The Semi-Weekly Journal. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 31, Ed. 1 Friday, May 24, 1850 Page: 4 of 4
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rcf=» A California letters says Colonel Jack
Hays will be elected sheriff of San Francisco
county. The office is worth about $25,000 a
year.
The supply of wheat and Hour at St.
Louis, Mo., is reported as unusually small.—
The receipts are quite insignificant, in com-
parison with those of the same period last
year.
H5=* The English aristocracy, formerly in
the habit of visiting Paris, have again made
their appearance in that city in considerable
numbers. Republicanism and emeutes had
kept them at home for two years.
Important from Canada. — A dispatch
from Toronto, dated the 7th inst., says:
“ The central committee of the British Ame-
rican League have issued an address to the
people, in which they represent the duty of
the Canadians to be to urge our Legislature,
by petition, to pass an address to our Gracious
Sovereign and both Houses of Parliament,
praying them to authorize, by an imperial act,
to the people to whom they profess to have al-
ready granted self government, to hold a gen-
eral Convention of Delegates, for the purpose
of considering and preparing a constitution for
the government of this Province, and with
power to act in concert with delegates from
such of the other British Provinces of North
America as may be desirous of forming a fed-
eral union with Canada; such constitution to
he afterwards submitted to the people for rati-
fication.”
Important from Cllifornia.—The New
York papers of the 8th, have the following im-
portant items from California, received per the
Mate steamer:
The day previous to the sailing of the Cal-
ifornia, the Collector of the Customs in San
Francisco was notified that the money collect-
ed for duties must be paid over to the State
Government, in accordance with a resolution
passed by the Legislature, and steps are being
taken to form an independent Government.—
Com. Jones, it is said, is about to take active
measures to prevent it.
A law has passed the Legislature imposing
a tax of twenty-five dollars a month on every
foreigner who works in the mines. A bill has
been introduced into the Assembly to provide
for the inspection of steamboats at San Fran-
cisco. Also, a bill to suppress gambling. A.
resolution was adopted, instructing the judici-
ary Committee to prepare and report, at as
early a day as possible, a bill to prevent the
immigration of all persons not citizens of the
U nited States from any of the penal settlements
of Europe. A bill of that description was re-
ported on the 29th of March. An act to incor-
porate the city of San Francisco has passed
the Senate.
jEjy* The Panama Echo says:
“They tell some tough stories about the na-
tives crossing the Isthmus. The latest is to
this effect: A number of kegs of powder were
placed upon the backs of the man-mules, with
the direction that they should be kept dry;
but, unfortunately, a shower of rain overtook
them before they got half way across—the
powder, of course, was wet by the watery
fluid. In this predicament a fire -was kindled,
and an attempt made to dry the combustible
compound of saltpetre and brimstone; when
lo! it ignited, exploded, and went off like a
sky rocket, blowing the darkies into the air,
and shivering them into a thousand pieces.”
A Flood. — The Murfreesboro’ (Tenn.)
Telegraph states that the east fork of Stone’s
River, one of the tributaries of the Cumber-
land, was higher than it had been for fifty
years. The water had swept away nine
mills, four bridges, cotton gins, &c. The
farms had suffered greatly, and nearly all the
fences had been carried off. The Telegraph
estimates the loss at from $100,000 to $150,-
000. Two brothers named Brewer were
drowned.
Clear Profits.—Mr. William- Niblo, of
Niblo’s Garden celebrity, is one of the owners
of the steamer Senator, which runs between
San Francisco and Sacramento. The Sena-
tor is a large and splendid vessel; she former-
ly ran on the New York and Fall River
route. Being the first steamer of any size in
California, as may be imagined, she has been
more profitable to her owners than was the
fabled hen of old, which laid golden eggs.
The receipts of the Senator have averaged
$9,000 per trip, ever since her arrival out,
netting for her owners $5,000 clear money —
N. Y. Sun.
Mind Your Dots.—A Kentucky member
of Congress wrote to his wife on his arrival at
Washington city, that he had “formed a con-
nection with a very agreeable Mess, and ex-
pected to spend the winter very pleasantly.”
Unfortunately, to the surprise and mortifica-
tion of the good lady to whom he was writing,
he inadvertently dotted the e in the -word Mess.
A New Emigration Scheme.—The Lon-
don correspondent of the Philadelphia North
American, in his letter of the 19th ult., says :
Mr. George Catlin is connected with a new
scheme called “ The United States Land Com-
pany,” which is formed in London to facilitate
[COMMUNICATED.]
Lines Addressed to a Friend upon Parting.
Accept my friend this tribute of my love :
An offering from a heart that is sincere,
Is like an angel message from above,
Descending gently to this mundane sphere,
Distilling friendship's sweet and balmy dews,
Which mingling with our woe doth joy infuse.
Friendship! that word so little understood:
In many mouths a sound, devoid of sense:
Is held a goddess by the pure and good,
A sure retreat from woe, a grand defence
’Gainst many ills that hover round our way—
Be it thy star by night, thy sun by day.
Long hence will memory fondly greet the time
That we have spent around the social blaze,
When flowed the hours with sentiment sublime,
Or jocund wit would all our spirits raise ;
Alas, those happy hours how fleet they seem,
Like flying couriers on Time's swift stream.
