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®a5|ingtM^m£rican
jpyWe are indebted to our friend H. P-
Roberts for the election returns of Haris,
Liberty, Brazoria and Fort Bend counties.
' jg-y We are indebted to our friend Mr.
McDade tor valuable public documents.
jpyThe communication of J. W. H.
will be answered in our uuxt.
Jgg-The election returns are anything
but perfect. We give them however as we
find them.
jy We haye to acknowledge the re-
from Borne unknown friend of " Fill-
i and Donelson songs for the campaign.
Fillmore and Donelson Club
will meet on Wednesday, 13th, at the Aus-
hn House, at early candle light.
W. J. PENDLETON, Sec'y.
jpjTWe call the attention of our readers
«specially of Planters and Merchants to the
^advertisement of our townsman O. II. Tra-
boe Esq.. as found in our advertising col-
umns. Mr. Trabue has long been known in
.this community as a thorough business
man, and we think our friends would con-
sult their own interest to give him a trial.
We have seen a suspicious looking little
.baud bill being hawked about town for sev-
, «ral days back, offering a reward of one fcun-
. dred and fifty dollars for the apprehension
. of the party or parties -who were so vile as
to apply the incendiary's torch to Parson
.Lancaster's Crib. Now the Parson knows
vae well as any one else, that all this is garn-
atón. and gotten up to excite a little sympa
thy, as well as to cast a slur upon the
'Americans of our town. 'Twill not do Par-
son, they all know yon and the dirty little
trick* to which you will descend. So mise-
rable a subterfuge is contemptible beyond
expression, and besides, when children are
alloved the use of Jire-arms, accidents will
happen.
«TT.T.ATMI FILLMORE UTO gffOW-
XOTHINGIjSM,
Several of our Dem. Exchanges seem to
think Mr. Fillmore ip his letter of acceptance
very brief and non-committal, except upon
«se point, that is, that he endorses fully the
doctrine of Native Americanism, and confi-
dently assert that old line Whigs will receive
"this news with regret. Yerily, the regret
must be deep and sincere from the often re-
peated manifestations we have of it. With
but a few exceptions every old line Whig
Convention that has been convened in any of
the States, adjourned with singular unanim-
ity of sentiment with the full apd final de-
termination to support the American nom-
inees. This according to their own showing
evinces a " great reluctance " to support the
man who could dishonor himself by standing
«op and lb the face of the whole world
proclaim himself an American. However un-
pleasant the trnth that he is an American or
Know-WmlUllik *s anti-American organs
.delight to call them, may appear to them, so
jopen and bold a contusion seems to tickle
his earlier supporters mightily.
The uNashville Union" seems to think
that he has cut himself asunder from the
old line Whigs, and stands confessed a full-
blooded Know-Nothing. Well it may seem
jn to the prejudiced eye of the " Union," but
to us the unity of the two seems more
like the connection of the Siamese twins,
they seem to be one and inseparable. From
recent manifestations the old line Whigs
bom determined to stand by Fillmore, the
.Union and the Constitution, the Nashville
.Union to the contrary notwithstanding. If
Mr. Fillmore did not stay to tell them good-
.bye, they seem determined to welcome him
Jbeek again and the Ides of November, will
give ample assurance of the regret they ex-
perienced at his present connection with the
American party.
DYCE SOMBRE.
It was announced in the late news fropa
y|n£lm¿j that Dyce Sombre's celebrated
will in favor of the East India Conjpiiny.
had been set aside, and that his immense for-
tune would go to hi> widow. The London
correspondent of the B°ston Post, in his
letter of July 4th, notices the decision, and
gives the following sketch of Dyce Sombre,
.and his career—
"toycé'T&ombre was born at Sirdhaud, in
Bongal, about the year 1808^ He was the
.descendant, by a Hindoo of a cer-
tain Gen. Sombre, a European. The tiene-
ral afterwards married the Begum of Sii d~
haud, who had apparently a very strong at-
tachment to him, and after his death pro-
tected his descendants, although no relative
' of her own. When a boy. he was. for three
or tour years, under th tuition of Mr. Fish-
er a chaplain at the military station at M ?
.crut. Thence he returned to Sirdhaud'
where he carried on the Government ftr the
begum, and wallowed in the most unres-
.Uauwd sensuality. The Begum died in 1836.
and left him a very large property, estima-
ted at half a million sterling'. He went to
.Calcutta, afterwards to China; returned to
(Calcutta, and thence came to England in
J.858. His introduction jf js good, the fame
. of his wealth great, and be was received into
9$ry good society, conducting himself in it
with perfect propriety, as we are assured;
but.outside the doors of his aristocratic ac-
quaintances he gave full play to his domi-
—— In 1840. whether seduced
Mr. Prinsep, one of the executors, and a di-
rector of the East India Company, by which,
after legacies to one of his sisters, his exe-
cutors, the President of the Board of Con-
trol, and the directors of the East India
Company: he gave a sum of 125.000 rupees
for the support of tlje blind, lame and indi-
gent of Sirdhaud. and directed the residue
to be employed in the endowment of an in-
stitution to be called the Sombre College,
for the education of the higher classes in In-
dia, requesting the East India Company to
see the execution of his bequests. In July,
1851. he died. The East India Company
ptopounded the will, which was opposed by
Mrs. Dycc Sombre, upon the ground of her
husband's insanity at the time of its execu-
tion. After most protractcd and. costly
proceedings, the Judge of the Prerogative
Court pronounced, in January last, against
the will, and condemned the East India Com-
pany and Mr. Prinsep in all the costs of the
litigation. From this decision an appeal
was carried to the Judicial Committee of
Privy Council, which has confirmed the
judgment of the court below.
He succeeded by means of his wealth in
entering Parliament, but was always a sen-
sualist of the grossest Eastern type. Shrewd
upon many points, stark mad upon one,
dirty, drunken and beastial to the last, his
life was a mine of wealth to the lawyers,
surpassed only by the richness of that which
he bequeathed to the courts. More than
£200,000 of his property have been swal-
lowed up by the last suit.
