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L--The bift to restrain the
OUjMiiMMMr of the Genorol Land Office
* a issuing patents to the Peters' Colo-
oontraetors was under discussion
> days. The Senate refused to en-
1 ,«fl9 to 10.
, public Debt Bill was engrossed
by the RfiiitT on the 4th inst., by a vote
««*Of t M- v
The VB for the relief of settlers on the
PfcoiBe Railroad Reserve vas made the
jpeoiftl order of the day for Monday the
" at which time all matters in
i with the subject will be taken
of.
The committee on public debt report-
ed a bill in favor of paying the difference
hetven die face value and pro rata of
the late Congressional Bill, upon all
acknowledged as at par by the
and Comptroller.
business of minor importance
.yil transacted.
" A great portion of the week has been
in considdering and discussing
' BQl. It was finally lost as it
t a two-thirds vote to pass it.
HOUSE.—A bill was passed amenda-
■ of the Henderson and Burkeville
Railroad act.
... A number of private relief bills were
upon and several passed.
- The committees have reported upon
■ Tfce bill providing for an extension of
i for the completions of the first sec
of 25 miles of the Houston and Red
Railroad was discussed during the
Various gentlemen participated
a tbe debate.
The Senate's resolution to adjourn
February 4th, and to meet again the 1st
Monday in July was acted upon—first
* rejected and then Reconsidered.
Experiment.—A recent
wotk of science gives the following novel ex-
periment, which settle a question of some im
portsnee in philosophy. Two hundred pounds
weight of earth was dried in an oven and
into an earthen vessel. The
i put
then moistened with rain water,
and a willow tree weighing five pounds, was
fheed therein. During the space of five
yarn the earth was carefully watered with
im water, or pure water; the willow grew
and flourished, and to prevent the earth being
mixed with fresh earth or dust blown to it
hf the winds, it was covered with a metal
■ate perforated with a great number of small
holes suitable for the fiee admission of air
only. After growing in the air for five years,
i removed and found to weigh 169
and 3 ounces, the leaves which fell
the tree every autumn were not includ-
ed in this weight. The earth was then re-
moved from the vessel, again dried in the
even and afterwards weighed; it was after-
wards discovered to have lost only about two
ooncesof its original weight; thus 164 pounds
of woody fibre, bark and roots, were certainly
noodaeed, but from what source? The air
ass been discovered to be the source of solid
element at least. This statement may at
firetappear incredible, but on slight reflection
its truth is proved; because the atmosphere
contains carbonic acid, which is the com-
pound of 714 parts by weight of oxygen, and
338 parts by weight of carbon.
A Singula®. Human Being.—We have
nthis village one of the most singular human
beragi (all things considered) to be found in
this corner of the world. He is a dwarf,
aboat 18 years of age, quite small and de-
formed, and not exactly an opium eater, but
a Taarimrnn drialter. He has been a victim
of die habit for years, and all attempts to
prevent his indulgence in the stupefying drag
have been in vain. The desire for more and
i steadily gained on him, until at the
> time he actually drinks two ounces of
every day; and what is still more
xenarkable, allot onetime! This enormous
potation is swallowed at a regular hour in the
afternoon of each day; a pipe and tobacco
then follow, and smoking is in order till mid-
night, unless indeed the subject—which is
•onetimes the case—falls asleep, when he is
helped to bed.
The only object for which this strange
creature seems to live is this deadly narcotic,
aad his only care and ambition are centered
la procuring the little means required to buy
the two-ounce draught. As it has been found
impossible to place any effectual barrier be-
tween the drug and the drugged—the attempt
hat been abandoned, and it has been thought
best to hereafter interpose no obstacles in the
Wbj of free indulgence. In accordance with
determination, we understand that the victim
•—this whose yellow and haggard visage gives
fearful evidence of the presence of the coiled
serpent which alternately writhes and slum-
bers in his besom—has made a contract for
the daily supply at reduced prices with one
of our drag stores, from which he draws the
" living death," whose influences have been
likened to shadowy glimpses of heaven fol-
Jowed by the realities of hell—with the most
punctuality.—Elmira Adv.
\ Military Gossip.—The Election.—We
wen unable to get the full election returns,
hat have learned that Major General Lewis
has been re-elected. In the first brigade,
first division, he had 6 votes and Brigadier
General E. L. Tracy, 22. Gen. Lewis got
40 votes in the Legion. The returns from
Algiers, Garrolltou, &c., have not been heard
from yet. Generals Cronan and Tracy have
also been re-elected to their former commands.
—Delta.
Decidedly Good.—The Washington cor-
Nopondent of the Charleston Standard tells
the following:
A good joke is being told on a guest at
Guy's National Hotel. Meeting Gen. Cass
(who is thought to favor Guy) in the hall of
the hotel, he commenced abusing him roundly
.'kJsv not giving , him a better room. Cass re-
> marked, " Sir, you don't know to whom you
an speaking; 1 am Gen. Cass, of Michigan,"
aad past led out of the hall. The guest was
, thunder struck. In a few moments he saw
' the Old General again, entering at another
door, and running up to him slapped him
familiarly on the shoulder, saying "1 have a
d—d good joke to tell you—the richest thing
out; I met Old Cass just now, and thinking
it was you, I commenced cursing him round-
ly about my room." " And you have met
Old Cass again sir!" dryly remarked the
great Michigan Senator, much to the confu-
sion of the mistaken guest, and to the great
merriment of the crowd who happened to
overhear the conversation.
the Sooth Done?
An abolition paper asks what has the South
dooe to advance the interests of the Republic,
in the following true Yankee style:
"And what has the South done which has
so lorded it with her one hundred or two
hundred thousand negro drivers over this
country? Where are her superiorities, her
arts or her literature even, except as they
came from the North? Where are her che-
mistry, geology, literature, mechanics, en-
gineering, statistics where are her grand efforts
to diminish human toil; her steam engines,
locomotives, timber-bending, or plaining, or
sewing, or washing machines, all this gospel
of divino economies for the sweating and sor-
rowing humanities of thousands of thousands
of years?
"Who are the allied powers?" asked Na-
poleon, sneeringly, previous to the battle of
Waterloo. Let the South withdraw her as-
sistance from the North and these defamers
would soon feel what she had done for the
Republic. She has kept in operation your
machinery, afforded employment for your
laborers, built your manufactories, and sup-
plied them with material, without which you
could not exist, supported your colleges and
schools of learning, launched your vessels
and kept them afloat. She has given the
Republic a Washington and a Jefferson, a
Marion, and a Morgana Jackson and a Hen-
ry. She has added the glory of Yorktown
and Orleans to the Nation's history. She
has poured into your lap the gold of a mod-
ern Ophir, and hers has been the conserva-
tive spirit that has kept the links of the Union
perfect. If she has invented no wooden nut-
megs, patent churns, nor indian-rubber tea-
kettles, she has produced a Calhoun and a
Clay for your Councils, a Jackson and a Taylor
for your battle-fields. Her people have ever
been true to the interests of patriotism, while
the party with whom you and your associates
act have let no opportunity pars to rob them
of their property, and extend aid and com-
fort to your sympathising friends on the
other side of the Atlantic. Better ask what
has the North done but speculate in Louis
iana sugar, manufacture Southern Cotton, and
condemn the bridge over which they have
crossed to wealth and affluence?—Bastrop
Advertiter.
One by One.
One by one the sands are flowing,
One by one the moments fall;
Some are coming, some are going,
Do not strive to grasp them all.
One by one thy duties wait thee,
Let thy whole strength go to each ;
Let no futnre dreams elate thee,
Learn thou first what these can teach.
One by one, (bright gifts from Heaven)
Joys re sent thee here below,
Take them readily, when given,
Ready, too, to let them go.
One by one thy griefs shall meet thee,
Do not fear an armed band ;
One will fade as others greet thee,
Shadows passing through the land.
