Civilian and Gazette. Weekly. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 20, No. 41, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 15, 1857 Page: 3 of 4
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mifromn-
taff of tfaow
upon yonr predeces-
m« to suggest the pro-
• the opinion of the electors of
i st the next Aagw*t election,
should be called to amend
i we are opposed ; oor reasons
i several year ago, when the sub-
1 to some extent before the people,
prescribes the mode in whicn it
That mode we regard as infln-
T prudent than that of calling a
DOdel the instrument, subject only
1 discretion of the conventiun. Un-
tmode of amendment provided by theconsti-
\ the extent of change is always directly in
_ f the peorle. The specific amendment is
I to a direct vote of the people, and to sob-
I tion by the legislature. The exper-
f a convention wonld be a wild, unnecessa-
ry aJd buardous one' The constitution is, in the
maSTtainently conservative, wio&and ate in its
proNsions. ]t was framed after patient and labo-
río* deliberation, by the ablest and most states-
like deliberative body that baa ever assembled
in lie State. If time and experience have proved
) some of its provisions require amendment or
>a', let the change be made in the safe and ju-
dióos manner prescribed by it. let us not baz-
I those prudent and salutary clausea that time
1 twelve years trial have proved to be good, for
i sake of getting some necessary change that oan
l sa easily obtained in another way.
? There is no telling where a convention would
op in the fancied work of reform. Suoh a soram-
lle as wonld take place between the different inter-
sts, to forward and protect particular pet mea-
sures, has never been witnessed in Texas. Our
onstitution now contains many wise checks and
/Inhibitions
. Interests and private rights. We are not willing __
see these hazarded—submitted to the mercy of a
l now contains many wise checks and ' Oysters, Ciar
protecting great and important public found in the bay and
d private rights. We are not willing to jneri an<1 a 8Pee'ea
i we have
i we have aeen con
h Tain,
f all &
3 cultivated here. We
I plants similar to the growth
I the more northern States, but they
and in a greater variety. The
i gigantic height, and the Sensitive
a marked degree its peculiar cba-
witb a variety of their species,
luxuriant.
deletions of commerce are prin-
. Anato, Aloes, Ipecacuana, Gin-
Peruvian Bark, Cowago Copal, Gum-
iopavia, Caoutcheuc, Dragons, Blood
> tod (HrFl>Qt.
i of the State, and those whiob
at perfection, are Sugar, Coffee, Tobao-
_o, Maize (or Indian corn,) Bice, Chocolate,
"Among the valuable trees may be noticed
_ my, Logwood, Brazil Wood, Cedar, Lignum-
Pontic, Yellow Fine, Dragons Blood Tree, Silk
o Tree, Oak, Copál-Tree, Battonwood, Iron-
■, Rosewood, Nicaragnawood. Calabash, &e.—
at and other cereal gains flourish in the elevated
land northern partof the Republic. In fact,
have any climate they wish, from the at-
ibare of the plains to the broken and mountain-
ountry, which extends even to the coast.
ie mineral recources of Nicaragua are numer-
consisting of Gold, Silver, Copper, Iron, Lead,
Coal mines; the latter are easy of access, and
lin a ahort distance of the coast. Sulphur is
d in great quantities, also Nitre, Sulphate of
, and a number of other minerals.
lie beef of San Juan is very good, but'there is
so largts a stock as in the interior, still there is
icient lor practical purposes, and we ventnre to
that any amount of the Durham species could
raised here, or a few miles higber up the coast,
ild animals abound, snob as the Tiger, Wild Hog.
inkey, etc., ai of which are harmless, except when
attacked.
' The poultry is excellent, and plenty of it; also
felrds of all kind—Paroquets, Bullfinch, Canary,
and almost every other species that the tropics pro-
duce. We have had the pleasure of lunohing on
Snipe, and can warrant their flavor.
■ Fish, Oysters, Clams, Shrimp, and Crabs, can be
1 rivera. The Jack Fish, Drum-
f Sheepnhead, we think peculi-
_ v _'arly fine. Clams are round and small, but very
convention, to beElected under pressure of circnm- tender and delicate. The Cow-fish ie considered
• " -* • ■ a great relish by the natives, but we have not as
yet mustered courage to partake of this or the Alli-
gator.— [San Juan Del Norte Central American.
OUUTOUUÜU. w wowwwu UUUCI piOTBUfO Ul OlrCUm !
stances and influeuces that might materially bias
its aetion. ,
The failure of the people to adopt the proposed
amendment at the last election, giving the Gov-
ernor the right to fill vacancies in certain hi;
offices temporarily, is no argument in favor of
convention. The proposed amendment was n
deemed a matter of very pressing urgency'by a
considerable portion of tbe people. It was gen<
ally regarded as of altogether secondary impoi
ance. It was not discussed before the people,
was lost sight of Id the more exciting, and far more
important issues before the people That very faotis
sufficient to convince us that the mass of the peo-
ple attached but little importance to it.
The people don't want a convention to change
the constitution. We regard that as olear, aní it
is hoped that tbe Legislature will not act no exlra-
legislatively as to authorize the submission of the
qneslion to the popular vote. They had betterlet
the auestion rest where it is.—Dallas Herald.
[Trom the Philadelphia Press of Noy. IT.
A Widower's Perplexity* .
A disturbance of a somewhat unusual chamter
took place yesterday morning at the dwelliig of
Mr.Th omas Fothergill, a gentleman of sixty.five
who haB been a widower for eighteen months. Mr.
Fothergill, having become tired of his solitarfcon-
dition, advertised for a wife, stating, aeoordfeg to
custom, the qualifications wbiob applicants for the
situation are required to possess. The advertise-
ment could not have been more than an hetr be-
fore the publio when a brisk widow, Urs. Btchael
Morrison by name, might have been seen a?
the steps of Mr. Fothergill's residence, in
street. This lady, remembering the provi
" the early bird catches the worm," presen
self for the advertiser's inspectiotf almosi
as there was daylight enought to answer
pose; and to reward her businesfe-like alacrity she
proved to be the first competitor for the prfce.
Mr. Fothergill being a man of mercantil! habits,
ia very prompt at making a bargain, and, moreover,
ia not very hard to please. Having examiied Mrs.
Morrison's credentials, he seemed to deoiH«that she
wonld suit him exactly, and the affair Vas about
to be concluded, to the satisfaction of all parties,
when a bard pull at the door-bell annoinced an-
other arrival. Almost immediately a second lady
entered the room and glanced around apprehensive
ly, aa if afraid that she had come too late. She
was a thin, elderly female, whose name afterwards
proved to be Miss Noama Price. " Ate you the
gentleman who advertised for a wife? "said Uiss
Price aa soon as she entered. Before Mr. Fotber
gill could reply Mrs. Morrison answered for him,
Yes, madam, he advertised; but I reckon he's
supplied." u I spoke to the gentleman himself,
madam," answered Miss Price, sharply, *' and I
suppose he knows his own mind." "He made a
declaration of his intentions before you came," laid
Mrs. Morrison.' "I thick you mast have misun-
derstood him, madam ; persons at j<mr time of life
are apt to hear imperfectly," answered'H Pt)c«.
" You appear to be very anxious to change jour
condition, madam," said Jirs. Morrison, ''You
seem to be much in want of a husband, too," laid
Miss Price. " 1 never found it difficult to get cue,"
exclaimed Mrs. Morrison ; " and I witeh yoa to
know that I have had two already ."J " Oh 1" eried
Miss Price, " I see your husbands were much to be
pitied, and 1 don't wonder that their lives were
of short duration."
While this altercation was going on between the
ladies Mr. Fothergill looked and listened witl ex-
treme embarrassment. Possibly he could havebeen
happy with either, "were the other dear chirmer
"v^ay," and be seemed totally unable to decide
which deserved his preference. The conté* be-
tween the rival candidates was carried on wlb in-
creasing bitterness, until the band of Miss Price,
while performing an energetic gesture, happened to
tonoh the somewhat protuberant nose of Mrs. Mor-
rison. What followed we would gladly suppress,
but,'for the sake of making an accurate repctt, it is
necessary to say that the bonnets of both ladies
were demolished, and their faces rather badly
scratched. Mrs. Morrison made a charge ofjassault
and battery against Miss Price.
That the scene we have described made sime im-
pression on the mind of Mr. Fothergill itny be
judged from the circumstance that when giving in
his evidence at the Mayor's office he signified his
determination to remain single for at hast six
months longer.
A Stbaueb in Collision with a Whale.—On
tbe last trip of the steamer Columbia from Oregon,
an unusual number of the species of the whale
known as'-humpback" Were observed sporting in
the neighborhood of Humboldt Bay, as only
monsters of the deep can sport. The steamer, with
wind and steam fair in her tail, was running at
the rate of ten or twelve knots an hour, when,says
a passenger, a big whale raised to blow within half
a rod of the ship's prow, its body lying at right
angles with her conree of Bailing. Full thirty feet
of the monster's back most hahe been exposed , and
all were expecting an old fashioned
"Crash, the cruel coulter passed out thro' thy cell."
when Mr. Fish sank almost like lead, but notquick
enough to "save his bacon," for he was n.ot at suffi-
cient depth to be out of reach of the ship's keel.—
When tbe fish rose the water lor some distance
around was crimsoned with his blood. Though
with dimnisbed force, the ship struck with great
violence, turning the monster completely on its
beam ends, in which position it came to the surface
on the larboard side, and just in time to receive
another "thump" from the steamer's paddle. But
it was not killed, for it was seen making its way
towards the land some moments after. Humboldt
people may look out for a supply of light.—Sacra-
mento Union.
