South-Western American (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 13, Ed. 1, Wednesday, October 6, 1852 Page: 3 of 4
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Anecdote of Dr. Young. As the Doctor was one day walk-
ing in his garden at Melwin in company with two ladies
one of whom he afterwards married a servant came to tell
him that a gentleman wished to speak with him. Tell him"
said the Doctor " that I am too happily employed to change
my situation." The ladies insisted that he should go as his
visitor was a man of rank his patron and his friend. As per-
suasion however btd no effect one took him by the right
arm the other by the left and led him to the garden gate when
finding resistance was in vain he bowed laid his hand upon
his heart and in that expressive manner for which he was so
remarkable spoke the following lines:
"Thus Adam looked when from the garden driven
And thus disputed orders sent from Heaven
like him I go hut yet to go am loth ;
Like him I go for angels drove us both :
Hard was his fate hut mine still more unkind.
His Eve went with him but mine slays behind."'
A Dutchman having a friend hung in thiscountry wrote
to.his friends informing them that after having addressed a
large meeting of citizens the scaffold on which he stood gave
way owing to which he fell and broke his neck.-"
THE SCHOOL MASTER AND HIS PUPILS.
"Joseph where is Africa?"
'On the map sir!"
"I mean Joseph in what continent"
"Well the land of Africa is in the Eastern continent; but
the people sir are all on 'em down South."
"Wnal are its poducls?"
"Africa sir or down South?"'
"Africa you blockhead!"
'Well sir it hasn't got any; it never had any."
"How do the African people live"
"By drawing."
"Drawing what water?"
"No sir; by drawing their breathl"
'Sit down Joseph."
"Thomas what is the equator?"
'Why sir it's a horizontal pole running perpendicularly
through the imaginations of astronomers and old geogra-
phers." 'Go to your seat. Thomas. William Stiggs what do we
mean by an eclipse?"
"An old race horse sir."
"Silence. Next. Jack what is an eclipse?"
"An eclipse is a thing as appears when the moon gits in a
burst and runs agin the sun; consequently the sun blacks the
moon's face!''
"Class is dismissed."
For the South-Western American.
Houston September 30 1852.
Ed. S. W. American I take pleasure in informing you that
I have received an agency for Eclectic series of school books
prepared by Rev. W. H. McGuffey published by W. B. Smith
&. Co. Cincinnati. I am the sole agent for this State and as
I am supplied directly from the publishers I shall of course
be enabled to furnish the merchants and teachers of Texas at
lower rates than they can be purchased of those who have
themselves to pay the publishers a profit 1 shall keep a good
assortment always on hand at my depository in Houston. I
should be pleased to furnish you with such of our books as
you or your friends may need. I design also to continue as
I have done for the last seven years to supply orders sent to
Houston with the publication of the American Sunday School
Union.
I conceive it to be a matter of very great importance to all
parties concerned to have a uniform series of school books in
use in all the schools throughout the State. There are now
extant a great many series of school books claiming to be
par excellent the school books forthe times and between the
merits of which there is but little to choose; and as onr
schools are now free to choose between the different aspirants
to public favor it is important that parents and teachers and
venders of books settle down upon some particular series
and as McGufiey's or the Eclectic has been introduced to a
greater extent than any or all others combined and indeed
now constitutes the series used in at least three fourths of the
schools in Texas. is it not best to adopt that series as the
school series for Texas? especially as there is now a special
agency for that series in the State and it cannot therefore.be
supplanted. Yours truly J AS. BURKE.
MARRIED. On the 3d inst.. by the Rev. Edward Fontaine Washing-
ton L. Hill to Mrs. Mart A. Her vet both of this city.
0 FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING. c
JUST RECEIVED a large supply of Clothing for Fall and
Winter which the citizens are respectfully invited to
call and examine comprising black and colored Cloth Frock and
Dress Coats black and colored Cass Pants Over Coats blue Blanket
do. Cassinet and Corduroy Pants and Vests &c at
SAMPSON & HENRICKS .