Do not look at life's long sorrow ;
See how small each moment's pain ;
God will help thee for to-morrow,
Every day begin again.
Every hour that fleets so slowly,
Has its task to do or bear;
Luminous the crown, and holy,
If thou set each gem with care.
Do not linger with regretting,
Or for passing hours despond I
Nor, thy daily toil forgetting,
Look too eagerly beyond.
Hours are golden links, God's token,
Reaching Heaven; but one by one,
Take them, lest the chain be broken
Ere thy pilgrimage be done.
A Western Lothario thus " ponrs out his
soul in song" to the mistress of his affections. It
isn't every day one comes across snch heart-rend-
ering and pathetic verses:
Methonght my heart a roasting lay
On Cnpid's kitchen spit;
Methouglit he stele thy heart away.
And thick it next to it!
Methonght my heart began to melt,
And thine to fat and gravy run,
Till both a glow congenial felt,
And melted into one.
Then melted into grease we spread,
All into gravy ran,
And Cupid ate us both with bread
Sopped up within the pan.
Tribute of Respect.
Our Masonic circle has again been inva-
ded by death. The contemplation of which
is always attended with feelings of sadness.
But when its victim has just arrived at man-
hood, and far away from the parental roof,
in a strange land and among strangers, its
contemplation is indeed sad. Such was the
case with Brother Alexander McIlvain,
of Champaign county Ohio, who on the 14th
inst., in the city of Austn, calmly and peace-
ably passed from the Lodge below, to the
Lodege above, not made with hands eternal
in the heavens.
And while these painful circumstances of
his death, may add an aditional sting to the
already afflicted hearts of his distant parents
and friends, still they are entitled to the
melancholy satisfaction that Brothers afforded
every thing in their power for his comfort
and relief.
Resolved, therefore by Austin Lodge No.
12, that we attend the funeral of our deceas-
ed Brother to-moroow at 2 o'clock P. M- and
pay the last tribute of respect to tbis memory.
2nd. That we deplore the untimely end of
our deceased Brother and deeply sympathise
with his family and friends in their distres-
sing bereavement
3rd. That the furniture of the Lodge be
draped in mourning and that the members of
the Lodge wear the usual badge of mourning
for thirty days.
4th. That a copy of these proceedings be
sent to the parents of our deceased Brother,
to Madriver Lodge No. 161 Ohio, also Ur-
banna Chapter No. 34 Ohio.
And that a copy of these resolutions be
furnished to the city papers for publication.
Austin January 14th 1856.
A. J. LOTT.
M. H. BOWERS. V Committee.
ED. FINNIN. )
West, Liberty and Urbanna, Ohio papers
please copy.
REV. R. M. BURLESON,,
LATELY Principal of the Female Institute, at
Monlton, Alabama, will open a Female School
in the North End of the Old Capitol, in the city of
Austin, on Monday, 3Sth inst.
The terms of Tuition—the usual rates. The
school room will be fitted up so as to be made com-
fortable.
Those who patronise his school will do well to
send their children from the beginning of the term
Cold and inclement weather should not prevent
prompt attendance, as the room has two large fire
places, which will constantly be furnished with
wood.
January 6th, 1856. n6
FOR RENT!
TWENTY acres of Land, within naif a
mile of the City, in a fine state of cul-
tivation. Apply at the
January 4th, 1856. 6 3t TIMES OFF!
FRANCIS T. DUFFAU,
Ewell, Taylor & Gleason.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
AND General Merchandise Brokers, No. 10 Park
Place. New York.
W. M. Kwkll. late of Texas,
Johx L. Taylor, late of New Orleans,
Bujam Gliasok, New York. n4tf
BAKER <f- SMYTH'S ADV'S.
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
BLANK BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
of my arrangements I
terms than any similar house in Western Texas.
TERMS—Cash or City Acceptance.
vol2::18:tf.
J*ROM the completeness
BY TELEGRAPH!
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am able to supply dealers on more advantageous
FRANCIS T. DUFFAU,
Congress Avenue. Austin.
bLA.\K BOOKS.
UIPORTOT DISCOVERY
TIE reason why Lord Raglan has not stormed
Sevastopol, has been mainly owing to the
weak and enfeebled condition of the Allied Armies,
caused by their unparalleled sufferings in an inhos-
pitable climate. It has now been clearly ascer- I
tained to have been produced by the absence of
Robertson's Tonic Bitters, which
would have supported and invigorated even the
hardy soldiers, so much that those armies would
have been in a robust and healthy condition and
his lorship could, with ease and elegance, have
effected his object. It is now whispered in certain
circles that the attention of Her Majesty's Govern-
ment with that of France has been drawn to this
most Important fact, and that commissions from
both Governments will issue to procure a supply
adequate to the wants. We do not know exactly
how F. T. Duffau, Congress Avenue, Austin,
stands affected in the quarrel, but have no doubt he
will supply them with as much of those invalua-
ble Bitters for Debility, as he may be able to
spare, after supplying his friends at home with a
sufficient quantity to get through the approaching
summer with. [march 10, '55. 14:tf.
J. A. BLACK,
LAND AND GENERAL AGENT
Austin, Texas.
Notice.
EFINXIN k Co. having changed the name
• of the firm, will continue the Auction and
Commission business under the name and style of
June 21st, 1855. 29 if FINNIN k CARR.
A TTENTION TRA VELLERS!
IF you are in want of Horses, Mules,
B ugffies. Carriages, or auy
2k
other Traveling Conveyance, apply to Fin-
nin k Carr, at their Auctien room, where.
you can be furnished on fair terms.
n5 FINNIN & CARR.
IJME! LIME!
THE undersigned is prepared to furnish the ci-
tizens of Austin with a superior article of
LIME, from his kilns near the " Medlin place," 3
miles from Austin. Builders will find it to their
advantage to give me a call.
Refer to A. H. Cook, W. L. Hill, Wm. P. Mabin
and Reuben Runner. S. B. REED.
January 4, 1856. n5
1NOW OFFER the largest and most complete
assortment of Blank Books, ever in
Western Texas, consisting of Record Books of
every size.
Ledgers and Journals for Merchants, Registers
for Hotels.
Tuck Memorandum and Pass Books, all of which
can be had as low as at New Orleans, for Cash
onlv.
30 tf FRANCIS T. DUFFAU.
Lost.
A Bounty Land warrant for 1280 acres of land,
granted to Limon F Rounds for services ren-
I dered in army of Texas, and signed by Barnard E.
' Bee Secretary of War, and dated at Houston Nov.
3rd, A D 1837. If not found by the time pre-
scribed by law, application will be made to the
proper Department for a duplicate for one half.
San Gabriel, Milam county R S WILEY
Dec 9, 52:9w
A QUANTITY OF UN'S BLOOD I^ILLS and
BITTERS, just received. This tonic is rapid-
ly superceding Moffat's, and is iuvaluable in warm
weather, to keep the body from being prostrated by
the intense heat. For sale by
June 24. 30:ly F. T. DUFFAU.
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1®- The best and most conclusive reason
for an effect that we ever remember to have
heard, writes a Western correspondent, was
one given by a one-eyed Dutchman, in reply
to a friend who remarked, "Why, Hans, you
have the most feminine cast of countenance
I have ever seen." «0, yaw," was the reply,
"I know the reason for dat; minemoder was
a woman !
Chinese Sugar Case.—This article, re-
cently introduced into the United States un-
der the patronage of the Patent Office, is ex-
tolled by the Washington Union, though not,
we believe, for its sugar producing qualities.
It is known by the French under the name
of "sorgho mere," (sorghum saecharatum,)
and the Union says that it has succeeded
admirably in various sections of the Union,
in Mow instances growing to a height of
twelve or fifteen feet, and yielding by estim-
ate twenty-five tons to the acre of excellent
green fodder, much relished by cattle, swine,
and other animals.