Handsome Ornamental Hkdse. — In passing
through a nursery recently, we observed a long row
of purple Althea, in full flower. The plants were
about four feet in height, one foot apart, and thick
ly branched from the ground. They formed a close,
compact hedge, of handsome form, and the flowers
gave it a very gay appearance. The Althea is much
more compact than the Privet; will be*r the shears
well, and is easier kent in form, not being apt to
throw out long, straggling branches. It will not,
of course, do for keeping out animals, and neither
will the Privet; but for a small ornamental hedge,
we know few plants that will compete with it, and
catting in the spring, will increase the show of
blossoms. We may, however, remark that it is not
well adapted to very dry soil, as it will lose its
leaves In such a situation, in a dry time; bnt it
will grow finely'in good, rich loam* and all the
better somewhat moist. ■
The Sphynx
Pyri ti|
awfnl than all else in the land of Igyptibere sits
"the lonely 8phynx. Comely the creature I, but the
comeliness is not of this world; the oncaworship
ped beast íb a deformity, and a monster tjthis gen-
eration, and yet you can see that those lip*, so thick
and heavy, were fashioned according tosome an-
cient mould of beauty—some molld of beauty now
forgotten—forgotten, because fiat Greece drew
forth Cytherea from the flaahiifc foumof the Ae-
gean, and in ber image created new forms of beau-
ty, and made it a law among meq that the short and
proudly-wreathed lip should staid for the sign and
the main condition 6i loveliness,through all gene-
rations to come. Yet still there lives on the race
of those who were beautiful in the fashion of the
• elder world; and Christian girisff Coptic blood will
look on yon with the sad, seriius gaze, and kiss
your charitable hand with thefeig, pouting lips of
i Bpbyn*.
h and mdgtr W yon wil at the worship of
stone idoRrSnt mark ye this, jé breakers of ima-
ges, that in one regard, the st(
semblance of Diety—unchangi
of change—the same seeming
ever and ever inexorable! U|
of Ethiopian and Egyptian Kil
.Roman, upon Arab and Otton
on Napoleon dreaming of an ]
battle and pestilence—upon ti
the Egyptian race—upon keeo^.
rodotus yesterday, and WarBrton to-day—upon
all, and more, this unworldlySphynx has watched
and watohed like a Provident w«h tbe sameear-
• 1 mien. And
idol bears awfnl
■ lness in the midst
ill and intent for-
n ancient dynasties
;b—upon Greek and
,n 'conquerors—up
item empire—upon
ceaseless misery of
ed travellers—.
^g-TbeP.B.M. steamship tíalvertón, C.
Washburn,Commander, from New Orleans, arrived
at ber dock this ^Friday ) morning, with the United
States Mail and the following passengers:
1, 8tocknell, Peters, Olark, Mrs.
"*eksh, Mr . Welch and child,
" , Smith, Manty. Burns,
Richardson, Donnelly,
^ . . ant Hallisl
_ ^Mrs-Turner M ■■ I HH
8 children. Scott lady 7children and 8 servaants
Bihn, Snibes, Davis, Londers, Hill, Lawson, Ruth-
erford, Barton, Boyed and family, Ward, W. 8,
Brown, A. Brown, Templeton, Sprague and lady.
Kelly and lady. Lee, Porter, Jackson, Cabinet, R.
Colcord and lady, Gilbert, Merrick and 80 on deck.
Safford,
Clark, Mrs. 1
McLean, C
Fort, Av
Mrs. Wq
Arkansas Railroad.—The grant made to the
State i>f Arkansas by the act. of Congress approved
the 9th of February, 1858, to aid in the construc-
tion o*f this branch of the Cairo and Fulton Bail-
road has recently been adjusted by the Commission-
er of the General Land Office, and the lands inurr
ing to theStatd by virtue thereof, amounting to
five hundred and fifty thousand five hundred and
twenty acres, have been approved by the Seoretary
of the Interior to said State. This road is one
hundred and fifty miles in length, running from
Little Rock along the north side of tbe Arkansas
river, ■ ,«. Van Baren, to Fort Smith, which is situ-
ated upon the border of the Choctaw Indian terri-
tory .
Carrying Offensive Weapons.—If any one
wants to carry a slung shot, Bays a cotemporary,
let him do 80 provided he carries it swinginly down
the street openly, if another wishes to carry brass
knuckles, let him not cover the act of a poltroon
with a kid glove. It a gentleman desires to swag-
ger with a sword and a buckler, like honost, oíd
Jack Falstaff,' there is no reason to prohibit him ;
but, in the name of Bellona, and all the goods of
war, only compelí this deadly armament to be car-
ried openly on the person ; and then every other
man, in order to be on an equal term, must arm
himself. The penalty should be for the con eal-
ment and not for the carrying of weapons.
■ "The steamship Mexico, John Y. Lawless,
Commander, from New Orleans, arrived yesterday
I Friday ) with the flowing passengers:
Passengers m Mxxioo.—Mrs Tayton and two
daughters, Capt. Jerry 8mitb, J. Thompson and
daughter, Mrs Bowman, Mrs Coble, Burt and lady,
Shiveand family, Mrs Warlingand family, Ford
and lady, Sirs Jenkins and son, Bledstoe and Udy,
Burton and lady, Weeks, Louis, Haplin, Buffing
ton,Dolin, Gray.Eloman, Byrne, Howe, Parkhust,
By ere, Maugrun, Coble, Ahgell, Stunfleld, Morns-
son, Hall, Evans, Thompson, Berhmeyer, and 21
on deck.
The México was detained one night at the 8. W.
Pass by had-wewber.
Four Days Later from Europe.
Arrival of the Steamer Baltic.
New York, Dec. 7.—The steamship Baltic, from
Liverpool on the afternoon of Wednesday, the 25th
has arrived.
Commercial and Financial.
Liverponl, Nov. 25.—Consols 89% to 90J¿. Com-
mercial circles are easier.
The Banks of England and France are gaining
bullion rapidly. „ „
Cotton.—Richardson, Spence & Co. quote cotton
¿¿d. lower.
The newspapers note no change.
. The sales for fnur days amounted to 18,000 Of
whiob speculators took 2000 and exporters 1600
baleB.
Quotations are irregular.
mancbester Markets.
Our advices from Manchester are unfavorable!.
The pressure on the.Bank of England has dimin-
ished. Money is abundant on the Stock Exchange
at 6 to 7 per cent..
Consols for account closed at 90 to 90}¿.
General News.
We have nothing latter from India.
Gens.Havel'ook and Wilson havebeen baronett-
ed.'
France.
A meeting of the Paris distillers has been held
for the purpose of memorializing the government
for a duty on spiritous liquors.
The Government is inquiring into the matter.
Ruiala.
The financial ccisis is beginning to affect Russia.
Portugal;
The Bank of Lisbon is about to raise her rates
of discount.
The yellow fever is still violent at Lisbon.
Hamburg and. Stockholm.
Large money institutions are being formed at
Hamburg and Stockholm to assist commercial men
and sustain the public credit.
Spain.
The Spanish-Mexian question is still in a danger-
ous aspect.
Lord Howden has gone to Madrid, to urge the
reception of the Mexican Envoy.
New York, Dec. 7.—The weekly bank state-
ment shows an increase of loans of $1,370,000. In-
crease of specie $1,768,000. Increase of circulation
934,000. Decrease of deposits $10,170,000. Aggre-
gate specie in banks $26,000.
markets.
New York, Dec. 7.—Cotton shows a declining
tendency, though quotations are unchanged.
CiNcrNNATi, Dec. 7.—Flour $4, closing with_an
advancing tendency. Whiskey 16>ic. Hogs $5 to
$5 15. Exchange on New York prem.
Washington News.
Washington, Dee. 7.—Senate.—Fifty members
of the Senate are present. Honorable Benjamin
Fitzpatrick was chosen President, pro. tem., in con-
sequence of the absence of the Vice President; Bow-
man, Editor of the Bedford Gazette, was confirmed
as Superintendent of Public Printing.
House—Two hundred and twenty-one members
are present.
For Speaker—J. L. Orr, 8. C., 128 ; Grow. 84;
scattering,18. ,
Stephens and Banks conducted Mr. Orr to the
chair, and the oath was administered by Jdsbu R.
Giddings.
caucus Nominations.
Washington, Dec. 8.—The Democratic Caucus
has made the following nominations:
Speaker of the House;, J. L. Orr, of S. Carolina.
Clerk of the House, Allen, of Illinois.
Postmaster of the House, Clusky, of Gaorgia.
Door-keeper of the House, Halkey, of Virginia
Sergeant-at-Arms, of the Houqei, Grosbrennér,
of Pennsylvania.
LemoA Slave case.
New York, December 7.—The Supreme Court
has affirmed tbe decision of Judge Paine in the
Lemon Slave case, and declared the slave free.
A Porto Rican Earthquake.—On the 12th ult,,
the town of Mazaquez, Portó Rica, was severly
shaken by an earthquake, which however did.no
serious damage beyond frightning the inhabitants.
The applicability of Iron Wire Rope for ships'
rigging, has been put through a prolonged and care-
ful test on ships in the port of Liverpool, and the
following results obtained ; S% inch galvanized
wire rope broke at 20 tuns 15 cwt.; 8% inch Manilla
hemp, do., 5 tuns 17 cwt.; 3% inch Russian hemp,
do., 4 tunjs 15 cwt.; &}£ inch galvanized wire rope,
do., 16 tuns 10 cwt., 2>£ inch galvanized wire rope,
do., 8 tuns 10 cwt. This class of rigging is consid-
ered by seamen and riggers the cheapst, strongest
and most durable that has yet been suggested. Be-
sides its reliability, it can be manufactured and put
up twenty five per cent, cheaper than the ordinary
hempen rigging.
The New York Election.—The municipal elec
tion, held in New York on the 1st inst., passed off
quite peaceable. There was some fighting in the
Fourth, Sixth and Seventeenth Wards, but nothing
very alarming occured. The police arrangements
were snch that any disturbance of a serions nature
would have been readily quelled. The Democrats
have a majority in the City Council of 18.
Tbxas Trade With Europe,—Texas, the most
remote of our cotton-growing States from its Eu-
ropean marts of exchange, Is leading the way no-
bly ia the race of direct trade and commercial in-
dependence. Her brief ten years of independent
nationality was of immense advantage to her in
this respect, as It brought the cotton-buyers of Eu
rope directly to her own ports with all the articles
she needed from their manufacturers, at the best
prices and minus the discount of two or three re
shipments and brokerages. It also brought to her
shores a hardy, direct immigration, which is even
now planting her third-rate soil with vineyards,
destined ere long to astonish and supplant the
wine-growers of Europe.— Washington Stales.
