The San Antonio Ledger. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 38, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 12, 1852 Page: 3 of 4
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addressing him:
Monsieur Ic President—In making an
appeal to the French people by your proc-
lamation of December 2. you said "I will
no longer hold a power which is powerless
to do good and which claims me the
helm, when I behold the vessel driving
towards an abyss ! IfyOU have confidence
in me, give me the means of accomplish-
ing the great mission which I hold from
you."
To that loyal appeal, made to its con-
science and it.s sovereignty, the nation Las
responded by an immense acclamation I
by upwards of 7;450;000 votes. Yes
Prince, France has confidence in you-- j
she has confidence in your courage, your !
elevated good sense, and your love fur 1
ner. And the testimony which she has '
just given you of that fact, is so much
tbe more glorious that it is accorded after
three years of a Government, the produce
and patriotism of which it thus conse-
crates.
Haa the elect of December, 10, . 1848,
shown himself worthy of the mission
which the people had confided on him?
that be asked of the seven millions of
Votes which have now confirmed the for-
mer mandate, even adding to it a more
€xtensivc and more noble mission.
i mi l1*' *n (£untry5 has the nation-
a will been so solemnly manifested. Nev-
er did any government obtain a similar
assent ; never had it *<bngia extena^yran
mgtg^cgim¿iterand more worthy of
spect of nations. Take posses-
sion, Prince, of this government, which
has been so gloriously confided to you.
Use it in order to develop, by wise in-
stitutions, the fundamental basis which
the people themselves have consecrated
by their votes. Re-establish in France
the principle of authority, which has been
too much shaken for the last sixty years
by our continual agitations. Oppose, un-
ceasingly, those anarchical passions which •
attack society to its very foundations.
It is not only odious theories which you
have to pursue and to suppress, for the}'
have been changed into facts and horrible
attempts. May Franco be at length de-
livered from those men who arc always
ready for murder and pillage; of those men
who, in this nineteenth century, horrify j
civilization, and appear, by awakening the
most distressing reminiscences, to carry
us back a period of five hundred years, j
(Applause.)
Prince, on the 2d December you took i
for symbol, Franco regenerated by the
revolution of 17ÓÍ , and organiz"d by lac !
Emperor; that is to say, a wise and well- |
regulated liberty, an authority strong, and j
respected by all. Let your wisdom and
your patriotism realize this noble idea.
Restore to this country, so rieh, so full of
life and of future prosperity, the greatest
of all blessings—order, stability and con-
fidence. Repress with energy the spirit
of anarchy and of revolt. You will thus
have saved France, preserved the whole of
Europe from an immense danger, and
added to your name a new and imper-
ishable glory.
The President thus replied :
Gentlemen: France has responded to
^ the ft>yal appeal that I made to her. She
"lias comprehended that I departed from
i-cr-l-Lj- -_1 J. to right. More
• than 7,000,000 of votes have just absolved
me by justifying an act which had no
other object than to save France and
**"*' Europe perhajps from years of troubles aud
calamity. Í thank you for having shown,
officially, to what extent this mauitestation
was national and spontaneous. 'If I con-
gratulate myself on this immense adhesion,
it is not from pride, but because it gives
mo the force to speak and act as becomes
the chief of a great nation like ours. I
comprehend all the grandeur of my new
mission, and I do not deceive myself as
to its difficulties. But with au upright
heart, with the co operation of all riglit-
minded men, who like you will assist me
with their intelligence, and support me
with their patriotism; with the tried de-
votedness of our valiant army, and with
the protection which I shall to-morrow
solemnly beseech Heaven to grant me. I
hope to render myself worthy of the con-
fidence which the people continue to place
in me. I hope to secure the destinies of
France by founding institutions whieh
respond at thjj same time to the democratic
instincts of tbe nation, aud to the univer-
sally expressed desire to have henceforth
a strong audf respected government. In
fact, to give satisfaction to the exigencies
of the mombnt, by creating a system
which reconstitutes authority, without
wounding thelfeeling of equality, and with-
out closing any path of improvement, is
to lay the foundations of the only edifice
capable of supporting a wise and benefi-
cent liberty, j
The diplor&atic corps, the Archbishop
of Paris and 'his clergy, and other promi-
nent bodies, presented their congratula-
tions. The correspondent of the London
Times, writing on the 1st instant, at noon,
describes the'congratulations as very cor-
dial, and communicates the following facts:
The Prefect of the Nievre Las followed
* the example o'f some other of his colleagues,
^ and published'aTtíéeree ordering all politi-
cal emblems*without exception, and par-
ticularly the jwords -Liberte, Egalite, and
, Fraternite," ivhich are inscribed on public
and private buildings in the Department,
to be immediately effaced. The trees of
liberty are to be cut down and given, for
fuel, to the poor.