NOTICE ! NOTICE !!
THIS i3 to forewarn all persons from trading
for a certain promisary note executed by J.
E. Rankin and myself and payable to A. G. Evans
or order on or before the first day of January 1856
for the sum of five hundred and eighty-nine dol
lars and fifty-five cents, for I will never pay the
same unless compelled by law, as my signature to
said note was obtained by fraud and deception.
G. W. SCOTT.
Sulphur Springs on Lampasas, Jan. Tth, 1856.
Mott <£ Company's
GREAT SOUTH-WESTERN
"CIRCUS!! f'
1
WILL again exhibit at Austin on
WEDNESDAY EY'NG, 23d in
Many new acts will be performed, as they ba
made an addition to their troupe of actors since
their previous visit to this city.
Come one, come all,
Both short and tall.
And we will try to please vou.
January 3th, 1855- " 6 lw
GREAT BARGAINS!!
Twenty Thousand acres of Choice
LANDS for sale on the Eastern mar-
n of the Brazo3 River, at and above
the Great Falls in Falls County
The title by which I hold the above lands, having
just been fully settled on its merits in my favor by
the Supreme Court in the case of Ruiz v3 Cham-
bers, after a bitter contest of 15 years, during
which the most untiring efforts have been made to
poison the minds of the the feelings of the Courts
and the people of the country against me, by in-
sidious approaches and unblushing falsehoods in-
dustriouslp propagated by an extensive and ruth-
less combination.
The land is now offered for sale at the low price
often dollars per acre, for the purpose
of raising the means to accomplish an important
object. Only one half the money will be required
in hand, and a reosonible time will be given for
the payment of the balance.
The above tract of land comprises the celebrat-
ed Weed Prairies, and is not surpassed by any
land in the World in fertility and productiveness.
There can be but little doubt that it will sell in a
few years for forty or fifty dollars per
acre. But important considerations induce me
to offer it now at the very reduced terms above
stated. T. J. CHAMBERS.
Austin, Jan. 14th, 1856. nGtf
l@-The Confederate, News, Civilian. Advocate
and Union at Galveston, will please insert the
above until forbid.
Notice.
ALL those indebted to the undersigned, either
by note or account are respectfully requested
to come forward and Pay Up ! as longer indul-
gence cannot be given.
January, 1856.
R. M. JOHNSON & CO.
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GIFT ENTERPRISE!
S90 Daguerreotypes at $3 50 Each.
TIE purchaser of Each Daguerreotype will be
Presented with a ticket entitling them
to a share iu the participation of $268 00 in gifts.
Gift No. 1. Fine gold full jeweled Watch §50 00
' "2 Magnificent gol Bracelet, 35 00
" 3 Large gold Loci et, with dag. 25 00
1 " 4 Fine case sterreoscope Likeness 15 00
" 5 Ladies beautiful breast pin 10 00
" 6 Dag.of the State Capitol,in frame 8 50
" 7 Large size Daguerreotype 8 00
" 8 Rose wood Frame With Dag. 8 00
" 9 Sterreoscope Likeness 7 00
" 10 Gents Fine gold breastpin 6 00
" 11,12,13, Fancy cases with dag. $6-18 00
" 14 Solid gold Texas made Ring 5 00
" 15 Fine Gold Pencil 5 00
" 16 Small Gold Locket witn Dag. 5 00
u 17 Beautiful pair Ear Rings 5 00
"18 Ladies pearl card case 4 00
"19 Pair elegant cuff pins 4 00
" 20 Sterreoscope Likeness 4 00
" 21, 22, 23, Dag State Capitol §4—12 00
" 24.25, Beautilul set finger rings 3— 6 00
" 26, 27, Ladies " « " 2— 4 00
" 28,29,30,31,32Large lithographs 1,50-7 50
" 33,34,85,36.37,38,39, 40, Colored
Pictures 50ct-4 00
Distribution to the place in one month. Gifts on
exhibition and daguerreotypes taken at our Sky
Light Gallery on Pecan street.
BRUSH & PEIRCE,
Daguerrean Artists
Austin, Jan. 19th, 1856. n6
TEN DOLLARS RE WARD.
STRAYED oi stolen from the subscriber living
5 miles south of Anstm, on the night of the
6th inst., a lsrge black Horse about 16 hands
high, eight years old, and branded B on the left
shoulder, and C on the left hip. The above re-
ward will be paid for the delivery of said horse
to me. Any information concerning the said
horse will be thankfully received.
JEREMIAH FLYNT.
January 19th, '56. n6 4w
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.
LETTERS of administration, de bonus non or the
estate of Logan Vandeveer, deceased, were
granted to the undersigned at the December Term
1855, of the County court of Burnett County. All
persons having claims against said estate are no-
tified to present them within the time prescribed
by law or they will be barred.
WILLIAM VANDEVEER.
F. W. CHANDLER.
JOSIAH BRANTLEY.
Adm'rs de bonis non on the estate of Logan
Vandeveer, dee'd. n6
$10,000 WANTED ! •
fTIHOSE indebted to me will please be prompt
JL in closing their accounts by January 1st 1856.
For the future persons wanting articles costing
small turns, must pay cash, as the trouble of char-
ging 10, 15 or 25 cents is more than the profit.—
No person whose account stands open after Janua-
ry will be credited for any sum. My object is to
confine my credit business to those who pay me
when I want my money. FRANCIS T. DUFFAU.
Dec. 15, l:tt
THE STATE OF TEXAS, 1 To the Sheriff of IVa-
County of Travis. / vie county—Greeting :
WHEREAS, A. B. Fantou on the 7th day of
January, 1856, filed his petition in the office
of the clerk of the District Court of Travis County
against S. W. Johnson, alleging among other
things that the said Johnson i3 indebted to the pe-
titioner in the sum of two hundred and thirty-
one dolIa:s and eighty-seven cents as per account
of merchandise and sundries delivered and cash
loaned ; attached to petition petitioner represents
further that said account is just, true, and correct,
that the same is due, unpaid, and that all legal
offsets and payments known to petitioner have
been allowed. Petitioner represents upon belief
that the said defendant still owns property in this
State, and that, petitioner fears, he will lose his
debt by reason of the defendants leaving the
State. The petitioner prays for process by pub-
lication and for a writ of attatchment against the
property of the defendant to secure his said debt;
also, for judgment for his said demand and for
costs of suit; and for a decree to sell the proper-
ty attached, and for general relief, and affidavit
having been made that the matters and things set
forth in petition are true.
These are, therefore, to command you to cite the
said S. W. Johnson by having this writ published
in the Texas State Times, for four successt've weeks
prior to the return day hereof, to be and appear
at the next term of the District Court of Travis
county, to be held at the Court House thereof in
the city of Austin, on the 8th Monday after the
1st Monday in March, 1856,then and thereto ans-
wer plaintiff's petition, of which the foregoing is
a brief statement.
Herein fail not under the pains and penalties of
the statute in such cases made and provided. N
IFfrnejj, my hand and the impress of
( SEAL j the seal of the Travis District Court.
FRANK BROWN,
January 7th, 1856. Cl'k D. C. T. Co.
Came to hand the same day issued and ordered
to be published in the Texas State Times, a news-
paper published in the city of Austin, Travis co.,
Texas, for four weeks successively, prior to tue re-
turn day hereof. JOHN T PRICE,
January 7th, 1856.—5-4w Sh'ff T. Co.
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SOMETHING NEW!
or Boots, Shoes, and Ilarness, &c
PREPARED AND SOLI) BY
J. W. BENEDICT,
GALVESTON, TEXAS.
R. D. CARR Co., Austin.
1M1IS unrivalled article is composed of the most
costly and approved materials, for penetrat-
ing and softening leather, at the same time closes
the pores of it against the deleterious effects of
acids, or of the atmosphere from without its sur-
face, and renders it pliable and water-proof. A
careful application of it will often make leather
wear double the ordinary time.