We are informed thit a few days since a govern-
ment ambulance from this city for one of the Wes-
tern Posts, in undertaking to ford the Medina whilst
it was rising rapidly was lost, together with three
out of the four mules attached to it. The driver
having witnessed a tean cross a moment before,
concluded he could cross in safety, but was over-
taken by a perfect avalanche of water before he
could gut across, and the consequence was the loss
as above stated.—San Antonio Herald.
nest eyes, and the same sadjranquil
we, we shall die, and Islam i))l wither away ; and
tbe Englishman, leaning far for to hold bis loved
India, will plant a firm foot#n the banks of the
Nile, and sit In the seats of e faithful; and still
that sleeplees rock will lie witching and watching
the works of the new, busy fcc® with those «amo
ggfl earnest eye , and the tranqml mien ever-
lasting. You dare not rntsk at the Sphynx.—
Eothen. ■
Mixed grammer.—A g t many people find
much difficulty in saying they mean,aBmuch
perhaps as some editors fin$n meaning what they
say. A ceTtair witness in assault and battery
suit we once heard mix thttRs op considerably in
giving his account of the aiSr. After relating how
Dennis came np to him yd struck him, he pro-
""^So yer honor, I just h*led off and wiped his
jaw. Just then his dog c«o along and I hit him
again and dropped him."
"Hit the dog!"
"No, yer honor, hit Dronis. And then I n
with a stone and throwed it at him, and it rolle
him over." „ . .
"Threw a stone at DertB
"At the dog, yer honor . And ne got np and hit
me again."
"The dog f"
"No, Dennis. And wifc that he Btuck bis tail
betwixt bis legs and run iff."
•'Dennis!" .
"No, the dog. And he come back at me
got me down and pouncfed me, yer honor."
'•The dog came back • you 1 *
Econokt in Bread.—Twenty six pounds and
thirteen ounces of good bread havebeen made from
foureen pounds of flour and one 'and a half pounds
of rice , by the following method : Tie up the rice
in thick linen bag, allowing it imple room to swell,
boil for three or four hours, until it becomes a
smooth paste ; mix this while warm with tbe flour
adding the usual quantity of yeast and salt; allow
the dongh to rise near the fire, and divide into
loaves. It is affirmed on high authority that flour
thus treated will yield 50 per cent, more bread
than by the ordinary method.
Curing Bacon, Hams, etc., with ice, is the latest
novelty announced in English scientific journals.—
For the purpose, an establishment is being fitted ud
at Waterford, Ireland. By means of tais plan, the
inventors say they will be able in the very warmest
season of the yenr to supply the market with mild
and sweet cured bacon and ham. When the pigs
are killed and cut up, they are placed on benches in
large underground cisterns, rendered water-tight,
and subjected to the action of pickle cooled wlth ice
whioh is renewed so as to keep it at a low temper
ature, and after three weeks treatment the flesh
oomes out perfectly cured, hard and sweet.
"No, Dennis, yer hon*-
dm. yer honor; and heVt
'Who Isn't hurtf
And that's all I did to
[n't hurt any at.all."
"The dog, yer honor-
r, the city of Lyons, Franoe,
I brilliantly illuminated.—
By tt
has been successfully .
-In experimenting, twftP'eces of apparatus were set
np at opposite extrem/oj the street, U)Jon a frame
crossing between the
ofsof 01
so arranged that the]
middle of the street,
fifty yarda long, in w]
na-lights, the batter j
e -r that the el<
to «great height, tba
ally diffused, snd 1
was Moessarr for I
igoodBtoryJa
reoently went down
Onwlgr
andbe 1
houses, and
beams dpwn tbe
ie street five hundred and
it was usual to burn forty
1;illuminated. Itisfound
o light should be elevated
Ihe rays may be more gener-
linding to tbe sight than it
to be.
j of a Michigan farmer who
to Indiana to buy a drove of
r absent than ha ¿intended to
etá business engagement.—
lehoed for not being home ha
fl tell you how it is, Squire ;
ownthey wanted me to stop
3ank."
jifeS! - _r .-HP
1 around their circnmfeienees,
, so that tbey meet at such'
away the husk, and throw
■ beneath, haa recently
Depth or Sowing Wheat.-Wheat may be sowed
too shallow as well as too deep. The depth must
vary with the nature of the siol. A thinner cover-
ing is reqnired in a close heavy soil, than in one
light,,gravelly and sandy. The following experi-
ments were made by Petri, the results of which
would vary wiih tbe moisture or dryness of the
soil. They are given as a specimen of trials of this
kind, which if often repeated by farmers, would af-
ford them much valuable information
Seed sown to
a depth of
Ü Inch.
Appeared above
ground in
—11 daya.....
....32 "
— .18 •'
20 "
21 «
No. of plants
that came up.
......... Jitbs.
all
Xths,
Ji«hs.
>jths.
......... Xth,
Old Zaeharia Bobbins lived in Wood county, Mis
aissippi, and was called on to prove the insanity of
a young map on trial for an assault with intent to
kill. Hi ~ "
w&
• remarks, the Presi-
i to touch upon the
Arrival of the
Texas.
followed
will be
ence shall p
history of the last forty years
extravagant fypnw' " in busii
has
inslnessy
1 that while no useful govern-
have beat already commenced
If it can be done without in-
, «hose works necessary for de-
. in the same manner as though
there had been no financial crisis.
Proceeding upon this question, he recommends
the passage of an unifonn bankrupt law, made
to all hftTiVing init^fiitinnfl fhynnglinnt.
nited States.
our foreign relations.
While our relations with Foreign Governments
are upon an amicable and satisfactory basis, it has
been our misfortune to be almost always engaged
in somé irritating if not dangerous outstanding
question with Great Britain.
He discusses the long-talked of
CENTRAL AMERICAN QUESTION,
the
opposite
treaty as understood in
the United States Senate, and considers that the
wisest course is to abrogate the entire treaty by
mutual consent and commence anew.
Overtures for an adjustment hayé been recently
made by the British government in a friendly
Spirit, which the President cordially reciprocates,
but ás to whether this renewed effort will result in
success he DAiot at this time prepared to express
an opinion. ' j
relations with spain.
With all other governments except Spain our
relations are peaceful.
Outrages to our flag remain unacknowledged
and unredressed, and it is the intention of the
President to send out to Spain a new Minister
with special instructions in regard to all ques-
tions between the two governments, and witn the
determination of having them speedily and ami-
cably adjusted.
china.
Relative to China he says that, whilst our Min-
ister has been instructed to occupy a neutral posi-
tion, le will, notwithstanding, cordially co-oper-
ate with the British and French Ministers in all
peaceful measures to secure by treaty stipulations
such concessions to commerce as China cannot be
permitted to withhold.
new granada.
Our difficulties with New Granada are believed
to be in a fair train for a settlement in a manner
just and honorable to both parties.
The Isthmus of Central America, including
that of Panama, is a great highway between the
Atlantic and Pacific coasts, and over which a large
portion of the commerce of the United States is
destined: to pass.
¿-The Government of the United States is more
deeply interested than that of any other nation in
preserving the freedom and security of all com-
munication, <tc.
He recommends the passage of an act authoriz-
ing the President, in case of necessity, to employ
the land and naval forces to carry into effect this
guaranteeof neutrality, and also a similar legisla-
tion for the security of any other route across the
Isthmus in which we of the United States may
acquire an interest by treaty.
filibustering.
The President condemns the lawless expedi-
tions which have been fitted out against independ-
ant Republics on this continent.'
Nothing is better calculated to retard our steady
progress, or impair our character as a nation, than
the toleration of such enterprises, in violation of
the laws of nations.
He commends the whple subject to the serious
attention of Congress. ,
He recommends the adoption of such measures
as will be effectual in the way of restraining our
citizens from committing such outrages,
the kansas question.
The Constitutional Convention of Kansas was
notbound by the terms of the Kansas-Nebraska
Act to submit any other portion of the Constitu-
tion to the people, except that which relates to do-
mestic institutions.
The election will be held under legislative au-
thority, and if any portion of the inhabitants re-
fuse to vote at the election, it will be their own
fault.
[The line broke down at this point in a very
abrupt manner.]
Alabama.—Governor Winston, of Alabama, in
his message to the Legislature, states that the greater
portion at an enoimons debt has been liquidated ;
advocates a repeal, or at least a modification, of the
usury laws ¡ opposes the legalization of lotteries ;
urges the suppression of Lynch law ; endorses the
proposition to exempt slaves from sale under execu-
tion, to a limited extent; acknowledges the un-
soundness of a general system of banking ; conceives
it to be the duty of the Legislature to require a re-
sumption of specie pay menta by the banks at an
early period, not later than May, 1858 ; and urges
the necessity of prohibiting the issue by banks of
the State of bills Of a less denomination than five
dollars.
Later From California — $2,277,000
For N. YorV, by Empire City.
Later from Nicaragua-—Walker landed
Nicaragua and Costa Ri *a Difficulty.
The steamship Texas, Capt. Talbot, from
New Orleans, arrived last (Monday) evening with
the following passengers :
Col. M. Willie and la ly Constant and lady, Mrs.
Johnson, Johnson and lady. Mrs. Linton. Mrs. Ma-
dig II. Mrs. Warnce Keuohwell and lady, Smith
lady and children, Bridge lady and children, Miss
Bryon, Bobinson and lady, Bryan, Gazxam, McCoy,
Sanford, Cd'eman, Wilson, Hodgkins, Bragg, Treat
andohildren, Dolten, Ward, Herimo, Conzaot. Got-
théil, Bryan, Butler, Young, Bryan, Diezeinger,
Steteng, Stevens, Allen, Énnis. Roberts, Bryan,
Cammeron, Buce. Marc. Pish, Hutches, Allen, Mc-
Donald, Lezrond. Clark, Johnston, Tartant, Davis,
Starr, johnson, Snowden, Prince, Lieote. Whipple,
Craig, and Lee, U. S. A. in command of Detach-
ment. 400 Becruits and 82 Negroes.
South-west Pass, Dec. 12.—The steamship Em-
pire City, from New York on the 2d and Havaua
on the 9th,arrived at the bar at one o'clock this
morning. She brings the California mails and pas-
sedgers.