. In the streets near the Palace of the
Tuileries may be seen many of the old
eoldiers of the Empire, in the costume of
the period, repairing to the rendezvous
assigned to them, where they are to be
¥' received by the President. Immediately
after the religious ceremony at Notre
Dame, the reception of the high function-
aries, authorities, dignitaries of the state,
the staff officers of the army, will take place,
as already announced, in the Palace of the
Tuilleries, where hundreds of workmen
were up all n|ight, making preparation for
the ceremony of this day.
The Moni^eur contains the following
decree: ]
In the namje of the French people, the
President an l the Republic—
Considering that the French Republic,
with its new form sanctioned by the suf-
frage of the people, may without umbrage
adopt the souvenirs of the Empire, and the
«ymbola which recall the remembrance of
to glory: i
Considering that the national flag should
>t be any longer deprived of the renowned
¿ft
not be any longer deprived of the renowned
emblem which led our soldiers to victory j
[From N. O, Pica vane.]
LATER FROM EUROPE
in a huodred batilffl: d¿^l" I Br'/uA C0W-The London Times
Art I. The French Eafilc U re-esta- 8a*s the P™" ' Cabinet will outlive tbe
Wished on the standard ofthe arm v prls°nt 6eS81<"' ParI,í'me°t . ,
Art. 2. It is also re established on the „ TÍ? °P™,0 (We"s Í°.be £Dera . tt:¡
eross of the Legion of Honor. ; 'l,e L.°'d -™"n WI"
Art 3 The Minister of War and the ft /V ,d,ffic"',,eS Wll^0Ut
Grand Cháncelo, of the Legion of Honor of ,ts members, or changes of
are charged ivhith the execution of this I , _ T , x-
decree. [ Ambassador to trance—Lord y or-
Datcd the Elvsee. 31st December ¡ uianbJ has returned to England. Lord
Louis" Napoleon Bonaparte, j Clare doQ succeeds him as Ambassador
It is understood that four confidential j t0 ^ranCv _
diplomatic agents have been appointed by !, Crystal Pfltacr—The Crystal Palace
the French President upen a mission to the , has been clcared of al1 ,ts contents.
Courts of Europe, for the purpose of ex- i The Prometheus AJiair.—The London
plaining the intentions ofthe French Ca- News says the British Government will
binet, and also of obtaining a more com- testify in a marked manner its disappro-
plete exposition of the disposition of the bation of the conduct of those who act-
European Governments toward the French ed in the arrest of the steamer Proinethe-
Republic. us. There is no doubt but that the
matter will be satisfactorily settled.
The Amazon Steamer.—Subscriptions
are being taken up all through England
for the relief of the widows and children
NOTICE.
THE subscrioer, having^purchased the stock
in trade ofL. G. Cape , will conduct busi-
ness at the old stand, on Atfrin street, and offers
the stock of choice and well-selected STAPLE
AND FANCY ARTCLKJ?, together with
HARDWARE, GROCERIES, CROCKERY,
4.c.,
at the lowest rates for cask, jutd hopes to receive
liberal patronage. He w31 be in constant re-
ceipt of additional supplies, and will keep con-
stantly on hand every article known to the wauls
of the community.
VM. SWIFT.
February 11, 1832.
The undersigned having Jetired from business
in this city, and disposed ol bis stock in trade to
Wm. Swift, long and favo ably known to his
friends and customers, re ommends him to a
share of patronage.
38-41 L. G. CAPERS.
His colleagues thought diff-
ENGLAND.
The news from England is unimportant.
It appears now to be almost uuiversaily
conceded that the immediate cause of
Lord Palmerston's removal from the Cab-
inet was that already hinted at, viz : that
without regarding the views and,opinions
of the other members' of the Cabinet, in-
cluding the Prime Minister, he gave his
own instructions to Lord NormanBy^
Paria.
the
wa
coup d'etat.
erently.
The London Times has the following
just and indignant rebuke of the more
bigoted of the London press, who have
grossly attacked the wife of Lord Gran-
ville, the sucessor of Lord Palmerston.
She is a French Catholic. This being the
case, they say her husband should not be
one of the Queen's advisers, and she
would be likely to divulge State secrets to
the enemies of the crown !