THE B0RDKB RÜÍFIAN.
The Kansas correspondent ot the Abbe
ville (S. C.) Banner, gives the following
graphic sketch of the much talked of and
much traduced "Border Ruffian
Imagine a fine looking man, with a hea-
vy beard and moustache, felt hat, red shirt,
(noxioat.) blue pants, heavy boot drawn over
the pants, immense Spanish spurs, a pair of
water-proof scabbards, each containing a
large " navy repeater." aSharpe's rifle slung
over the shoulder, and a large bowietknife
stuck into the right boot or swinging to the
same belt with th6 repeaters, chargingdowp
upon you across the prairie on a fine bay.
or a large Kentucky mule. As he comes
nearer, you see that he is completely pre-
pared for a long march, rapid movements,
and '• solitary entertainment" on the prairie.
He rides a deop Spanish saddle, which, with-
out appearing oqiubered, is yet rigged with
the greatest variety of articles. His horse-
hair larraette. with an iron picket at one end.
hangs fiom the high puipmel. A porte-
inanteau or a pair ->f saddlebags contains
change of liaen. an extra red shirt, (in case
of rain,) and two or three days' rations of
bread, dried beef", ham. ground coffee and su-
gar. A pair of blankets, and a military
cloak, with cape and sleeves, are tied on be-
hind. A pair of pouches at the pummel,
contain a flask or two of whisky (also in
case of r&in) and some other extras. A can-
teen slungover the shoulder contains water,
and 4 neat leather box fastened to the belt
is full of cartridges and caps. Besides i>ll
this, there is generally a number of leather
thongs, fastened to rings in various parts of
the saddle, to which hangs a tin cup. a small
coffee pot, sometimes a frying pan, a hatchet.
&c., &c. Thus caparisoned he can move
with ease and celerity, and like the brave
knights of old. is ever ready for fight or fun,
and is equally at home in camp, in a squat-
ter's shanty, or on the lonely prairie-
Most of those with whom I had an op-
portunity to become intimate had crossed
the 1 lains to Santa Fe, or Salt Lake, or Cal-
ifornia. several times, and were in con ¿o
quence, the best 0^ drivers, the best cooks,
ind the most hardy soldiers that I ever saw.
Rough in their Inanners but generous as
sailors, and sharp as travelers, they are al-
ways welcome, and always manage to win
the hearts of their fellows. They are from
the border counties of Missouri, where they
leave their families, and come to the Terri-
tory occasionally to hold their claims, pay
their taxes, vote legally, ftiul, if necessary,
fight. Most of them iqtend moving the
Territory as soon gs it i$ made sl^ye State.
Such are the u.ep about whom the whole
negrp stealing pack are raising their howl.
And where they are not known, doubtless,
muoh capital can be made on the assertion
of their forcible intervention in the affairs of
the Territory. But I am assured in what I
assert, that more Free Soiler voters than
Border Ruffians, were polled here at the last
election on the pro-slavery ticket. How it
happened can be readily accounted for. The
true position of the border Missourians, in
fact, is to look on calmly, and without inter-
ference. at the operations of the ballot-box,
confident as they are of the sucpess of our
party; but when blows must be struck, to
be ready to sustain us with their arms.
THE END OF GREAT MEN-
Happerting to cast my eyes upon a printed
page of miniature portraits, I peroefved that
the four personages who occupied the four
most couspicuous places, were Alexander,
Usesar. Hannibal and Bonaparte. I had
seen the Mttkunnumbered times before, but
never di^HR same sensations arise in my
bosom, a3"my mind hastily glanced over
their several histories.
Alexander, after having climed the dizzy
heights of his ambition and with his tem-
ples bound with chaplets dipped in the blood
of countless nations, looked down upon a
conquered world and wept that there was
not another world for him to conquor. set
city on fire, and died in a scene of de-
bauch. •
Hannibal, after having, to the astonish-
ment and consternation of Rome, passed the
Alps—after having put to flight the armies
of this 11 mistress of the world," and strip-
ped '• three bushels" of golden Vings from the
fingers of his slaughtered knights, and made
her very foundation quake—fled from his
country, being hated by those who once ex-
ultingly united his name to that of their
God, and called him Hanni Baal, and died
at last by poison administered by his own
hands, unlamented and unwept in a foreign
land.
Caesar, after having conquered ¿00 cities
and dyed his garments in the blood of 1,-
000,000 of his foes—after having pursued to
death the only rival he had on earth, was
miserably assassinated by those he consid-
ered as his nearest friends, and in that very
place the attainment of which had been his
greatest ambition.
Bonaparte, whose mandates Kings and
Popes obeyed, after having filled the earth
with the terror of his name—after haviug
deluged Europe with tears and blodd, and
clothed the world in sackcloth, closed his
days in lonely banishment, almost literally
exiled frpm the world, yet where he'cqulc}
sometimes see his country's banner waving
over the cjeep, but which would not or could
not bring foipa aid.
Thus, thqse fqur men, who. from the pe-
culiar situation of theip portraits, seemed to
stand as the representatives of all those
whom the world calls gret f—those four,
who each in turn made the earth frembleto
its very centre by their simple tread, se-
verally died—one by intoxication, flr, «s
some suppose, by poison mingled with his
wine—one a suicide, one murdered by his
friends, and one a lonely exile! u fjow are
the mighty fallen!"
«■ •
JHE "JAKES H. ^EVENS ''
This splendid locomotive, ordered for
the tap road, is now on the tpack and
will soon wake up ' he citizens of the
Brazos valley wit* its shrill whistle. It
is at once a magnificent model, with all
the latest improvements, and a most
powerful machine. A' soon as the
maohine is put in complete order, the
t. aok laying will commence, and within
the next thirty days our citizens will be
withiu ü short hour's rid^ of Richmond.
Several freight cars are also on the track
and ready for buisness as soon as the
road opens.—Houston Telegraph.
NEW ADVERTISM'TS.