Zillar's stone-house corner Pecan-st. and Congress Avenue.
Austin Oct. 7th 1S52. 13
1T5 HATS GAPS! 0
GENTS Fall-Fashion Silk Hats; Gents B. B. soft Alio;
black and while soft Fur Hats ; bl'k & white Wool Hats ;
Boys Wool Hats ; Gents and Boys Cloth and Fur Caps : all just
received and for sale by SAMPSON & HENRICKS
Zillar's stone-house corner Pecan-st. and Congress Avenue.
Austin Oct. 7th ls52. 13 .
JUST RECEIVED
Full supply of FALL and WINTER DRY GOODS
consisting in part ot
THE STATE OF TEXAS) To the Constable oj Austin Precinct
County of Travis 5 Greeting :
WHEREAS Nathaniel Townsend has made oath in writ-
ing before the undersigned an acting Justice of the
Peace in and for said county of Travis that Mowry B. Irwin is a
transient person so that the ordinary process of law cannot be served
on him :
You are therefore hereby commanded to cite by publication in
the Sonth-Wcstern American a newspaper published in the city of
Austin in said State for three successive weeks before the return day
of this writ the said Mowry B. Irwin -to appear before the under-
signed Justice-of the Peace at his office in the city of Austin and
county aforesaid on the first Saturday in November 1852 to answer
the complaint of Baker fc Townsend who sues for the use of Nathan-
iel Townsend in an action of debt for the sum of twelve dollars and
ninety-four cents due by store account. Given under my hand as
such Justice Oct. 5th 1S52. JOHN T. ALLAN J. P.
Came to hand and publication ordered to be made three times in
the South-Western American a newspaper published in the city of
Austin. 13:31 JOHN T. PRICE C. T. C.
LOCATIONS OF LAND.
PERSONS wishing some good selections of lands in the South-West
would do well to call on Hie undersigned at Madam McCIuskyey's.
Austin. Sept. 28 1852. 12 JAMES M. MANNING.
BUST RECEIVED 3 pieces Kennebec Casimers
' 1 do. Satinett
5 boxes Starch
2 casks Bacon
1 case Planters Riveted Brogans
1 do. Extra Size Brogans
1 do. Boys do.
1 do. Mud Boots
3 coils Manilla Rope
5 dozen Hickory bhuts
Sept. 23. 12
S. G. HAYNIE & Co.
ON HAND and for sale 10000 Heart Pine Shingles.
Sept. 1S52. 11 S. G. HAYNIE & CO.
INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES AND PROGRESS OF
THE SOUTH WESTERN STATES
IN THREE LARGE AND CLOSELY PRINTED VOLUMES. SMALE TVPE
DOUBLE COLUMN'S ; HANDSOME PRINT PAPER AND BINDING.
Desirous of supplying the large and continually increasing demand for
the complete series of the Review in 12 volumes now exhausted and which
it would require a very large outlay to re-print the editor has been induced
to make a selection of all the important and valuable papers contained
in them from the beginning condensing re-arrangins and completing
to date and throwing the subjects after the manner of the Encyclopcedias
into alphabetical order. In this manner every thing of interest and im-
portance will be preserved in a convenient form for reference and the
Tolumes will constitute the only repository for the shelves of the library
of such information which by means of the monthty numbers hereafter
will always be brought down to date.
The Volumes will embrace the gist of every thing that has appeared in
the Review relating to the Southern and Western States (an imperfect in-
dex of which will be found at the opening of the 10th volume.)
As not one in twenty of our present subscribers we believe have taken
the work from the beginning or have preserved the numbers regularly
this edition is recommended to them and the volumes hereafter will be
bound uniformly with it. At the same time care is taken now to print an
edition of the monthly numbers so large that a re-print or condensation
can never be required again.
