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E. H. OTSHnrS, Editor.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21,1857.
~*Sm.
fSffenma in the country, having New
Ori&ns or Galveston money, can remit the
game for does or advance subscriptions to
this office, where it will be received at par.
THE INTELLIGENCER AND ELIGI-
BILITY.
The A natm Intelligencer, of Wednesday,
has argument on the Senatorial
.eligibility question, and suggests that we
publish it. We should be glad to do so,
bat we have to consult the tastes of so many
readers that we really have not the room to
(gage to tW" subject. We can barely crowd
in a'few words in reply to our cotemporary.
The editor undertakes to convince us,
with a display of erodition, a gathering to-
gether of reasons from near and from afar;
" fit * word, with what is called an "able ar-
gument,' that a man may go up to Austin
and swear that he will not do a thing, and
then go and do it, and go scot free. That
thing, neighbor Paschal, may do in Austin,
but it will not do among the people. Tou,
as a lawyer, may see how the thing can be
done; but we, as aprivate individual editor,
or as a private voting citizen, cannot. What
little common sense we have got, does not
lead tis to see any further into this matter
tl«a> the plain language of the book through
wMch oar government exists indicates
We copy the following two sentences from
.the Intelligencer's article, the one from the
beginning and the other from the end:—
"We now promise to be "honest" and to
' convince even Cashing of his error, if he
will throw aside pride of opinion."
"We yield to few mere editors, as a con-
stitutional lawyer, for our whole life has
been devoted to that "profession." Greater
—i than the Telegraph have deferred to
oar opinions upon constitutional questions."
Bow we have no ' pride of opinion' on
*hi« matter, having only contended for the
plain, common sense view of the subject.
Whether the editor of the Intelligencer has
any 'pride of opinion' "we are not so cer-
tain. The reader can judge for himself.
If the Intelligencer and Civilian would
like to knew just what we, and most others,
think of their arguments on the capability
pwtion (for the iford 'eligibility' doesnet
express the point at issue) we wjlLrtspect-
ltaBy refer them to the arguments of Peter,
in Dean Swift's Tale of the Tub, which we
really think they might copy to advantage.
If to *be an able constitutional lawyer
im«m to subvert a plain principle of the
•onatitntion, adopted in wisdom,' and for a
. good purpose, then does ' G. W. P.' prove
idmaelf entitled to be so called! Dean
Swift's Pete* was just as much entiDed to
be considered a strict follower of the letter
•ad spirit of his father's will.
Hor could our cotemporary, if he chose
to see it, fail to observe the real ground for
the provision, which he tries to do away with,
for in another article, where he is trying
to find reasons againsta caucus of the Dem
ecratie members of the Legislature, he Says:
"It is the more objectionable because
Members of the Legislature are aspirants;
and the natural attachment for fellow mem-
ban would" be mere powerful in a caucus
where the eyes of the world are upon
: Jo8<5 Lopez, for larceny, 2 years.
Juan Gemines, assault with intent to "kill,
2years.
Everista Hernandez, grand larceny, 3 yrs.
Antonio Valdez Saldana, larceny from a
house, 5 years.
Jos6 Trinidad Jesus, assault with intent
to kill, 4 years.
Bemijco Hernandez, alias Linares, horse
stealing, 3 years.
.Julian-Garza, robbery, 5 years.
Ronaldo de la Cruz, larceny from a house,
2 years.
Jesus Reves, horse stealing, 6 years.
Rafael Bosquet, horse stealing, 6 years.
The Flag says that the village of Nombre
de Dios, Zacatecas, Mexico, was attacked
last month by a party of banditti, who took
over $30,000 in money from there.
The Birdville Union thinks that the Leg-
islature should repeal the law requiring fif-
ty cents per acre from the settlers in the
reserve, or extend the time for payment. We
know nothing of the merits of this matter,
but as it appears to us, and at this distance
it would seem that a man who is unable to
pay fifty cents per acre for his land, is ei-
ther trying to own too much, or is too un-
thrifty to own any. . Better own a hundred
acre farm and pay for it like a man,, than
beg for a thousand acre one which you can
never have the force to cultivate.
Tt is this very natural (and possible arii-
attachment between members that
the Cramers of our constitution foresaw and
set themselves to prevent, and any member
of the convention can say that it was not at
the first trial that language forcible enough
aad expressive enough to convey their
nianuB
mm yw—wi -
When, therefore, our able constitutional
lawyer says that, "If, to the wholo article,
the ordinary rales of construing statutes be
ill—Si mil, there is no difficulty in the way,"
ha evidently mpkes a mistake, and convin-
ce* as that the beat lawyers do not always
make the best judges." And when the same
lawyer says that the same rule would have
psetuuled members of the Legislature from
"voting for Bryan for Congress in Au-
gust last, he says as absnrd a thing as did
the Civilian wheir it said that the spirit of
t|te provision would prevent the members
from voting for E. M. Pease. The Intelli-
when it fears that from a "strict
absurdity would follow, (multa
rda sequerenta) places itself remarkably
in the afensaid Peter's shoes, who always
explained the-law to suit his present wishes.
Because greater men than the editor of
the Telegraph have deferred to the opinions
ef G. W. P. on constitutional questions, is
no rsasen why we should do so now. Very
frohahly he may have been right then, but
that is ao prima facie evidence that he is
right now. Very probably had^ we been
there when they 'deferred,' we might have
'Mmt' too. Had he said white waa
white, we should have been very apt to have
agreed with him, but if he had attempted to
prove Oat white was black, he might per-
haps hare convinced us by leading oar rea-
son captive, but still, when we looked at
the white again, we should have been very
aft to say as we do now : Your argument
is a very able one, Mr. Paschal, but the
thing, yon see, palpably isn't so.
*m* 1*0 us repeat that the queetion at
1mm,is net whether, Paschal, Potter, or
WigiUl, if elected could tak their seat in
the United 8tatee Senate. It is not their
individual eBgibibility, m we have said
fnm the first, bat whether the Legislature
Is limiu of electing them. Oar constitu-
tion has neither added to, or subtractedfrom,
the qualifications ofa United States Senator.
It has simply said that the Legislature shall
nst vote for any of its own members for
Satli%h office. This is not Ins, because
•ash person* are disqualified by Virtue of
bat because the fraiaers of the
diffiealties in the way
sfa Isgtslntivs bedj placing one of its ssem-
bsrs in competition with those outside,
for ai sfiM of which that body embraced
an the electors.
The Austin Intelligencer says that F. M.
Gibson, (the Judge) has given a theological
discourse in the Christian Church in that
city, and is now holding a campmeeting on
the Salado, near Belton.
The Intelligencer, in view of the failure
of the Constitutional Amendment, provid-
ing for the appointment of judges, &c., in
case of vacancy, proposes a Constitutional
"Convention. It- says that the fate of this
amendment proves that the Constitution can
not be altered by that mode. It now be-
comes a question in what light a constitu-
tional Convention would be regarded. By
what legal power could such a body be call-
ed ? If by no legal power, would it be reg-
ular or revolutionary, and if revolutionary,
what would be the duty of the government
in the premises? .
The Intelligencer is opposed to a legisla-
tive caucus of the democratic party to nom-
inate U. S. Senator. It is difficult to con-
ceive of any good reason for this opposition.
Not many years since our party was unor-
ganized, just because it was so much in thj
ascendancy that an organization jwod'not
thought necessary. The experience of the
past years has taught us a lesson which we
trust our representatives will not be the
first to forget. We don't want to see either
a fishy or an unreliable democrat sent to the
United States Senate, by uniting the oppo-
sition with a minority of the democrats
there upon him. Let the democratic mem-
bers agree among themselves on the best
man,-and then all vote for him. Doing this
they will do right.
The Gonzales Inquirer says that the Bap-
tists are about to begin a protracted meet-
ing at that place.
The. Inquirer is gratified with navigable
streets. It has rained well there at last.
The Inquirer of the"*10tli mentions sales
of cotton at 13@18£cts. which was better
than New Orleans quotations at same date.