PIANO FORTES,
"DEV B I- PEE1. of Chappell Hill, Washington,
tv County, Texas, will keep constantly on hand, an
assortment of Boardman and Gray's celebrated Pianos,
with or without the Dulce Campana atta hineut. He
will be pleased to see his friends, and the public yener-
ally, and will execute orders with care, promptly and
punctually. Persons wishing to purchase will please
call and examine, as he warrants every instrument lie
sells, to give perfect satisfsition, or no sale. Persons
at a distance will consult their tnterest to send in their
orders, as great care and attention will be given to
packing and forwarding.
Chappell Hill, June 30th, 1866. no85wly.
CASH! CASH!!
.RY-GOODS, Ac., selling off at cost for
^ cash. D. TRABUE, Trusee.
Washington, June 22d, 1856.—no34tf.
D
Strayed
FkOU me In.Chappell Hill, on the night of the 11th
inst., one yoke or Oxen, to wit: One a dark brin
die, branded H W. on the near shoulder and right hip;
some scars on his brest, -the other a black, with a
brown stripe down his back; me points of his horns
sawed off; Branded J. Pr, on the right hip, eai mark
2 under slopes. They were necksd together when they
left with a grass rope.
llwill give $20 reward for the delivery of said oxen
to T.J. Jackson, BENJAMIN SKINNER.
July 30th, 1856. —no39wtf.
of the lady, or the position
i such an alliance conferred on him, he
iWc Jervis, a daughter of Lord St.
YinfrnL Of his behavior during the fii st
two years of his married life, we are told
nothing; we must suppose that he was per-
fectly contented agd amiable. But in 1843,
whilst residing with his wife at the Claren-
don Hotel, his conduct became so extraor-
dinaay, that it was deemed ej?e*#frry to put
him under restraint, and shortly afterwards
gjury declared Mm to be of unsound mind.
Bis principal delusions were about his wife,
against whom he made the most extrava-
gant charges of incontinency, and he insist-
jpl} that she had herself confessed having been
gtyilfy of these abominations. Sensible as
he was on other points, the jury could not
do otherwise than find a man insane who
entertained such monstrous delusions, for
which, it seems, not the slightest pretence
had bean given him.
1a July 1849, Dyce Sombre executed a
jrilí. carefully prepared by the solicitors of
A GOOD TIKE corara , . „
Everything foreshadows that (here 13 "a
good time coming " for thp friei)ds of the
country, the efforts pf the sectionalists, on
the opé hand, and the " foreign democracy "
on the other, to the contrary not withstand
ing. The perfect ujannej- i which the
Convention of ' old ljne Whigs" term-
inated. shows that although not of us,
they are with us. They r&JSP *he fill-
more banner as thebanner of the coun-
try, and under its folds they will march to
victory, hand m hand with the Sons op
Sajj. fiot only here, but every where
throughout the brogd land, Fillmore and
Donelson stock is rising so rapidly that
that it is impossible to say „xhei#at will
stop. It will be seen by the letter of our
Washington correspondent, that, in th* Me-
tropolis, that barometer of political feeling,
you can tell to what party a man be-
longs by looking in his face. Pillmoreism
Mfe is en epidemic. The meeting o I the
^bfenth, sixteenth and seventeenth wards,
the night before last, was positively awful,
and the boys k?pt their old pet, H. Winter
Davis, speaking, he happening to speak last
until half past 11 o'clock. Tiecro d could
not be measured by hundreds, but consisted
of thousands upon thousands of ''Ameri-
cans and " Fillmore and Donelson' men of
every kind- This is right—1 ing it out, and
let the outbreak extend to every hill and
valley of the country. As goes the '-Ma-
ryland Line" so goes the United Statea.
marching to the tune of the Union first, last
and all the time. There may be, way down
beyond sunrise, and in the far North and
West, some " Sectionalists," with a slight
sprinkling of '• Fereign Democrats," but
what of that ?—they only serve to form a
contrast and increase the general effect.- —
By the way, it was a glorious sight to see
the manly faces of the '• Old Line Whigs,"
who looked like Napoleon's old *' Old Guard.
We have seen them same meq >* long, long
ago." alwaps true *nd truity, and ready to
stand by their beloved country 5 and now
we behold them- as the boy says, the the
sameasever. and samer too," rallying around
the '• stripes and stars." That's all as it
should be.God bless them. Oub Country is
their watchword, and Millaro Fillmore
their battle cry. Again we eay—God bless
them I—Bait. Paper.
Out of ninety ooe counties in Indis
ana, the people of eighty can leave home
in the morning, go to Indianapolis by
railroad, attend to business from two to
eight hours and retara home in the
evening.
More " Camels are coming " to Texas,
the Government having ordered the Sur-
p ise oat for a reinforcement.
George Law is out with a long letter
showing why he will not support Frc .
moat.
'■ The people will do right."—News.
Therefore. Fillmore and Donolsou will bo
elected.—Rutherford Telegraph.
Softening tlve Expression,—a
thundering big lie!" said Tom. '-iio"
replied Dipk; "it's qnly a fulminating en-
largement of elongated veracity!" fjarry
took off his 1 at, elevated e^-es, and
held l)is tQngue.
An old cynic, at a concert the other
night, read in the programme the title of
a song, viz: "Oh give me a cot in the vally
I love." Reading it over attentively, the
oil fellow finally growled: "Well, if I
had my choice, I should ask for a
bedstead.
NEW GROCERIES!
THE undersigned having just received
from New York his stock of Groceries,
has now on hand for wholesale and retail,
a complete assortment of staple and fancy
Groceries, and he intends to keep constant-
ly on hand, every thing that is called for in
his line of business, and would respectfully
inyite those wishing to buy. to call and ex-
amine pnces and qualityJor themselves.
F. W. ROBERTSON.
Washington, May 14th 1856.
BROWN & MCMILLER,
ARE now receiving a large and splendid
stock of SPRING GOODS, consist-
ing of every description of goods usually
brought to this market, which they will
take much pleasure in showing to custo-
mers, They'invite their old customers, and
the public generally, to give them a pall be-
fore purchasing elsewhere. n24rtf
STRAYED OR STOLEN,
A sorrel mare mui°) about the first of
May, from the subscriber. Said mule
is about three years old, branded with a let-
ter V on the shoulder, and has a little
white on her face. Had on when left, a rope
about fifteen feet long, made up as a halter.