An appeal is made to all subscribers of the Review to sustain this truly
southern enterprize and sustain us in the efforts we have been making for
six years almost unaided and alone in this field.
Orders should be sent as early as possible as only a limited edition will
be published. J. D. B. DeBOW New Orleans.
Kent Jeans
Lmdseys
Ginghams
Flannel
Diaper Hosiery
Marino Shirts &. Drawers
Black and Colored Velvets
Cassiuieres
Calicoes
Mouslino DeLanes
Linens
Satinets
White &. Red Flannel
Blue &. Brown Domestic
Bleached & Br. Cotton
Bleached & Brown Drill
Silk and L. C. Handkerchiefs
Marseilles Quilts
Gents Buck Gloves and Gauntlets
Fur Calico.
together with a full assortment of articles for fall ware
ICr" ALL JUST RECEIVED. .
Purchasers will find it to their advantage to call and examine our
fitock. SAMPSON & HENRICKS
Zillar's stone-house corner Pecan-st. and Congress Avenue.
Austin Oct. 7th 1852. 13
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THE STATE OF TEXAS? To the Constable of Austin Pre-
County of Travis. cinct Greeting.
HEREAS John Horan has this day made oath in
writing before me. that Marcos Brinkley is a transient
person o that the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon him :
You are therefore hereby commanded to summon the said Mar-
.cos Brinkley by publication of this writ in the South-Western Ame-
rican a newspaper published in the city of Austin for three success-
ive weeks before the return day hereof personally or by attorney to
appear before the undersigned one of our Justices of the Peace of
Austin Precinct in the county aforesaid at his office in the city of
Austin on the last Saturday in October A. D. 1852 to answer the
complaint of John Horan in an action of debt on a promissory note
dated February 18th 1S52 and payable one day after date to John
Horan or order for sixty-seven dollars and sixty-three cents.
Hereof fail not and make due return of this writ to our said Jus-
tice according to law.
Given under my hand as such Justice this the 22d day of Sep-
tember A. D. 1852. JOHN ASHLEY J. P.
Came to hand September 22d 1852 and publication ordered to
be made in the South-Western American a newspaper published in
the city of Austin in said county of Travis for three successive weeks
previous to the return day of this writ. JOHN T. PRICE
V I3:.3t C. T. C.
NEW GOODS.
WE have just received our stock of New Goods consisting of sta-
ple and fancy goods hardware groceries family stores boots shoes
hats clothing &o. which we offer for sale at cash prices. Those de-
mrintr to purchase arc respectfully invited to call and judge for them-
selves. S. G. HAYNIE & CO.
Amcf. Ifitli lftriS. 6
DR. AYRES THE DENTIST would respectfully
announce to the public that he has located in Austin
but will occasionally visit the surrounding towns. Having been a prac-
titioner for some years and now being fully prepared to execute work
in the most improved style he thinks that he will be able to give full
satisfaction in all his operations in workmanship prices and payments.
Persons wishing his services at a distance can address him at Aus-
tin. Ladies can be attended at their residences if desired. Office on
Congress Avenue one door north of the South Western American
office up stairs. Sept. 1852. lOtf
SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION
TO BE SOLD by public aution on Thursday the 16th Septem-
ber 1852 at the Arsenal Austin Quarter-master's andSubsisting
Stores consisting of Horses Mulc3 Wagons Pork-keon and
Flour. Sale to commence at 9 o'clock A. M. Terras cash.
P CALHOUN
10:lt Lieut. 2d Dragoons A. A. Q. M. & A. A. C S.
AN ORDINANCE
To prohibit shooting off Fire-Arms within the limits of the City.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of the city of Austin
in council assembled That any person who shall be guilty of shooting
off any description of fire-arms within the limits of the city shall be
fined in the sum of not less than one nor more than five dollars.
