8133 From Berwick Soy La. by Sabine Pass
Texas Galveston to Indianola 400 miles and
back three times a week.
Leave Berwick Bay Monday Wednesday
and Friday at 6 a iu ;
Arrive at ludianola i a 48 hours :
Leave Iudiauola Tuesday Thursday and
Saturday at 8 a m ;
Arrive at Berwick Bay in 48 hoars.
Bids to run by a proposed schedule are in-
vited. For form of proposal guarantee aad certificate
also instructions and requirement to be embra-
ced in the contract see this advertisement ht
phampblet form at tbe principal Post Office and
also advertUeuieat of rout esm Texas and other
states dated 9th Jan. lo54
JAMES CAMPBELL.
fast m otto Ltnerai.
Hftt IEWARU.
STRAYED OB STOLEN
FROM the residence of tho aadorsigaod aboat
A mil above the city ot Austin ea the Col-
orado River oa too 5th day of Febarary 1 bleak
Spanish horse aboat 8 or 10 years old worse of a
small bU and i branded oa tho hip with a Spaaask
brand.
Also oa American horse four yean old tkJs
spring dark Iron Orov with a white faoe breaded
ob the shoulder with the Isttsr H aud a triangle
connected.
I will give tho abovo reward for the delivery
of the above described horsos at aav convenient
place that I can get them or five dalUr for sithat
ouo of there. Address
WM. K. COWLING.
Fod. 28 n28 1857 tf. Aastia. Toxa.
STOLE.
VjTOLEN from tbe Subscriber's Stable living
k 7 three miles north-west of Lockhart Tolas
one roan horse about 7 years old about 15 hand
high stands a little forward in tb knees has a
..hits spot on the loft Lip. a knot oa the right
stifle a little below tho joint and is (lightly (addle
marked. Auy information of said horse will ho
thankfully received aad a liberal reward given
for the horse. S. 8. ABEKNATY .
Feb. 28 1857 BJjgtf
CHARLES H. JORDAN.
RECEIVING rOSWABSISfi C03
.vflSSSON VIEKCHA.Vr.
PORT LAVACA TEXAS.
aercKEirccs.
Messrs. Gudewill 4c Mofar. Hoary Sheldon.
Lawson &. Co. New York Tbiele Seller A Co.
McDowel. Mills & Co. New Orleans R. & D. O.
Mills Theodore Wagner Galveston Qroeabock A
r reach V ance & Brother boa Sntooio
on & Henriek F. Dietrich Aastia.
Feb- i8 n28 1357 ly.
Lost trrtifieate.
( fERTIFICATE No. 100 is.aadby tho hoard of
.J Land Commissioners of Nacogdoches so. to
Jose Polonia Lavigaa for ono third If a Leagao.
Certificate No- 313 issued by the board of Load
Commissioners of Nacogdoches co to Jose Maria
Goto for one Labor. 1 TsJss hoard of within 90
days application will bemad to the Commissioner
of Claims for Duplicates. P. DeCORDOYA.
Feb. 28 n2S 9w 1857.
8127
812-
STATI'.OF TEXAS i'onatr f Travis.
In Travi District Court Spring Term 1857.
M. Cartwnght vs. James H. Neily.
Tbe State of Texas to th Sheriff of said County
Greeting :
Whereas. Matthew Cartwright has filed a peti-
tion in the District Court of Travis County against
James H. Neily a citizen of Geosgio sitting forth
among other things that he purchased of tho said
Neily his Donation Certificate No. 288 for 640
acres of Land issued by Ben. F. Hill Adjutant
General dated 27th. May 1-51 and took said Neily'
transfer for a valuable consideration therefor aad
has since lost said transfer to said eertiaoato aad
now pray for relief by Decree of said court di-
vesting said Neily of all right to said certificate
and the Land acquired by virtue of tho saaao aad
praying to be vetted with perfect title to the same.
and tbe said plaintiffs Attorney baviag made tho
oath required by law.
These are therefore to command you to m cu-
muli the said James H. Neily by causing this
writ to be published for four successive weeks
prior to the return day thereof ia the Texas State
Gazette a weekly newspaper published ia tho
City of Austin. Texas to bo and to appear at t-
next term of the District Court of Travi County
to be held at the Courthouse thereof in the -i ty ot
Austin on the seventh Monday after the first Mon-
day in April A D. 1857 thoa and there aaawer
plaintiffs petition of which the foregoing ia a
brief statement when and whore you shall mako
known how you have executed the tsme.
!C6 miles and back twice a j Herein fail not but duo service and return make
as the law specificie under its pains aud penal-
ties. Witness Frank Brown. Clerk oftbe Trn-
L. s. vi District Court with tho impress
. of the Seal there of attached.