The Inquirer mentioning election returns
copies our figures wrong. On the 29th we
published returns of one hundred and eight
counties instead of 103 as given, thus as the
editor will see, making a difference in his
comparisons.
The Inquirer refers to Noah Webster, who
is allowed to be tolerable authority, and
through the enterprise of the Merriams,
generally referred to, to prove that its name
is spelled rightly. Many think that it
should be spelled with an E instead of an I.
Custom seems to have to some extent de-
■xl IIUU1 uhij uuuuu
TEXAS ITEMS.
£ J:
Crockett Printer went to a camp
i ether day, where there were a
good many people.
The Printersaysthatthe 'country chaps'
as ha aafls the interior papen furnish near-
* all the food, animal and mental ta the
SljflpWl. For us we are glad to get this
food. Slid though we always appropriate all we
like, wa never foil to tell everybody where
what aa take comes from, unless by mistake.
The liahmond Reporter mentions a silver
eapt Titrl at $30 presented by McMahan,
HsFasUad k Co. of that town to A. g. An-
ot Lavaeca county for the cleanest
> let of cotton brought to t hat mark-
et ia ISM.
The receipts of catteo at Richmond for
walk the 17th, was, according
tathafcfsrtsr as follows:
Wf McMahan hMcFarland k Co.
" Inhiassa k Jenkins,
" A. labor, Jr.,
- J. C. Shaw,
207
383
26
48
064
i the
to the penitentiary from
,at the late session of the
; Coast there, all of whom wereMex-
We give the names. That of Joti
Trinidmi Jesms proves that assess have Hole
« 4a with character out that way.
iwwh u| —i — i.
is considered a law unto itself, we are in-
clined to say that both are right.
The Inquirer mentions that a boy there
was bitten the other day by arattle snake's
pilot. He waa immediately taken home and
made to drink whisky till he was intoxi-
cated, and was soon up and well as ever.
The same paper says that four negroes
lately run away from that county were ap-
prehended west of San Antonio, headed for
Mexico, and going under the direction of a
Mexican. The latter escaped.
Gonzales District Court has sent one Haw-
kins to work in Gen. Bessers' mill seven
years to learn him not to steal horses.
Fairfield, the Pioneer says, has been or-
ganized into a body corporate, with a May-
or, board of Alderman, &c.
The San Antonio Ledger speaking of
Fisher k Miller's Colony, supplies a matter
in the history of the affairs of the contract-
ors and Colony, which we had omitted. Af-
ter the Act indemnifying the'contractors in
Peter's Colony in 1852, it watt-: but natural
to look for similatvaction with' reference to
the German colony. The Act of 1864 au-
torized the patenting of all the lands to the
colonist, and the contractors as we under-
stand it now only ask the indemnity which
has been granted in other cases, and which
is everywhere regarded as right.
The True Issue leads us to infer that
there is not a retail grocery, (liquor shop
we suppose) billiard saloon, or bowling al-
ley in La Grange. It is a thing worth
boasting of. , / . '
The True Issue says that the Colorado
has fallen again.
The True Issue has had the " exquisite
honor and pleasure" of being visited by
pretty ladiee whose " lovely forms of
elegance, grace, and ease, lulled the cares
of life " of the editor, kc.
The Texan and Ledger contain the pro-
clamation of the Governor, calling out a
company of the militia to protect the cart-
men, the eivQ authorities of Karnes county
having foiled, or declined to move in the
matter.
The editor of the Intelligencer neither
confesses nor denies that he would^liketo go
to the United States Senate. He ssys he
never held hut two offices in his life. Both
were lucrative, both were honorable. He
resigned them both, but does not now say
why. He was chosen to Congress also once,
but somebody else got the cert ificate and
held the seat. He denies that he is editor
—only plays editor for the fun of the thing
—and says he is a lawyer, has devoted a
life to the profession and acquired fortunes
from fees which he has spent afterwards.
Extravagance like that ill becomes an edit-
or, and we take back all claim to consider-
ing him one of profession.
LATEST NEWS.
By mail we are in receipt of full files from
New Orleans to Saturday, and partial files
to Sunday morning. The news, it will be
seen, is of a more favorable character. Bills
of all the suspended banks in New Orleans
pass freely in that city at par, while the
Either banks having been found on trial to
"'av so money," have been troubled no far-
ther since last Wednesday. Cotton impro-
ved in price Jcent in New Orleans on Sat-
urday, the closing price for Middling being
lOcts. It is the general impression that the
cloud is passing over, and (he sun will ap-
pear now soon.
We give all the news of importance, both
domestic and foreign.
Naw York, Oct. 15.—The improved feel-
ing continues.
No folures of wnsequence are reported.
There is a heavy advance in stocks. Vir-
ginia sixes are quoted at 84: Missouri sixes
68; Tennessee sixes 65; New York sixes 100;
Ohio sixes 87; Beading Railroad 36; Pana-
ma Railroad 42.
Rothschilds sent out an agent in the Van-
derftilt to buy American securities at pres-
ent depressed prices.
Specie has declined to one per cent, pre-
mium.
It is currently reported that an extra ses-
sion of the Legislature will be called on
Monday.
The Judges of the Supreme Court of this
District have rendered a decision that the
suspension of specie payment is no proof of
insolvency, and that no injunction should
issue without giving both parties a hear-
ing.
The proceedings of the city banks thus
far are not within the inhibitions of the con-
stitution.
New York, Oct. 16.—The bankers buy
sterling at par and sell at 108.
The report of the calling of an extra ses-
sion of the Legislature is premature.
The steamship Northern Light has arriv-
ed with $1,660,000 in gold.
Business affairs are more cheerful. The
banks are going forward as usual, only not
paying specie. Stocks are looking upwards.
Specie is abundant, and lacks buyers at.
1 per cent.
The Clearing House balances are settled
in current funds of the banks and every-
thing is handsomely working, with a ten-
dency to the restoration of confidence, and
a revival of business.
Gov. King refuses to convene an extra
session of the Legislature.
Mayor Wood has been nominated at Tam-
any Hall by a vote of 95 against 13.
N'kw York, Oct. 17.—Winslow, Lanier
& Co., bankers, have failed heavily, and
zone into liquidation. Their assets are
large.
The week closed quietly.
Additional failures are reported, includ-
ing Sand T. Lawrence, dry goods merchant,
Lines, Weber & Johnson, carpet dealers;
and Frost & Forest—the latter with heavy
sugar liabilities.
St. Louis, Oct. 15.—There has been a
stiff run on the Bank of Missouri all day.—
The bank is still paying.
Locisvule, Oct? 16.—The banks are stiff
and paying specie.
Cincinnati, Oct. 16.—Money matters are
unchanged.
Boston, Oct. 17.—The Bank Director's
meeting, to-day, authorized an increase of
loans to the amount of three million.
Philadelphia, Oct- 17.—The notes ofi all
the solvent banks of Pennsylvania, except
the Anthracite and Farmers, are taken on
deposit.
Astounding developments with reference
to the Mewhants^rtld Manufacturers' bank,
Pittsburg, ajo-'fnreatened.
Loui&J-itLB, Oct. 17.—The Jeffersonville
Bjjwifib of the Indiana bank has suspended.
Nothing new from other parts of the West.
Washington, Oct. 17.—The Executive
authorities threatened to wind up the banks
in the District, unless they resume specie
payments forthwith.
Boston, Oct. 17.—There is a better feel-
ing, and trade is reviving.
Philadelphia, Oct. 15.—The indisposi-
tion of the Philadelphia banks to accept
the late act of the Legislature casts addi-
tional gloom over the community.
St. Louis, Oct. 15.—There has been a
heavy run on the State Bank all the morn-
ing, Opinions conflict as to the final abili-
ty of the bank to sustain itself.
Boston, Oct. 15.—At a meeting of the
bank officers to-day, it was proposed to dis-
count undoubted paper liberally.