The Empire City is ashore but will probably get
off to-night.
For New Y or It.
Tbe steamship Star of the West left Havana on
the9tb, with the California mails, .800 passengers
and (2,277,000 in treasure.
California News.
The news from California by this arrival is gen-
erally unimportant.
The California publio is much excited as to the
sea worthiness of the Pacific mail steamers.
ttoa of our BepabUe. . has . long been "experienced.
Hitherto. Northern Uterarv Periodicals have 11 Jed the
Southern market, and Northern publisher* have grown
rich (Tom the immense profits realised by the sale or
their publications in the South. And yet, these nnbll-
cadons, in too many instan oes, have been directly ail-
to the dearest rights and interests of the Southern
le, while depending upon them, to a treat extent,
eir patronage and support.
If the people of Texas would unite for the support of
a Home Literary Enterprise., and subscribe as liberally
for snch a work aa they are now doing for the Literary
Papers and Magazines of New York and Philadelphia,
a Literary Journal might be established In Texas, of
fully as high a class, and affording as large an amount
of reading matter as any or the Northern Weeklies.
The State of Texas, from lis peculiar advantages, its
rapid growth, the refinement and intelligence of its
people, representing as they do, the best classes from
all landsy—seems to be an appropriate field for such an
enterprise as that which we are about to inaugurate.
We are confident that the Texian people wiU be proud
or a-Home Literature, and wilt encourage and foster
this attempt, to give character to our State by the pub-
lication of a Literary work of a high order.
The Southern Age
will be published semi-monthly, simultaneously In the
cities of Galveston and New Orleans, (principal office
in Galveston,) and will depend upon the people of
Texas and Louisiana for Its support.
The paper will be of a large Size, (eight Urge quaTto
pages to each number.) will be printed with small but
plain type, on the finest paper. The materials will be
of the best quality, and the work (hall be printed in the
most beautiful style.
Tnx Contents will bi Entirely Original,
composed ofTales. Poems, Biographical and Historical
Sketches, Essays, Editorials, dec., from the pens of the
best writers in the South.
Mas. Weexis will regularly translate articles from
the best French, German, Italian and Spanish writers,
ily for this paper.
SOUTHERN AGE will be fully equal In style,
and quantity of reading matter, to tbe New York Ledg-
er, or any of the Northern Periodicals.
Terms Two Dollars per year, payable In advance,
or on the receipt of the first number. Clubs of ten,
fifteen Dollars. [decs
Southerners, Support a Hoke Literature !
Nicaragua News.
The Fashion arrived of Grey town on the 25th of
November, and passing directly under the stern of
theU. 8. frigate Saratoga ac full speed, (showing
only ten men on deok); safely landed Walker and
one hundred and fifty men at Scott's Wharf, Punta
Arenas.
The party landed without the slightest molesta-
tion,;..'-'..'
Operations Commenced.
Walker had sent fifty men up the river in boats
by different entrances.
Fashion at Aspinwall.
The Fashion, after landiing Walker, proceeded to
Aspinwall, and while ooaling at that place, Com-
modore Paulding attempted to seize her, hut on ex-
amination finding her papers correct, let her go.
nicaragua and Costa Rica.
It was generally supposed that the difficulties ex-
isting between Costa Kica and Nicaragua would be
settled without resort to arms.
Vessels tor San Juan.
The British and American vessels of war lying at
Aspinwall had sailed for San Juan.
Operations on tbe Colorado.
Previous to landing at Pnenta Arenas, Walker
had sent thirty men up the Colorado Kiverfor a
stratégetic movement upon the San Juan Biver.
Walker took formal possesion of Puenta Arenas
on the 29th of November.
STRAND FURNITURE DEPOT.
Just Received,
By bark Trinity, and now opening, a large and extensive
assortment of
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS
Of Every Description,
TO which we beg leave to call the attention of the pub-
lic, aDd invite them to call and examine our goods
before purchasing, as we are determined to sell on rea-
sonable terms. Our stock consists, i part, of tkefollowtng
Parlor Furniture.
■■ Mahogany, Rosewood and Walnut
Sor as ; Tete a Tetes, Ottomans.
wood and marble-top Centre, Card
^Band Pie Tables, cane bottom and
sofa Rocking Chairs and parlor Chairs of every descrip-
Bed Room Furniture
Walnut, Cherry and Mahogany high and low posted
Bedsteads, marble and wood top Washstands, Toilet
Tables, Dressing Bureaus, walnut and mahogany War-
drobes and every thing to furnish a bedroom complete.
Dininfr Koom Furniture
Marble and wood top Sideboards,
Extension and falling leaf Tables,
Cane and wood bottom Chairs, Sofas, etc.
Cbina. stone and Glass Wares.^J
Every variety and description, a large and Com-flUf
plete assortment. wB
Oil Cloth, matting, Hugs, Ac,
Matting and floor Oilcloth from 3 to 34 feet wide,
Cornices, Curtains, Tassels, painted Shades and wall
Paper of every variety, etc. For sale by
oct8 JONES. ROOT A CO, No 8, Strand.
Eastern Banks.
Resumption of Specie Payments.
New Yobk Deo. 12.—Our city banks generally
resumed specie payments to-day.
Private dipatehes say that tbe Boston Bauks will
do the same, as will also the New England Banks
generally.
The New York county Banks were restored to
their position sixty days ago.
Torsi Toys It Toys!!!
New Fashions I
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
I'll K subscriber will receive, direct from the
. manufacturers in Germany, etc , the largast 'ML
assortment of Toys ever brought to this city. TsBC
His arrangements are such that he Is enabled to sell as
low, or lower, than the same articles can be bought at
in New Orleans or the North. Persons from the coun-
try would do well to call at his Confectionary Store,
Tremont street, before purchasing elsewhere.
oct27-3m. A. HINKELDEY.
XXXV CONGRESS—SENATE.
Washington, Dec. 10. —Senate.—Donslsss gave
notice of a bill to enable the people of KansaR to
hold a Convention and form a Constitution.
A ppointments, etc.
Denver is confirmed as Secretary of Kansas, vice
Stanton removed, Kichardsou, of Illinois, Is con-
firmed a Governor of Nebraska. Thomas J. Semr
mes is appointed District Attorney at New Orleans,
vice Cluck removed for want of diligence in per-
mitting the departure of Walker. Gov. Walker's
removal is daily expected.
Hon. Nathan Clifford, of Maine, is nominated to
fill the vacanoy in the Supreme Court.
The Senate has adjourned till Monday.)
Virginia Senator.
Ktchkond, Dec. 10.—Hunter is re-electéd to the
Senate.
Kansas Affairs.
St. Loois, Deo. 10 The Democrat has letters
containing the proceedings of the Republican Con-
vention at Lawrence, proposing to submit the
Topeka and Leeompton Constitutions to the people.
The Cor ven tion passed a resolution thanking
Stanton for calling an extra session Of the Legisla-
ture.
college Burnt.
Wheeling, Dec. 10.—Bethany College, Brook
co., Va., has been destroyed by lire, supposed to
have been the work of an incendiary.
Toys and Fancy Articles.
THE subscriber would call the attention of pur-
chasers to his large assortment of Tots, Gam-3^HS
es, Fancy and UsEror. Articles, suitable for vhei^SX
approaching Holidays. Dealers can make their Selec
id -Drices. .TI r* Goods for I
CRAWFORD,
Market street.
e swore that he had no donbt whatever that
the prisoner was an insane man On his cross ex-
amination he was reqnired to state the reasons for
this opinion.
"Why, bless your life," said he, "I've known
Jimmy allers, and he's allers ben a Dimiorat, and
when the Dimicratio party put np their man last
fall, Jimmy didu't vote for him ; and I allers think
that a Dimicrat that don't stick to his party ain't in
his right mind!"
Jimmy was acquitted, for old Zachariah's opin-
ion prevails very generally in that region, aa well
as in this.
Tbe Steamship Disaster,
Tbe following isa portion or the testimony ad<
duced before theU. S. Court at New Orleans, on
the trial of Tho?. Tucker, mate, Thomas Torpy,
quartermaster, and Alex. UcCuIlum, seaman, of
the steamship Galveston:
Capt. A. B. Macklay, sworn—I was á passenger
on the Galveston. I was asleep at the time of the
collision. I got on deck two or three minutes after
the collision. I did not observe the position óf
either vessel. I know Tuckér. I was on deck
about an hour before the collison. The mate was
not on deck. I walked fore aud aft. The man at
the wheel appeared io be dozing ; one Of his arms
was thrown over the wheel, and the other hanging
down. He did not move when I went into the
pilot house. I was there but a moment, while
looking at the course the vessel was steering. The
course was E, hall N. I went forward but found
no one there. I then went aft but no one was there
either. Soon after I saw the mate leave the cabin
with an overcoat, and suppose go on deck.
J. B. Lyman, sworn—I was on deck of the
Galveston about an hour before the collision. I
did not see any one on the look out forward. Had
there been any one there, I would have been apt
to see.
Cross-examined—I went below an hour before
the collision. I did not see Capt. Macklay on deck,
B.T. Lewis, sworn—The Galveston floated off
about half a mile from the Opelousas after the col-
lision. Sometimes during the night she was a mile
distant.
Capt. Burgess, pilot of the Galveston, sworn—
Tucker's watch was from 8 until 12 o'clock. Tor-
pey was at the wheel during the same watch. The
Galveston struck tbe Opelousas at a slight angle,
not exactly square. The Galveston remained with
in hailing distance until the OpelousaB sunk.
-Capt. Jerry Smith, sworn—I was in charge of
the Galveston tbe trip during whioh the collision
occurred; I was asleep at the time of the collision;
I retired about.half-past eight o'cleck; when I got
on deck, I asked what was tbe matter ; I think it
was the mate who said uWc are into the Ope-
lousas I said at once "back her;" I do not think
she was backed until I gave the order, but I did
not get far enough forward to know positively ;
the Galveston was into the Opelousas at a slight
angle, the angle being towards the bow; I do not
know how the Galveston was steering at the time;
supposing I met tbe Opelousas, and ¿new her to be
my consort, and that I was steering E. one-half
W, of course, I need not alter my course at all; I
never cross tbe bow if I can help it ; I would not
stop in all cases of doubt; if I heard a vessel
blow the signal whistle, I would only know that
she meant to tell me she was a steamship ; I would
not deem it giving me an indication which way the
vessel was going—not at sea.