We certainly, says the Times, cannot
with justice be suspected of any particu-
lar partiality for Rome or Romish priests.
They are perhaps necessary evils at the
present .stage of the world's history, and
we must make up our mind to live with
them until men grow somewhat wiser.
15 ut, arc we to be gravely told that an
English Cabinet Minister, intrusted with
the counsels of his sovereign, has so slen-
der a sense of duty that he will, day af-
day, and night after night, impart the
arcana of state to his family circle? Is
it to be asserted—and without rebuke—
in the columns of an English journal that
a noble lady, who is known to stran-
gers only for her graceful discharge of
the courtesies of life, is to play so vile a
part as that assigued to her in the stric-
tures of our cotemporary ? She is to be-
tray her husband, and render him infa-
mous to all posterity. She is to work
out the ruin of her adopted country. She
is to execute the duties of an office usually
assigned to the very scum and dregs of
the humun race. What is the justifica-
tion for all this ? Simply that she is the
wife of a statesman whose views on pub-
lie matters are not those of a much be-
mused correspondent of an evening jour-
nal. The absurdity and indecency of the
attack are so striking that one would al-
most refer it to be the undying animosity
of a dfsehar~od naitiug wuinan. It is
"•Jerningham, Jerningham, Jerniugham,"
all over.
53= We clip the following from the
Brownsville Flag of the 24th ult. :
GEN. HARNEY TO GEN. URAGA.
Headquarters U. S. Troops on the Rio Grande
líinggoki Barracks, Texas, Jan. 10
rande, Í
\
of those who were lost on the new West
India Mail steamer Amazon. The Queen
has subscribed £100. It is likely thajt
$50,000 will be raised. Consul Craskey
they
Operatives. — Thirty-six
land, engaged in the building
of steam engines, have suspended opera-
tions in consequenoe of a strike of the
workmen in tleir employ/" One thousand
men were thrown out of work.
France.—It is expected that Louis Na-
poleon will shortly declare himself Empe-
ror. Such q, step cannot add to his des-
potic power. *
New York Markets.—Fob. 3.—Sales of
1,200 barrels offlour at from §4 62«4 75 ;
of Indiana flour at from $4 G8 to 04 70.
Sales of 6,000 bushels of corn at G2e. for
Western mixed. Sales of beef hams at
$14, Sales of 50 tierces of lard at 91c.
Sales of 200 barrels whiskey at former
rates ; of 500 barrels crude turpentine at
from $5 to §6.
NOTK
THE undersigned, cont^
in his business in Fe"
iplating a change
try next, is con-
strained to call upon .j P%ho are indebted
to him, without discrimilpion, either by bond
note or upon account tflUGtie forward and make
immediate payment, \wthoit the necessity of
further notice.
L. G. CAPERS, Sutler LT. S. A.
January 5, 1852. 4 33-tít
SAN ANTON
CLASSICAL HIGH
ENGLISH
-
SCHOOL
(?) has addressed a letter to the Mayor of for. YOUNG LAptESGEN^f^MEjs,.
New York* reouesti^^ .contribntionmíkt?r *RlfoTh & GLOVER, of
A Good Joke.—A correspondent of the
Boston Traveller, writing from Gottengen,
Germany, on the 10th ult., says:
Iston, Mass., respectfully announce to
the citizens of San Antonio and vicinity, their
intention ot establishing in this city an English
and Classical High School. They have for this
purpose engaged the airv and ñnely located
rooms on Barrio street, formerly occupied by
Capt. Blair. They purpose making this a per-
manent institution, worthy the support and pat-
ronage of every friend of Education, in which
young ladies may receive a iiuished education,
and young gentlemen be thoroughly prepared
for college, and for mercantile and agricultural
pursuits. The course of study to be pursued,
will embrace, in the
Junior Department—The common English
branches, including Geography, History, Ar-
ithmetic, and Grammar.
Senior Department—Chemistry, Natural and
Moral Philosophy, Astronomy, Botany and
Rhetoric, Book-Keeping, single and double
entry.
Languages—Latin, Greek and French, Mathc-
niatics--a complete course, including Algebra,
Geometry; Conic Sections, Navigation, Sur-
veying and Civil Engineering.
It is their intention, should sufficient encour-
agement be aübrded them, to purchase a com-
plete Chemical and Philosphical apparatus, in
connection with which frequent lectures will be
tí i ven.
Guardianship Notice*
THE STATE OF TEXAS.
County of Bexar.