Norfolk^ Out. 16.—Our banks suspend-
ed to-day. -
Washington, Oct. 16.—The Metropolitan
refuses to have anything more to do with
the banks of the District of Columbia, The
rest of the banks will establish a* clearing-
house.
Savannah, Oct. 16.—Our banks suspend-
ed this morning.
N. York, Oct. 16.—The Northern Light
brings a list of the passengers of the Cen-
tral America. The whole number was 454;
saved 100. Crew-100; saved 29.
Foreign.
New York, Oct. 17.—TheCunard steam-
ship Asia, which left Liverpool on Satur-
day, the 3d inst., has arrived at this port.
Liverpool Cotton Market.
The sales on Saturday, the 3d, amounted
to 5000 bales. -i.
« The Brokers' circular quotes Middling
Orleans 9 3-16; Middling Uplands 8 15-16.
Private letters state that the market ex-
hibited a decline of l-16@£d. during the
week.
"**- * ■"*"——tg |-g T 1
The number of bills falling due in Lon-
don on the-4th inst. was very large.
Stocks to the amount of £200,000 had
been thrown on the market to raise money.
Nrw York, Oct. 15.—The steamship Van-
derbilt, which left Southampton on Satur-
day, the 3d inst., has arrived at this port.
She brings three days later news than we
received by the steamship Atlantic.
The Vanderbilt brings20,000 in gold.
Thomas Lock, a partner in the Hull
Banking House of Harrison Watt & Co.,
which recently suspended, has committed
suicide.
The British Government has ordered an
additional increase of ten thousand men to
the militia force.
An Engagement had been fought between
Gen. Havelock's forces and the rebels near
Cawnpore, and the latter was defeated.
The cholera was raging dreadfully at
Cawnpore. Lieut. Campbell had fallen a
victim.
The Emperors of Austria and Russia met
at Vienna (Qy., Weimar) on the 1st inst.
The Emperor of France had gone to Tri-
este. He desires a personal meeting of all
the principle sovereigns of Europe.
The French Ambassador in China writes
that the Court refuses any arrangement.
A revolt had occurred in Montenegro.
The Pacha of Scutari had ordered 3,000
troops against the rebels.
The Ministers of England, France and
Austria, however, recommends suspension
of retaliatory measures for a time.
Domestic.
Cincinnati, Oct. 16.—There are but fif-
teen counties to hear from, in which if
""Payne, the Democratic candidate for Gov-
ernor of Ohio, gains 1500 votes, he will be
elected. The Commercial (Republican) ad-
mits that his election is probable.
The vote is so close that the official re-
tarns only can decide the result as to Gov-
ernor. The Legislature is probably Demo-
cratic. *
Breadstuff's are tending upward.
Groceries are dull and nominal.
Pittsburg, Oct. 16.—There is thirteen
feet water in the channel and the river ris-
ing.
Syracuse, N.Y., Oct. [6.—The mail train
was thrown WT the track west of here last
evening, crashing the baggage, mail and
four-passenger cars. All the mail bags but
one lost. Miss Brown, ofToronto,,Canada,
was drowned. Mr. Brown and'son, of
Conn., died of their injuries to-day. Twenty
others were wounded, six of them seriously.
The following is a list of the consignees
of treasure by the Central America: Wells,
Fargo & Co., $243,3000; American Ex-
change, $331,510 ; Robb, Hallett & Co.,
$136,000; to order, marked, 107,814; Jas.
Patrick 205,000; Howland & Aspinwall
67,497; Duncan, Sherman & Co., 80,579 ;
Shelby & Co., 141,000; Freeman & Co.,
37,000; Ross, Falconer & Co., 32,912; F. M.
Drexel, 25,000; Coleman & Co., 24,500;
Sharp, Bro. & Co., 21,128; Howe and Crow-
ell, 10,000; Tread well & Co., 12,800; .New-
house, Spatz & Co., 10,000; John purand k
Co., 9920; O Adams, 6500; W Appleton &
Co., 5090; Tenstien Bros., 4000; J. J. Ro-
aenfeld, 2800; C C Knight & Co,, 2620 : A
Shy burg, 2600; 8 G Hand A Co., 2500;
Total, $1,219,189.
New York, Oct. 17.—The Tribune has a
despatch saying that Ramsay, the Republi-
can candidate for Governor, is elected, and
that the whole Republican ticket is suc-
cessful.
Twenty-seven counties of Iowa havpbeen
heard from, anil indicate the success of the
Republican ticket by a majority of about
30,000.
CoLUMBrs, Oct. 17.—Salmon P. Chase
has been elected Governor by over 1000 ma-
majority. All the rest of the Republican
ticket except Blickensderfrer (candidate for
member of the Board of Public Works.) are
ahead of Chase.
New Orleans, Oct. J7th.—The darkest
hour which immediately precedes the dawn,
we think, has passed. There was little or
no run made on any of the banks yester-
day. James Robbs' bank received an ac-
cession of forty thousand dollars in coin,
and we heard a wealthy up country planter,
who came down on the boat with it, say,
that if it were needed as much more could
be raised by himself and neighbors, and
was at the disposal of Mr. Robb. This
bank will stand the racket without a doubt.
The Southern Bank is well fortified with a
specie reserve, has a mall circulation, and
a list of depositors who will give them no
trouble. The "Mechanics' and Traders',"
aad '-Union" are using every effort to re-
trieve themselves, and retain their corpo
rate identity. "The New Orleans" is in
the hands of a most competent receiver,
Adam Giffen, Esq., and its. exhibits show
conclusively that the bill holders and de-
positors will receive every dollar of their
claims, and the stockholders eventually
their outlay. The " Louisiana, " "State"
and "Canai," areentirely easy, and although
they may be crippled in their ability to ac-
commodate their customers to- the extent of
their wishes they are confidently assured
they are able to take care of themselves.—
The "Citizens' " continued to redeem their
circulation, and will so continue, to the last
dollar in their vaults. Popular sympathy
is with this institution, as it should be; for
the accommodating spirit that has always
characterized the government of this bank
has attained for it an extraordinary degree
of popularity. We are mortified to see that
there has been not a proportionate recipro-
city on the part of the public. Instead of
suffering arun upon the Citizens' Bank, the
populace should have borne it up on their
shoulders; and every man in the city should
have contributed his mite to sustain it; for
it has been emphatically the poor man's
Bank. It will yet live in spite of mischiev-
ous croakers, false friends, and jealous,
malignant enemies. The other three char-
tered banks have determined to extend a
helping hand, andto-day thecertified checks
of the Citizens' Bank will be received by
the other banks in payment of discounted
paper. This will be an immense "lift,"
and by this liberal and politic proceeding,
many a disquieted mind will be relieved,
and public confidence restored. The pros-
pects are getting every hour more cheering;
the telegraphic intelligence from New York
is exceedingly encouraging; the specie re-
serve there is accumulating, and with the
banks in suspension this specie can have
only a merchantable value; we notice it is
quoted at one per cent for suspended bank
paper. That it must come here to buy our
cotton is just as certain and just as natural
as that water will find its level. A few days
will bring things right. Unlike the crisis
of 1837, this has happened at the opening
of the crop instead of the close. It is as
unreasonable to suppose that we are to suf-
fer long with this plethora of a bounteous
Nature's gifts surrounding us, as to suppose
that a man is going to starve in a meat-
house. We again say, the darkest hour is
past, and "brightly breaks the morning. "
—Bulletin.
Saturday Evening, Oct. 17.
We begin to see daylight at last. The
change so anxiously expected has come sud-
denly, and instead of the gloom that pervad-
ed commercial circles for so many days past
there was a bright cheerfulness abroad this
morning, in most gratifying contrast to the
despondency of yesterday, and the morbid
excitement of the day previous. The effect
was almost magical. A practical observer
walking through Carondelet street, and oth-
er prominent thoroughfares, could perceive
it in the countenances of the merchant, the
trader, the " broker and the banker. The
haggard and care worn look of our mercan-
tile friends, bending beneath a load of obli-
gations, without the ability to render their
solid securities available, has given way to
the confident air of men who feel that they
have the strength to weather all disaster,
satisfied that it cannot come in any more
trying shape than they have already expe-
rienced. *
The tenor of the New York advices this
morning set parties on the move, and an ac-
tive demand for cotton sprung up, which
enabled factors to get rid of several thous-
and bales at a decided advance. If negoti-
ations could have been freely made the busi-
ness would have- been doubled or trebled.