Capt, David Wilson testified that supplemental
rules for the guidonce of steamships, offered in
evidence by the ü. S. Attorney, had not been fur-
nished tó the Galveston by the Inspector. TbeXT.
S. District Attorney contended that as the set giv-
en referred to those others, the boatísheuld have
had them on board.
Peter Smith, steersman of the Opelousas, testified
that he judged the course of the Galveston to be
E. S E. at the time of the collision.
Capt. Ellis sworn—If the Galveston was within
200 yards of the Opelousas, and bad put her helm
hard astarboard, I think she could have cleared the
Opelousas it she was heading S. and E.
To Mr. Tappan—There was a thick haze round
the horizon; but it was clear overhead; I think you
could not see the hull ol a vessel at times more
than 160 yards; at other times, you could Sep about
a quarter mile.
IIALVKSTM1Í INSTITUTE,
FOR BOYS AND YOUNG MEN,
j. f.thompson, a. m.,.....>.. ..........Principal.
Th next session of this Institution will commence on
MONDAY THE 14th OF HEPTEM8ER NEXT.
The Scholastic year willbe di vided into two session s of
twenty weeks each, commencing on the second
Monday in September, and ending on the third Friday
in June,
A sufficient number of teáchers will be obtained by
the commencement. No teachers will be employed but
Such as are experienced and perfectly competent.
It is the intention of the Principal to make this a per-
manent Institution—offering to the citizens of this plai'e,
and those who may send their.sous from a distance, or
may hereafter locate here forthe purpose of educating
their children, advantages which cannot be anywhere
excelled.
All the branches Of anEnglish, Scientific and Classi-
cal Education will be taught.
Tuition per Session.—Invariably half In advance.
Primary English branches.. $30
Advanced do do, with the Languages.. 40
No student received for less time than one session.
Students entering during the first month of a Session
will be charged for a whole session.
No deduction made for absence; except In case of
protracted sickness.
E7=" For further information, address the Principal.
Galveston, Aug. 5,1857. ly
The ificaragnan Expiaitlon.
Nkw York, Dec. 10.—The correspondent of the
New York / Herald says that Walker was' invited
back to Nicaragua by President Martinez, and that
he will soon muster one thousand men. A clipper,
loaded with arms and ammunition, left this port
some time since tó meet him.
A. C. GKAWFOKD,
MARKET STREET, GALVESTON, TEXAS.
Now York, Philadelphia and Boston, additions .
plies of Fresh Goods. He is prepared to offer induce-
ments to Cash Buyers and punctual customers. Orders
*rom the country carefully and promptly executed. His
assortment.consistlng In part of Selected Family
Old Java, Mocha, Rio, and La
Guira Coffee; White Loaf,Crush-
ed add Brown Sugar; Molasses,
Rice, Salt, Spices, Pickles, Jelly and Jams; Preserves
Fruit—injulceandbrandy—Ketchups, Sauces, Mustard!
Olive Oil, Pepper, Fine cayenne Pepper, White Wine,
Vinegar, White and Brown Soap; Castile Soap, Sperm
and Star Candles; Lamp Oil, Lamp Wick, Cream of
Tartar, Soda, Yeast Powders, Sardines. GOshen Butter,
"heese, White Beans, Dried Peaches, Dried Apples,
Fresh Currants, Raisins, Almonds, Citron, Figs, Cocoa,
Farina, Cornena, Arrowroot, Soda and Water Crackers;
French, Spanish and sweet Chocolate; Hoteoepathicand
Bakers Premium Chocolate: Buckwheat, Maccaronl,
Vermicelli; Matches; Old Port, Madira and Sherry
Wine; Coenac Brandv; Porter. Ale and Cider.
Extra Fine Green and Black Teas,
f ^he moat recent Importation—fresh by every
rival from the North. Exactly the same kind
ot fine, strong &ná rough-Jlavorcd Slack Teas———
that used in the old country, and prixed so highly
old tea drinkers. At retail, inchests and6&s. boxes.
Tobacco, Cigars, &c.
\ large lot of superior, Virginia, Chewing Tabacco, the
aerybest brands; Natural Leaf, carefully selected; 45,000
Cigars, at low prices; Scotch and Maooboy Snuff; Flne-
cutChewing and Smoaklng Tobacco.
Ladies' and Cbildrens' sit oes
The best bank'ever yet known is a bank of earth
—it never refuses to discount to honest labor. And
thé best share is the plowshare—on which dividends
are always liberal I That's so.
arel" .
■alt and'
BOH wit
here and tell me what tbe four seasons
ig prodigy answers, "pepper, mustard,
X what mother always
ifp ;;
Sizes or Books.—When the sheet of paper of
which a book is made ia folded into two leaves the
book is called a folio ; when folded into four leave
it is called quarto ; when folded into eight leaves it
is called octavo ; when folded into twelve leaves, a
duodecimo, or 12mo.; when folded into sixteen
leaves, alfimo.; when folded into eighteen leaves,
18mo., eto.
Ü
■ighiyby
Slaver Captured.
Washinston, Dec. 10.—The Government has re-
ceived dispatches stating that the British steamer
Electra had captured a slaver with <500 negroes on
board, two hundred of whom were drowned.
Treasury Department.
The Treasury Department has suspended payment
KequisionB to the amount of half a'million are held
in the department.
Domestic markets.
Nsw York, Dec. 10.—Cotton steady.
Cincinnati, Dec. 10.—Flonr $4. Whiskey. 16c.
Mess Pork, $18 25 to $18 50.
Kiver Intelligence.
St. Louis, Doc. 10.—The Mississippi is rising and
tbe.Illinois is falling.
Lodisville, Dec. 10—-There are ten feet on the
falls.
A general assortment of Ladles, Misses ana
Childrens, Lasting, Goat, Kid and Calf Uootas
Gaiters, Buskins,Ties and Slippers.
Mens and Boys Boots and Brogans.
Toys and Fancy Goods.
An endless variety of Toys and Games. A variety or
ancyarticles, suitable for presents arid keep-sakés
Fancy work baskets, Ac
Clocks and Time Pieces ,
All warranted of the best quality, for sale ate?V
low prices,from $1 50 to <10. SuSl
Wooden and Willow Airare .
Brass-bound Buckets, Milk Plgglns, Churns'. Butter
Tubs, Cedar Tubs and Buckets; Oak Well Buckets,
Childrens.Carriages, Cabs,Toy Wagont., Wheelbarrows,
Willow Chairs, Clothes Baskets, Market and Traveling
Baskets,Folding Clothes-Frames, Brooms, Pails, Tubs,
Dusting, Clothes, Horse and Whitewash Brushes; Chop
Trays, Wood Spoons, &c., together with every article
usually kept bv similar establishments.
Table Cultlery, &c,
Knives and Forks, Pocket Knives, Scissors, Razors.
German Silver and heavy'Sllver Plated Table and Tea
Spoons, Forks, &e.
Britannia Ware—Coflee and Tea sets, and Castors,
vory Mustard and Salt Spoons.
Umbrellas.
íí3B^ On hand an assortment of Umbrellas, from the
•Wipr celebrated manufactory or Wright, Brother fe
^T^Co., Philadelphia.
Under Garments, Hoséryi Ac.
best ready made Shirts, Hed and Blue Flannel
Shirts, Check, heavy striped, and Calico shirts;jliUj?/.
Under shirts and drawers. Ladiessilk and me-fW|!|¡(.-
rlnó Under Jackets. Ladies, Misses and chil-W
drens Hoséry. Collars, Cravats, Ties, Gloves, Stocks.
Suspenders and silk and linen Pocket Handkerchief
Crockery, China and GlasslVare.
MM) A complete assortment of Pearl White Granite
WW Iron-stone and China ware. Dinner seta. Tea
Mr sets, and Toilet sets complete. French China,
Plain white and gold based fancy Tea sets, andTabie
Ware In sets and separate.: RichGift ChinaSJotto Cof-
fee Cups and Saucera, Mugs and Ornaments;" Toy China
sets; Fire-proof ware, Bod Pans, Sick ¡spittoons.
Solar Lamps,Globes and lamp Chimneys.
Olass Ware, Out and Pressed; Tumblers. Gollets,
Wine Glasses, Decanters, Preserve Dishes,CakeStsnds,
Castor Cruets,Salts, Lamps, Garder T.anters.
i-Jugs. Jars, Pans, ButterJ%rs,
-ic. ' ■
Domestic and Staple Dry Goods.
Bleachedand brown 10-4 Linen and Cotton
Sheeting; Fine and heavy White and Un-
bleached sheeting; Drillings, Calico, Prints,
Ginghams, Tickings, Bed-spreads, Quilts,
Curtains Prints, Flannels, Table Damask, Towelling,
Linen Carpeting. Plantation stuffs, Ripka. stripper ard
drillings;. SHawii, Hickory stripe, Denims. Checks, A t.
House-keeping Goods. Plantation Boods, Negro Cloth,
ing—together with a greatvariety of others-oods,whici
he offer? at wholesale or retail, and Isconfldentof giTinj
satisfaction to all Who rosy favor him witl* fheir cus
New Orleans money market.
The Picayune of Saturday evening s ys—
The Money market is close, and outdoor rates
range from to i Ijjíct. In some instances the de
mand is quite pressing. Business generally is quiet,
and the dullness is increased by the delay in receiv-
ing later news from Earope, now past due. This
bears most heavily on the Cotton market and the
numerous iuterests dependent thereon.
New Orleans Market.
Saturday Evening, Dec. 18, 1P57.
COTTON—Later foreign tdvlces, by the Europa, be-
ing overdue, but few buyers entered the market to-day
and the sales have reached barely 3500 bales. Prices
are Irregular without any quotable change and we re-
peat our las figure-
Inferior.. ox® in
Ordinary........ 1. 8 ® 8j£
Good Ordinary.... 9 @ 9k
Low Middling 9Ji@10
Mlddllne.....................................10X@10)¿
Good Middling.... 10, i®ll
Middling Fair ...................... <.....; .11^®
Stock on hand and on ship-board not cleared.....4,162
Floor—Superfine 95, common $4, extra, a flatboat
load of (Dlamon Mills) fancy at $5 75 bbl.