The inventor has devoted his attention for many
years to making various preparations for the pres-
ervation and softening of leather, and from repeat-
ed trials of the present invention, he feels confi-
dent he has at last succeeded.
He has es'ablishcd a factor}- in this city, for the
preparation of this article. It is neatly put up in
boxes of convenient size, at fifty cents each.
B^„A liberal allowance will be made to mer-
chants and traders, and all orders promptly execu-
ted. Address,
no4m3 J. W. BENEDICT, Galveston, j
AUSTIN COLLEGIATE FEMALE
INSTITUTE.
THE ninth sessions of the Austin
Collegiate Female Institution, will
commence on the 28th of January, 1856
It is the design of the Principal, Rev. B. J.
Smith, together with his abie assisiant Teachers
and the efficient co-operation of the Board of Trus-
tees, to make this the most thorough and practi-
cal College for young ladies in the South.
The building we occupy is brick forty by sixty
feet, being warm in winter and cool in summer.
No little boys admitted in future.
- Board ten dollars per month, washing extra.
Tuition due middle of session.
8^, Pupils in attendance last year 126.
For further particulars see Catalogue, or address
Rev. B. J.SMITII.
Austin. August 4, 55'. 3r-:l0qi
ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE.
Y virtue of an order from the Hon ble County
Court of Burnet County, made at the Decem-
ber Term of said court, 1855, we will proceed to
sell, on the 1st Tuesday in February, 1856, at the
Court House door in the town of Hamilton, in said
County of Burnet, to the higlieist bidder, the fol-
lowing described property, belonging to the Estate
of Logan Vandeveer, to-wit:
200 acres of land, more or less, adjoining the
homestead of Logan Vandeveer, dee'd., and ad-
joining the town of Hamilton.
534 acres and 105 acres of land on Morgan's
Cresk in Burnett County.
100 acres of Cedar land near the Mormon Mill,
in Burnet County.
One House and Lot or Lots in Fredericksburg,
in Gillispie County.
The following blocks and Lots of Mand in Ham-
ilton, Burnet County:
Blocks Nos. 10,12, 13 and 14; Lots Nos. 1 and
2 in Block No. 8 ; Lot No 3 in Block No 3 ; Lot No
8, (an out lot); Lot No 3 in Block No 3, in Car's
portion of the town, with Stone Store House there
on ; North half of Lot No 1 in Block No 1, in Van-
devcer's part of the town, with the the House
thereon; South half of Lot No 1 in Block No 1 and
Lot No 2 in Block No 1 in Vandeveer's portion of
the town, with the the Store House thereon ; Lot
No 4 in Block No 1 ; Lot 13, West of Water street;
Lots No 1 and 2 in Block No 2 in Carr's part of
the town.
Also—The following described personal pro per
ty, belonging to the said Estate:
One undivided haif interest in 19 head of hogs
in the possession of Alexander Brown ; one Log
Chain ; one dun colored Mare, in Bastrop Coun-
ty ; Two Yoke of Oxen, (running at large) ; one
Iron Salamander Safe ; one large Sttrrel Mare ;
one small Sorrel Mare ; one Black Horse Mule.
Also—By virtne of an order made by said Coun-
ty Court' at the December Term thereof, we will
sell at the above time and place, the following
property to satisfy a mortgage against Logan
Vandeveer and in favor of Newton C. Givens, to-
wit:
1116 acres of land and 18 and one half-acres of
Land and 485 and one half acres of land in Back-
bone valley, in Burnett County, the last named
tract being the ranclio of Logan Vandever, dee'd.
Ugy*Three negro slaves, Lewis, Eliza and Jane.
TERMS—All the above property will be sold on
a credit of twelve months except Lot No 3, in
Block No 3, in Carr's portion of the town, with the
Stone House thereon which will be sold on one
and two years time. Notes and good security will
be required, aud mortgage and lien retained to
secure their payment. WM. VANDEVEER,
F.W. CHANDLER.
JOSIAH BRANTLEY,
Admr's de bonis non on Estate of Logau Vande-
veer, dee'd.
j.
Wanted!
BY the undersigned trustees of the " Union Fe-
male Seminary," established in the town of
Lockhart, by the lsdependent Order of Odd Fel-
lows, Masonic Fraternity and the Order of Sons
of Temperance, two teachers to take charge of
said Seminar}'. One of them to act in the capaci-
ty of Principal, and to be a classical scholar, a
married man and one who has experience in teach-
ing. The other a female to act as assistant, and
who is qualified to teach the the higher branches
of Female Education.
It is desired that the first session shall com-
mence as early as the first Monday in February
next, and continue live months.
A liberal stated salary will be given by the
Trustees.
None need apply save those having the requisite
qualifications.
Address the undersigned at Lockhart.
J. T. STOREV,
SPENCER FORD,
G. A. WHEAT,
y December 1st., 1855, n4t3 Trusted.
Sew Book Store.
4 BRANCH of the J S Taft House of Houston,
J\. is now being opened in one of Swen-
son's rooms on Congress Avenue
By J. B. MORSE,
who does most respectfully invite the citizens of
Austin and surrounding country to give him a
call.
December 8th, 1865. 52—3m
100,000
August 18 1S55.
Cypress Shingles at §9 per
thousand, for sale bv
E A A TEN EYCK.
3 T i tf.
Administrator's Notice.
WILLIAM WILKS and Amanda Bargely Ad-
ministrators of the Estate of William
Bratton dec'a, have filled in the. Probate court of
Travis county their account for final settlement of
the same.
Notice is therefore given that said account will
acted on at the December Term, 1855, of said
court, and all persons interested in said Estate may
appear and contest the same if they see proper.
Given under my hand and the seal of said court,
this 30 Nov 1855 A B McGILL, Clk C C T C
Dec 8, 52
N. G. SHELLEY, W. H. D. CARRINOTOX.
SHELLEY jf- CARRING TON,
Attorneys at Law,
Acstik Texas,
WILL attend to all business entrusted to the*
in the counties composing the 2nd and 3d
Notice.
OUR business will hereafter be conducted as
nearly ats possible on the cash system.
Sept. 9 BAKER & SMYTH.
Our Store will be open on Sundays _
for compounding physicians' prescriptions • Judicial Districts,and in the Supreme aad Federal
' ~ "" | courts at Austin.
Their professional correspondence will enable
them to do a general collecting business through-
out the State.
GENERAL LAND AGENCY.
< Special attention given to the investigatioa and
{ perfecting of titles to land—buying and selling
; land, (>aying taxes, and the prosecution of claims
| for lieadrighl or Bounty lands.
Also, tbe prosecution of all classes of claims
until 11 o'clock, a. m., and after 2 o'clock, r. x.
Dec. 16, lS55:3y BAKER k SMYTH
PRESCRIPTIONS compounded at any
hour of the day or night, sign of
The itlortar.
at [2iStf] BAKKR k SMYTH'S
Drug and Chemical Store, Pecan-st.
YH7"E OFFER YOU a geuuine and scien-
\\ lific preparation! TIIK AROMATIC
UTXE OF QUISISE; which, for strengthening against the State.
aud ronova:ing the svstem when enfeebled by Chills j References will be given in the principal cities
and Fever, or Intermittent Fever, and as an agree- of the Union.
able and efficient tonic in all cases of febrile debi- ( December 29th, 1855. If
lity, cannot be excelled. ' j ~ Oii rnnilranient
It has been prescribed in several cases, by phy- j • ™ . *
sieians, and we have their assurance that it will j ^mdow Sa^h at factory pnces-/or ca.A—
fully answer the purpose for which it is intended, j also invoice of best French Brandy at New Wk
Prepared and sold onlv bv ! importing price. GEO. HANCOCK
June 27 f
"BAKER i SMYTH,
Sign of the Mortar, Pecan-st.