A liberal reward will be given upon delivery
to the subscriber. JACK SEDGLEY.
no 32-tf.
ESTRAY HORSE.
The State of Texas—County of Brazas.
rjlAKEN up by Peter Reefer, and estray-
I ed before Wm. Mcintosh, J. P.. a sor-
rel Horse, bald face, both hind feet, and left
fore foot white; some white specks on his
shoulders and rump. No brands perceiv-
able; about five years old; appraised at fort
dollars, by J. 1- Bowman and J. P. Mitchell.
DAVID MoINTQSIf Clerk CJ C. B, 0.
June 7th. 1856.
ESTRAY NOTICE.
The JState qf 2'ej,aa—Vounty of JJrazas
rriAKEN up by E. M, ifilican and estray-
| ed before Arthqr Édwads, J. P., a sor-
rel mule, vyith saddja and gear marks;
Branded A on the right thigh; almosf ten
years old, and appraised at forty-two dollars
Ijy J. M, Price and Michael Svmms.
DANID M'INTQSH, Cl'k C. C. B. C.
June 9th. 1856. (n33^4w.
WHAT OUR NEIGHBORS SAY OF
BE. IT LAKE'S CELKB&ATXD LIYEE PILLS.
New York. August 30, 1852.
We, the undersigned, having made
trial of Dr. M'Lane's Celebrated L ver
Pills, must acknowledge that they are
the best medicine for Sick Headache,
Dyspepsia, and liver camplajpt, that
we have ever used. We take pleasure
in recommending them to the pubic;
and are confident, that if those who are
troubled with any of the above com
plaints will give them a fair trial, they
will not hesitate to acknowledge their
ben oficial effects.
MRS. HILL, East Troy.
MRS. STEVENS, West Troy.
Purchasers will be care ful to ask fo
Dr. M'Lane's Celebrated Liver Pills
manufactured by Fleming Bros, of Pitts*
burg Pa. There are other Pills purpor-
ting to be Liver Pills, now before the
public. Dr. M'Lane's genuine .I^iver,
Pills, also his celebrated Vermifuge, can
now be had at all respectable drugstores.
None genuine without the signature of
FLEMING BROS.
FANNIN HOUSE.
FANNIN STREET, HOUSTON, TEXAS.
Formerly kept by W. B. Walker.
THE subscriber having leased the above
Hotel, respectfullj- solicits the patron-
age of the traveling public, and assures those
who may favor him with their calls, that no
effort shall be spared to make their stay
agreeable. At'ached to the house are excel
lent and well kept stables. Passengers and
baggage conveyed to and from the boats free
of charge. B.F.TURNER,
no 29-tf. Proprietor
NOTICE OF AGENCY
XT7"ILLIAM H. VINSON, ESQ., to myantborfwMf
W Agent. ' J. F. NALL1,
Washington, August 12th, 1856.—no42w4t.
GEORGE H. TRABUE.
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
GALVESTON, TEXAS. *
N the 1st day ol October, next,. I will com-
mence to transact a
Receiving, Forwarding, and general
COMMISSION BUSINESSp
Jfc the city of Galveston. I respectfuily tender my
services to my numerous friends, among tha Planters
and Merchants of the State, and promise them that my
strictest attention will be given to the disposal ol con-
signments, the filling of orders and receiving and
prompUy forwarding of all kinds of merchandise con-
signed to my cars.
1 will make prompt and faithful retains of sales as
soon as made,charging no more ihan the usual Com-
missions and Ike actual charges paid out lor handling
the same.
AH consignments to my address, " if per insurable
boats or vessels," will be covered by my open policy of
Insurance, unless otherwise instructed.
Having had considerable experience in the Commis-
sion Business, 1 flatter mytelf that I will give entire sat-
isfaction. The patronage of my friends is earaeetly
solicited.
REFERENCES:
The citizens of Washington Texas.
Tiie citizens of Independiner, Texas.
James 8. Wilkins, Bren ham, Texas.
Crumpler & Luak, Bi eubam, Texas.
Col. T. B. White, Chappell Hill, Texas.
Col. Jas. X. Kerby, Rock Island. Texas.
James 8. Barton, Esq , Wheelock.
L- D Carriuglon 4c Co., Austin.
Brown, Miller & Co, Webb ville, Texas.
Miller ic Wheat, Lockhart, Texas.
W. 7. M'fariand, Belton. Texas.
J. P. McKinzie. Georgetown Texas.
Dr. O. Kendiick, Palestine, Texas.
Washington, August 13th, 18 58. [n42tf.
STtAM SAW AND BRIST MILL
FOR SALE.
I WILL sell on reasonable terms, my
Steam Saw Mill, near Montgomery, with
or without the Grist Mill. It is in splendid
order, with an excellent engine and all other
fixtures, and an abundance of good timber.
The engine is ten horse power, and can be
easily moved. I am also prepared to fill
any bill for lumber at thp shortest notice.
See other advertisement.
n32-tf \J L. E. ARNOLD.
STEAM SAW MILI,
OF A. W. HUTTON & CO., ten miles
South-East of Anderson and seven
miles North-East of Qrimesville near the
public road leading from Anderson to Shan-
non's prairie, is now in full operation and
prep red to accommodate all who may ap-
ply with choice lumber, assuring quick dis-
patch. Saturday's will be appropriated for
grinding, but pn imergencies, grinding ean
be done at any hour.
Grimes county, May the 22nd 1856.
no30-tf.
ESTRAY NO LICES
The State o Texas, Connty of Brazos.
3HAKEN up by Wm. G. Wilson and Wm.