But O! the soul that friendship only knows,
Though poor in all else on this earthly ball,
Hath found a balm for many human woes,
Which round about beset us to enthrall,
And through life’s murky vista she may see
Where friendship lives in immortality.
And when with life’s uncertain joys we’ve done,
And dust with dust hath mingled once again,
Then the glad soul, exulting to be gone,
Shall view with seraph’s eye its wide domain,
Spread her broad pinions and triumphant rise
To her celestial home beyond the skies,
There, in ethereal essence pure as light,
Friend shall meet, friend, and meeting, part no
But joined in happiness eternal, unite [more,
In one grand chorus on the heavenfy shore,
And ev’ry voice shall mingle into one,
Loud praise to him who said, ’tis done, ’tisdonei”
O that the love that Christ on earth has given,
Might be reflected on our daily path,
To show our devious steps the way to Heaven,
That each might share such virtues as he hath:
Each with each other bear, and gently chide
An erring brother when he steps aside.
Thus might we pass unscath’d through life’s or-
And gather good from ev'ry human ill; [deal,
Thus might we learn another’s woe to feel,
And make a pleasure of what else might kill;
Thus might life’s current gently glide away,
Until our sun should set in endless day.
Webster’s New Trial.—The following
arc stated by the Boston Post to be the grounds
which the Supreme Court will consider when
the motion for a writ of error in Webster’s
case comes before them: First, on the right of
a defendant in a capital case to a writ of error
at all; second, as to the prima facie mate-
riality of the suggested grounds of error ; and,
third, whether such grounds actually exist.
If it is decided that the defendant has a right
to the writ, then the great questions will be,
whether it appears from "the record that he
was duly notified, according to the lull re-
quirements of law, that the indictment was
certified up; and, further, whether \lsufficient-
ly appears from the record that the municipal
court ever accepted or acted upon the indict-
ment, by passing an order that it be certified
up. One reply to the assigned errors will be,
that, whether the certificates or notices were
technically sufficient, or otherwise, the defen-
dant, by pleading to the indictment, waived
all exception to any regularities in the process
by which he was brought into court.
The Compromise—California. — “X,” of
the Baltimore Sun, writing from Washington
under date of the 7th inst., says:
“It is supposed, and I believe with great
shrewdness, that the compromise bill will not
pass the Senate before the end of this month
—possibly not before the middle of June. Mr.
King, as acting President of the Senate, fills
the chair with great grace and dignity. Pie
is one of the most experienced and patriotic
Senators in Congress, and was a most admi-
rable selection for the present crisis. Mr. Fill-
more will be absent for some time, having, it
would seem, no ambition to acquire celebrity
by a casting vote.
“News of a very unpleasant nature bus
reached here from California. It would seem
that the collector of San Francisco is making
money very rapidly by acting as Admiralty
Judge as well as custom-house officer; and
that Gen. Riley is driving a handsome busi-
ness at leasing military reserve lands, and dri-
ving poor people away from it. The Califor-
nians, however, don’t seem to like it at all, and
appear to be on the point of resisting the
United States authorities vi etarmis. These
are the necessary concomitants of a military
government, and furnish additional reasons for
establishing territorial governments for Utah
and New Mexico.”
>VM. IIENDLEY & CO.,
NEW YORK SHIPPING AGENTS AND GENERAL
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
Central Wharf, Galveston. fe7
GEO. BUTLER & BROTHER,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Galveston.
Cash advances will be made on shipments of
Cotton, Sugar, Hides. &c., consigned to their
friends in New York, Boston, New Orleans and
Liverpool._____ ^e'1'
J. A. SAUTERS,
Importer and Dealerin
Fancy Goods and, House Furnishing Articles in
General, Parlor, Dining and Bed Room Furni-
ture, Carpeting, Matting, Floor and Table Oil
Cloths, China, Glass and Crockery Ware,
Britania, Japan Tin, Wood and Willow
Ware, Window Ornaments, Curtains,
Shades and Blinds, Table and. Bed
Linens, Table and Pocket Cutlery,
Paper Hang'gs, Looking Glasses,
Carpet Bags, etc., etc.
Wholesale and Retail.
Tremont st... Galveston, & Main st., Houston, fey
E. S. WOOD,
Importer, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
HARDWARE, STOVES AND EVERY VARIETY OF TIN
AND WOODEN WARE,
Tremont street, Galveston.
j]Jp Iron, Steel and Ploughs.__
" " DOSWELL, HILL & CO.,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND COTTON
FACTORS.
Will make liberal cash advances m all kinds of
produce consigned to them, either for sale in this
market, or for re-shipment to their friends in New
Orleans, New York and Boston.
We are also prepared to furnish planters with
plantation supplies, on the most reasonable terms.
Bagging and rope constantly on hand and ^for
sale at New Orleans prices. fe7
JAMES K. BROWN,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT,
Strand, Galveston. fe7
A. C. CRAWFORD,
Dealer in
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, & GENERAL MERCHANDIZE.
Market Street, Galveston. fe7
LEPERT & DYER,
Wholesale Dealers in
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, LIQUOR^ BOOTS, SHOES, &C.