A true copy from the minutes. F. T. DUFFAU
10. City Recorder.
OX AND HORSE WAGONS made to order of the best
article of While Oak Timber cut at the proper time and
thoroughly seasoned. Such wagons arc cheaper at two prices than
those made of the common timber of the country and yet the sub-
scribers can afford them to the planters of the Colorado at prices suf-
ficiently low to pay for sending after them ; the difference in price
being fully equal to the value of a load down. Orders sent to the
subscribers with city acceptances will meet with prompt attention.
10:6m EDWARD GAHAN & CO.
Houston Sept. 1852. Milam street near Methodist Church.
.BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF TEXAS
A. PK.OCJC.ABff ATIOBL
WHEREAS by the laws of this State and of the United States an
election for Electors of President and Vice-President is to be holden
throughout this State on the Tuesday next after the first Monday in No-
vember of the present year;
Therefore be it known that I P. Hansbrough Bell Governor of the
Stale of Texas by virtue of the power and authority in me vested by law
do hereby order and direct that an election be holden in the several pre-
cincts of the several counties in this State on the Tuesday next after the
first Monday (the second day) of November next for the choice of four
Electors of President and Vice-President of the United States.
The said election shall be holden in the same manner in the same
places under the same regulations and by officers or managers appointed
in the same way as in elections for members of the House of Representa-
tives of the State Legislature; and each qualified voter shall be author-
ized to vote for the four Electors of President and Vice-President to which
this State is entitled.
The Chief Justices of the several counties (and in case of vacancy in
that office or any inability of the Chief Justine to act. then any two of the
County Commissioners) shall give due notice of the said election and ap-
point the precinct presiding officers where the same have not been al-
ready appointed by the County Court. The precinct presiding officers
shall appoint the judges and clerks of the election and make immediate
returns of the votes polled at their respective precincts to the Chief Justice
(and in case of vacancy in that office or inability of the Chief Justice to
act then to the County Commissioners;) of their respective counties.
And the Chief Justices (and in ease of vacancy in that office or any
inability of the Chiet Justice to act then any two of the County Commis-
sioners) shall within four days after the election make out in writing
certify seal up and transmit by mail or other safe and expeditious con-
veyance a correct statement of the election held at all the precincts in
their respective counties directed to the Secretary of State at the city of
Austin and endorsed "Election Returns of County' and in all
imugs nave me saiu eiecuuu cnnuucieu accoramg to law ana aue reiurn
thereof make as aforesaid.
- In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused
f t c 1 the great seal of the State to be affixed. Done at the city of
( ) Austin the thirteenth day of September 1852 and oi the In-
- dependence of the United States the 77th and of Texas the
17th year. P. H. BELL.
By the Governor
Tuo. H. Duval Secretary of State. .lOtde
STEER'S Opodildoc British Oil Haarlem Oil genuine Turling-
ton's Balsam of Life Bateuian's Drops Godfrey's Cordial Thomp-
son's Eye Water and McMcrmer's Elixcr of Opium.
For sale by N. TOWNSEND.
EXECUTOR'S NOTICE.
LETTERS testamentary having been granted to the un-
dersigned by the county court of Milam county at its
July term 1852 upon the estate of George A. Spencer deceased
this is to notify all persons holding claims against said estate to pre-
sent them within the time prescribed by law or they will be post-
poned. G. A. BATTLE
Cameron Aug. 24th 1852. 9::6t Executor of said estate.
STONE CUTTING.
The undersigned has opened a STONE YARD on the promises
of S. Cummings east of Waller creek within the city limits on the
road leading to Bastrop where he will manufacture Tomb Stones
Monuments Hearth Stones cut stone for buildings such as Ashler
for fronts Lintels Door and Window Sills Mantel Pieces Chim-
ney Jambs Pillars for Shop Fronts &c. Orders will be promptly
attended to and the work neatly executed.
Austin Auz. 25 '52. 7-3m A. FRAZER
VALUABLE LANDS FOR SALE
OK" THE MARTINEZ UOSALIO AND SALITRILLO CREEKS BETWEEN THE
CIBILLO AND SALADO BEXAR eOUNTV.