The disposition to go ahead was clearly
demonstrated. A good deal of Sight Ex-
change on New "York was offered this morn-
ing, and sales made to some extent at 1
ct. discount. It was not so easy to pass
sterling, but still a fair amount was done,
mostly at 95.- Thus far nothing has been
done in Francs or time bills.
Our banks are moving along smoothly,
and without any excitement.
There have been no money transactions
out of doors, but in bank parties are paying
up pretty well, though the majority have to
get some renewal. Now that cotton has be-
gun to move, there will be less difficulty
about payments from day to day.
THe cotton people particularly were in
very good spirits this morning. Many of
them rolled up their samples and put them
aside as they say for an advance of a cent
or two.
The accounts by the steamer Asia, from
Liverpool, to the 3d, are of no particular in-
terest. Middling cotton is quoted at 9 3
19d.—Picayune.
MONDAY, OCTOBER, 19,1857.
Weather is moderate again to-day.
The children of Mr. Bolinger's school
went out on an excursion on the Tap road on
Friday evening, and had a good time in the
prairie. The girls presented a handsome
boquet of flowers to the Superintendent of
the railroad, whose guests for the occasion
the children 4were, who received it with a
very beautiful speech.
Some speculating we learn is going
on in the street on Union bank money. It
appears to be bought by our extempore bro-
kers at about 25 per cent discount, as a gen-
eral thing. Several of the merchants take it
for goods, though others throw it out
declining to take it on any terms. Some of
the smaller dealers will take nothing but spe-
cie. Still the paper of banks not yet sus-
pended is generally good. Money is but
little if any scarcer now than before the pa-
nic came so near us. And the anti-bank
friends declare it is because we have no
banks in the city. They triumphantly com-
pare Houston to Galveston, since the news
of the troubles there arrived here. We wait
with some anxiety to bear from Richmond
and Hockley. If those cities remain firm we
shall give the anti-bankers so much the more
credit.
The New Tap Road depot is nearly
completed and will be the best yet in the
State. It is 100 feet long with a sheltered
track for passenger car, and rooms 14 feet
wide.
The Academy building is progressing,
and is being built in a more substantial style
than any other brick house now in Houston.
The wales areJaid in cement some six feet
above the surface.
The buildings of private enterprise are
going forward with rapidity, and all show-
ing a confidence in the future of Houston
which surprises those who are unacquainted
with the elements of its prosperity.
Galveston.—The Civilian notices the ar-
rival of the bark D. Godfery from Boston,
and brig Bell Flower from New York, both
with merchandize &c.
The Civilian has a letter from "Yours &c">
of Houston, explaining the position occupied
by Gen. Rusk, in the appointment of the for-
eign minister from Texas. It was to have
been given to Col. ltcily if a European min-
istership was selected, but if a South Ame-
rican (as was the case) Gen. Lamar was to
have it.
The same paper reports sales in Galveston
of cotton at 9i@10cts, but says there is no
money to operate with, nor will there be
till specie can be obtained from Europe.
The News announces the return from the
North of C. D. Morgan Esq.. associate edi
tor of that paper.
The News gives an account of the panic
in Galveston on Saturday, which it seems
was'quite a tempest in a tea-pot. A run
was made on the Commercial and Agricultu-
ral bank, as well as the office of R. & I>. G.
Mills, but which had no other effect than to
draw out specie for all the paper presented.
The Bank however suspended payments
of checks of depositors until to-day. await-
ing further information from New Orleans.
The circulation of hoth of these concerns is
so small that no fears need be had of them.
They have both managed their affair* we be-
lieve very cautiously, and hill holders have
no occasion whatcve.- for alarm.
The News Bays, that Col. Tipton Walker
has returned, and that he brings discour-
aging news about the prosecution of the G.
H. & H. railroad. The impossibility of dis-
counting the foreign bills of the company,
will cause a auspensiou of the work for %
time. It may be added that the discredit
into which the present panic has brought the
stocks of all American companies in Europe,
may interfere to the disadvantage of the
European agents of this enterprise. It is a
hing to be regretted.
Jhe Telegraph editor has s^en some of
Peabody's Prolific Corn from Spring Creek
which will t produce bet ween 1O0 and 200
bushels per acre. A wide margin that, but
the crop is good at the lowest figure.—News.
The editor of the News knows well enough
that is not a very wide margin when the dif-
ference in Texas soils is considered. The
writer probably did not.
WHAT THEY THINK OF IT.
We were engaged a few weeks ago in a
discussion concerning the power of the Leg-
islature to elect a member of its own body
to the Senate of the United States. The po-
sition we took we then said would be sus-
tained by that body. We have since heard
directly from several members all of whom
take the same view that we have taken. We
give the following extract from a letter of
one of the best lawyers in Texas, and who
will have a vote for the Senator. The letter
was written with no design of publication,
but it expresses our views so clearly and
distinctly that we cannot deny ourselves the
pleasure of handing it over to our readers.
Oct. 13, 1857.
My DEAR SIR: * *■** ■**
* *
I was pleased with your argument against
the election of U. S. Senator from among
the members of the Legislature. I have n?
doubt of the position you take. The Civil-
ian either will not or cannot understand it.
The question is not whether if Wigfall or
Potter or Paschal were elected Senators of
the U. S. they would be suffered to take a
seat in that body. The Senate would doubt-
less look to the constitution of the United
States as the law by which the qualifica-
tions of its members would be determined,
and could not go behind that, and the cer-
tificate of election, to discuss and enforce
provisions of the State Constitution. But
t is a very different matter, and the true
question is whether a member of the State
Legislature is justified in voting for a mem-
ber of that body for U. S. Senator. The
Constitution of the Sta^c commands him not
to vote so. He swears to observe that Con-
stitution. If he does so vote, by what cas-
uistry can it be shown that he is not fore-
sworn? Admit that the election is valid, is
the elector guiltless ?
It may be said that the Federal Consti-
tution providing for the election of Senators
by the .State Legislatures, it is not compe-
tent for the States to impose any rules by
which the electors may be governed in the
selection of individuals to fill the office. This
proceeds upon the assumption that in the
election of U. S. Senator, the members of the
State Legislature act, not in their legisla-
tive character but, as individual electors in
the discharge of an office due only to the
general government. It assumes that a
Senator of the U. S. is an officer of the Fed-
eral Government, its creature simply, cloth-
ed with a power for the exercise of which
he is in no way answerable to the State
<rhieh he represents. It negatives the right
of instruction. But the Constitution of the
U. S. directs the choice of United States
Senator to be made by the Legislature of the
State, and it must be understood to mean
the>legislative power, organized by the State
Constitution, acting under the limitations
and restrictions imposed by that Cohstitu-
tion, and observing the solemnities of the
oaths prescribed by the State Constitution.
Well, the constitution of the State directs
the Legislature of the State not to elect one
of its own body to the U. S. Senate. Is it
not competent to do this ? Can it not with
out infringment of the Federal Constitution
limit and control the legislature, in the ex
ercise of the powers of that body^hus far at
least ? And unless it can be clearly shown
that the right to make this limitation is tak-
en from the people of the States, must we
not hold it to be one of their reserved pow-
ers ? Ought we notfto resist such a con-
struction of the Constitution of the United
States, as would interfere with the power ol
the people to regulate the manner in which
their servants in the Legislature shall exer-
cise the duties imposed upon them?.
Viewing the Constitution of the U. S.from
this point, it is difficult to perceive how,
when it declares that no person who is net
35 years of age and a citizen, shall be a
Senator, it shall be construed as prohibit-
ing the States from saying that the mem-
bers of the Legislature shall not vote for a
felon, or a duelist, or a member of the Leg-
islature for that office. At all events it is
difficult to perceive how, if a member of the
State Legislature swears he will not vote for
a brother member for that high office, the
Constitution of the United States absolves
him from the obligation to observe^he sanc-
tity of his oath.