County Court for the Settlement ot Estates,
ése. To February Term 1852.
WHEREAS, Jose Maria Montes, guardian
of the estate of the minor heirs, Maria
Antonia Buena. Jacoba Bueuo y Perez, and Pa-
tricio Bueno, children o*" J. Francisco Bueno
and M. Josefa Torres, dee'd, has filed in said
court, a full and complete exhibit of thecondi-
ditionof the estate of his wards, together with
his final account as guardian, duly verified by
affidavit; and also his petition pravingthat said
final account may be allowed, and that he may
be permitted, to deliver over whatever property
may bo in his possession, belonging to said
wards, into the hands of such pers n as the
court may dircct, and be discharged from his
trust, &c." And, whereas, Mauricia Flores v
Gar/a, guardian ofthe persons of the minor heirs
Mar.-'a Antonia Bueno, Jacoba Bueno y Perez,
and Patricio Bueno, children of J. Francisco
Bueno and M. Josefa Torres, dee'd, has rendered
a statement under oath, supported by proper
vouchers, ot the application oi all money direct-
ed by the Chief Justice to be applied by her to
the support and education of said wards; and,
also, has filed her petition praying that said state-
ment be approved, and that she be discharged
frontier trust, &c.
Whereupon, the said County Court, at the
January term, a. n. 1852, thereof, has ordered a
citation, returnable at the February term, 1852,
thereof, to be published for twenty days in some
newspaper published in Bexar county.
Now, therefore, all persons interested in said
estate or guardianship, are hereby cited to appear
and contest such account, it-lhry proper, at
the next February term of said court, to be held
at the Clerk's Office, of said court, (there being
no courthouse in said county,) on the last Mon-
day in February, a. n. 1852, when and where the
said exhibit, final account, statement and peti-
tion will be acted oh.
Witness, Sam. S. Smith, Clerk oí the
ILSBSBi County Court of said County, and the
seal thereof, this February 4th, a. n. 1852.
SAM. S. SMITH,
37:iw Clk. C. C. B. C.
m t v n i • t> i TERMS:
The leading Government paper in Prus- ¡ jUI)ior Department, $3 50 per month.
Senior " ----- 5 00 '• "
The first session will commence March 1st,
and continue four months.
Being graduates of one of the first New Eng-
land Colleges, and having had several years ex-
perience as teachers, they feel confident of ren-
sia, published iu Berlin, has a long article
on the growth of the U. Statos, and the
danger which this gigantic republic threa-
tens to the monarchical countries of Eu-
rope. According to this paper, we have
already millions in reserve, and a large j dering entire satisfaction to all who may honor
n . i -« ! ibnm with thpir nnlrnnno-p
fleet ready to pounce down upon Jimrope
at the first favorable moment. The ar-
ticle warns the nations of the danger, and
advises them to watch carefully the con-
duct of our Consuls and Ambassadors, and
if necessary to send them out of their
country. It suggests that the Europeans
should keep on the defensive. A Bremen
paper replies to this in capital style. This
paper says that the chief danger to Europe
is to be looked for from the side of Cali-
fornia. The United State think first of
annexing all the islands ofthe ocean, then
China, aud after stopping in Siberia to re-
lease the prisoners, to overthrow Russia
aud so on through Europe. The article
in the Prussian paper was too absurd to be
answered in any other way than iu a joke,
and the Bremen papers did it up as it de-
served.
them with their patronage.
Feb. 12. l852-38-3m
JOHN ItEED.
A. It. GLOVER.
General—-It would be injustice to my
appreciation of the service you have ren-
dered our respective countries, did 1 per-
mit you to take your departure from this
frontier without returning you my thanks
for your kindness towards me, and through
me, to my countrymen ; and without ex-
pressing in the most positive manner my
opinion of the great importance to your
own country, of your conduct in the diffi-
cult and complicated troubles which, at
present, disturb this portion of the Re-
public of Mexico.
I have made no request of you, for the
facilitation of commerce, or for the conve-
nience or protection of my countrymen. T. B. Ferrell.
that you have not readily granted; and e' • •> u
this too, despite of the participation of
some of the lawless citizens of the Unite!
States in the unfortunate internal difficul-
ties existing in the State of Tamaulipas.
You have also furnished me much in-
formation, which has been useful in pre-
serving unsullied the honor and integrity
of my country, and which I could not have
obtained from any other source.
For these acts of kindness and marks of
consideration, I desire, General, before
taking a final leave of you, to return you
my most sincere thanks.