WILL SELL the following lands at low prices and oa
favorable terms to actual settlers :
John Paisley's 640 acre tract survey No. 318 ;
S. B. Lewis' 640 " " " " 317;
W. W. Palmer's 320 acre tract survey No. 319 ;
J. M. Watson's 208 " " " " 320 ;
Richard Bushncll's 1476 acre tract survey No. 325;
William Winford " " " " S28;
J. F. A. Scott's 1280 acre tract il " 323;
Western half of the David Duncan 640 acre tract survey No.
315 on the eastern half of which James Clark Esq. resides.
Western half of the Thomas Floyd 640 acre tract suivey No.
311 on the eastern portion of which is the farm of Charles W.
Kincbelow Esqr.
Eastern portion of the Richard Mockett 640 acre survey ; also
The Jno. F. Shepherd tract of 640 acres survey No. 314 divided
into tracts of from 50 to 100 acres each.
The road from Seguin to San Antonio and the road from San An-
tonio to New Braunfels (on both of which roads there are an excel-
lent line of stage coaches running each way twice a week) passes
through or near all the above tracts of land. For particulars apply
to J. DeCORDOVA.
$25 BEWARE.
I will pay the above reward for the conviction of any person who
may be found stealing timber from off of any of the above lands ; and
persons who have been trespassing on these lands are hereby notified
that the law will be strictly enforced against all who may be found
tresspassing on any of the lands owned by me or of which I am the
agent. J. DeCORDOVA.
Wanderer's Rotreat Sept. 4 1852. 9
GEORGE'S BALSAMIC COMPOUND The most improved
article in use for the complete cure of venereal diseases. For sale
by 9tf N. Townsend.
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
"I" ETTERS of Administration of the estate of Henry T.
-A Holdsworth deceased having been granted the under'
signed by the Probate Court of Bell county at its August term 1852
notice is hereby given that all persons holding claims against the same
are required to present them duly authenticated within the timo
prescribed by law for payment-
Sept. 8. 9 RICHARD HOLDSWORTH Admr.
HP ATFiniCT TT1P nnrl Inrlrrnrl in iin nrtrtntrr Toil 7T1 tKo Mtv flTlfl
cuuuty oi ijmivesiou oy jftODeri ivionut a negro man wuu cans
himself John Williams and says he belongs to Peter Norwood
who lives on Spring creek in Harris county. Said Negro is five feet
five inches high dark ('but not coal black) complexion; appears to
be about 21 years of age ; has a scar across the left side of his belly
a scar on his right eye-brow and one on the forehead. Committed
to jail this 30th day of August 1852 by J. E. Rump a justice of tho
peace for said county. r9 J. N. REED Sh'ff Galveston Co.
SASH BLINDS AND DOORS
ARE manufactured by the subscriber at the shortest notice
of the best quality of thoroughly seasoned New Orleans
Cyprus and at prices from 50 to 100 per cent cheaper than can be
made by hand. They have on hand sasb primed and glazed of tho
common sizes. Orders will be received through the merchants of
Houston or Mr. John Bremond city of Austin.
Houston Sept. 1852. 9::6m EDWARD GAHAN & Co.
JUS?" Sash 8 x 10 ready primed and glazed at 15 cts.;
do. 10 x 12 " " " 18 " and other
sizes in proportion deliverable at the factory.. The best Pittsburg and
Boston glass used.
A SUPERIOR VARIETY of Table Mustard in China pots
for sale by 9tf N. Townsend.
ELIGIBLE INVESTMENT.
500 ACS&lEtS of very rich land situated on the cast bank of.
the Guadalupe river fur miles from Seguin. Said tract adjoins
Bremer's well known farm and has a front of 500 varas on the river.
This tract contains handsome building sites within 1 00 yards of a
never-failing spring of pure water and in the immediate vicinity of
one of the best ranges for cattle in the country. Title indisputable.