Happily for the comfort of our legislators
there seems little reason to apprehend that
occasion will put them to this stress of,be-
J#"
lief. Public opinion seems to point to the
selection of gentlemen to the high office of
Senator, whose election will involve the so-
lution of no problem of a charaoter so
delicate." - * * * *
THE COURSE OF TRADE.
The News, of Thursday, has an article on
this subject, which seems to be conceived
in a degree better spirit than previous
ones, but which, 'nevertheless, shows that
our friend, the editor, (for he cannot help
being our friend, say what he, or we, will)
has not yet got hold of the idea of this New
Orle&hs road right. The article is based
on the remarks we made last week concern-
ing a late leading article in the Matagorda
Chronicle. The News fully admits the
truth of our remarks, to the effect that a
true patriotic policy is to open all the ave-
nues of trade possible to a country, and
then let its trade go where it can best be
accommodated. The object in all cases, as
we look upon it, is to give facilities to our
agricultural sections, as they are the basis
of all our wealth, and let towns, as they
should do, compete for the planters' cus-
tom, thus doing away with all monopolies,
and reducing all businessto a strictly busi-
ness basis. If towns are to be fostered for
the sake of a future business, that should,
in our opinion, be rather left to enterpris-
ing men who expect to do that business,
than to those for whom it is to be done.
This is a radical principle, and we honestly
believe a right one. But the News differs
here with us, believing, as we understand,
that our planters should throw all their
strength to the advancing of our own towns,
even though it costs them more now, for
the sake of future advantages to be gained
from large markets at their doors. There
is some show of reason in this, but no
ground for the remark. Houston, which
now probably does more business than any
three towns in the State, and always will
do the bulk of the business of the country
now tributary to it, only wishes to do it to
the mutual advantage of the merchant and
planter, and only expects to do it while
better facilities areafforded here than else-
where. The News truly remarks that goods
can be bought as cheap in Houston or Gal-
veston as in New Orleaun. They will al-
ways be bought here cheaper than they
can be transported front that point to this
under every circumslance. This will be
not because planters have fostered Houston,
but because merchants here have built up
the business on correct principles, and
planters have come here because it has
been for their immediate present interest to do
so. It has not been because they had no
other place to go to, but because on trial
they found there was no place where it was
so much to their advantage to go. They
have never found anything here that, in the
remotest degree, savored of a monopoly.
They have never formed a combination to
keep up prices of goods jor commissions, or
anything of the kind. On the contrary,
they have found all the business men in-
clined to compete with each other, and thus
placing them as a body in the position
planters should always wish to find a mer-
cantile community, thus in fact reducing
profits to the lowest point they are to be.
found in any commercial town in the South,
and making up in aggregate heavy sales at
short time, what others gain by large prof-
its on a small but long time business.
This discussion is based on the proposed
railroad connection between this city and
New Orleans. The News says :
"What then can be the object to be at-
attained by the proposed road, which ren-
ders it, as the Telegraoh says, the most im-
portant enterprise that has ever been under-
taken in this State? That it will give our
citizens a choice of markets to make their
purchases we do not deny, and, as we have
said, for a few years, or until our own mar-
kets shall increase so as to do a heavy
wholesale business, many of our country
merchants and planters will doubtless find
it to their advantage to avail themselvs of
this road to make their purchases in New
Orleans, instead of Houston. To that ex-
tent it will be a benefit to the people of the
State generally, though it seems to us'it
must be at the expense of Houston. The
diversion of so much of our trade from our
own markets, will of course have the effect
to retard their growth and postpone the
time when they can come fully into compe-
tition with New Orleans for our own trade.
Still the facts we have stated prove beyond
a doubt, that, the time must come,sooner or
later,when there will no longer be any in-
ducements for our citizens to go by the
proposed road to make their purchases in
New Orleans, as the same purchases can be
made on as good, or perhaps better terms,
in Houston or Galveston, and at a large
saving in expenses of freight and in time.
It may new be made a question whether the
effect which this road will have to postpone
the building up of our own markets by ta-
king away a portion of their trade, will not,
in the end, injure the people of Texas more
than they will be benefited by the temporary
advantage of this choice of markets. How-
ever we will not argue this question, but
simply lay down the proposition, as unde-
niable, that every planter, farmer .and stock
raiser in Texas, (as well as our merchants)
is directly and deeply interested in build-
ing up our own great markets and seaports,
at the earliest possible period, so t hat Texas
may have an independent commerce of Her
own, whose immense profits, secondary only
to the great agricultural interests, of the
country, shall be retained at home to build
up large and flourishing cities, whose pros-
perity will be identified with that of the whole
country."
Most of this extract is answered already
in this article. Let us, as we have done in
former articles, once moro point out to our
neighbor the basis of the supposed advanta-
ges from this road, to our State, which he
persists in ignoring, because, aswe are fain to
believe, he is either unwilling to let his
readers contemplate the subject in that
light, or he finds the position we take in
this matter an unpleasant one to him.
We do not claim for this road that it can
or will carry cotton hence to New Orleans.
Not at all, nor consequently bring New York
and foreign merchandize thenee7 to this
point. The carrying of our cotton away
and the bringing of this merchandize back,
constitutes the bulk of the present commer-
cial business of Texas, and it will have no
other effectonit, than to increase ittoalarge
extent. Of the present sea going business
of Texas it will change only the passenger,
the lumber and the cattle trade, none of
which, we believe, are regarded as of a lead-
ing consequence by the business men of the
island. All of these, it is expected, and
reasonably to increase many fold, and from
eacfi one 6T tLciu rc (lcriTc & Tcry lm-gt
revenue. By doing away with the dreaded
Gulf voyage it will give inducements to
travel, which will bring thousands of stran-
gers into our State who would never see it,
and en^>le thousands of our citizens to
visit their/friends elsewhere, who now will'
not think of going.
By enabling cattle dealers to place bee vi
on the Mississippi in as good order as whei
they are taken from the prairie, it will ii-
crease this business and concentrate it al,
both shipping and driving, upon itself^ aid
thus build up a vast trade and source of
gain to our citizens which is not now enjoy-
ed. By penetrating the pineries of EasUrn
Texas it will furnish lumber to the gieat
west fifty per cent, cheaper than it can tow
be had, and in quantities which will nake
our present lumber trade sink into insipiifi-
cance. By opening in connection witi the
Central Railroad a large market for lour,
it will encourage th* production of vfreat,
now even looked upon as very profiable,
and thus make another branch of bminess
entirely new, the profits of which wil'legit-
imately belong only to itself.
, These are the points which we lave in-,
sisted upon, and which the News, ia its dis-
cussions on this subject has failed t'do jus-
tice. to, which it has in fact passed iy with-
out any outward respect, but wich, its
course proves, lie at the bottom of ts objec-
tion to this enterprise, not particiiarly, we
do the editor the credit to believe because
he would dislike to see the busjitss of, in,
and through Houston increase/,' ,but be-
cause the projectors of the enterpnsecontem-
plate turning a comparatively laimportant
trade now done by sea, into a n«w channel,
and one which make it among ue most im-
portant in Texas, but, unforbnately for
the good will of our island cofcmporary to
the scheme, not immediately and wholly
tributary to his city. We mayje mistaken,
but this is the way, wesay it itallkindness,
t bathing looks to us.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
Carried.
On the 20th September, by the Rev. San-
son, Mr. Hartwell B. Cottrel to Miss
Sarah E. Peacock, all of Houston county.
In Galveston on the 14th inst., by-^Rev.
McNair, Mr. A. Eiband, printer, to" Miss
Johanna Young, daughter of Rev. H. P.
Young, all of Galveston. .
We tender our congratulations to this
brother of the craft.