Strand, Galveston.
Cash advances made on consignments. mo
ROBERT D. JOHNSON,
COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS, & C.
For every state in the Union. -■
Galveston, Texas.
Deeds, Mortgages, Powers of Attorney, and other
instruments of writing, drawn and authenticated
for use or record, in any part of the United States.
Instruments acknowledged before a Notary, or
other competent officer in any county in the State
of Texas, and certified to by me as Commissioner,
can be used or recorded in any state in the Union.
m!5 __________
M. BUCHANAN,
DEALER IN FANCY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS WHOLE-
SALE AND RETAIL.
Post Office street, near Tremont House.
We would invite the attention of the public gen-
erally to this establishment, where they may find
at all times a large and well selected assortment of
Dry Goods, Bonnets, and Millinery articles of eve-
ry description, of the latest and most desirable
" Persons from the country who are trading for
cash would do well to call and examine our stock.
A large addition of new and desirable spring and
summer goods arc expected shortly, which will be
sold at the lowest prices for cash only.___fe7
C. C. MOORE,
PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER,
Corner of Tremont <[• Market sts., Galveston.
Is prepared to execute the finest work in the
w-atch and jewelry line with despatch and in the
best manner.
C. C. M. has had twenty years experience in
the business and has also employed an accom-
plished workman from Philadelphia. His store
being fire-proof, persons need have no hesitation
in leaving valuable chronometers, watches or jew-
elry to be repaired.
(P|P* Lever staves, Lcpin cylenders, new wheels
and jewels put in at New York prices. Jewelry
made to order, and canes mounted in any required
style.
DR. THOS. A. STAN WOOD,
Residence, Corner of Mechanic if Fifteenth sts.,
Galveston, Texas.__m5
P. N. WILLIAMS, M. D.
SURGEON HSIlL DENTIST.
Office <f residence,M~GHXX_L/ Church street,
Opposite the-Methodist Church.
He will perform all operations on the Teeth, for
their preservation and beauty.
ARTIFICIAL TEETH inserted—from one to
a complete set, on the most approved plan.
N. B. Charges very moderate. ap2
B. S. PARSONS,
SIIjrPING, LUMBER AND COMMISSION MERCHANT
Galveston, Texas.
I NT,
fe7
OUTTERSIBE & BALL,
Manufacturers of
COPPEIt, TIN AND SHEET IRON WARE,
fe7 Tremont Street, Galveston.
J. C. KUHN,
COMMISSION & SHIPPING MERCHANT.
Slrand, Galveston. fe7
X> ECEIVED PER GALVESTON
JLU 10 casks new Shoulders,
2 tierces Sugar cured Hams,
10 bbls Whiskey,
20 “ Seed Potatoes,
20 • “ Franklin Mills Flour,
25 kits No. 1 Salmon,
10 bbls Mess Pork,
200 pieces Wall Paper.
For sale by fe7 LEPERT & DA ER.
ALD BOURBON WHISKEY— 5 barrels
KJ of that celebrated Old Bourbon Whiskey, for
sale bv fe7 ALBERT BALL.
WM. EDWARD .TERVEY,
DENTAL SEBk. SURGEON.
MEMBER OF THE PARISIAN MEDICAL SOCIETY.
Office on Tremont street, near, the Bank.
Where all operations on the teeth will he per-
formed in a satisfactory manner.
Health, comfort, beauty and longevity, are great-
ly dependant upon the preservation of the teeth.
He is prepared to insert Artificial Teetli, from
one to an entire set, either with or without arti-
ficial gums, or with or without atmospheric pres-
sure, (as circumstances may require) according
lo the latest scientific improvements in the art.
ap2(5 _______
W. D. C. MEYER.
A POTHECARY & DRUGGIST, Corner^,
J\_ of Centre and Post Office streets, Galveston.
(PIP* Physicians’ prescriptions carelully filled.
BROWN & BRYAN,
HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS.
Galveston, Texas. ap2
DR. W M . E . .TERVEY,
DENTIST.
Member of the Parisian Medical Society.
Officenearthe Bank, Tremont st.. Galveston.ap23
E. KAUFFMAN & CO,.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Galveston.
LEWIS & CO.
STORES ON MARKET STREET AND STRAND,
GALVESTON.
Keep constantly on hand a full supply of
GROCERIES,
And ship chandlery at wholesale, and retail.
BRIGGS & YARD,
TREMONT STREET, GALVESTON.
Have on hand and are constantly receiving by
every packet, fresh from the manufacturers, every
style and quality of Gentlemens', Boys' and Chil-
drens' Clothing, Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes,
Trunks and Travelling Bags, Valises, Umbrellas,
Cravats and Tics, Suspenders, Stocks, Undershirts
and Drawers, Ildkfs, Gloves, Walking Canes,
Toilet articles, Comb's a,nd Moovi fairs, Wallets, <fc..
cfc., prepared expressly fur this market and cli-
mate, under our special instruction. Also every
variety of Shirts to please the desire of all. Per-
sons wishing to purchase any of the above men-
tioned articles will find it to their advantage to
call and examine our stock before buying else-
where, as we believe we have the most complete
assorlmcnt in the State,, and intend to sell cheap
at wholesale or retail, for cash nr city acceptance.