; importing price.
Sept. 22. 1855.
42:tf
1LO S T—Unconditional Headright Certificate
No. 359,class 4 ; is reported ashaving issue*
Vlo of Almond, do of Cloves, do_ of Nutmeg, to^ohn Sample,^ administmor of *jlham Sam-
do of Lemou, do of Rose, do of \ anilla, Buperhne
for flavoring cookerv. For sale by
40tf BAKER k SMYTH, Pecan street.
Tie most extensive aud varied as-
sortment of fresh Herbs and Botanic Medi
cines ever brought to this market, is just in store,
and for sale by BAKER i SMYTH,
Jan. 13:6. fSfyn of Mortar, l'eean Street.]
UST received a variety of wax figures, beauti
BAKER k SMYTH
J fully executed.
Nov. 10, 49:tf
G. . HUBS K A. O. liOKXE, Jtt.
Home & Home,
GENERAL LAND AGENTS,
AUSTIN, TEXAS.
TT7IEL personally attend to Surveying
YY and Locating Lands,perfect-
ing titles, paying taxes, preventing trespasses;
buying and selling lands in any part of the State;
and adjusting all pre-emption claims, etc., etc.
REFERENCES—Messrs. Burn k Burnsidc, New
Orleans, La.; Rev. Henry Rennick, La GraRge,
Texas; Hon. John Hancock, Austin, Texas■ Ma.
F. Dieterich, Austin, Texas ; Rev. A. J. McGown,
Huntsville, Texas; Hon. Matt Ward, Jefferson, Tex-
as ; Hon. Wm. W. Williams, Paris, Lamar county,
Texas: Rev. E. B. Crisman, Austin,Texas: Majot
Tbos. B. Hewling, Lampasas, Texas.
January 1st, 1856. n4tf
EVMYBODYNO'TICE!
4 LL kinds of property bought and sold on com-
A. mission by FINNIN k CARR.
Public sales every Saturday. n5 Austin.
D. O. Norton,
A TTOItNEY A T L'A TP,
and general land agent.
Byrd.iille, Tarrant County, Texas.
WILL attend promptly to any business entrust-
to him in relation to Laud matters in Nor-
thern Texas. n5
LCST.—Unconditional Headright certificate No
154, issued by the board of Land Commis-
sioners of Galveston county to Wm. G. Drydea
for 320 acres of land on the first day of December,
A. D. 1845. If any information is not obtained at
the proper department of the same, within the
time prescribed by law, application will be mads
for a duplicate. D. C. & G. R. FREEMAN,
n5 Dw i" Att'ys for Dryden.
S. s. NICHOLS. THOMAS WILSON
NICHOLS & WILSON, Wholesale and RataH
Druggists, importers of French, English and
Mediterranean Drugs, Chemicals, Liquors, etc.—
General Dealers in all kinds of Patent Medicines,
Perfumery, Fancy Soaps, Jewelry, Fancv Groce-
ries, etc., etc. Commerce street, Lavaca, Texts.
November 11,1854. 50:lv
For Sale.
ONE Poi table Grist Mill consigned to me and
: will be sold very low for cash. Please caH
at E. k A. Ten Kyck's store and examine the same.
Austin, Nov. 3, 48:tf R. H. PECK
PAINTING.
G1 Iding, Graining, Marbling,
Bronzing, Glazing, Paper Han-
ging, &C>, neatly, cheaply and expeditiously
executed bv
B. REAB GAMBLE,
Congress Avenue, one door above Finnin & Cair's
A "*'on room.
H&- Those wishing Signs, kc., panted for the
fall and winter trade, will please give me an early
call. Sept. 2, 1855. 39f.
%
FURNITURE,
At Reduced Prices,
AT the oid stand, east end of Pecan Street, and
at the upper rooms, over Mr. Freeman's—
1 have a large assortment of all kinds of desir-
able Furniture on hand. As I am determined to
close .out this winter, come and get bargains; all
kinds of Furniture made to order as usual.
Undertaking
I am well prepared to attend to. An assortment
of Fisk's celebrated metalic burial cases on hand.
And tbe usual kinds with Hearse al>travs ready.
Oct. 20.46:4 JNO. S. SPENSE.
Fine Furniture!!
AT PRIVATE SALE!!
ONE Rosewood Piano, very fine, $650 0«
1 Mahogany writing table §130 09
1 Mahogany side board " 130 60
1 Mahogany extension dinirg table 130 0
1 elegant rosewood toilet table 30 00
1 splendid China Tea set 40 0*
1 dozen desert dishes and other fine China
Ware 25 0*
1 fine Clock, superior workmanship, 50
1 fine Buggy and Hamess 150 00
Apply to 5 w4 FINNIN k CARR.
jjfe
Strayed or Stolen.
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.
STOLEN from my lot on the night of the 15th
of December, a fine large Anierl
can Mare Mule, Brown or Mouse
Colored, six or seven years old, branded,
on the left shoulder, thus, B, LM, (the L and M
is joined). The B may be above, below, to the
right or left of the LM ; some fresh gear marks ;
works gentle.
Twenty.five dollars reward will be given for
any information whereby I irny obtain him, and
fifty dollars reward will be given for the deliver}'
of said mule and thief in my possession on my
farm in Jackson county ou the Lavaca river 8
miles north cast of Tcxana. My address is Tcx-
ana, Jackson countv. Texas.
MARY MATTHEWS.
Der. 25tb, IPrvV u!" 6^
New Improvements;
PIERCE'S SKY-LIGHT DAGUER-
REAN GALLERY.
MR. Pierce tenders his compliments to tbe La-
dies and Gentlemen of Austin, and those
visiting, and would respectfully announce to them,
that he has refitted entirely anew, with commo-
dious rooms, and a large and beautiful sky-light,
by which means be is now prepared to take the
most perfect Daguerreotype at the shortest notice.
He has just received from New York, a new ap-
peratus for taking the "Sterreutye," wich is far
superior to the ordinary Daguerreotype; also pre-
pared to take the ''Daguerreotype Excelsior," or
the imitation of '-Minature on Ivory." Terms rea
sonable, and if his work does not give entire sat
isfaction, no charge will be made for trouble aoh
expense.
Mr. P. urgently solicits the citizens and visitors
to give him a call and examine specimens at his
old stand. Pecan street, (up stairs) one door below
Mrs. Freeman's Millinery and fancy store.
He has on hand a well selected assortment of
fancy cases, lockets, pins, kc., for minature pur-
poses. Nov. 3d., 48:tf
TO THE LADIES PARTICULARLY
and the Public Generally.
1TJE have now the pleasure of offering to you
YY the largest and best assortment of
COSMETICS AND TOILET
articles of every kind, we have ever bad in our
store—
Among these articles may be found—
Domestic aud Imported Cologne waters, every
style—Extracts for the handkerchief, ev-
ery style and kind—Toilets, Soaps,
•very imaginable variety—
Rouge, Carmin and pink
saucers—Lilly white
round and square,
plain and guilt,
Powder puffs,
Pearl powder,
and Rice Powder,
Mecn Fun. or Celebra-
ted Chinese powder, Tooth
powders, Tooth pastes, and Tooth
washes and Tooth Soap, Shaving
(.'ream in glass and china jars, Shar-
ing compound, and Shaving Liquid,
Lip salre in metal and china boxes—
.mandine and Cold Cream for Chapped Hands.
For tlie Ilalr
We hare Jules Hauels' Celebrated Ban Lustra),
" " Kathairon,
Rose oil Antique oil, Bears oil, Bean Grease, Ox
marrow, and Pommades, a very great Variety
in jars and sticks,—
HAIR DYES, kc.
We call particular attention to onrllair
Tonic, a chemical compoud of ocr.own jue-
paration, for the prevention and cure of baldness,
cleansing the l ead, and keeping the hair and
scalp in a healthy condition. We can produce
abundant testimony to the virtue of this preparation.