It affords me much pleasure to bear tes-
timony to the wisdom, energy and effec-
tiveness of your administration on this
frontier.
IEJ* The hackling house belonging to
the bagging and rope establishment of
"C. Shultz & Co., Maysville, Ky., with the
machinery therein, was destroyed by fire
a few days since
^3" President Fillmore, as well as
Gov. Johnston and Gov. Bigler, have
been invited to attend the Kossuth ban-
quet, in Philadelphia, on the 23d inst.
IIow He SurroRTS It.—Louis Napo-
leon is called the most important " mem-
ber" pf his family. Undoubtedly he is the
principal -leg" of it.
ARRIVALS.
PLAZA HOUSE, frovi Feb. 6th to 12¿h.—J. M.
Wardwel!. N. Y.; T, A. Washington, T. K.
Wallace. Eagle Pass; E. B. Mosely,San Anto-
nio; W. D. Mays, Cibolo; J. M. Hauss, U. S.
Washington. Tex.; J. W.
Jones, Jas. R. Riley, Se-
gum, W. P. Street, U. S. A., Gen. Cates, Ky.
NAVARRO HOUSE.—J. P. Pratt and fami-
ly. Dr. A. M. King, 111. ; C. D. Sayre, Brazoria;
Wm. Taylor. Mass.; R. A. Huson, Ala., A. R.
Glover, John Reed. N. Y.; Wm. Kerr, Mo.; J.
R. Gage, Miss.; Col. Gordon. Seguin ; W. J.
Gordon, Ark.; J.W. Smith, W. A. Haile, J'dge
J. A. Wilkinson, Laredo; S. Ward, Wash. City:
J. L. Allen, Indianola; C. R. Jamiso^, Austin.
MARRIED-
By Rev. Mr. Dubois, R. C. Priest, and Vicar
General of Texas, at the Church in San Anto-
nio, on the 7th inst., August Fretelliere to
Henrietta Aoelaide Gentils, all of this city.
By H. Mat.son. Esq., at Eagle Pass, on the 31st
January, 1852, Domingo Juihcs to Petra San-
chez ; Juan de Dios Cerventes to Sallie Ade-
line Vann; Santos Reyna to Jesus Maria de
Placed in a most difficult posi- Luna y Arredondo.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,
o THOS H. O'S ADDICKS,
LICENSED
I Real Estate Broker 4* Conveyancer.
tion, you have done much to restore the
reign of order and quiet among the rest-
less inhabitants along the line of the Rio
Grande. The non-existence of actual war
on this border, is due, in a great measure, j
to your exertions.
I desire most heartily that your country j "VTIWETEEN years residence in Western Tex-
may have as able and faithful a represen-1 ?%fis,ht /¿ars of which heJ™s
may ua r County Clerk of Bexar ccunty andNotarv Pub-
tative in your successor. jjC) a thorough knowledge ofthe Spanish lan-
In this closing act of our correspondence, guage and lam' titles, enables him to give gen-
General I offer vou the assurance of my j eral satisfaction to every one who will favor
high consideration, and pray you to believe j with patronage.
.tat wherever your public duties or your | ^ R Call^f"""wis t Gr0esbeeck;
private fortune may lead, in future, yoni; Paschal & Richardson; D. Devine & Bros.; A.
will bear with you the kindest regards of : a. Lockwood; Enoch Jones; J. r. Sweet &Co;
Your very obedient servant, ¡ Vance & Bro.; C. J. Cook; F. Gilbeau; Hon.
and sincere friend, I ^ J- Devine; Hon. J. D. McLeod; D. C. Van
Wm T H YRNEY j Derlip, Esq., Hon. V. E. Howard; Hon. Sam
Col. 2d Dragoons, and Bvt. Brig. Gen. U. S. A.
To Gen. Jo*e L. Uraga, ofthe Mexican army.
Houston.
38 4m
JCJ- Resolution,giving bounty lands to
the soldiers who were engaged in the
Florida war, passed the House of Repre-
sentatives at Washington on the 12th inst.
|l3 During the year 1851, the almost
incredible number of 289,601 emigrants
from foreign countries, arrived at New
York; of these, 163.256 were from Ire-
land ; 69,883 from Germany, and 28,553
from England. The total number of em-
igrants for tho year 1850, was 121,116.
Tolerable fair, for a new country.