We will receive our Spring supplies by the first
vessels from New York. Remember the
BOOT, SHOE. HAT & CLOTHING EMPORIUM. fe7
JONES & UFFORI),
COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND WHOLESALE DEALER
IN GROCERJES, DRY GOODS, BOOTS, SHOES, &C.
Will make liberal advances on produce con-
signed to them for sale or shipment.___fel
H. S. GARLICK,
PROVISION, LEATHER AND FINDING STORE.
Adjoining the Brick Wharf,
Galveston, Texas. fe7
ADAMS, FREDERICK & CO.,
Successors ta Rice, Adams if* Co.
COTTON FACTORS AND GENERAL COMMISSION
MERCHANTS,
Galveston, Texas. fe7
DR. JAS. B. DUNKUM,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL APOTIIF.CARY AND DRUGGIST.
Tremont street, Galveston.
Having just received from New York a large
and complete assortment of fresh medicines and
fancy articles, offers to the country dealers and
others, advantages in point of low prices and qual-
ity of the articles, not surpassed in the southern
markets.
For the purpose of prescriptions, an arrange-
ment, has been entered into, by which fresh articles
in sma 1 quantities, will be had by every packet.
ap23-f,f ___
/X ROCERIES, &c.—The subscriber has now
IX on hand a general and well selected assort*
ment of Groceries, Wines and Liquors, and is con-
stantly receiving new supplies. Purchasers will
find his stock complete at all times. He now ot-
ters for sale at the very lowest prices for cash,
wholesale or retail:
Teas—45 packages superior fresh Green and
Black.
Coffee—15 sacks old Java and Rio.
Chocolate and prepared Cocoa, Broma and
Farina.
Candles—20 boxes, Sperm and Adamantine.
Flour—15 bbls St. Louis.
Hams and Clear Sides, Mess Pork.
Salt—30 sacks coarse and fine.
Starch and Soap—Yellow, No. 1, Castile and
Fancy-
Buckwheat—30 bags and kegs.
Oil—15 bbls winter srained Whale Oil.
Tobacco—Chewing Tobacco, choice brands.
Sugar—20 bbls brown, crushed and powdered.
Mackerel and Shad. 10 bbls No. 1 and No. 2.
Cheese—15 boxes, and 5 firkins Goshen Butter.
Corn Brooms—30 dozen Shaker Brooms.
Pilot Bread—5 bbls Wilson’s New York.
Currants—1 cask fresh Zante.
Wines—Madeira, Sherry. Port.. Malnesey and
Claret.
Brandy—Otard, Dupuey & Co., superior.
Spices—Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Mace, Cloves, to-
gether with every article in the Grocery line.
fe7 A. C. CRAWFORD, Market st.
iWIL & CANDLES—Winter strained Lard
\ J Oil, Adamantine and Star Candles, direct
from the manufacturers in Cincinnati. For sale
by fe7 GEO. BUTLER & BROTHER.
IVrEW MOLASSES of superior quality, for
J_M sale by
fe7 WM. HENDLEY & CO.
Ovid F. Johnson. Joseph A. Swett.
JOHNSON & SWETT,
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW.
Galveston, Texas. fe7
A GENCY FOR THE COLLECTION OF
XV CLAIMS—The subscriber will attend to the
collection of debts due by citizens in any ftounty
in this State, and to the prosecution of claims
against the late Republic of Texas, or the Govern-
ment of the United States.
fe15_A. F. JAMES.
~ PENNEY & FLINT,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, & C . , & C .
Corner of Market & Centre streets. Galveston. fe7
J. S. GROOT,
SASH, DOOR AND BLIND MAKER.
Corner of 22d and Mechanic Streets, opposite
E. Kauffman's Store.
An assortment of Sash always on hand. Orders
from the country attended to punctually and on
reasonable terms.
Sash primed and glazed on moderate terms, fc7
~ LATHAM H.BABCOCK^
ARCHITECT AND BUILDER,
Centre street, opposite Cronican's Cooperage.
Will contract for house building in this city, or
any part of the State, and will furnish plans and
designs for stores, dwelling houses and public
buildings. , .
He will do all sorts of job work connected with
the house carpenter and building business on very
moderate terms and at the shortest notice. fe!5
F. C U M MINGS,
ATTORNEY & COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas,
During my absence? persons desirous of corres-
ponding with me on professional business will
please address their communications to Stephen
Powers. Esq., at Brownsville.__f 7
ROBERT HUGHES,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Office, next door to the Federal Courtroom. fe7
J. G. REMICK,
-ATTORNEYAT LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC.
Galveston, Texas. e15
,es.
&ed
J. S. VEDDER,
DEALER IN STAPLE & FANCY DRY GOODS.
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Clothing, Crockery Ware,
Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Flour, Bacon, Molasses,
fait, Spices, Soap, Starch, Shot, Gun
Powder, Lead, 4* Fruit of all kinds.
Corner of Tremont st. & Stand, Galveston. fe7
J. H. BENNETT,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT,
Galveston, Texas.