Hair brushes, Combs, Comb cleaners, Tooth,
Nail, Cloth, Flesh, Hat brushes—a splendid
variety.
Also Porte Monais, Card Cases.
Odeur Boxes, Tweezers, Violin and
Guitar Strings, kc., £c.
Call av. the Drug and Chemical Slorc. Sign of
Mortar Pecan Street. BAKElt 4'SMYTH.
Nov. 10, 49:tf ■
pie, dee'd, 8th of April, 1845. If not lieard of
within the time prescribed by law application wHi
be made to the proper authoritv for a duplicate.
Jas. B. SAMPLE, adm r.
Dec. 29th, 1855, n3 9w
Swiss Jaconet aad Plaid Muslina.
the new Auction House.
Sept. 8. '55. 4fcfT
AT
STONE CUTINC.
rpHK subscribers are prepared to furnish to the
JL public all article in the stone cutting line—
monuments, grave stones, mantles, table and waah
stand tops, door and window sills, lintels, etc.,
made of material warranted durable. They are at
all times ready to supply according to order, in the
beet style, ana upon accommodating terms, any or
all of the above articles. They respectfully solicit
a share of public patronage. BOBB & BllO.
Austin, Dec. 8, 2854:2:1}-. •
N. B.—AH who are indebted to us by aote at
account will please call and settle.
BAKER kSMYTH.
December 27th, 1355.
HAY'S LINIMENT, which is now considered the
best remedy for Piles in use, for sale by
BAKER & SMYTH,
May 27, 1855. 26tf Pecan-st
wanted.
TIE highest market price paid for U. 8. Bounty
Warrants.
CARTER k DENORMDANDIE.
Austin, June 23, 1855. 25 tf.
Strayed or Stolen.
4 BAY Mare, about 5 years old, both hind feet
j\. white above the pasterns, a little white in tbe
forehead, a few white hairs running to the nose—
about 15 and a half hands high, and round bodied.
Branded S-G, on the left shoulder, and a small
heart on the right thigh. Said mare I believe to
have been stolen from me on the night of the 8th
inst. Look out for the brands being disfigured.—
I will give the sum of $ 25 to aHy person that will
deliver said mare to the undersigned, or give in-
formation so I may get her, if found in Williamson
county or either of the adjoining ccuuties, and if
not found in either of the said counties, the sum
of fifty dollars. Direct to Samuel A. Gunn,George-
town, Williamson county, Texas, and Jackson-
ville Cherokee county, Texas. Said mare was ta-
ken 2 miles north-west from Georgetown.
Dec. 15, 1:3 *
Sbcep aud Cattle.
JONATHAN L. VIDETO & ARZA
EASTMAN, Importers of French
and Spanish Merino Sheep and Durham
and Devon Cattle.
Adduess—Videto k Eastman, Little Elm P. O.,
Denton county, Texas. March 1st, '55::13:ly
Taken Up.
BY the subscriber a dark complected negro
man about 38 years of age, and has a scar on
his upper lip and also one on his belly, lie says
belongs to Beu. Shepherd, who lives in Houston,
and has worked on a steamboat running from
Houston to Galveston. Ilis owner is requested
to come forward, prove property, pay charges and
take him awav or he will be dealt with as the law
directs. " R. W. TURNER,
Victoria. Texas, 1 Sheriff V C
. Nov. 30th, '55 j 52-tf
GEORGE HANCOCK
Corner of Congress Avenne aad
Pecan Street.
Wholesale and Retail Dealer
IN staple and fancy dry goods, hatdware, queees-
Ware, woodware, castings, glassware, crockery,
Black-smith's, tools, log, truce breast and
halter chains, Saddlery, harness,
trunks, bridles, Clothing, hat*,
boots, shoes, carpeting,
Kerseys, blankets, negro cloth-
ing, Groceries, buggies and boilers,
stoves, iron and steel, Baging, rope, sta-
tionery Ac., Ac., which arc offered at the low-
est market value to cash or punctual dealers.
Sept. 22, 1855. 42:tf
Pay up! Pay up!!
A LL persons indebted to me by note ar accoun
past due, will call and pay up, for I am com-
pelled to collect. It is no longer optional with me.
1 do not wish to be sued, or to put others to that
expe'se, but I maat collect or suffer. 1 cannot
wait longer. GEO. HANCOCK.
Sept. 22, 1855. 42:tf
New Goods.
WE are now receiving our large and desirable
stock of Spring and Summer goods recently
purchased in New York—embracing all the new
desirable aud fashionable styles of ladies] dress
goods, Embroideries, Capes, Collars, Chemisettes,
Mantillas kc., kc., 25 days from the fastories in
New York, every style and variety of ladies Shoes,
Slippers, Gaiters, 4c., a splendid assortment of
Bonnets, Trimmings kc., m short every article the
wants of tbe ladies can suggest.
For the Gentlemen we will be enabled to pre-
sent the finest stock of Summer Clothing which
could be furnished by the most fashionable houses
in the Eastern cities—embracing all the new cuts
and finishes—all the neat and substantial articles
iu tbe shoe and boot line—every style and finish
of Hat for spring and summer wear, the finest Drap
De cte, and linen goods—in short everything that
is to be found in any fashionable retail here in tbe
Southwest.
For Negroes every desci iption of cotton and linen
goods, Rupet brogans, wool Rnd palmetto hats kc.
Country Merchants wishing to replenish their
stocks will be eaabled to do so on terms that can-
not fail to give satisfaction—and we are deter-
mined to sell goods at a very small advance—we
therefore solicit a call from our friends ahd the
public before purchasing elsewhere,
L. D. CARRINGTON 4 CO.
Austin, May 12th. 1855.
Auction Sales.
OF every description of property on Wednes-
days "and Saturdays—in front of Finnin k
Carr's Auction Store on Congress Avenue. -
A'/yhl sales—Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays.
Particular attention will be given to Adminis-
trator's sales. FINNIN & CARR*
F
OR SALE.—A Laud Certificate for 1-3
League. Apply to GEO. HANCOCK.
William Oliphant,
WATCH MAKER
•and-
JE WELER,
Pccan Street, Austin. Texas
Nov. 10. 49:ly
Lost Certilicnte.
THE subscriber lias lost or mislaid a certificate
for 26 labors of Land, granted to Abra-
ham Winfrey, No. 89, by the Board of Land Com-
missioners for Jefferson county. If the ahove cer-
tificate is not heard of within 60 days application
will be made for a duplicate.
ABRAHAM WINFREY.
By Jaxks Armstrong, Attorney. n5 9w
Austin Plane Manufactory.
rpHE subscriber would most respectfully inform
JL the public generally, that he is prepared
to manufacture to order, or repair planes of every
description. All tools warranted.
Shop on Congress Avenue, a few doors above
Carrington's store.
Also jobbing done, furniture repaired, Jtc.
B. NEIL.
WOULD respectfully inform the citizens, mem-
bers of the Legislature and strangers vis-
iting Austin that he has tor sale, at the old "Par-
ker Store," Congress Avenue, opposite Swenson's
New Buildings, a spleodid assortment of
Clotbing, Hats, Boots and Shoes,
all of which have been made under his own per-
sonal supervision, and will be found of that su-
perior quality, which he has always been in
the habit of bringing to this place, and which he
is determined to sell Low for C'im.
Oct. 27, 47:tira
Trust sale of Land.
BY VIRTUE of a Deed of Trust executed to me
by S. G. Havnie on 29th day Of April, 1854,
I will sell on Monday, the 21st day of January,
185G, in the City of Austin, iu front of the Lamar
Moore brick house on Congress Avenue, the fol-
lowing described laud, to satisfy a debt due to
Abrain Groesback, Wm. M. Rice and F. A.Rice
In Travis County.—320 acres granted to James
H. Gillespie in the Western part of said county,
adjoining survey of S. 11. Morgan.