FINK & MILLER,
Confectionery and Family Groceries,
Commerce street, San Antonio,
Thankful for past favors, respectfully
announce to the citizens of the city and
surrounding country that they keep con-
stantly on hand the best assortment of candy,
paste, lozenges, nuts, etc., ever brought to this
city, and that they are prepared to furnish cakes,
oandy and syrups of every description, by order,
at the lowest prices; also, on hand, a good as-
sortment of family groceries and country pro-
duce, which they will sell low for eash. 381y
SEED OATS.
Aauantity of seed oats, of choice
quality, for sale by
35-4t Í.H. BECK.
SAM LATHROPS
m jsebl <s=2 tst t ass 9
With an Unequalctl Stud of Horses,
and
A Troupe of Equestrian and Areanic Performers,
Unsurpassed by any other Company in North
America,
WILL have the honor of exhibiting at SAN
ANTONIO, commencing 011
MONDAY NEXT, FEBRUARY 1(5.
This Establishment, during the past season, in
New York, has been reñtted with properties,
decorations, costumes, and general appoint-
ments. A select few or the many talented
Artists who compose the Troupe, will serve to
show how perfect the company must be as a
whole. The following are a lew of the princi-
pal performers:
Mr. J. Eugar. the celebrated Rider, Corde
Voltiguer, and Double Somerset Thrower.
Mr. Wm. O'Dell, the celebrated Principal
and Scene Rider.
Mr. Johnson, the great Double Leaper and
Tumbler.
Mr. Jesse, the celebrated Gymnastic Per-
former.
Also, a number of auxiliaries.
The celebrated and truly astonishing dogs
OLD MAN and NIBS, will also be in the are-
na. The performances ot these have elicited
the applause of thousands!
Clown, John Harper.
£3^Attached to this Companv, -is the celebra-
ted New Orleans Band, led by Mr. Elaenheir-
mi er. leader of brass, and Mr. Schmidt, leader
of string.
H. A. MALTBY, Proprietor.
3811 T. B. FERRELL, Agent.
A Card.
THE undersigned, Proprietors of the NEW
and CHEAP STORE, on Main street, beg
to inform the Citizens of San Antonio and ihe
public in general, that they have now in store a
large and varied assortment of
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS,
CLOTHING,
BOOTS AND SHOES,
all oí which they offer for sale, at wholesale or
retail, lower than any house in the trade.
Also, a large stock of
GROCERIES, WINES & LIQUORS,
by the package only, .at very low prices, to
which they solicit the attention of buyers in
general, that they may be able to judge for
themselves.
Terms cash, and positively no second prices
will be maue under any circumstances.
rose & McCarthy,
feb5—37-4t New Store, Main st.
ORDINANCE.
WHEREAS great dissatisfaction exists
among the people with regard to the
direct taxation assessed by the city, for the pur
pose of paying the instalments on its subscrip-
tion of $§50,000 to the capital stock of the San
Antonio and Mexican Gulf Railroad Company,
and believing it adverse to Republican prin-
ciples to tax the people, with a view to the in-
crease of the wealth of the city, unless it be
that general wealth which arises from the in-
creased prosperity of its inhabitant :
Sec. 1st—Therefore be it ordaineaf and decreed
by the Mayor and Aldermen of the city of San
Antonio in Council assembled, that all receipts
of the Assessor and Collector of said direct tax,
when presented, shall entitle the holder to a
certificate, signed by the Secretary.of the Cor-
poration, and countersigned by the Mayor, that
the holder of said receipt or receipts is entitled
to an amount of the capital stock of said Rail-
road Company, equal to the amount of receipts
so presented; and wherever the certificates of
stock shall have been issued in favor of the city
of San Antonio by said Railroad Company, it
shall be and is hereby made the duty of the
Mayor of said City to assign and transfer to the
holder or holders of such certificate, signed by
the Secretary of the Corporation and counter-
signed by the Mayor, as hereinbefore directed,
one share of said capital stock, for each and
eveiy hundred dollars of certificates presented;
provided that the assignment ol stock shall be
made for less than one entire share.
Sec. 3d—Be it further ordained and decreed,
that all Ordinances, or part of Ordinance, here-
with conflicting, are hereby repealed.
City Hall, San Antonio, )
Feb. 2-1, 1852. \
Approved.
C. F. KIN9, Mayor.
Attest—P. L. BcqcoR. Secretary. 37-tf
A Bargain.
A NEGRO MAN about 40 years of age,
of fine const ititution and good habits, lor
sale. Sold for no fault. Terms: half cash, the
other half in six months. For particulars apply
at the Ledger office. 24-tf
A Card.