Liberal cash advances will be made on Cotton
or other produce consigned to me for sale in this
market, or for shipment. All consignments are
covered by an open policy of Insurance from any
place of shipment in the State. fe7
FAMILY GROCERY.
FRUIT, SPICE, SEGAR & TOBACCO STORE.
Market Street, opposite Hessley’s Brick Store.
Mrs. Gessina Fruii has constantly on hand a
large supply of the above articles.
Also, American warranted, Garden Seeds, of eve-
ry description, which will be sold in quantities to
suit purchasers.
A choice lot of Preserves on hand, and a
further supply shortly to arrive.
J. S. Sydnor. J- Bone.
SYDNOR & BONE,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
GROCERIES, WESTERN PRODUCE, DRY GOODS, READY
MADE CLOTHING, HARDWARE, &C.
Strand, Galveston,
Cash advances for Texas produce to be shipped
to our friends in New York or Boston. fe7
TT'ATS AND CLOTHING—'Wool HatsJg
JuL of all descriptions and qualities. Fine4***
Silk Hats, Boys’ and Mens’ and Beaver do., Leg-
horn Hats, Panama Hats, &c.
Fine Vests. Pants, Sack and Frock Coats, Fine
L.B. Shirts, Hickory, Linen and Cotton check, do.
ap23 ' SYDNOR & BONE.
II. A. COBB, Strand,
AUCTIONEER & COMMISSION MERCHANT.
Strict attention paid to all sales at Auction, Mer-
chandize, Real Estate. Negroes or Cattle. fe7
XILLINER'Y AND DRESS MAKING
1V1 —Mrs. C. Branard, (Post Office street) hav-
ing had eight years experience in the above busi-
ness, flatters herself that she can give satisfac-
tion to all ladies who may favor her with their cus-
tom.
A large stock of spring and summer goods just
received, among which will be found a great va-
riety of trimmings for Summer Dresses, Lace and
Muslin Visettes, Capes, Collars, Cuffs, Parasols,
wide Black Silk Lace? Silk Grenadines, Tissues,
Berages. embroidered Dresses, Madonna skirts,
&c.. &c.
XT ON YEYANCING, Etc. —Deeds of Con-
YX veyance, Letters of Attorney,
Trust Conveyances, Wills,
Mortgage Deed, ’ Charter Party,
Title Bonds, Leases,
Indentures of Apprentices,- Bottomry and Re-
spondentia Bonds, and all other instruments oi
writing, drawn and authenticated by
fe!5 A. F. JAMES.
XTEMENT—Rosendale Cement, on consign-
YX ment and orders, will be taken for anv quan-
tity by GEO. BUTLER & BROTHER,
fe7 Agents for the Company.
X) OUTER—10 casks “ Hibberts” Brown Stout,
X for sale by fe7 . JONES & UFFORD.
\ RRIVED PER BARK NORUMBEGA,
XV from New York,
20 bales Northern Hay, 50 bbls Mercer Pota!oes,
20 bbls Onions, 15 “ Russian Turnips,
20 firkins Goshen Butter, 20 bxs Goshen Cheese,
15 tubs “ “ 50 bags Buckwheat.
For sale by H. S. GARLICK,
fe7 Adjoin mg Bri ek Wh a rf.
NOTARY PUBLIC. _
The Subscriber, having been appointed by his
Excellency, the Governor of this State, a Notary
Public, for the county of Galveston, respectfully
tenders his services to the public for the transac-
tion of all business connected with his office.
E. P. HUNT.
Office at the store of-J. H. Bennett. Esq., Strand.
fe7
T) EAUTi F U L DAGUERREOTYPE
Si MINIATURES, of every description and size,
with all the latest improvements, strength oi out-
line, perfection of the eyes, tone, color, etc., can be
obtained at any time and in any weather. The
public are respectfully invited to call and examine
specimens.
Daguerreotype.rooms at Dr. Williams', Surgeon
Dentist, on Church street, opposite the Methodist
Church. - fc1?
glottis U
TAOR INVALIDS—
Jt? Homoepathic Chocolate, Farina,
Sweet do Broma,
Mills No. 1 do Cocoa,
Old Port Wine, Soda Biscuit,
Pure French Brandy. Oolong Tea,
Sherry & Madeira Wine, Currant Jelly.
For sale by fe7 A. C. CRAWFORD.
T 1(1 UOKS—100 casks Brandy, Gin,Whiskey,
I J etc., of various qualities, for sale by
fc7 JONES & UFFORD.
fA ROCERIES—10 boxes Tea,
lx 100 boxes Soap, 10 bbls Amer. Brandy,
10 bbls Holland Gin, 10 casks French Brandy,
10 do Whiskey, 20 bxs Tomato Catchup,
10 do Brandy Cherries, 50 package Tobacco,
20 boxes Pickles, 20 boxes Raisins,
And every description of Groceries for sale at the
1 owest rates by PENNEY & FLINT,
fc7 Off. Market & Centre streets.
"II IT VASSAli’S ALE, 25 bbls now landing
1VJL • from ship iVIilnnij lor Scilc by
fe26 LAWR. FROSPI.