Corn—60c. if bushel for prime white.
Pork—Prices have fallen off, Mess at S17 50@18, one
or two lots being offered towards the close at $16 50 and
less.'
Lard—Prime 10k@11@11kc-lb-
Whiskey—Extra Hoctified (Dean's) sold at 19c.', and
Raw at 19>4C. V gallon.
Corr*r—8^/®9Kc. 9 b.
Bale Ropb—7¿4@8c. 9 8> for Machine made.
Kxchnse—New Vork60days.......5 @6 tfct.dis
New York Sight, .... ................ X 9 ct. die
London (clearbills)...... ...4 @5% fc ctprm
Beef Cattle—A moderate stock offers and we quote
choice Western at 8)¿@9c. fc net.
Railroad T*bm8.—"What do yon mean by an
•up train?'"
" A train whose engine blows up."
"What do yon mean by a 'down train f "
"A train whose engine gets off tbe track, and
throws tbe cars over."
A
ty to
poet of
has been held, in San Ani
rward the Hon. R.T. W
Justice. -
mecoun-
forthe
LG.T1IIEI. GILBERT'S
CBLBKAT ED PIANO FORTES
Three (or Sale,
Also a L\roe Assortmektof Isütrcctios Books, *tc
I WILL be receiving new and Popula
Music every month, persons ordering
from the country, can rely on having their]
orders promptly filled.
1I"P Also pianos to Rent at reasonable rates, by
"R A3i A RD,
septl4
MRS. C. BRASARL,
Postofflce street. Galveston.
oboroe ball... ., • • ■ j. h. hdtohisos... .. . john sealy.
BALL, HUTCHINGtS A. CO.
Wholesale Dealers in
General Merchandize, Cotton Factors and
COMMISSION MERCHANTS
Strand, Galveston, Texas.
brewer ..... ................ ....s. b. caldwell.
BUIS1TEH & CALDWELL,
GENERAL COMMISSION M E K C HANTS
New York.
r IBERAL Cash Advances made on consignments of
Lj Cotton, Sugar, Molasses, Hides or other produce to
.he above House, by JAMES SORLEY,
ii. o. brewer... ......a. j• inoersoll.
H, O. «HEIVEK & CO.,
COMMISSION AND SHIPPING MERCHANTS,
mobile.
LIBERAL Cash Advances made on consignments of
Cotton, Sugar, Molasses, &c., to the above House by
JAMES SORLKY.
JAJIES SOKLEY,
COTTON AND SUGAR FACTOR,
And General Commission merchant,
GALVESTON.
T IBERAL Cash Advances made on Cotton, Sugar,
.Li Molasses, Hides or other Produce, in hand, for sale
In this market or for re-shipment to my friends in Liv-
erpeol, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Mobile and New Orleans. |febl"s-wlyl
Palmetto House—Tremont Street.
PALMETTO HOUSE,GALVESTON .TEXAS.
. The above House has beenthoronghlyover- SB#!
hauled and renovated during the past summer. ^Bj!
All necessary repairs have been effected. The HLi
premises have been painted throughout, and fitted wil
new and fashionable furniture. In short, no expense
has been spared In providing for the comfort of Its
guests, and It will be opened on the 10th Inst.
Oct9-w&s B,. MCDONNELL, Proprietor.
island City Honse,
Adjoining the Court House Square. Galveston,
SIDNEY SHERMAN, Proprietor,
IS now open for the reception of Transient
and Permanent Boarders, where they will JSSSlB
find pleasant rooms, efficient servants, and aJÜiaL
Table presenting the delicacies of the season with th
best tbe Markets afford. oct 13
. BKASHEAR HOTEL,
A" Berwicks Bay, Terminus of the N. Orleans,
Opelousas and Great Western Rail Road- Bin
sepHiw-dtf EUGENE DALY, Proprietor.
Wooden Ware.
Notice.
IHAtE an excellent location for a Saw Mill, situated
on th* Sabine Lake a little above the mouth of the
Neches rt*er, persons wishing to purchase will address
W. A. DOUGLASS,
Centreville, St. Marys Pariah, La
Berwicks Ray City, Sept. 5.
Hay, Lime, Potatoes, Onions. Bricks 11
r ANDINO from bark Golden Age, and for sale bj
Ju aorlMlM J. SHaCKLBFORD.
consenso Ábd
TasaosT Sr., (aSAa 8nam)
. Purchase aad Sale
Conveyancing or Property and
Writtnr ofall kinds. Places
ud «11 business connected w:
pubUAersbavegrowntJ^^^ ^-
"■* "rPSámríven in
■sent the iateiligenee of tbe
s In this highly favored por-
,S fSSS
tearing the city.
Bon. Ed. Clark. Austin; 8amU L. Allen, Ho
n imUs r*. jd icuuu a v^i., irau «*. vmiucr, nuw
Lewis, Esq., P. C. Tucker, Esq., Hon. Was. Fields,
iptTdtf
M. TRÜEHEART,
GENERAL AGENTS
for the purchase and sale of lands, houses, negroes
and propertyof every description, real orpereonal; pay
mentof taxes, collection of claims and partitionlrw oi
land In any portloa of the State.
J. O. & H. X. TRUEHEART,
apis] Auctioneers and General Agents. Galveston.
B. D. JOHNSON,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
United States Commissioner and Master t* Chancery.
Lam, asp osmsral aeairr, asb coaaisnoasa or deem,
for every State la the Union,
GALvarroa, Texas.
¡landing, opp
Thursday moi
dar. May loth, 1
TfceOPKLuU
lean on SUNDAVSl
Washburn, on TH
KrivaniNO—The <
WKDNEiDAVS and
SUNDAYS and THl
trcightwil: be i
the Company's lan
Louis street, and Willi
of destination wittout extra c
side steamers. Freight rece...
Saturdays and Wednesdays, wi¡
indays andThurtdaya.
. For freight or pasare apply
S«w Orleaas, and in G "
Ihe steamers. Bills of
on this lm«,wlll>e furnished
Ihe stealers, on application;
Hon girea.
U ed for use or record, in any part or the United States.
10= Instruments acknowledged before a Notary o««S«I
other competent officer In any County In the State o l«*soa endto u e recel,
Texas, and certified to by me, as Commissioner, can b
used and recorded in amt State is the Umos. Doc-
menta forwarded to me through the mail, will meetwih
prompt attention.
Janl-ly
pvKEDS and other instruments drawn and authentlcat-
\J ed for use or reoord, in any partof the United States.
Office in front of the Morían Hal?'
KDWAKO T. AUSTIN,
Attorset at Law, Notary Poslic ard Cohyetak*Rj
LAND AND GENERAL AGENT,
And Real Estate II r o a e r*
led, Trust Deeds and Mortgages neatly snd :
drawn—Depositions returned Legally; wtllpai
property; Perfect titles to Land, attend! n{
ording of the Muniments in the proper «11
11 make Collections In all parts of the State, a
record!
will
inlt promptly.
Office over A.
augl7
■ csu:
jo in an |miw v. iud mate, an re—
f Refereuce given when calle<for.
[l's store, strand, Galveston, T*a«.
>£<l-w
H. ROSENBERG,
Brick Hocse, Market Street, Galveston.
Importer and Dealer in
Fancy and staple Dry Goodii
and general House furnishing Goods.
H ROSENBERG, Is now receiving, and prepared to
• show, the largest and cheapest stock of
Fall and Winter Goods
Ever brought to this market, and would respectfully
invite buyers in want of goods at low prices, to look
through bis stock, and they will certainly find every-
thing wanted in Dry Goods, at less price than at any
other establishment, new or old. His stock of
Ladles' Dress Goods,
Embrace all the novelty of the season, In all kinds of
fancy silk Robes; black Moire Antique, Moire Anti-
ue Poplin; fancy Silk; best black Silk to be found;
'ronch Merino; plain and printed French, all wool, de-
Lains; plain and printed, side striped Robes, etc.
Cloaks, Velvet and Cloth , and Shawls.
French Prints, printed and plain Sacking, Fianels,
fancy stuff Goods, Colargs, Alpacas, Bombazines, Ging-
hams
Dress Trimmings, Bonnet and Velvet
Ribbons; tarettas and satin Ribbons, etc., etc.,
Silk Velvet th the Piece.
Special attention is also requested to his large stock of
White Goons, Ehbroioery, Hosiery ano Gloves,
-Small Wares and LaCe Goods-
Linen Goods
Of the best makers, such as table Damasks and Nap-
kins; Irish Linen, linen Toweling In all variety; linen
Sheeting; Play and Holland lining Linens.
Domestic Goods.
Fianels—all kinds—white, red, yellow, blue, gray,
real web, Saxony, Welch and silk warp; bleached and
brown Shirting and Sheeting in all qualities and wid-
ths; Calico; deLains; Bedticking; Stripes; Denims; Cot-
tonade; Kentucky Jeans ; Tweed ; Satinet; French
Cloths and Casimeres; Grenadine and silk Veatingsand
tailors Trimmings.
House Furnishing Goods.
Brussels Carpet, Three Ply do, Superfine do, fine do;
Venitian Stair do, Drugget do, etc., etc.,etc.
' Floor Oil Cloth.
From 3 feet to 18 feet wide, air from the best manu-
factories in this country, and cheap 1!
Curtain Goods.
Worsted Damask, cotton do, real Swiss Turky Red
Cambric; embroidered Lace and Muslin Curtains in sets
and by the piece; printed Shades; gilt Cornices; Cur-
tain Bands; Curtain Loops and stair Rods.
Canton matting.
White and checked In 4-4,5-4,6-4, at the old low prices.
Paper Hanging-;
Always the newest styles and best quality in great
variety.
feadies. misses ana Childrens Shoes.
Always the latest styles and every variety that
. may be called for. Particular attention Is paid
to get the best quality. Men's, and Boy's *
Brogans, Hats and Caps, Shirts, Undershirts, Draw-
ers, Cravats, Handkerchiefs, etc., etc.