DR. S. T. LYONS. M.D., has removed his
office to the APOTHECARIES HALL,
Main Plaza, where he may be consulted in the
various branches of his profession.
Private Residence; Squire Mc Mullen's
Building's, near the Mill. 3(>-3m
1
HARNESS, LEATHER, &c.,
■J SETS buggy and sulkey harness,
A v brass mounted, [leather,
156 sides bridle, harness and skirting
50 " sole leather—also,
French and American calfskins,
Kip-skins, ofthe best quality,
50 nests common trunks.
50 small folio do.,—also.
A large assortment of stage coach, buggy an-!
carriage wnips, whipstocks. luseiiici with a ful!
stock of saddlery trimmings, bridles, bridle I i:ts.
heads and reins", extra reins, surcingles, sjinhs
saddle bags, &c„ all of which we uticr very low.
and on good terms.
31-tf VANCE & PRO.
A CARD.
Dr. W. G. Kingsbury
Surg-eon Dentist.
WOULD respectfully inform the citizens of
San Antonio and vicinity, that he has per-
manently located in this place, for he purpose
of practicing his prolession. All pains spared.
Prices moderate and work warranted.
San Antonio. D<*c. llth, 1851. tf
Alpacas, etc*
Alpacas, merinos & fall prints.
a general assortment now ready for in-
spection.
21 -tf JAS. R. SWEET & CO.
ENGRAVING
MR. H. TIEBE has located in the city ofSan
Antonio, and offers his services as an En-
graver, in all the various branches of his profes-
sion. His long experience and thorough know-
i<=aSv or uis an, ne nattersmmseII will recom-
mend him to the liberal patronage ot the citizens
of San Antonio and vicinity.
jEifOffice on Waterstreet. 31-tf
_____
JUST RECEIVED, a few jars of fresh
PRESERVED GINGER.
And a large assortment of
Pickles, Brandy Cileries, Cordials.
Jellies, '• Perches, Scotch Ale,
Jams, " Fruits, London Porter.
29-tf E. JONES Co.
New Drug Establishment.
APOTHECARIES' HALL,
West Side Main Plaza, San Antonio,
WILL be opened on Monday, the 2d o!^
February, with
a large and varied ©¡s
stocK of pure and fresh DRUGS AND
CHEMICALS, selected the current season at
the North by the proprietor with much care and
attention, and every article warranted of the
first quality.
Country orders solicited.
Physicians' prescriptions accuurately
compounded.
Sulphate of Quinine.
20 oz. just received and warranted French
manufacture, at the Apothecaries' Hall.
English Calomel
35 lbs. best quality, just received at the
Apothecaries' Hall.
Cream of Tartar.
100 lbs. just received at the
Apothecaries' Hull,
Main Plaza, Sail Antonio.
Refined Camphor.
50 lbs. pure Refined Camphor just received
at the Apothecaries Hall.
Fine Sponge.
10 'bs. choice just received at the
Apothecaries' Hall.
Otto of Roses.
2 doz. Bottles just reeeived at the
Apothecaries' Hall.
Cod Liver Oil.
Rushton, Clark & Co.'s pure Cod Liver Oil,
just received and for sale at the
Apothecaries' Hall.
100 lbs. Sulphur. 200lbs. Soda. (S. C.,) just
received at the Apothecaries' Hall.
Acids.
Sulphuric, Muriatic, Nitric and Oxalic, in
quantities, always on hand, at the
Apothecaries' Hall.
Pure Wines and Liquors
Put up expressly for the sick and medicinal
purposes, just received at tlWf
Apothecaries' Hall.
Just received at the Apothecaries, Hall—
Strichnine, Bromine, lode of Silver,
Peperine, Laperline, Do. Mercury.
•Salacine. Prussic Acid,
Cologne Water (genuine) and Bay Rum. just
received at the Apothecaries'1 Hall.
also: ,
Arrow Root, (Bermuda,) Pearl Barley,
Summer Savory, Isinglass,
Sago, Tapioca,
Hair, Tooth and Cloth Brushes, in great
variety, on sale at the Apothecaries' Hall.
Perfumery.
Lubin's genuine Extracts, French and Eng-
lish Perfumery, just received at the
Apothecaries' Hall.
APOTHECARIES' HALL.
Sole Agency for Western Texas for the cele-
brated GBAEFENBERG MEDICINES,
comprising
Vegetable Pills,
Sarsaparilla,
Children's Panacea,
Eye Lotion.