At Fort Mimms,on the evening of the 30th
ult. at the residence of the bride's father, by
the Rev. Mr. Boyles, Mr. N. A.Padgett, of
Houston Texas, to Miss Mary M. Woodcock
of Baldwin oounty.
On the 24th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Conley,
Mr. L. M'Kellar, of Gonzales county, to
Miss Anna MANER,daughterofthelate C'apt.
Wm. Maner, of Brazoria county.
In Fayette county, on Wednesday morn-
ing the 14th instant,* by Judge C. Cabaniss,
Rev. T. B. Buckingham tp Miss Emma r.
Randall, daughter of Seth Randall, Esq.
By F. Miles, Esq., on the 15th ult., Mr.
Jas. M. Archer, of Hopkins county, to
Miss Annie Hulin, of Lamar county.
By Rev. J. Bellamy oik the 23d ult., Mr
Thos. G. McGlason to Miss Lucuetia H
Bywaters, all of Lamar connty.
In Paris, Lamar county, on the morning
of the 27th ult., by Rev. C. J. Bradley, Mr.
D. W. Mosley and MissLucinda A. Hodge.
In Rusk county, on the 15th inst., by
Rev." W. W. Caulder, Mr. Ben. R. Wilson of
Quitman, to Miss Isabella Thompson, of
Rusk county. ^
DIED.
In Matagorda, on the 8th inst., Joseph
Freckmak, aged 16 years.
In Brazoria Co. on the 6t.h inst, Celes-ha,
daughter of W. B. P. and E. G. Gaines, aged
3 years and ten months.
Sept. 28th, at the residence of Dr. B. F.
Youngs, in Marshall, Texas, Miss Sarah A.
T. Rhodes, daugher of R. E. Rhodes, aged
12 years, 9 months and 26 days.
Sept. 26th, Elizabeth Angelina, daugh-
ter of Robert P. and Mary Jane Brown, ag-
ed 7 years and 25 days.
On the 24th ult., in Harrison county, El-
vira Catharine Dade, daughter of L. M.
and Elizabeth Dade, aged 6 years and 6
months.
On theJJUh ult., in Gilmer Upshur co.,
S. R. C. Stinson, infant daughter of David
and S. R. Stinson, aged 16 months.
On the 9th inst., in Rusk, Cherokee co.,
Jesse J. Cypert, aged about 28 years.
Special Notices.
Bxad ! RiidI! Ye ArrucriD, Siin!!!—HT
Helmbold offers to the afflicted hi> Genuine Prepa-
ration, Fluid Extract Buchu, which has accomplish,
ed the moat extraordinary cures of ail other similar
remidiea. Head the advertisement in another col>
nmn, he&dedf aHelmbeid's Oeuuije Preparation."
Octr I, H>7, I, Jm.
At a stated meeting of lblland Lodge,
No. 1, A. F. & A. Masons, h«d at the Lodge
in the City of Houston, on Wednesday eve-
ning, Oct. 14th. A. D. 18o7jA- L. 5857, the
following preamble and esolutions were
unanimously adopted, to-\<t:
Whereas, It hath pleaed the Supreme
Architect of the Universtf o remove from
our midst our worthy brother, Johu
Crutoher, therefore be it
Resolved, That in thi dispensation of
Divine ^Providence, we lanent the death of
a beloved brother, whos< generous impul-
ses and faithful friendshii endeared him to
the members of this Loge, whose amiable
disposition and high sase of honor com
manded the love and Espect of all who
knew him, and whose tpright deportment
and unwaveringintegriy distinguished him
as a man and a mason.
Resolved, That in repect to his memory
the members of this l)dge wear the usual
badge of mourning foithirty days.
Resolved, That w> deeply sympathise
with the friends and-elatives of our dee'd
brother, and that in fcken of our sympathy
the Secretary be instucted to furnish them
with a copy of these esolutions.
Resolved, That tb Secretary communi-
cate with Caledonia jodge, No. 68, of which
he was a member, tid transmit a" copy of
these resolutions.
Resolved, That these proceedings be
spread upon the rCord.-, and published in
the City papers.
Attest. GJO. BRINGHURST,
Houston, Oct. 1. Sec'. Hoi. L. No. 1.
Dr Hoofland's German Bitters,prepared br Dr C M
Jackson, are jusUyly reckoned among oar most val-
uable medicines. In cases of Dyspepsia it acts like
magic,strengthening the tone oftbe stomach, stim
nlating the digestive powers and giving ruddy health
to the cheek and brightness to the eye. There are
thousands in this community who cac testify to their
virtaes.'and thousands will hereafter add their tes-
timony. See Adveriisement. Oct. 1, Im.
Night Aif,
This is the season when lfearta are gay, pleasures
run high and health lost sight of
Many—rery many of those mournful eases of
Consumption, where it has taken the yoang, the
beantiful and the gay, has been contracted by Indis-
creet exposure t o night air. Bead the statement of
the thousands who die of this insidious disease.—
Sarah Jane Coulson. Bliss K\lk and thousand! of
others undoubtedly took t eir cold in this way.—
Tou are not afraid of colds. Beware how you allow
them to lipger. The tomb^atone may tell the story
a year hence which you cannot. More than one half
the entire deaths in New York City over Ave years
of age, are ofsom« Pulmonary complaint! ! They
were first colds. Dr Park's Balaam ofWild Cherry
and Tar should he taken on the first necessity.
It is sure to cure you, and save you from a con-
sumptive''death. No family can afford to be wi fa-
oat this medicine. It is one of the greatest blessing
•f the age Sold in every tors. Get our Medical
Almanac with full particulars of W; H. KLIOT It
CO', nr Agent; at Houston.
BABNBS ![ PAKE, Proprietors,
3tl4 Broadway, New York.
Oct. 1,1m.
Authenticated Factsi Important to Invalids.
Dr Guysott's Extract of Yellow Dock and Sarsapa-
riiU cured Miss Ann D Martin of Scot Vanderburgh
Co., Ind., of a horrible Scrofula and Erysipelas.—
SBStrictland, of PUinfield, Mich., of Scrofula—
Mr Samuel Parsons, of Lafayette, Ind. of long seat-
ed Liver Complaint. Mr Benajah Heughs of Tapa-
lousa, Ala., or the most wonderfa! case of Syphilis
on record. He had one Leg amputated, and his
jrtole person was covered with captions Miss
Miry Martin, of Brondonville, Va., of Consumption
caused by suppressed menstruation. Anthony Beek-
min, Esq , of St Johnsville, Montgomery co. N. Y.
ofDyspepsi:i Mr C B McGill, M D. of Elizalieth-
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piactice- Ue cured one case of violant convulsions
daring bur menstrual p*rud. It cured Simeon Pres-
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to cure you Sold by
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All genuine must hear the address of
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Bold in every village, city, town, parish and ham
letthroughout the country- Oct. llm.
M'Lane'i Vermifuge,
Fleming Krtt. Sole Proprietors
ll r* No remedy everinvented has been so succes-
fnl as the great worm medicine of Dr M'Lanes. pre-
pared by Kleming Bros, of Pittsburgh. All who
have used it have been equally astonished aad de-
lighted at its wonderfal energy an>l. efficacy. To
publish all the testimonials in its favor weald ftU
Volumes; we must therefore content ourselves wi;h a
brief abstract of a few of them.
Japher B Allen ef Amboy, gave a doae to a child 6
yearsold; and it brought away 83 worms lie soon
after rave another dose to thesem* child; which
broaghl away 30 more, making 133 worms ia about
12 hoars.
Andrew Downing of Cranbary township; Venango
county;gave his child one tea-spoonfui and she
passed STf7 worms. Next morning on repetition of
the dose, she paased 113 more ,
Jonathan Houchman, of West Union; Parkjcounty;
Ia. writes that he is unable to supply the demand as
thepeople in his neighborhood say, after a trial of
the others that none is equal to Dr M'Laae's Vermi-
fuge,
Messrs D 4t J W Colton; of Winchester!Ind. hap-
pened last spring to get some of this Vermifuge, Af-
ter jelling a few bottles, the demand became so great
tor it that their stock was soon exhausted They
state tliat it had produced the beat effect wherever
used; and is very popular among the prople.