Plantation Goods.
Texas Penitentiary Osnaburgs, white woolen Twills
and plain, black do, Northern Osnaburgs, Georgia
Plaids and Kerseys, Linseya, Blankets, Louisiana, Caro-
lina and Marlboro Stripes and Plaids; Wool Hats and
RuSset Brogans.
J) r* Qua'dty and prices guaranteed not to be supassed
in this market. Just call and examine for yourself, and
you will find all kinds of goods at this Oldest Establish-
ment, cheaper than in any new house; as he is accus-
tomed to serve his customers rightl oct!4
^ i
Fobtable and Stationary
8 T E A Ü1 E H « I N JB
HOARD &.SONS.
SOUTHERN DEPOT for the States of
Louisiana, Mississippi,Alabama,Ten- ¡
néssee, Arkansas and Texas, is established I
at No. 70 Gravier street. New Orleans,
where the subscriber, who is sole agent
for the above States, is receiving from eight to sixteen
every month, of sizes from 2 to 34 horse power, of these
celebrated Engines, which, after a teat of nine years of
upwards of 800 Engines in all the States of the Union—
all giving the most complete satisfaction, as being tlie
on ly Portable Engine having a cylinder boiler, which
f sail Utilized Heating: Surface and Per-
fectly Accessible Inside and Out for
Cleaning; requires no brick work to put them in
operation, no special skill to set them up, and but the
smallest proportion of fuel to run them.
Also, constantly in store,sash and circular Saw-Mills,
Straub's iron frame corn and flour Mills; Newell Cotton
Screws, for'steam or horse power; Carver improved
gin Stands, with Shafting, Pullies, Stands, Boxes and
Bolts, ready to fit out complete, at the shortest notice-
steam cotton Gins, saw, corn and flour Mills, which can
be put in operation in a few days after being received.
¿7a Descriptive pamphlets, with 40 testimonials, will
be sent by mail to any address.
SAMUEL H.G1LMAN,
augl5d-wly 70 Gravier street. New Orleans.
JONJES ,& CO*S SOUTHERN EXPKESS.
X:.
presented by our Line of Express Transportation
from New Orleans to Galveston, Houstoir and the in-
terior towns on the route to Austi h : also to Powder
Horn, Port Lavaca, Matagorda, Victoria, Golind, Gon-
zales, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Brazos Santiago and
Brownsville by the Western route.
. This ib the only establisnen Express on the Inland
Route, t. Mail and Express Passenger Trains of
Opelousas Rail Road and Vanderbilt's Line or
Steamers.
We forward any description of Merchandise, also,
Bullion, specie, Bank Notes, valuable parcels, with
promptness and despatch.
A Special Messenger (in our own employ,)will leave
Office, New Orleans, every Sunday and Wednesday
morning at half past 7 o'clock . Leaving Powder Horn
same day as above at4 o'clock p. m., and Office in Gal-
veston, every Monday and Thursday at 4 p. m.
This Exprés- will make close connection with the
44 Atlantic Express 'Ho and from New York and North
em cities.
Office in New Orleans under St. Charles Hotel, Office
in Galveston, corner of Tremont and >tran«i streets;
ap3w-sw
JONES
New Orleans and Gha.lveston.
BRITISH COM M £ R OI AL
LIFE IJVSIBAIVCE COmPAIVYe
CAPITAL, $5,000,000.
LAST DIVIDEND DECLARED, 84 PKK CENT.
K. D.J0HS80B, Agent.
Office in front of the MoiiauHsll.
Dr". FKAsSf BACON,! Me<Ucal Examiners. janl
Union, Marine and Fire Insurance Co.
Office i ornerof Strand and üíd Street,
GALVESTON.
Capital .*200,000
DIR ECTOR S:
Albert Ball,
Julios Kurrruair,
K. B. Nichols,
Johk Dean.
Jho. M. Jokes,
Geo. KaLl, >
John Mcller
H. De St. Ctr,
George Hftler,
L. M.-Hitchcock,
IsaDORE DtER,
Georue W. Grover,
Lawrehoe Froth.
ALBERT BALI, President,
JON. S. BEERS, Secretar}, J.TiE-VN, Vice President.
This Company Is prepared to take Marine, Inland
Navigation and Fire Risks at the asna] rates or pre*
miun, unu claims for losses will be promptly adjusted.
ian
insurance Agency
rpHE undersigned. Agent for the board of Under*
X writers In Sew Yoii. Boston, Philadelphia, Bmltl
more and Rew Orleans, continué to <over Marine In
land and River Risks in first dass Companies.
"" .may rely
on W
done
paid. dee!9
F>Persons baring Insurance business, may rely w
.Ting their bnsinéss punctualy and advantageous,
at thts Offiee, and losses promptly adjusted and
P. HDKT.
HAVLNG Interested my brother, Joseph Sauters, he
will, from and after this date, sign J. A. Santera,
In all matters connected with the business.
JunoIO 3. A. 8ADTBB8.
PIANOS
AND MCSlCAli IWSXHPMJjflTI. \
AUG. SACHTLEBEN, !
Trehoht street, Galvesto*.
All the New Music of the day received dirctly
from ihe publishers.
Circulating Musical Library on liberal tersa. ¡
Hj'Piano tuning by Mr. Felton_i If 1
EXCHANGE OFFICE.
J. S. SULLIVAN,
Buy* ana Sells Exchange,
Ann Uncdrrent Money
He will also give prompt attention to the collection of
business paper.
yPf3 Office on Tremont street, near the Strand, Gal-
veston, Texas. aug9ily
A. F. JAIIIES, Galveston* _ _
GOMMISSIONER OF DEEDS FOS THE STATES OF
Alabama .California. Connecticut.
Delaware Florida. Illinois.
Iowa ..Indiana............ ..Kentucky •
Louisiana...........Maine............ •«> Massachusetts.
liigan Missouri. ...New York.
New Hampshire New Jersey Pensylvania.
Rhode Island Tenneisee ....Virginia.
Vermont. ."Wisconsin
April 14.
cm the arrival of the ilea men
mavis Sole .
P. S.—All paper* in Texas, 1
will please oopy the above.
A. Orleans ¿c leías H.Slate* ¿
Tii Hi-
'pHÜ following new and m
X compose tins Line, vU:
Citarles Morgan
Mexico..............
Louisiana " . H. Ialbet,
Perseverance U.PIkut,
One ol them will leave New Orleans for Ualvesion
every Sunday and 'i'bnrsday, at« o*elock, A -
M.; returning will leave: Galveston lor Nes Orlaanr
every Sunday and 'l'Uu ralla y , at 4 o'clock, P.M
These steamers have been built with great care gi,
"did)
passengers, and for speed ind
surpassed.
cost especially for this trade; have eplen<
dations for passengers, and for speed and safe
For freight or passage apply to
K. B. NICHOLS & CO., Gain,
GALVESTON AND BOSTON PACf
erce it Bacon's Begu lar Li.
ISLAND CITY
TRINITY
NUECES.....
D. GODPREY i
U..,u....<.....
'or Freightor Passage, having
tion,apply to
igular LI.
Capt. Be
■
Galveston and r'
m , jy
tween Galv
Bark M1LTO
HOU
C. L. McCAKX¥ S
GENERAL AGEK CY OFP
Centre Street, opposite WaihikotoN'
\"X 7" ILL tend to buying, selling aid hiring
VV negotiating loans,collecting,finding
for clerks, mechanics, &c., &c.
Keperences:
Ball. Hatchings & Co., i R.
Joseph Osterman, Col.'
1 Dyer, I A. F
G. Opperman & Co., I H.
L.M.Hitchcock. I E.-
S« If. HLHLJBl
PHYSICIAN AND SU
Office on Post Office Street, 4th door
jn3 Galveston, Texas.
O c. & R. k. HARTLEY, Attorneys
• lors at Law, Galveston, Texas. Busíía
edto and collections made in any part of the State
Galveston, Feb. 23,1855.
JL. A. THOIUPSUK,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law, Galveston
OFFICE north side of Market street, a few doors oast
of Tremont street, over the office of Martin & John-
son. nov 10 lysw
CHS. E. THOMPSON,
ATTORNEY AT LAW, GALVESTON, TEXAS.
H~r Office over the 2nd "Ward Market-House. Jul}
williams.. ... .... .adalpha menard.
W1JLLIAMS & MENARD,
ATTORNIES AT LAW,
' Galveston. Texas. Jaa
w.p. ballinger.................. ....thos. m. jack.
BALLINGER& JACK, Attorneys at Law, Galves-
ton, Texas. Office south side Post Office street,
seventh door from Tremont, up stairs.
Will practice in the Federal Courts of Texas, in the
Supreme Court at Galveston, and in all the counties of
the First Judicial District. ><. 24-wsw
arthur t. lynn....................john h. williams
LYNN & WILL1AJÜS.
(Successors to H. H. Williams & Co.)
Receiving Forwarding and General Commission
N MERCHANTS.
Strand, Galveston, Texas.
Reference—M. Williams, H. H. Williams, Galveston.
Warneken & Kirchhoff New Orleans. ijan3
New York Clothing Store I
IN GALVESTON,
On Tremont Street, next door to J. IT. Benedict's.
NEWMAN & ELLAS have just received a select
stock of Spring and Summer Clothing, which they
will sett very Cheap for Cash, and resDectfullv invite the
citizen?, of Galveston and country to give them a call
before purchasing elsewhere. Our motto is, "Cash
down and never Undersold."
marl8 • • NEWMAN & ELLAS.
G. GOTTSCHALK,
Tremont St., one door South op Cóm'l and Ots
Aor'l Bank, Galveston, Texas. (t-i
OFFERS to citizens and strangers a superior
stock of Clocks, Watches and Jewelry, cheap for
cash ; and he is prepáred to make or repair any article
in his line with neatness and dispatch. aug8
horace cone....... ....T. s. anderson.
CONE & ANDERSON,
ATTOREYS AT LAW, HOUSTON TEXAS
WILL pratice in thé 1st and ?th Judicial Distrioi .
lysw«w
THOS* 31. JOSEPH,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
OppicE, on Market Street,
(Next door East of H. Rosenberg's store.)