In Burnett County.—1,195 acres, the lower fourth
of survey No. 7, the headright of Guadalupe Flores-
I,195 acres adjoining the above out of, the same
headright: the two above described tracts consti-
tuting that tract on the west side of the Colorado
which is known as Ilayuie's Falls tract, the same
including the upper jreat falls on the Colorado
river.
On the Leon Hirer.—G40 acres on Live Oak Creek
granted to J. B. Colicothe assignee of Joseph
Wirth.
On the South Bosque.—320 acres out of 640 acre
tract grimed to Stockely Welsh.
On the. Waters <f Bosque lower part of Cross Tim-
bers.—640 acres granted to Alfred R. Wade.
On Pond Creek, Falls County.—3C9 acres granted
to F. T. Duffau assignee of Louis Mallet.
4,166,660
Elm Creek. Labors or about 738 acres
1,000,000
granted to Decatur Daniels.
The four last above described tracts being iu
Milam Land District.
This sale is for cash to the highest bidder, title
will be executed to the purchasers Iiy the trustee
in accordance with the provision of the deed.
JNO. A. GREEK, Trustee.
Austin, Dec. 22, 1855. 2:4w
R. M. BLLLINGSLEY,
General Land Agent and Collector,
NOTARY PUBLIC AND CONVEYANCER,
Waco, M'Lsxxas Co., Tixab.
THE subscriber respectfjlly informs the citi-
zens of Waco, those visiting this unequalled
fertile country, for the purpose of settling, and the
public geueruUy, that he has completed arrange-
ments for establishing an Agency at this point, ia
which the prosecution of Gekkbal Lamp Bcsikbss
will be a prominent feature.
He will be prepared at all times to execute tcri-
tinqs and deeds of every description with accuracy,
and to attend to the little intricacies pertaining to
incipient law business which a regular legal prac-
titioner- so often neglects. Through him good le-
gal advice can be procured, and those having
claims in the vicinity of McLennan county will be
candidly and truthfully informed of their validity.
As a Collector of claims and a General Agent,
his former success and references must be his on-
ly recommendation.
De«t8 of every description will be collected, if
they can be, and no exertion on the part of the
subscriber or his assistants, will be spared to se-
cure the settlement of tbe claims of those who
confide their accounts to him.
The undersigned will make it his business >o vis-
it various prominent points in the State, on pro-
fessional business, or to send a capable agent thith-
er iu tho prosecution of the duties entrusted to
him. To Austin. San Autonio, or Galveston, he
will pay periodical visits, which will be regulated
in tbeir frequency by the amount of business to
be transacted.
He will attend to receiving subscriptions for the
various Periodicals and Newspapers of the day,
throughout the country; and in short, transact
such duties as a General Agent is expected to do.
teg' Particular attention will be paid to tbe
prosecution of Bocxty Land Claims under the
Act of Congress, of May 3d, 1855.
R. M. BILLINGSLEY.
Waco, Sept 29.1855. 43:tf
Valuable Lands Tor sale.
a acres, a choice location of rich land,
40v/ 0 an abundance of fine Cedar, Oak, Pe-
can and Walnut Timber, and living water the year
round; lying on Home Creek in Travis county,—
the headright of Wm. Scurlock.
Also 960 acre* in Bell county lying on the Cow
House, a tributary of the Leon, granted to Mr.
Scurlock. This is one of the best timbered and
watered tracts of land in tbe country.
Alse 640 acres on Burnt Creek, a tributniy of
Pecan Bayou, granted to Wm. Surlock This
tract is in Travis county and is unsurpassable in
fertility.
Also 1,000,000 Square Yaras, granted to Reason
Green, kno#n as Survey No. 220 and about li
miles S- 30 deg^ W.from West Caddo Peak in Travis
county. -
Also J Leagne granted to Edward Pruit, in
Travis county on Pecan Bayou immediately on the
stream.
Also ooe third league, granted to the heirs of
John Williams, situate! as last tract. These are
ttvo of the finest ahd • most valuable tracts in
Northern Texas. The choicest land timber and
water, and an abundance of it.
Also 320 acres granted to John C. Leo, assignee
of Alexander Bailv, lying 18 miles from the city
of Austin on the head waters of M illbargere
Creek.
' Also 640 acres, granted to John C. Lee assignee
of V. W. Swearenger, situated as last tract.
Also one Labor, granted to J. C. Lee, assignee o
George Grimes, situated as above. These are all
fiuc tracts of land, rich and well watered.
Also 2222 acres, part of the headright of James
Lansing, ou Onion Creek, about 17 miles from
the city of Anstin. This tract is valuable and
will be divided.so as to suit purchasers, it is finely
timbered and watered.
Tbe titles to tbe above described lands are in-
disputable. Apply to A. B. FANTON,
Dec. 1,51 :tf Auction Store
NEW BOOT, SHOE
and Leather Store.
m.
S. S. PENROD,
DEALER in boots, shoes and eallier. He
keeps constantly on hand an assortment of
sole leather, calf skius, linings and findingg.
Boots and shoes made to order on the shortest
notice, of finest material and best workmanship;
repairiug neatly executed.
Shop on Congress Avenue. Austin Texas.
Sept. 29, 1855. 431y:
inn«- 23,'
JAS. FARRAR
THE co-partnership formerly existing between
Thomas B. Haling k J. S. Adams is this day
dissolved by mutual consent. The accounts of
the firm are left in the hands of J. S. Adams.
Thos. B. HULIXG,
J. S. ADAMS.
PtccmVjr ^oth, —rel?rol"
R. M. JOUNSOX. J. a. GORDON. R.M. WILCOX
R. M. JOHNSON, # Co.
& *1 % f
New Goods at Low Prices.
WE are now receiving and Offer
for sale at our store on Pecan
9trect,a large aud well selected stock
of staple and
LANCY DRY GOODS.
Consisting of Fancy and Black Silks, Tissnes,
Bareges, Cashmeres, Muslin Delancs, Ginghsms,
Prints. Linscys. Satinets. Tweeds, Janes, B!e*clicd
and Brown "Muslins, Kerseys, Clothing, Shoes,
Boots aid Hats, Caps, Saddlery, Hard Ware, Cut-
lery, Crockery, Stone and Wood Ware, all of
which we will sell as low as the lowest for cash.
ALSO—A general stock ot—
Nov. 10, 40;6tno
sold exclusively for cash,
NEGROES.
TEN* likely Negroes to be sold at private sale
by Fiuniu k Carr, for further information
I <*nnuire at tbe Aorttoil Room.
Pec. 1,51 tf FINSIN i CAKR.
AUSTIN BUILDING ASSOCIATE
PAYNE, PHILLIPS A CO.
HAVE awocktod themsel vca together
purpose of carrying on tbe building I
ia all it* various branches-
Persons having buildings to put up wil
well to give us a call, as we are detarmii
complete all our contracts in tbe shortest j
time, and ou the most reasonable tana.
Villas built after the moat approved
Plans aad Specifications drawn on the
easonable terms, but no charge for plans <
we take the contract. i
Rtfermeet—Hon. KlUha M. Pease, Gov
Jas. H. Raymond, Treasurer; Jas. B. Shaw, f
trailer; L. D. CarringUu, Merchant; Jas.
State Architect; N. Townseud, Druggist;
Dnffau. Druggist: Dr. Taylor: Col. A. IL
Builder; Dr. Uayncy, State Commissioner; As
Austin, Texas, July 28, 1855. 34:tf. •
For Sale,
THE FOLLOWING REAL ESTATE.
Lots Nos. 3 4 5 6 7 and 8, in Block
improved. Also lot No. 10, in Block No. 44; i
Lots No tf, 7, 8 and 9, in Block 122 in the dtj
Austin.
Ten acre* of land, one and a half
from the city, a very desirable situation for a I
By residence.