A. BALDINGER,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
GROCERIES, LIQUORS, CROCKERY, WOODWARE, &C.
fe7 Corner of Mechanic and 22d streets.
emigration from England to the United Stte[
It appears that this company have purchas
a track of land, consisting of 60,000 acres, in
Milam county, Texas, latitude 31 deg., on Cow-
house rvier, a branch of the Leon. The tract
was surveyed by Col. Jacob Snively, a native
of Pennsylvania. Mr. Catlin has recently been
engaged in delivering lectures in the provin-
ces on the advantages of emigration, and point-
ing out the peculiar benefits to be derived by
the emigrant who proceeds to the company’s
tract in Texas. A large number of families
have agreed to settle in that region, and it is
designed that Mr. Catlin shall proceed to the
company’s lands in advance of the emigrants,
for the purpose of making the necessary ar-
rangements for their reception, such as the
building of temporary dwellings,collecting pro-
visions,°and: establishing agencies at Galveston
and Houston, to forward the emigrants to the
place of settlement. The emigrants will only
he required to pay the actual cost of their re-
moval, and of the temporary supplies furnish-
ed after their arrival upon the lands. T he cap-
ital of the companyis $120,000,in 30,000shares
of £4 each. Their operations will not be con-
fined to Texas, as they have the refusal of
130,000 acres of land in Pennsylvania,and 30,-
000 acres in New York State. Actual settlers
in Texas will have the right, during the first
year, of paying for their lands in the shares of
the company at six,shillings per acre. The
first party will be ready to leave England in
August. The emigrants have the privilege
of Selecting their allotments out of the entire
tract belonging to the company.
An old lady in Iowa, while recently in the
woods, was bit on the end of the nose by a
rattlesnake. The old lady recovered, but the
snake died. Coroner’s verdict—“poisoned by j
snuff.”
XT ATS AND CAPS—Beaver, Moleskin, Pa-
JlJL nama, Campeachy, Mexican and wool Hats,
with a large stock of Fur, Cloth and glazed Caps,
always on hand and for sale by
fe7 ALBERT BALL, Strand.
TTMBRELLAS AND PARASOLS, ^
U PER SHIP TRAYIS. Silk and Cot-
ton Umbrellas, silk and cotton Parasols, for J&Qr-*.
sale by a9
M. SEELIGSON & SON.
X ARD—50 kegs and barrels Leaf Lard, for sale
I J by ap23 JAS. K. BROWN.
QPRING TRADE OPENED—LePert &
O Dyer would respectfully inform their custo-
mers and the public generally that they are now
in receipt of a large supply of Spring goods, which
will be offered as low as any goods in the Southern
market. They have made arrangements to be
supplied by every packet during the season, Avhich
will enable them them to receive the latest and
newest style of goods as soon as they are offered
in the Southern market.
Their stock is now too numerous to pa rticular-
ize, among which can be found every variety oi
Gentlemens’, Ladies’ and Childrens’ Dress Goods,
Embroideries and Lace Goods,
Mourning Goods,
Hosiery, Gloves, etc.,
Linens, Table and Curtain Damasks,
Yisettes, Mantillas and Shawls,
Clothing, Boots, Shoes and Hats,
Stationery, Perfumery and Cutlery, and
Staple Dry Goods, of every description.
N. D. LABADIE,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS, GLASS, FANCY AR-
TICLES, SCHOOL BOOKS, GARDEN SEEDS, ETC.
fe7 Corner of Market and 22d streets._
ALE BREWERY.
JOHN KELLERS manufactures a very.supe-
rior article of Bavarian Ale, which has the advan-
tage of being pleasant and healthy, and. has been
recommended by the most celebrated of the phy-
sicians of this city. It will he delivered at hotels
or private residences at one dollar per dozen. fe7
MEW ESTABLISHMENT—The citizens
of Galveston are respectfully informed that
the undersigned has opened an establishment for
the manufacture of Umbrellas and Parasols. He
has a large assortment of materials, and is ready
to fill orders for Silk, Gingham and Cotton Um-
brellas and Parasols, at the lowest prices.
CHARLES STAHL, Market st.,
next door to the William Tell Hotel.
g'^X’All kinds of repairing in the Parasol & Um-
brella business will be done promptly and in the
neatest manner on moderate terms. ie7
ALBERT BALL,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, BOOTS & SHOES,
SADDLERY, HARDWARE, CUTLERY, COMBS,
BRUSHES, PERFUMERY, & FANCY GOODS.
fe7 Strand, Galveston.
J. M. BROWN,
Corner of Tremont & Mechanic, sts., Galveston.
Dealer in Hardware and Cutlery, and Manufac
turner of Tin, Copper tp Sheet Iron WTare. fe7
rpAX AGENCY—The subscriber will attend
_L to he payment of taxes upon lands lying in
the several counties of this State.
fe15 A. F. JAMES.
r WILL ALTEND to the sale of
L Furniture, Merchandize,
Real Estate, or Negroes,
At Auction or otherwise.
fe7 H. A. COBB, Auctioneer, Strand.
J O H N DEAN,
COTTON FACTOR & GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT
Office, Post Office street, near the Tremont.
Galveston, Texas.' fell)
"]\TOTICE—Holders of the notes of the North-
ern Bank of Mississippi, having our en-
dorsement, who may not be able to present them at
our office in Galveston, are informed that they will
be redeemed in New Orleans at the office of Mc-
Dowell & Peck, 96 Gravier streets at 5 discount.