February 17 1857. :
FRANK BROWN.
Clt V. C. T. Co
Come to hand Feb. 18 1857 and ordered to bo
published in the Texas 8rate Gaxette a weekly
newspaper published in the City of Austin Travis
County Texas for four successive weeks prior to
the return day thereof. JOHN T. PRICE.
Feb 21 1857 4w Sheriff Travi Co.
ELECTION NOTICE.
Whekeas the term of office of the Sheriff of
Travi eounty and of J. T. Grave Justice of tho
Peace for Austin Precinct No. 1 will expire on
tbe 13th dav of March next; aad whereas the
election held on the 1th day of August last for the
election of District Surveyor for Travi Land Dis-
trict was set aside by the County Court of said
county and a new election ordered Ac.
Therefore be it known that I John B. Coats
Chief Justice for said county do hereby order an
-lection to be held in all the Election Precinct in
aid county on MONDAY the 9th day of March
uext for the election ef the abovo named officer
and also for tbe election of Just ces of the Pea
.tnd Constables in the Precinct whore there as
vacancies for said offices.
The following have been declared by the Count-
ry Court as Election Prec'ncts and the names of
Presiding Officer and plate of holding Election
appointed by said Court:
Prfcikct No. 1 Austin W. Cong. Avenue
P. B. Calhoun's Office Horatio Grooms.
No. 2. Austin E. Cong. Avenue P. De Cordo-
va's Office P. De Cordova.
No. 3. Onion Creek New Schoolhouse W. 8.
Smi-b.
No 4 Webberville Jas. Carter's house James
Carter. m
No. 5 Gilleland's creek Schoolhouse W. W .
Atwood.
No. 6. Pilot Knob Schoolhouse W. C. Resger.
No. 7 Bull Creek H. Mear' house. H. Mear.
No. 8 Bradford Bend M Medlin's house. Hall
Medlin.
No. 9 King Cole Benjamin Levitt's houoe
Benjamin Levitt.
No. 10 Perdeaales Geo. Turner's house oa the
river. Geo. Turner.
No. 11 Spring Creek Jacob Wataon's home
Jacob Watson.
The above named officer will conduct seisi
election in all respect according to law. aad make
due return of the anw as the law directs.
Oiven under my hand and seal of office at Aus-
tin. February 19th. 1857
JOHN B. COSTA.
('hief Jortice Travi Co.
VANDERBIIrS
NEW ORLEANS 4 TEXAS
STEAM-SHIP
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for Rent
( tOL. Thos. W- War' Farm containing
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under fence within a mile of Austin.
Apply to
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THE new and superior Steanwbip " DANIEL
WEBSTER" will leave NEW ORLEANS
for POWDERHORN aa follow :
On Taesday the 10th of February
On Friday the 20th of February.
On Monday the 2d of March.
Oa Thursday the 12th of March.
Returning she will leave Powder Hera for
New Orleans a follow : - l
Ou Tuesday 3d of Tertiary at 2 o dock. V. at.
On Friday 1 :5th of " "
On Monday. 23d of
On Thursday the 5th of March
On Sunday the 15th ot" "
Agents. W. C TEMPLETON New CTna
K. &. D. G. MILLS Galveston.
J. A8HW0RTH. Powder Hora.
February 14 n26 ' 4w
LOST!
C CERTIFICATE No. 350 issued by tbe Board
of Land Commissioner of Brazoria county to
R. J. Clow for one-third ef a League of tea.
Date ut remembered.
Duplicate Certificate No. 1150-1249 issued by
the Commissioner of the General Land Ofllce oa
the 5th day of June. 1849 to Samuel Crooks for
one-third of a League. T
A decree of the District Court of Milam eoeatr
rendered at its Spring Term A. D. K44. tn favor
of William H-King for one-third of a League.
Unloeatod Balance (ot Certiteato Jim SsV)
No. 3568-3669 issued by thaCnaisiiaaJsarr of the
General Land Office on tbe 7 th day of July 1864.
to William M. Smith for two-thirds of a Leasee
and one Labor of was.
Fraacu Bradley No. 144. eae Leasee ami aas -
labor Certiocato issued by the Board Laad Ceo-
miMionersot uoerty eounty.
Donation Warrant No. 549 toned bv the Adla-
Unt General to LewwDusKoa the 8Mh day sf
December 1863 for 640 aero.
If the above Certificates are not hoard etjst
the time prescribed by law. applieatjoa w3 ks.
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Oldham, W. S. & Marshall, John. State Gazette. (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 28, Ed. 1, Saturday, February 28, 1857, newspaper, February 28, 1857; Austin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth81285/m1/3/: accessed May 21, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.