One handred and fifty acres oft
ten miles from Austin, well improved.
Three handred and twenty i
of Und, twelve miles from Austin.
Foar hundred aad sixty two i
of land fourteen miles from Austin—125 <
cultivation.
Two thoasand acres of land is :
and Williamson counties.
Twelve hundred and el|
acres of land in Williamson couuty. An
tract of two hundred and fifty acres in tbe
county.
One hundred and twenty i
land in Burleson county near String Prairie.
Tbe above property will be sold together j
parcels to snit the purchasers. Bargains
had on reasonable terms. For particulars
to N. C.RAYMU.ND, Agent,"
Anstin, Dec. I, 51:6w
Reed., Culler A Co., Boston,
ONE of the oldest and most respectable '
sale drag houses in that city, men wtsoi
from their own knowledge, say in* regard to 1"
tue of B. A. Fahnestock'g Verrnilnge:
Messrs. B. -4. Fahtesiock Co. J'itlnburyh, P*.
Gkktlemkk :—Having fo" mauv
sold your justly celebrated Vermifuge, We
pleasure in adding our testimony regarding I
merits as an effectual remedy for worms. A
safe remedy for this disease in infants, child
and adults, we think it uneqnallcd. It li s acqs
ed for itself a popularity and snle far beyond
similar preparation with which we are tu" quail
BEKD.CDTLERACO.j
Sold wholesale and retail by all the princ
druggists and country merchants throughout
United States.
a. u. ronsss. a. r. pa
RJH. FORBES lb CO.-Ommunon
• Ferretrdutg Merchants and General j
Merchandise, Lavaca, Texas.
Jan. 19, 1854. 8
B
House.
Y MRS. PHILIPS, corner Main Plaza
San Antonio, Texas.
BF0U1TI0X FOR THOSE WHO WANT IT!!
IF YOU HATE LAND OR TOWN ,
PROPERTY in tbe State of Texas, that Hit
you desire to sell, lease, or rent, register a^'l
description at our office.
Our Registers are always open to inspection, J
of charge. Our office ia being sought daily,
persons wishing to purchase, lease, or rent :
estate. Unless we effect your object, it costs ;
nothing but the registering fee.
We are confident that we offer a better i
more certaia medium for the du
of Real Property, than any yet presented is
State; because, here, at the Capital, at all
and seasons, there are strangers seeking homes i
investments. To those wishing to buy homes I
Texas, we offer tbe inducement of
Fall *, Complete Exhibits of Tit
an1> ksaeoxable riUCFS.
For persons desiring to make investments,
will endeavor to exercise all due caution;
careful examinations before purchasing. The <
vestments tec make shall be safe, and proJUable.
Registering Fee, $1. Commissions range I
2 to 5 per cent., in proportion to nmonnt of sale <
purchase. RAYMOND, FREEMAN k OO,
Real Estate Brokers, CoUecting and Land Agenfc
Austin. February IT, 1855. 11-tf.
Austin Male High School.
rilHE Third Session of this School will
I mence on Monday the 3d of September
Tbe school building will be put in good aad
fortable order.
Txiuta—the same as heretofore published.
In anticipation of a large increase in the nu
ber of his pupils, the undersigned has taken I
whereby he is enabled to pledge the prompt pr
curement of competent assistance, whenever <?>J
requirements of the school demand it.
anil . H. B. KIXXEY.
Strayed or Stolen.
OK the 15th of Nov from the subscriber, a i
rel Horse, with a bald face, 16 bands high, I
years old, scarred by the saddle on the weatl
not entirely well when he left. A liberal re*
will be paid for his delivery to me. 4 miles west <
Austih, on tbe San Antonio road, or any in ~
tion concerning tbe said Horse thankfully I
Dec 8, S2:4w JOSEPH PULLEN.
STOCK CATTLE WANTED.
I have three negroes, a woman and g|
her two children, and a third of a
leagne of land, on Pecan Bayou, to ex-_«.
change for Stock Cattle. Address,
W.T. DENORMANDH.
Austin, Texas.
Segnia Mercury copy four times, and
this office. Sept. 22, 1855. 42if.
w
ARREN L. THOMAS, Xotarg .
Lavaca, Texas. Jan. 14, 1854. 1
sam'l «. powku. a. s. bctstol
POWELL ft RUTHVEN,
COTTON FACTORS AND GEN'EHAL FOR-
WARDING AND COMMISSION MERCHANT
Galveston, Texas.
FlRTICTLAR attention paid to the sale or sfa
ment of Produce. Accounts of sale prompt
ly made.
Cash advances made on all consignments, eitl
for sale or shipment. Produce sent to our addr
will be covered by open policy of insurance, at!
ruling rates of preminm je23 ly
Linen Goods.
ARE now selling at private sale at the
Auction House very, very cheap.
Sept. 8.1855- 40,-tf
French Corsets! I
LA DIES are invited to take notice of the ne
Auction House Se^8, '55. 4fctf
BURD1TT£ MILLER'S
■ team Saw and Grist Mill
ON TBE WE«T BANE OF THE COLORADO RITES,
Eighteen miles below the city of iiitfta,!
OAW.S Cedar and all other lumber made frotal
O the Colorado Valley timber, which will b*|
furnished to customers at the lowest rtte :
mrkes first' rate Corn Meal, Shingles, Laths
Palings. Orders are solicited, also, for wagon I
king and repairing, and for hide-seated chairs.|
spinning-wheels, reels and looms; all which wR]
be manufactured in tbe best manner.
Samples of the Shingles may be een at Mcasn.
Carington k Cos, at Messrs Sampson k Hentfck's
and at Mr. Swenson's, Mr. Dietaricb's and Mr.
Bremond's Oct. 13,45:tf ^
REAL ESTATE, BROKERAGE,
GENERAL COLLECTING AND LAND AGENCT,
P. B. BOLLINGSWORTH,,
Ilendfrson, Rusk Co., Texas, .
Vfi/'ILL attend to business in any way connoctad
f'f with Real Estate, Purchase Sell, Locate^ ob-
tain P.itents, investigate Titles, kc. Locations
made in Milam, Robertson, Denton and Cook Land
Districts. 1 am well acquainted with the lands is
tbnse Districts, having been surv^ing and locating
lands for ten years. f,
Nov. 10. No. 49:6m.
At OR IN O SHEEP.
TIE undersigned has on hand and for sale sixty j
full blood Morino Buck, tbe best \
Pennsylvania stock. Gentlemen wish-
ing to improve their flocks will find this,,
a rare chance. My place is 17 miles west from
Georgetown, Williamson county. My post office I
Georgetown. JOHN ELLIOTT.
Dec 22d, 1855. *2-3w*
riw; Perfection Degree of Capitol Union !.ottg%
X No. 16 of I. O. of G. S. and D. of S.,
at tbeir Lodge room every Saturday evening at t
o'clock. LEANDER BROWN, W. G. M.
Dec. 15.1 :tf SAMUEL C. TAYLOR, Sac.
AUCTION!
Finnin &Carr
Auction and Commission
Merchants,
AND Genl. Agents—will attend punctually Is
all business entrusted to them. Consign-
ments of goods closed at short notice, and ac-
count of sales rendered-
For Housebu ilder*.
JUST received, a new consignment of best sin*
in sheets, at reduced prices for roofing etc,
average prioe eleven dollars the 100 lbs.
at Austin,—
Equal to 115 Square Foot
meat.
A shingle roof completed will cost in Austin
$12 per square, and Zinc at my reduced prices,
will cost only 13 or 14 dollars per square.
It being in cost about the same as tin roofing,
but according to all experience. Zinc is the
durable material known fbi roofing.
At Galveston, 100 lbs. will cost $9—for father ;
particulars please apply to D. B0TT0ML1Y.
Pccan st. next to Spenc's Furniture store.
yir. 10. 4" tf
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