Also four tracts of 320 acres each at the head of the San Ge-
ronimo adjoining the farm now opening by Samuel Millett Esq.
with several tracts of various sizes in the mountains above New Braun-
fels covered with the finest cedar fit for fencing.
Application made to J. DeCORDOVA
5 miles from Seguin on the road to New Braunfels or to
Sept. 8. 9tf P. DeCORDOVA Austin
VERY VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.
UNDER direction of the owner who is a non-resident of
the State that very desirable piece ot land on the Gua-
dalupe known as the
JESSE K. DAVIS QUARTER LEAGUE ;
the whole (1107 acres) of which is good rich land the usual proportion
of rich river bottom well wooded and watered. The said tract of
land is distant from Gonzales 15 miles and from Seguin twelve miles;
at both of which places are high schools of some celebrity.
Application to be made either at the Wanderer's Retreat on the
east bank of the Guadalupe river 5 miles from Seguin to
J. DeCORDOVA or
Sept. 8. fQtH P. DeCORDOVA Austin.
VALUABLE SUGAR LAND
IN MATAGORDA COUNTV.
THAT very valuable hall league of land granted to Free-
man Pettus situated between Linville Bayou and old
Caney Creek. Almost one-third of this tract is cane land the ba-
lance wild peach. This tract is about twelve miles west of Brazoria
and about six miles above R. H. Williams plantation and the same
distance below John Duncan's sugar plantation.
Lowest price SIX DOLLARS per acre. Terms half cash and
the other portion on twelve months time with 10 per cent interest.
Sept. 8. 9tf P. DeCORDOVA Austin.
CEDAR LANDS ON THE GUADALUPE
FOR SALE.
27 TRACTS of Cedar Land from 10 to 23 acres each-
about six miles above New Braunfels part of the Casper Levenstein
tract for sale.
Apply to J. DE CORDOVA
Wanderer's Retreat 5 miles from Seguin or
JACOB GROSS Surveyor
On the Guadalupe river near the land.
TRESPASSERS BEWARE! $20 REWARD!
I will pay the above reward for the conviction of any person found
stealing timber from off my lands on the Guadalupe.
L9tf J. DeCORDOVA.
WASHINGTON COUNTY LANDS.
riHE subscriber has received instructions to offer for sale
- the undermentioned tracts of very valuable lands in the
above county
277 acres 277 acres 553 acres
off the half league of land originally granted Abner Kuykendal in
Austin's Colony.
These lands are well timbered and Kuykendal's creek a branch of
New Years creek runs through all. The quality of this land is
equal to any in the county ; and being within 4 miles of the town of
Independence where is located the Baylor University possesses su-
perior attractions for emigrants.
To save trouble the lowest price is three dollars per acre half
cash and the balance on 12 months credit with 10 per cent interest.
Sept. 8. f9tf P. DeCORDOVA Austin.
SPEED'S ELECTRICAL FEBRIFUGE
Or Fever Tonic.
"WMILL cure Fever and Augue and Bilious Fevers in
from two to twenty hours. The reputation of this
medicine stands too high to be disputed. A few bottles are on hand
for gratuitous distribution. Call and get them.
A. KENDALL'S CHOLERA SYRUP A Cure for
Cholera Cholera Morbus and Diarhea. In pint bottles at 1 per
bottle.
DR. LACRUES TOOTH AND GUM WASH An
article of high repute for preserving the teeth and gums.
THE CIRCASSIAN HAIR DYE For coloring light
hair brown or jet black and warranted not to injure the hair or stain
the head. Directions with the bottle.
The above medicines are for sale at wholesale or retail by A. Ken-
dall & Co. New Orleans.
f54:Sm3 N. Townsend Sole Agent in Austin Texas.
EST THE BEST PLACE IN AUSTIN to Buy good Cologne
Water cheap by the gallon or in bottles of any size is at
Sent. R flU . M.JIilnirmnr.rx.
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