R. & D. G. MILLS.
Galveston, Jan. 21, 1850. fe7
LAWRENCE FROSH,
COMMISSION MERCHANT.
Strand, Galveston, Texas.
fel5
TT1RIOUS VALUABLE TRACTS OF
V LAND and city lots. fo,Sa,e by a com
i70,000f£*5?b* *",SG! ^
iu8 ADAMS, FREDERICK & CO.
OETTING, STEIL & CO.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Straod, Galveston, Texas.
fe22
BOADMAN & GRAY’S
GRAND ACTION PIANO FORTES.
Dolce Compa.na Attachment.
JOHN II. BENNETT, Strand, hasggs~gl
just received direct from the man-jYs ? T
ufacturers another of these magnificent instru-
merits. The high reputation of these Pianos and
the testimonials of the most noted musicians in
the country, render comments on their qualities
unnecessary. A number of them have been sold
in Texas, and references to those who use them
will confirm their reputation as regards durabil
ity, tone. &e. &c. al-
CHARLES ATKIN’S
WHOLESALE & RETAIL CONFECTIONARY,
South-east Cor ner of Market and 23 d Streets,
Galveston, Texas.
fA ANDIES and Cakes, Soda, Cordials, Jellies,
l_X Jams, Syrups, etc., of the best quality, man-
ufactured and sold wholesale or retail, [mar-2
PALMETTO HOTEL,
T R E MO NT S T R E E T, GALVESTO N.
This commodious hotel, formerly known as the
Alphonse House, has been lately repaired and fit-
ted up in the most comfortable manner. The ta-
ble will always he supplied with the best the mar-
ket affords, and every attention wil.1 he paid to
those who may favor us with their patronage.
terms.
Board per day, $1 60
“ “ month, 25 00
“ “ “ without lodging, 20 00
H. E. LAWRENCE & CO.,
Galveston, Feb’y 7, 1850. Proprietors.
1 fg( t BBLS. iv MITE POTATOES, lor
1 UU planting, received from New York per
ship Milam, now landing and for sale by
le2(i_____LAWR. FROSH:
WINES, BRANDIES, &c. — 1 h pipe
VV Otard, Dupuey & Co. superior Brandy,
1 cask pure St. Croix Rum,
2 “ old Port Wine,
3|“ superior Madeira Wine,
2 £ “ good old Sherry Wine,
21“ sweet Malmessey Wine,
10 J pipes American Brandy*, 4th proof,
5 bbls Imperial Gin,
5 “ New England Rum,
5 “ WhiskeV. For sale hv
fe7 A. C. CRAWFORD.
WASHINGTON HOTEL,
CORNER OF CENTRE AND MECHANIC STREETS.
The undersigned begs to direct the attention ol
the travelling community to the above establish-
ment. He is prepared to accommodate perma-
nent and transient boarders and has rooms express-
ly adapted to families. Those who may favor him
with their patronage may be assured that every
attention will be paid to their comfort and conve-
nience. C. L. BEISSNER, Proprietor.
Galveston, February 7th. 1850.
TJEWELRY AND FANCY GOODS—To
J arrive, a fine assortment of Jewellery, Silver
Table ware, China ware, Fans, Alabaster and
Glass paper weights, Ornaments, Perfumery, &c.,
&c., at the . 7
ml House Furnishing Warehouse.
mo RENT.—The cottage and two lots on
JL Market street, now occupied by W. Ashton,
Esq. Possession can be given on the 1st of next
mM%APPljrt° LAWR. FROSH.
XYUPONT’S POWDER—Received by ship
±J Austin, a new supply of Dupont’s celebrated
sporting Gun Powder, in all sized packages, and
f°by ALBERT BALL. Strand. ^
NEW ORLEANS HOUSE,
CORNER OF MARKET S. CENTRE STREETS,
The undersigned is prepared to accommodate
permanent and transient hoarders on liberal terms.
"QOARDING—At the Four Nations House,
I) per month, $15; per week, $4 ; per day 75c.
Large airy rooms and pleasant location.
B. THERON, Proprietor.
February 7th, 1850._Tremont street.
TT AMS, Etc.—5 casks “ Stagg & Shay’s
XX Hams,
5 do Clear Sides, for sale by
ap23 JAS. K. BROWN.
TYEDSTEADS TO ARRIVE PER FAN-
XJ N1N.—75 single and double Bedsteads for
sale at the
fe26 House Furnishing Warehouse,
X) AINTED SPLIT BLINDS—300 painted
JX split Blinds, assorted sizes, just received per
Milam, and for sale at the
ml Hmise Furnishing Warehouse.
UNDRIES Ee»‘ ship Travis.—Looking
Glasses, Pack, store, seam & sewing Needles,
Germ’n silv. table spoons
Kaerby fish hooks
Limerick & trout do
Fish lines
Shaving boxes
Drinking flasks
Gum Suspenders
Stay binding
Shoe thread, linen do.