L King, Jr., and estrayed before Wm.
clntosh. J. P., July 12th, one sorrel mare,
about 14 hands high, blazed lace, six or
seven years old. Mexican brand, appraised
to $1(M). Oop dfM'k hay or brown horse,
about 15 hands high, both hind feet white!
about five years old, branded J, appraised to
$100. A bay mare and yearling colt, about
fifteen hands high, 5 years old, branded J,
both appraised to $130, One iron grey
mare and sucking colt, scar across her nose,
14 and a h*lf hands high, nine years old;
no brand to be seen, appraised to $70.—
One bay mare and colt, about 14 hands
high, six or seven years old, branded K, ap-
praised at $75; and a dark brown or black
horse colt, two years old, branded K. ap-
praised at $40; all appraised by T. C. Bow-
man and Jas. S. Riley.
ALSO.
TAKEN up by Robert L. Allen and es-
trayed before Arthur Edwards, J. P.,
on the 15th inst., two mares, described as
follows, viz; One of bay color, black mane
and tail, both hind feec \'hite. a small star
in the forehead, about 13 1-2 hands high,
seven years old. appraised at $25; the other
is a roan mare, grey inane and tail, blazed
face, both hind feet white and scars thereon,
had a colt last spring, about nine years old,
appraised at $30, by John Millican and R-
J. Christie.
DAVID McINTOSH,
Clerk, C. C. B. C. i
July 16th 1856.—n38w4t.
NEW ADVERTISEM'TS.
LAND FOR SALE,
I AM authorised by J. I). GicMinps, of Brechsm, to
sell anv part or parcel ot the tract known a* the
Zanders and Gorman land, lying south-west of Wash-
ington, adjoining the tracts of T. s. Hendersoa Mr*.
Stephen Lockett and Dick Hestou. The land is free
from all conflicting claims or contracts. Any rersou
wishing to procure a situation in a neighborhood ol
ood schools, good society, good laod, water and tim-
ber, will do well to make rPli«tiOTSoon¿ 8mith
Washington, May 7th, 1S56. (no27tf.
LAND LOCATOR &A8£NT>
THE undersigned will start out again about the first
of July, on a land locating tour. Having been en-
gaged in the business for the last ten y ears in Texas, he
is°ln possession of much valuable i nformation not gen-
erally known in relation to landed interest of the State.
He pledges himself to make none but good locations
for all who favor tiim with business. He is too well
known throughout the State to require reference or re-
commendation. From his thorough knowledge ofthe
country,having made ¡this study with a view exclu-
sively to his business, he flatters himself that he can
make as good, if not better selections, than any other
person engaged in the business. His terms are, one-
thiid of the land and pay all expenses and deliver the
patent, or for locating and paying 11 expenses in cash.
For a 320 acre certificate, ... w
For a WO acre certificate, •••■ $10®
For a 1280 acre certificate, $100 00
And all certificates of larger quantities, 12JÍ cents per
a-re IP. A THOMSON,
"May Tth,lS5$. ri27tf. Gay Hill, Texas.
DRUGS AND MEDICINES I
B- F- WILSON & B- M HUTCHINSON,
HATING associated themselves in business, would
call the attention of the couuuy dealers, to their
large and well selected stock of Drugs (Jhemicals,
Dye Stolfb, Faints, Oils Varnilbas, Brushes,
Patent Medicines, GFlasa-Ware Instrumental
Perfumery Fancy Soaps, Spices, Pure Wines
and Liquors,,or Medical purposes.
They feel confident they can give satisfaction, both
as regards prices and quality of goods. All they ask is-
an examination of their stock and prices.
N. B. Particular attention paid to the filling of phy
sicians prescriptions both night and day.
PATENT MEDICINES.
STEAM SAW MILL.
MY Mill is still running, and cutting Pine Lumber
of the very best qualities «' the old stand.
I aih prepareiTto saw at the, shortest notice, a bill of
any qúáiitity; and keeps on hand all the lumber needed
for ordinary bujidiug purposes. Prices and terms as
usual. My Miil is twenty-five miles from Washington
ajd fifteen from Anderson, in the vicinity of Mont-
gomery £. L. ARNOLD.
March 19th, 1858. rno20wtf.
JOHN N BARRILLON,
SURVEYOR AND CIVIL ENGINEER,
OFF£RS his professional services to the public. An
experience of over twenty years, will insure to
those who need his services, the utmost accuracy and
skill.
References—Judge Felder, Rufus H. Felder, Mich-
ael Spann, Esqr., and Messrs. Rogers and Searcy.
Specimen drawings may be seen at the office of Rog-
er and Searcy, Washington ; and all orders for busi-
ness, left with "them, will be promptly attended to.
Washington, May 141856. no 28-tf,
X. B. SANDERS,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
And General Land and Collecting Agent,
Belton. Bell County, Texas.
WILL attend promptly to all business entrnsted to
his care, in the couuties of Bell, Coryelle, Mc-
Lennan, L am pases, Comanche, Bosque, Milam, Burle-
Washington, Williamson and Travis, and in the Su-
preme and Federal Courts at Austiq.
References given if required, at any time. fn30yl.
T. H. MoMA AN. B. R. GILBERT.
T. H. McMAHAN & GILBPUT,
COTTON FACTORS,
AND
General Commission Merchants,
Sir and. Galveston, Texas.
no30«-ly..
J. H LEPERT,
Richmond. Texas,
RECEIVING k FORWAMG MERCHANT,
and Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Dry Goods,
Groceries, Western Produce, &o
' n 25-1 v.
NOVELS! NOVELS!! NOVELS!!
JUST received a great variety of novels, written by
the aumt popular authors, among vv jiich are those
of Dumas, Uarystt, Lippard, Southwicl;, Ailhur, Ben-
neit, Lever, Geo. Sands, Mrs. Gray, &c., all for sale by
n24-6rn j. C. HARRIS.
H. HOUSE & CO.,
JAI THEIK '
WINDOW SASH & BLIND MANUFACTORY,
MILAM STEEET, HOUSTON, TEXAS,
ARE prepared at sight to execute any orders for any
amount of Sash, with or wilhom Glass, at the
prices named below, also PANNEL DOORS, raised on
both sides,well finished, and made ofthe best seasoned
Cypress Lumber.