ITT Purcha ers will be careful to ask for Dr«
II'Lane's Celebrated Vermifuge,
manufactured kjr Fleming Brae,
•f Pltshurg) Pa. All other Vermifuges in
comparison are worthless. Dr. M'Lane's genuine
Vermifuge, also his celebrated Liver Pills, can now
be had at all respectable drug stores. H«Be F Jlf*2?
feuulde witkeut the signature «f *-
GALVESTON.
Wi
WM. T. AUSTIN,
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pASH advances madT«£^, consLrnm^tl t.
nvMdre..,eitherfoT^taSftSffw
tor reshipmeptto otherport*. - **
sam'l s. rOWCL.
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POWEL Sc BUTWKVwlmtVrmrxa'
=ttDher for' sal" r
address will be covered by open policT of ¥n
ranee, at the ruling rat« of^n^:^^
New Fall Goods.
by the Nth w
S. MOBIHSOJf, will receive by.
JJlL the first steamer from New York, her first in-
mbhon« fortl,e present season, consisting ef
Btbbons, Flowers. Velvets, Lace, Embroideries
many friends may feel confident that thev will m*
W '"hionaWe,* theTlivw
us with their custon. Bent. 7. '57. 1..' Jy
(he.
buildings.
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verandah
TBEMONT ST., GALVKSTOjr"
Lookiit-GhDMs, Portrait k Pdtare Frame*
OLD LOOKIN(^^AS>8KS<B*-BILV«aKI^
And new ones made to order efaarstaf
Plsin and Ornamental Gilding dosieUl Uip' hri
atyle CoffeeHonse, Buildings, Saloo^an^
oteaaibo&ta. Ornamented and Oiit.
reZeS " " 01d ^"ttng. c£nedand
balvajfeiilfl, ii bold iks silpeb
Of all Idnds of German Silver Platodwi™ r '
KP!Sl ?rU' W*cbe*' ■£.
Plated Lamps, Castors, *«_, iideteao."
pear equal to new, and wiranted to
Danlly
allen jfc co.
DEALERS IN MARBLE
Mechanic Street, - -
'XZTinXu* JTdo6!^
16dol, 3 feet 6inches 14 dol* 3 r« t n . k# ^4
inchet 10 dol. WWth of ^nes U®
Price of Carving Willowand Urn,
Wol; Lambs, Bo.es, &c. 3^ JStS^SSl
to^T tr°m50Uj 10 a> ** Tombs fro.
g/£^^^ng*"'nt,m*de with CJ Grainger
•fended to, throSQh
can be ordered Ut2XZ£2£?' de,cript'<"
B. 8. PirwBg
lumber and shipping meechamt,
AND AGENT FOB SAW MILLS AND BASH
* factories,
Strand, Galveston, Texas.
■as coasTairrLT a* ■? '& lui ooarriTv or
Pe-Mcoli, Alabama k Calcasieu Yellow P
DBE88SD AS ROUGH FLOOBMG, CEILING
AND WgATHZa BOAEOIKO, BOARDS,
JOISTS, FRAMING, VK8C-
ut0 and boat lmftw
Calcasieu and Sabrne Cypress Lumber-
■maeLrs, aagg, mutna, mobs, tc.
^ ITyOfders Ailed for all KuilmSo IUtiiuu
fhi^S^ *ttention P*idtotte -selecting and
GO^SS™ TO °W <**-
MyIf£;57?y.RB,iOE * CO-' A«eau- Houston,
To Capitalists.
j^ —either anient or active,.
wvZOn. •J0'000 """"a*, in a-well established,
very safe, prosperous and increasing businese in
invlu^?ln i. t°.th:irtT """"and may be further
invested in it so as to insure a net profit of at le&it
L7n„nty T, CT- per >^th one who haa
^or funhLri f0"' e"P"*,J*lIlt up a large business,
further information, diroct a line, by m.ii, to
~ A. B. Jalveston.
Cheaa Lamker.
Florida and Caleassieu
300,000 PUe Lumber, acsortedT forsake
from my #harf and yard at from #90to $23 9 M. for
cash, or short time negotiable paper.
! B 8. PAK8QN8. « alveeton,
MATHER, HUGHES&SAOJOEBS
„ FACTORS, '
General i'onaission, fieeeiring and
Forwarding Merchants, Ac.
rPHB.undersigned having formed a co-partner-
^dtr f*® named firm, will, on the
1st or October next, open an office In the city of
Galveston, for the transaction of business as*afore-
said.
We will be prepared to make liberal advances on
consignments for sale or shipment, and to furnish
all nsnal accommodations.
rwfrSOn*.! ^i" PTeB ** the sale of
V . and other consignments, to the filling of or-
rt J?/0*P,a,itation Supplies, Ac,
Shipments to our address, from ports and places
in Texas. #ill be covered by open policies of Insu-
ranw, unless when otherwise instructed
' • MATHER of Hayneville. Lowndes co Ala
. c. R. HDGHKS, of Galveston"!^ '
WM. SAUNDKBS, Jn. of llayneville, Ala.
Galveston, I July, 1857.
__ n kefehexces.
Messrs. Petrce at Bacon. Boston; John H. Brower
p..Co-> YoJ"k• *a P. Converse fc Co , ditto;
jk <£Cr?'i is £tB?"?ry*AU-; ■r°hn H Murphy
fc Co., Ala.. Mr. Hani. Pratt. Prattville,Ala.; Mess.
McDowjlI, /Oliers k. Co.. Mobile, Ala^ Boykin Sc.
McBea. do.; Perkins St Co., New Orleans: Bncel v
B. aichols.fc Co.. Galveston. [July 27-tf.
MA M. FREEMAN,
Collecting and General Agent,
Tremont it Hear Strand, Galveston.
PfpM" attention givenTthe CoU^oTof
db-f ea 1 Parc,,Me and sale of Real Estate, Ae-
groes, tc„ Conveyancing of Property and Draftinr
Ipstruments of Writing of all kinds. Places pro
cured for servants, and all business connected with
ne, A8eDCJ "ill h«ve dispatch. Also, will
act under special Power or attorney, if Matured by
persons leaving the city. Security given in i
requiring tt.
Hen- Sd. Clark, Austin; Allen fc Pulton; W r
Baker, Hon H II Allen, Houston. Bon.BT Wheeler,
Independenee;Bon Jas P Taylor, Marshall; Hon j P
sept. 7. lyw. 'St.
L3o:
FLEMING BROS.
The Greatest Diaccvery mt the
Age.—It seldom occurs that we notice under any
circumstauoea; patent medicines restoratives, or any
thiiw of the kind; 'for we have a prejudice against
ion of them. But candor compels us to invite at-
tention to the advertisement of Prof Wood's Hair
Restorative in the last column at the bottom of the
third page of this paper. We are too juvenile to re-
quire aay hing of the kind, but some instances of
its use have come to knowledge which almost assure
us that it is a sovereign remedy against the hair be
coming prematurely gray. It is not a hair dye; bat
upon its application as directed the effect is produced
on the skin; which brings oat the original native
colored hair; without stiffness aad givee it a glossy
and natural appearance. We have seen persons who
have used it aBd they are mach pleaaed .with it.—
Examine the advertisement.—Misse art Republican.
Oct. 17 lm. • ' ■*
New Advertisemfs*
Notice,
JH PRICE ofthe firm ef PRICK ft HALL has
sold bis interest in that concern to SB Hannay.
The business will hereafter be ooncneted by Han-
nay & Hall bywhoma 1 debts of the concern will be
paid and to whom all accounts must be paid.
Houston Oct- 80 '5? Im. HANNAY * HALL,
_ HAY A MCCOWAJre AB7T%
Mt1 ox. Quinine,
5'« ft Calomel,
SO " Ophxm,
■W '- Rhubarb-
100 •• Blue#
50 " CaruL
30" Anises
500 '• Gum A
tor sale by
|« os. Morphine Sulph.