Galveston, Texas. [novllsw-
RICE & BAVLARD,
HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTERS,
And dealers in all kinds of Paints, Oils, Varnishes,
Brushes, Glass, Artist's Colors and Tools, etc.,
sept25 Tremont St., Galveston. lyw-d
MARBLE 7 ARD.
A. ALLEN & CO,
Centre St re■t,Galveston , Tex as .
\T7"ILL keep constantly on handMoNUMEHTS ., -
VV Tombs, Head and Foot-Stones of all 7?^
sizes andprices.
Also, Tombs op Polished Italian Marble,
for Air-Tight Coffiins above ground.
They are also prepared to supply dealers in
Furniture, with Bureau, Table and Stand
Tops, very low; Building Marble for fronts of
Houses, <&c.
Having recently made some new arrangements In
their business, by which they will be enabled to keep a
more complete and varied assortment of everything in
their line of business; and to execute orders from the
country, or elsewhare, with dispatch and in the very
best style. Uan23-lyw-sw]
IF7* All work warranted to suit, or no uav.
steam Manufactory*
Window Sab h , Do orb a n d Blinds, by
HENRY JOURNEY,
On Church Street (near the Catholic Church,)
Gal veston, Tex as.
ORDERS for any work in my line will be promptly
executed. Sash and Blinds always on hand, of the
following sizes and prices:
Sash Painted and Glazed, 8xl0..14cts, Blindado, $2 50
.. 10x12.. 18 .. .. .. 2 75
10x14..20 .. .. 3 00
... .. 10x16..23 .. .. .. 3 25
• • •• 12x18..32 .. •• ,. 4 00
Doors, Window Framesand Mouldings made to order.
N . B.—Planing done to order.
JO3 Orders from the country executed with des-
patcn. (June4 'STd-wlyj
W m. AYLOIT•
manopactdrer op
SASH, DOORS AND BLINDS.
On22d St., Between the Episcopal and Baptist Chirch.es,
Galveston Texas.
KEEPS constantly for Bale, an assortmnnt of Sash and
Blinds, of the following sizes and prices :
Sash, Painted and Glazed, 8x10.. Ucts., Blinds do, $2 50
10x12.. 18 .. ... .. 2 75
.. ... .. 10x14..20 .. .. .. 3 0"
.. ... .. .. li:xlti..23 .. .. .. 3 25
12x18..32 .. .. .. 4 00
Other sizes in same proportion. Doors made to order.
ILr* Orders from the country promptly attended to.
inarfl '67-lysw-w
J. B. CHAVANNE,
PR A CTICAL WATCHMAKER,
Market Street, Galveston, Texa*.
A LL jobs from tbeir hands will be warranted for
Xjl year. Fine Irench Clocks, WatcbeH and Jer -irv
for sale. Cash paid for old Gold and Silver, wj 12#
in Neh
control wL.
shippers bjr
forwarded with ca
lowest and most equ
From the firntof A
Powder will be carri
Line. This line ol"
modations for Cabii
attention is gnarant'
«age.
The subscribers wil
nhipments of produce
York, Messrs. 11. Br.
mar 17
For New.
THE fine A No. l Schociff
Foster, master; having muc^
engaged, will have despatch. V
cotton, appiy to nov25 J^fír
For New York,
^HE Hrig EMPIRE, Capt. Miller, bavin
X of her cago eugaged, will have quicti
patch for the above port. For freight or pa\
novlO to E. B NlcíüV
Wanted to Charter.
ONE or two good Schooners, to load
lumber on or near Lake Charles, apply id
mediately to Le PERT 4c Di A DR l\
sept30
Galveston9 Harrisburg i|gtiU4M!i«toii
PACKET—PASSAGE TWO DOLLARS.
THE Steamer J. JENKINS. K.
P. Speers, will hereafter make ,
1> trips, leaving Galveston MON UAVS, JwaHeSsfcu
WEDNESDAYS and FR1DUYS; irave HtKiston TUKS-
DAYS, THURSDAYS and SATURDAY■>, at3 o'elock P
M. : = ■ . ■ • afcptlS
Notice! To Traveler in Texas!!
SHORTEST, quickest and cheapest route to the L'razoa
O uod Colorado Valleys; Austin and Western Texas—
via:
B. B. B. «k C. RAILROAD!
From Harrisburo: connecting with New Orleans and
Galveston, and Galveston Kay U. S. 3Vail Steam
ers; and at Richmond with Stages to Auslin, and to
Gonzales,and intermediate points.
Cars leave Harrisburg each day — cxceptine Tue&
dayeand Thursdays—at H o'clock, A. M. leave Rich-
mond same daj^at 1, o'clock, P. .M.
.1 m.i«1- Gonzales <fee., leave Galves-
• -•*
Cars at Harrisburg, and stage:
ing days,
Through tickets to Austin ai
Railway and F. P. Sawyer's
ÍVom R. R. Agent at Harrtabu*
Passengers sloping at Hi;
through tiokets lor Colurab'
Austin or for Gonzales, will _
Stage transportation over se&is
Richmond. \
Extra stages always to be hired at RitW
Time Galveston to Austin,CO hour«, ^ás^áing IS
Kichinot3 the f<^gj
-'.fltep^j^
JNO. A. WILLIAM« "
rr t , , Supt.B. B. B. A <V. RniVctd. P
Harrisburg, January l 1857.
Memphisaii«IN* Orleans PacketLlne",
CONSISTING OF SIX FIRST I'LASS ^
STEAMERS, unsurpansed bv any
boats on th« Western Waiters in all tbe
requisites that conduce to the comfort,^
safety and pleasure op papsemgfcri;^re aitanred^ In
mw.\bav.-wjtbk&wr
and FÜ ID AY at 5 P. M., viz:
ON MONDAYS".
Bcu. Franklin. Oapt. j. d. ClaU.
Nebraska •• A 1 va¡_
on avedjsesiiavs.
John 8imonds..... Capí, C B C-
Ingomar '• j -n-
ON FRIDAYS.
u. k. w. Hill............,.(;apt
Bet last.. v
Passengers can rely on tho prOrh-
of these Boata, and on liie ««IToru
the traveler.leel' *• ai home 55
Boats connect,regalariy at K
for St. Louih an-i Louisville,
passengers going abov«^>ic-
dec4d3m Office under St. sv
"pHE underlsgned has been lm
X ifch sui'jects, resliiejit-i wiliiii
that, should they desire lo contri
relief of those who have autieror.
dia, they may deposit their dóiiati.
dec2 akthukt. livk.n,
ProviMons.
. Just Received per Charles Mnt\
OA BBLS. tip top Extra Flour, 32 h::!-
2 tierces Migar cured liaros, H¡ bbl .
10 bbis. Mobs Heel, lit >, d<> do, ,
3 do Mutisou's Spenn oil. S'1■
50 bags Oats, 25 bbl
and for sale by |nova^1
MES.
FAivcyr «
I HAVE ju-
City a.
a fine •
Uress
J. SACHE,
ViiRANDAH BUILDING, TKEMOKT ST.,
Galveston.
T OOKING-Glasses, Portrait and F#!ture Fra-
JLi made to order.
Old Looking-Glassearesilvered, anew oneei
to order, of any si*o.
PLAIH 4 ORHAMÍBTAL GlLDlSO DO** 1 TBI HIT 1"
Coffee-Houses. Buildings, SaWons and Steam
Ornamented and Gilt.
Old Frames He-Gilt. Old /aintings cleaned ac
stored. _
Galvanizing iji Gold and Slly
or all kinds of German Silver Plated Wa! S
Knives and Forks, Wjrtches, Jewelry, Bnr
Lamps, Cas'ors, Ac- made to appearequaR <
warranted to wear well. '
ctory.
C. B< FP"«I|''«
;TInandShe _
WholesnU ana Retail.
r> TXEMOKT STREET—GALVESTON
Opposite J. A. Sauter's House Furnishing "Warehouse
and near the Tremont Honse.
"|V« AKUFACTÜKEKS ofGopper,Tin. Sheet Iron,
i. XZincand Jappaned Ware. Wuikeep con-
stantly on hand a general assortment of all articles.
asnallykepl in their line of business. '
Roofing, Guttering, Spouting, &c., done in a neat and
substantial manner, ana on as reasonable terms as any
otherestablishmentin the city.
S. B Particularattention will be paid o>ob-work,and
allwork done byas, will be warranted to skit orno charee
Orders respectfully solicited. [dec. 15sw
n. W. SHAW,
GLOCK and WATCHMAKER, aod ge.eral
dealer in Jewelry, Clocks, Watches, te.
Special attention given to Repairing of ev,,*
Wnd in Ms line. i.
Moro Castle, corner of Strand aad Tremottstreet.
... ire-ijr
j«. r
-qECEIVED by recent arnrals a new supplM
XV of Boots and Shoes. Purchasers had betterlShw
look into the Strand Clothing Store, aa my stock V.
snow complete. ttebM] ALBBKT BA^.
faucy Robes, etc., blacbj
White Goed«,
Cambric and swiss Kdgius: ,7"^L
do, applique linfcn Edging xna ,r'W
Meehifn, Collars and blf-ve..:_1j,.,.... " ,-V *
sTmv®"' c^n,Wc. a«(i. Ui.iieo
, ; cambric, swigs, linen fr-ri
Hambarg Fiottucing, Edging and
^ and efieeFves: eiriirrr i
whit and colored TadSfcME -
Glmpnrn and Bru soi, ,^'c. p' .'f :
chiefs. Skirts; ladies ' H
Cloaks; Talmas; JMantiiu ¿!d .
and Shawls; cloth and f
mofre antique plush do, velrotth1*"' v*'*fe|
Kancy Articles, "
®ucÍPn aes, do do Jio'r<SS. i
«neilicg Stítí ; olto^
Bazin'a-
Florida Water;. )i y
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Stuart, Hamilton & Brown, John Henry. Civilian and Gazette. Weekly. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 20, No. 41, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 15, 1857, newspaper, December 15, 1857; Galveston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth177381/m1/3/?q=Lamar+University: accessed June 6, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.