Money belts
Shaving cream
Tuck combs, shell do. ---------0-------
Pocket and ivory combs Percussion caps
Cap & letter paper, Powder flasks
Butterfly Canton screen fans, and an sssortment
of cutlery, shaving and horse brushes &c. &c.,
which we offer low for cash
a9 M. SEELIGSON & SON.
Ct COTCH ALE.—10 casks superior Scotch Ale
b in quarts and pints, for sa^by
TYOOTS, SHOES AND BROGANS
X> —30 cases, containing a general as-
sortment of Mens’, Boys’ and Children’s
thick and fine Boots. Shoes and Brogans,
Ladies’ and Misses’ walking Buskins, tics and
Slinncrw etc., etc- for the retail trade, for sale by
fc7 ' A.C. CRAWFORD.
mO TH1?BRAZOS RIVER PLANTERS
JL AND BUILDERS—The undersigned has
made arrangements to ship the best quality of Lum-
ber, direct from Mobile and Pensacola, to landings
on the Brazos river. The new Schooner 11 Celes-
tia” is now discharging 49,000 feet at Columbia,
to Mr. E. D. Nash, and the schooner “ S. Belden
is daily expected with 45,000 feet, both trom Mo-
bile. The above Lumber is well assorted, and
will be sold at moderate prices, in lots to suit the
purchasers. Orders solicited for any quantity and
description of Lumber. Freight taken low to Mo-
bile, and liberal cash advances made on consign-
ments to my friends there. For further particu-
lafel2PPl} l° B. S. PARSONS. Galveston.
XXYRTNERSHIP NOTICE —The firm o
JL RICE, ADAMS & CO. is changed by the
admission of Mr. Julius Frederich. The business
will be continued under the firm of
ADAMS, FREDERICH & CO.
Galveston. January 1st, 1850. fe7
ATARD'S BRANDY, 4th proof, received per
VA ship Milam from New York, a choice article,
for sale bv fe26 LAWR. FROSH.
TT AMS—Bacon andsugar-cured hams received
XX per steamer Palmetto by
JONES & UFFORD.
ml9
X) ECEIVED per S. F. Ausiin, 15 sacks Coffee
JX 10 kegs extra Goshen Butter. 20 bxs Eng Dairy
Cheese, 10 bbls No. 1 Mackerel, 10 bbls Ale,
10 half bbls Fulton market Beef, for sale by
ml9 JONES & UFFORD.
\ SUGAR PLANTATION FOR SALE—
TX 100 acres in cultivation, 50 acres in cane, a
good sugar house and mill. The above plantation W
produced in 1849, 2000 lbs. to the acre, under all •
the disadvantages of an experiment. Said planta-
tion is situated on the Trinity river, 100 miles
from Galveston, pfice $5000, $2000 in hand, and
the remainder to suit the purchaser. For further
particulars, apply, by letter or otherwise, to the
subscriber. THOS. A. STANWOOD,
mo Corner of Mechanic & Fifteenth sts.
Galveston.
QADDLERY—Just received,
O 50 Mens’ Saddles, of every description,
50 Ladies’ do do do
12 doz. Bridles, 10 doz. Girths,
10 do Cersingles, 10 do Martingales,
All of which will be sold cheap hv
PENNEY & FLINT,
fe7 Cor. Market and Centre streets.
A 1\/TILLINERY AND DRESS GOODS—
1VJ- Just received, a large stock of new and fash-
f liO ionable articles for Ladies’ wear, comprising ern-
broidered Dresses, Madonna Skirts, Silk Laces,
Tissues. Baragcs. Collars. Parasols; &cj at
MRS. C. BRANARD’S,
IU29 » Post Office street.
XYKESSED FLOORING Si CEILING*
U Ot superior quality, ready for the nail and
hammer, to arrive in schooner Orlando from Pen.
sacola; Also—SAWED LATHS, for sale by
a12. B. S. PARSONS,
X)ER PALMETTO I RECEIVED—
JT 100 bbls St. Louis sup. fine Flour,
50 bags choice Rio Cofibo,
25 bbls Rectified Whiskey,
10 do Rye do
5 do Lard,
5 do Lard Oil,
20 kegs Lard,
20 bbls Mess Pork,
10 casks Shoulders, Sides and Hams,
2 tierces Stagg & Shay’s S. C. do
100 sacks canvassed do
10 boxes Western Cheese, &c., &c,
-These goods-were bought in New Orleans fo?
cash, at the lowest wholesale prices, and I am able
and determine to sell them lower than any other
goods of similar description are offered in the mar-
ket. for cash or city acceptance.
aP2 ____LAWR. FROSH.
rno BE SOLD AT AUCTION.—12 barrels
I flour arrived in February. 1849, per Portland,
marked “Wm. Mosley.” This lot being received
without instructions, will be sold to the highest bid-
der, to cover expenses, if not called for by the 1st
of March, 1850.
fe 15 ADAMS, FREDERICK & CO.
X DDK AT THIS — SELLING OFF AT
I j COST—In order to reduce my present stock
of fancy «oods before starting for Europe, I will self
all kinds of fancy Dry Goods. Perfumery, Cutlery,
Combs. Brushes. Glass and Crockery ware at.cost
and charges. Purchasers are invited to eall and
examine at the
m12 House Furnishing Warchmse.
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