Annexed to the various sizes of Sash, we have given
the exact size the frame should be made, for the con-
venience of our customers.
Frames to fit our Sash should be made as follows*.
12 lights 8x10 3 ft. 9 1-2 in. by 2 ft. 4 8-4 in., worth 16c.
10x12 4
' 10x14 5
10x16 5
12x16 5
12x18 6
! 12x20 7
5 3-4 '
2 —
io ;-2 1
10 1-2
6 1-2
— 1-2 '
" 10 3-4 in.,
" 10 3-4 in.,
" 10 3-4 in ,
" 5 — In.,
"5 — in.,
" 6 — in.,
18c.
22c.
26c.
£0c.
35c-
40c.
Doors—Raised Pannels—both sides, 2 feet 10 inch
o 3 feet wide. $4 00 each ; Moulded on one side, $4 25;
Moulded on both sides, $4 50.
Window Blinds.—Window Blinds per superficial
foot. 25 cents
Mouldings - 'rom 1 to 3 cents per foot.
Lumber & Shingles — J uniper and Cypress Lum
ber and Shingles lor sale. "
03T Orders punctually attended tp for cash or City
acceptances.
FINE TIMES AT OCR HOUSE.
THE,undersigned would inform th"?
citizens of Washington, and the
Public generally, that they are prepar-
ed, at a: 1 times, to Manufacture all kinds
of pleasures Carriages to order, in as neat and lash-
ionable style as those manufactured in the North.—
Likewise, all .kinds of Blachsmith work
done. Guns repaired by an experienc-
ed workman, at their shop, adjoining
th.e Episcopal Church
JAMES JOHNSTON.
WILLIAM V. WRIGHT.
C. P. MONROE.
Washington, July 14th, 1858. (n37wly.
Dx. McLANE'S
celebrated
VERMIFUGE
LIVER PILLS.
Two ofthe best Preparations ofthe Age.
They are not recom-
mended as Universal
Cure-alls, but simply for-
what their name pur-
ports.
The Vermifuge, for
expelling Worms from
the human system, has
also been administered
with the most satisfactory
results to various animals
subject to Worms.
.. The Liver Pills, for
the cure of Liver Com-
plaint, all Bilious De-
rangements, Sick Head-
ache, &c.
Purchasers will please
be particular to ask for
Dr. C. McLane's Cele-
brated Vermifuge and
Liver Pills, prepared by
^ Lmu\c|
sole proprietors, Pitts-
burgh, Pa., and take no
other, as there are various
other preparations now
before the public, pur-
porting to be Vermifuge
and Liver Pills. All
others, in comparison
with Dr. McLane's, are
worthless.
The genuine McLane's
Vermifuge and Liver
Pills can now be had at
all respectable Drug
Stores.
FLEMING BHD'S,
60 Wood St., Pittsburgh, Pa.
Sole Proprietors.
Sold in "Washingion bj B. F Wilson
and B. F. Rucker. fno22wly.
F. W. ROBERTSON
HAS in store, and for sale, the following articles io
wit:
25 bbls. Flour, 30 bbls. Irish Potatoes,
2 tierces Canvaseed Hams, 1 cask Sides,
19 Kitt's Mackerel, Ño. 1, 12 bbls. best Brown Sugar.
MISCELLANEI
T. C. Tconsos SoiTeyor, A,. H Atfy it l-.i
Caldwell, Texas. Belton, Texu.
THOMSON & MARTIN .
GENERAL LAND AGESTÍ:
TXTltL arten J to locating and «urreylng lauds. L... •
V itic and selling Land Certificate , pay oflce f *
and obtain patents, perfect Land Title*, «ell land «.;•
Agency, and attend to all other buslneaa pertaining |.v
General Land Agency.
REFER to—S Croibr. Commissioa«° Gaaeral {.a M
offlc.e and cteriu cf iaxii Office }
oúfhaL 2 ST«riT' ' ( Tett"'
John E. Craren, Ksv , J - _
Hon. Jno. H. Reagan f/VeaiÉi t, Ttr t .
TTo&Jri£tonKTtta;
George W. Crawford,
Burford h Good,
Col. R. L. Wadell,
Beach, Kin; & Pratt
Thomas J. Rusk,
A. O. P. Nicholson.
General T. J. Chambers
E. W. Taylor, -
Hon. H. H. Allen,
Rev. 0. O. Gi'lespie,
Hon. A 9. Lipscomb,
Hon. X. R. B. Baylor,
January 1st, 1869-
( &tf, £ . .
AnahsM, Ttrat.
j Utmtun, Tetut.
| Oay Hill, Tfcrof.
(BlOwtr
)/L0¿.
BATL0R UNIVERSITY,
INDEPENDENCE, TEXAS.
itCT.Ewna '
Professor of Latin, Greek and SpaaM
and Belles Leu res.
.,*r- Gilbert L. Korean, A. B., Profteeor . «
Mathematics and Natural Sciences.
• Dr-David B. Wallace, A. M., Prnf—trbf X.
tural Sciences, and the French Language and I
ature.
.Mr. 8. D. Howe. A
cienl Languages.
matics and Li
and the French Language and" Lite:
Assistant Prolcseor of An
matics ana Languages.
Mr. James L. Smith, rrinelpal of the Prepatltor.-
Department *
The University is inarcry flourishing condition wau
_ i CImms
an able faculty, and all the College
formed.
regalar'./
1 he Tillage of Independence Is unsurpassed forqafc: •
ness, health and beautiful scenery.
Tuition in the Preparatory Department, |28 00a year,
In the University $50 00. '
Board in excellent families, from $10 to $U t w
month.
in Marcl
March 18th, 1888.
Tha Spring Term to commences on the 1st MontL-j
:h; the Fall Term on the 1st Monday in Augtut.
(no20wl3n
N. c. RAYMOND,
ATTORNEY AT LAWX
Austin—Texas.
will prcseut all the facilities and advantages of Um<
firm.