ISO " Strychnine Chryst.
i'50fc Nitrate Silver,
|S0 - Ipecac.
|IW Aloes,
I 50 ' Socot. Pair.
[W0 *■ Cayenne,
1 Ac. See.,
Hav t MeGseu.
PJorat, C«eh, Japan A Black Leather Varnish
aag at For sale by gar * McGowaa.
' Garten Seeds, for sale by
Hay fcVcfiown,
Logdk*'s Jaynes, Comstock's Medicines,
f WoffatUPills und Bitters for sale by
Hat Sc. McGowaa.
T tom Katharion «t Barry'i
XJ aag ft>, for sale by
Hat dtMcflewaa.
Ito™he'" Abdominal suppor-
L tcrs faTealc by Hav* McGottab.
lJoKTaa A Ale by the cask, for sale br
X Hat dc Mi
"pATawT Paint Oil, for sale by
-L aag. 98, g
VoOowai,
Hat it McGowa*.
Window (Hass. Putty Linseed OU kc,
" *"« M, for sate by Hat * McGowa*,
2 Tierces Rice,
«ag «,
for Bale by
Hat St McGowab.
Gross Hoi Iowa ys Pills A Oi
aag. 80,
4
6 SroMPref Wood's Hair Restorative,
aag for sale by • Bit A Mi
10 "u
lintment, for sale by
■at * McGowab.
fcMoGewAi.
aag*
Rosin, for sale
cheap by
Hat A MoGowah,
fVJdos Morses Invigorating Cordial.
/Crr auk 26, just received by Bat a Mi
McGow ix.
Estray Notice.
TAKliA' up by J. W, Oats Jr. and estrayed be
fore William Anders, a Justice of the Peace
for the county of Harris, one brown pony branded
on the sh mlder J J, appraised at S40, a bay mare
branded JO appraised at S30, one cow and yearling
branded J3 marked crop off one. ear, appraiaed at
$14. James P. Mcllee and J. W. Watson apprals
ers. J, B. DAKT.cl'kr
Houston Oct 10 1857.
Adiaialsl'ater's Kuilce.
HUNITY t KI8HR. admini trator of theeatat
of K iV. Wreil decM lias tiicd his tinal ac-
count of the admi<i;|rati. n ■ f said estate, wish bis
petition for a disibspe. and the aame will be acted
uip on at the October erm 1RS7 of Harris co court.
Houston Oct 15 IB| 3w J. B. DART, t'-H.C■
Ll.nB** -' LVIUBEK!
ALL kinds of L<£bir on hand at enr yard. Mil
am street, ia tar of the Methodist Church ;
Lumber sawed to oier aad delivered at short uo
tics Id snyjitrt^eflie^eh^
Oet. l«h Dm
iLIAMXON kPITZSIMMONB.
S. MEYER,
DKAls£K I>" ^
Fancy Goods, Tobacco, Wines, 4c.,
Main at., oppeaite D. BL Cvtter,
HOUSTON, TEXAS.
The following goods constantly onh-ind aad fo1"
sale low f r cash:
foreign and Domestic WIXE8 of all kinds.
RK AN DIES AND PDItKlON LIUCORg.
^ leux Cognac, 1825, Mattel: finet Caatillon It Co-
Jean Bai4iate; Duperrou: Holland Gin: Jam. Rum
Swiss Abaeynth; Neufchateland Kir.hwaaser
DOMKSTIC LlOtlilKS, GOOD ASSORTMENT
SUNDRIES.
Anisette; Stoughton Bitters: Vermuth do; Pepper
mint; Wine Bitters; Anorted cordials: Brandy
Cherries and Peaehe.; Genuine Scheidam Schnapps•
London porter; Scotch ale; I'ale Ale; Sweet oil"
Champaignt- cider; Orange Flower Mater; Tineger:
Pepper sauces; Walnnt and Tomato catsup; Syrups-
Pickles; Preserves: Prunes: Jellief; Lobsters; Sar-
dines; Firs and Raisens; Sarsaparilla; chocolates'
Candles; tlr-en and Black Teas:Citron;Liquaritia'
Ground Cinnamon Pepper andGinger; Spice;Mace'
Cloves: Nutmegs; Carroway see-1; and a general
assortment of Family Groceries jurt received from
the North per II-irk Ulenwood. Codfish; Mackerel
Peas: Barley; uat inea>;
CIGAKS.-M"K1 M, AND CHEWING TOBACCO AC
Just received fine lot of Havana cigar from
■•ne of the first importing honses in New Orleans.
Chewing tol.acco, choice brands: do in tin foil
Goodwin * Bro-her's Vellow«ank; John Anderson'
A Co s mild tin.- oui: Feiner Porto Rleo; Geisand-
beits Canister, Itr.. French Rap|tee snuff No S in
tin foil; Garrett"s Scotch snuff: Kdwar.l Boone's
Mac-onoy;; Henry Shades Rappee Co ; Goodwin A:
lirothers Scotch Snuff.
Also a good assortment of Crockery, Hardware.
iUtoU and Shoes, Toys. Note, perfumery, ^tatton-
ftV Keeps constantly on head all kinds of
Fruit.
Thankfal for past favors, the undersigned begs
the attention of bis old easterners and the public to
his Fan 8tock, now being received, and assures
them that those who buy of him, shsll ba satisfied.
Oetlti 3® 8 MRYKK.
Q/i d«" Schiedam Snapps"Wolfs Genuine.'
*S~.g Just received by Hav fc McGowtn.
Q.| doi. Yankee Sauce, jast received by
•tt «at A Met
MoGowax.
^^OsllotitPiireOlin Oil,
' aug<9ti.
for sale by
Hay k. McUovait.
I* / \ do* Thorn en Extract Genuine for tale by
Hat t IjcQowAi.
1 do* Hocflands Oerman Bittern, for naif by
vfU HAY 4c McGowan.
X b Genuine Honduras Sartaparilia, for sale by
• ?/ > Hay It McOowaf
r\4~l do* John Balls improved Sarsaparilla,
t/v# " Osgoods India Cbologogue,
It ' Leeds Quinine Substite, for sals by
„ Aug. tt, *57 wiy. Hay fc McGowa*.
HILLI1ARY Jfc DKEtmiHAKlXG.
Mmin $1. Honstmn Tn**.
Q. MRfl. L. MB LIS, would respectfully inform
ladies of Honston,Mid the public g*ij-
QUr erally, that she has received her new (roods
and they are now ready for inspection.
Mrs Neli* stock of goods this season comprises
Ladies Bonnets of th* newest styles, silk, saiin.
blonde and straw. Misses Hats. Bonnets and Flats
of every description. Headdresses. Feather*, Rib-
■•ons. Flower*, Blondes. In broideries, kid gloves
fcc, Perfumeries,Combs, etc. etc.
Mrs. Nells would call special attention to her rich
and beautiful assortment Headdresses and Mow
ers,the laitsr rival the beauty and perfection of.na-
ture.
Mrs. X feels confident that no lady can visit her
estabjisument without being able ta make a satisfac-
tory sete^tlon ofa fall and winter beanet. All of
the goods ire of the fluent quality, aad of the latest
importation. Term* moderate aad satisfaction
ganrauteed. sept. *7 I June It ly V
laaac Epbrain's Estate..
NOTICE is herel y given to Mi persons indebted
to this Estate, that unless they come forward
and settle their debts to said Estate.in luding surh
debts as were contracted with the late firm of Per-
son if Ephraim as belong to said Estate, w ithin fonr
weeks, from thedate of this notice, that said claims
will t e sued on without respect-to their amounts ur
to jic."*oiis-sisl *M me of them sooner.
SABDIfc KIAMBLIN.
Hoi:st*>n Oct. 8,4# *57. AUy's for the Executor.
NOTICE
On Thursday the fifth day of next manth, (No
vernier) I will apply to Charles Shearn, Chief
Justice uf lL.rris County, for a discharge in bank-
imcv. GHARLE9 L. CLARKE.
0« t «>h« < 14th 3w
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