The location, examination, purchase or sale of land
the payment of taxes, the examination and peifoch;*;
of titles, the recording of deeds or other instrument*
of writing in the proper counties; aod all Jther matter:
belonging to a cknkral Business Agehct will hat*:
the necessary attention.
Land lor sale in various parts of the State, in tree)*,
and qualities, and on terms to suit purchesen: al*4,
property io and about the city of Aostin.'
December 14 th, 1865.— (nfWiy.
rRAXE LIPSCOMB.
sea.«. uuii.
LIPSCOMB & HARRIS,
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW
Eellville, Austin county, Tesaif
n21.1y.
NELSON CLEMENTS,
GENERAL COMMISSION IfóRCQANTi
AND COTTON FACTOR,
[n3yl.] No. 6, Pt e Sracit, New Toec.
BRENHAM HOTEL.
„ B. H. SKINNER.
rpAKBS pleasure in informing his'friends sad th
L traveling public, that his ectablifhipent is eifl| in
operation, if strict attention to business, and aa ener-
getic determination to make those comfortable w1>u
favor him wit i a call, will accomplish anything, l.o
will succeed He has excellent stabling, well pirmde<I.
attached to th ? establishment.
All of the stages stop at this House.
asks a share of patronage.
DRUGS! DRUGS!! DRUGS!!!
F T. DUFFAU,
AUSTINi TEXAS,
■\ T THOLESAI< E and Retail Dealer in
VV Drugs. Medi
Drugs. Medicines, Chemicals.
Points, Oils and ' Dye Stuffe; Books, Sta-
tionery, &c., together with a large supply
of Blank Books, Record Books, Ledgers,
Journals, &c., Ac-
December Htfi, 1855,
I
THE CITY HOTEL,
Austin, Texas.
C. R. EWING,
3D ruggist,
WASHINGTON TEXAS.
Ky \Successor to B. F- Rucker, I °g*T
HAVING purchased the entire interest of Mr. bTf.
Rucker, in the establishment formerly kept b'
him, will continue the business at the same stand
and keep constantly on hand, a large and well selected
stock of Drugs, Paints, Medicines, Oils, Dye Stuffs, Per-
fumery, Sic.
Patent Medicines, of all kinds, from the most ap-
proved establishments.
A large and well selected stock of Books, embra-
cing all (he largest publications of the day, with a good
assortment of standard works, always on hand. Sta-
tionary of every kind, comprising Blank Books, Paper,
4c. Texas Supreme Court Reports, Vol. 1 and 2.
jSÍSr* Maj. Rucker will remain in the house, and
conduct the business for some time. And hereby
notifies all persons in arrears with him, to come for-
ward and make immediate settlement, either by money
or note. no 33-6m.
ESTRAY HORSES.
The State of Texas—County of Brazos.
rpAKEN up by E. M. Millican, and estrayed before
1 Arthur Edwards, J. P., three mares, described as
follows : Ono a sorrell roa mare, blazed face , 14J*
hands high, five years old, branded on the off shoulder
N. One a paint mare, about 6 years old, 14 hands high,
Spanish brand on the near hip, also very dim on the
near shoulder, glass eyes, white streak of hair in the
centre of the mane; One a bay mare, aboot four
years old, 14hands high, a few white haire in the
forehead, branded a circle on the near shoulder, ap-
praised to S1S0 , by J. M. Priceand Geo. n. Brantner.
D. McINTOSH, Clerk, C- C. B. C.
July 5th, 1856,— n37w4.
LAiND FOR SALE.
TWO hundred ard fifty acres of land
near G y Hill, Washington, county.—
Fifty acres in a fine state pf cultivation,
with good improvements. For further par-
ticulars apply to Y. G. LIPSCOMB, at In-
dependence, or to D. J. GOODLETT, on
the the place.
Gay Hill. July 2d. 1856 —no35t10.
WANTED, 12 very heavey yone oi O-xeu, m good
condition, in exchange for Pine Lumber
J. FLANDERS.
Washington. Feb. 29th. 1R56. lnol7wtf.
3 bbls. Crushed Sugar,
3 bbls best Molasses,
2 tierces sup. Rice,
2 bols. Dried Apples,
4 bojes Dairy Cheese,
2 ken Butter,
Half gross Sardines,
3 doz. Champagne Cider,
30 kegs P. M. Nails,
Cigars and Matches,
Lamp Oil and Vinegar,
Teas, Candies,
Powder and Shot, —,
Almonds and Brazil Nuts, Kentucky Mustard,
Cayenne Pepper, Table Salt and Pickles,
Onions and Garden Seeds, Manilla and Cotton Rope,
Buckets and Measures, Brooms, Willow Ware. Ac.
Independence, July 23.1856. n!7-ly
1 bbl. Loaf Sugar,
9 sacks best Rio Coffee,
800 lbs. Buckwheat Flour,
2 boxes Pineapple Cheese,
4 boxes Goslten Cheese,
8 boxes Raisins,
4 doz. Brandy Cherries,
Tobacco of best brands,
£0 kegs best White Lead,
Star Candles and Soap,
Starch and Saleratus,
Butter 4c Soda Crackers,
Assorted Per. Caps,
LUMBER! LUMBER!! LUMBER!!!
S O O y O O O
FEET OF PINE LUMBER,
WELL SEASONED- WELL ASSORTED, AND
For «ale in lot to s«it purchasers.
THE undersigned, who is interested in two ofthe
BEST STEAK SAW MILLS IK THE STATE,
(one new, apd both within 26 miiea ol the Brazos) has
Permanently located in Washington
where he intends opening a first class Lumber Yard,
It to reeer
to any amount, however large or small.
and is now readjr
•i ve arden for pine lamber
Tne undersigned being a practical Contractor, and
lumberman, ean make it greatly to the interest of
parties building, to consult with him before contract-
inc. Evidence near the Baptist Church.
b J. FLANDERS.
Washington, Feb. 1856. [nolTwly.
WOODMAN'S
CHEERY EXPECTORANT,
rpOR the cure of Incipient Consumption, Bronchitis,
1 Influenza, Hotcreness, Coughs, Colds, Asthma,
and for the relief qf Consumption in aU its stages.
A Medicine that will promote expectoration, while, at
the samp time soothes and removes Irritation and in-
flammatiQU of the fjungs, is a desideratum lonr sought
by the Medical profession. The articles of which it is
composed aro all known to medical mén, and are used
by tbem daily in ill pulmonary complaints; but the pro-
portions are such as to give the medicine a power and
* _ _ e «..nl'./.atiftn nnRcpuiitfi hv tin n'hor cnmnnnnW
and sides. Dyspepsia, Fevers pf all kinds, Female com
plaints. Liver Complaint, Nervous Complaints, and oth-
er diseases arising from impurities of the blood and ob-
structions in the digestive orgaus.
Gray's Invaluable Patent Ointment,
For the cure of Scrofulous and ot er Tumors, Ulcets,
Sore Breasts,.Sore Legs,'.Rheumatic Pains. Old and Fresh
Wounds, Tetters. Sprains Eruptions, Bruises, Chilblains
Swellings and Inflamatious, Piles, Scald Head, Corns,
and external diseases genearlly.
HAVING leased this establishment, for three year .
I am determined to provide- it withtlke best toe
country affords. Having much expeiieMe la the busi-
ness, I can pledge myself to make all comfortable wl*>
favor us with a call. ■ ~
December 14th, 1865.
HARDY HOLDMAN.
[n7«t£
M. C. F. BARBER,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR at law,
AND LAND AGENT,
Brenham, Texas.
TKriLX attend to all profession*! business entrusted
* V to him in the counties of the Third Judicial Dis-
trict, and in the counties of Austin and Fayette,
Will also attend to getting out Land Wenut >«d
Soldiers' Claims. ly
LANDS FOR SALE!
ACRES of Pralm, post oak and Tegu*
OUUU bottom lands, lyings few mils* ares? *1
bdtr ' ~ ■"
— log: a.
dependence, iuBurléson county. For terms, inquire of
Maj. Haynes pr JJ. L. Graves, at Independence, or
John Echols, near Caldwell, or to the subscriber, Bra-
zoria county, Texas. Warrantee titles given.
mm
Dec 81, 1855.-
M. AUSTIN BRYAN.
HOUSEVILLE HOTEL.
THIS well known establishment, situated on
main road from Washington to Qoustop, If Jp ■
stall times for the reception of the travelling puUi>.
The table is supplied with the best the country at-
fords. The stables are good and trell filled with pro-
vinder, with attentive Hostlers. Chvfee moderate.
This Hotel is situated id a high and healthy Mian.
and is a desirable place to spend the
M WALKER, Proprietor.
A.
January 25 th, 1S5*.—sl2wSm.
LUMBER! kUMBJSB !!
THE Undersigned has in operation, fire and a hall
miles south of Washington, near Gate's old Mill."
A STEAM SAW MILL,
and is prepared to furnish, at any lime, all vmrWtM rj
the best ol Cedar Lumber, Ash anddak.
Good merchantable Lumber, of any' grade, tt 50 Ber
ínhlSf^oo half prjoe. Choice Cedar
' Accounts due at tha end of tha year.
SOBT. T. FLUWEUJRf.
February 29th, 1856.
[«OTwjy.
Q
UIXINE.—150 Ounces,just received by
ROBERTS &CO.
Houston, Texas
or any irregularities of the bowels.
The long and successful experience in the use of this
Remedy, by the inventor, in the treatment of all th
diseases for wh;ch it is recommended, together with the
highly-respectable testimony, which numbers bear to its
efficiency in the cure of the Bowel Affections of Chil-
dren, Diarrhma, Chilera Morbus and Dysentery. In
grown persous, entitle it to the confidence of the com-
munity.
Woodman's Extract of Jamaoia Ginger
Is elaporately prepared from carefully selected ut tie'es
of the best quality; it possesses, in a concentrated form
all the valuable properties of the Jamaica, Ginger, and
is warranted to be free from all irritating or other pro
perties of an injuriosa tendency.
The best recommended Medicine in the country is
Minor's Magical Fever Cure,
warranted inau casts to effect a cure.
Pain-Killing Liniment,
ism, Affection!
eases, Sore Threat, weakue
For sale by
(no88wly.)
ForRheumatism, Affections of the Spine, Nervous Dis-
,8alt Rheum, &c.
C. B. EWING,
Washington, Texas.
gentlemen sportmen.
fXF THE STATE OF TEXA8-I am a man of fifty
U six years of ag*. the first aay of February last, and
I banter any of the State, of the same age, as a
marksman sixty yards with a rest. Of any man ten
years under that age, I will take one quarter Pf an
inch theadvantage, and in that proportion down for
every ten years, or I will giva any man over may age
the same advantage, for any amount, not limited.
Address HEN It Y «. HUDSVN.
Bconville, Brazos Connty, Tejas.
THE CHAPPELL SILL
LIVERY STABLE.
•IMIE subscriber respectfully annoúác
J. of OhappeU Hill, and the pabiie
he bas opened a Livery Stable in a
he is prepared, at all times, to fUruish
favor him with their patronage, with 1
and {Buggies, and at prices as low as can tf
the State. BT Persons visiting vtiappelr
ing their horses well attended tn, wuty i
place them under his care. BiDlSON
Chappell Hill, March I9th.
JHK
W. It eAJLETS
CHEAP CASH STORE,
IE subscriber begs leave to return thanks to tl
_ citizens of Ind*[>endeoce,
liberal patronage during the past
strict"attention tp business, to me
He keeps constantly on hand, an
and most approved styles of ft
beet Trees—nuuittiactnred by
ana Carriage Harness; Bridles a
in short, everything In his line,
neatness and disuatch.
March Ifltli, 1866.
(noJOwly.
BOLD MINE FOR SALE.
hundred and twenty-five acres unw woe , a
fine state of cultivation. ^.taculUvatto^ * I
prairie land, the
ty of prairie or Umb«redlaB<Jrs bS
joining the tract. Tho
is not" h savia as Mm
lttfc. 856. (ncJXtotta.
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