Fever and Ague Pills, Pill Ointment
Plantation Chests.
Sub-Agents appointed on favorable terms.
APOTHECARIES' HALL,
Main Plaza.
Agency for Moffatt's Life Pills and BiUers,
Brandreth's Pills, Townsend's Sarsaparilla, and
most of the popular Patent Medicines.
-A- large and fresh supply just received.
To Surgeons, ófc.
Collodium or Adhesive Liquid—A supply just
received at the
APOTHECARIES' HALL,
36-3m Main Plaza.
SUNDRIES.
JUST RECEIVED, a fine lot of
FRESH FIGS,
RAISINS,
CITRON.
DRIED CURRANTS,
LOBSTERS.
SARDINES.
CATSUP,
MUSTARD,
20-tn E. JONES & CO.
JOHN VANCE.
—Sam Antonio, Texas.—
CONSTANTLY keeps on hand ;i well assor-
ted stock of
Dry Goods, Groceries,
Clothing, Crockery,
Hats, Hardware,
Boots and Shoes, Sad.IL ry,
Which he respectfully offers to the c itizens ol
San Antonio and vicinity low for cash.
Country produce will be bought at the high-
est market prices. Sept. 11 ill 1851. 1 < :: 1 y.
Health Bitters,
Dysentery Syrup,
Consumptive Balm,
Female Catholocon,
At-t-t-t-tention!
E. D. LANE R. M. FORBES,
Fredericksburg, Texas, Lavaca, Texas,
HAVE opened, under the style of E. D. Lank
& Co., in Freclcricksburg, a stock of DRY
GOODS and GROCERIES, which they will
sell at San Antonio prices, with the additional
cost of transportation. Should any order for-
warded to R. M. Forbes, Lavaca, not suit in
price or fill the guarantee in quality, they may
be forwarded do us, and receive full credit for
same. San Antonio customers are particularly
solicited. feb3—37-tf E. D. LANE & CO.
SAN ANTONIO
LODGE, No. 11,
I. O. O. F., meet everj^
Tuesday evening, at the
Odd Fellows' Hall, Public square.
36-tf
Notice to Cotton Growers.
IN accordance with a notice heretofore given
by the undersigned, all persons having sam-
ples raised from the seed furnished by me, will
please present them to the President of the Agri-
cultural Society of this City, for examination
and action thereon, for premiums, previous to
the next Agricultural Meeting.
feb5—37-tf "A. A. LOCKWOOD
NEW GOODS.
THU2 undersigned has just received direct
from New York and New Orleans, a large
and well-selected assortment of
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, BOOTS,
SHOES, HATS, CHOTHING. <f-c.,
of every variety and quality. His stock has
been personally selected by himself, and pur-
chased mostly for cash on the most advantageous
terms. He believes he is able to sell twenty
per cent, cheaper than any establishment in
this city. He has also made arrangements to
receive iresh and constant supplies as fast as
they will be required, and his customers may
relv at all times upon finding his assortment full.
27tf LOUIS ZORK.
Art Union of Philadelphia.
Incorporated tmthe LcpisUturt 0fikc Stair of
Pennsylvania, for the prtmrtion of the
acts of design i>$ the cjrtttd states.
The officers for 1851 consist of a presiden .
vice president, treasurer, secretary, a nú a board
of managers comprising thirteen gentlemen.
Everifr member for the year J85I will receive
tor eacb subscription of five «oilers s priht of
Huntington's ' Christiana and heaChildren.' en-
graved by Joseph Andrews Boston, and iheeom-
Sut ion, a, print of Huntington's "Mercy s
ream, engraved by A. H. Ritchie, New York,
or the choice of-any two ofthe tollowing four
splendid engraeings:
!. John Knox's Interview irilk Mary Queen of
&o.'s. painted by Leutze. engraved by Sartain
2. RutMand Booz. painted by Rothermel, en-
graved by Sartain.
3. Mercy's Dreau1, painted by Huntington, en-
graved by Ritchie.
4. Christiana and her Children, painted by
Uuntington, engraved by Andrews.
And a copy of the Philadelphia Art Union.
Reporter, a monthly pamphlet, containing a re-
port of the transactions of the Institution, and
information on the subject ot' the fine aits
throughout the world. -
The Art Union of Philadelphia awards prizes
in its own certificates, with which original
Amcricau works ot' Art may be purchased in
anv part of the United States, at the option and
selection of the person who'inay obtain a prizo
on the evening oif the ht*t* wee^^a^ in ?tery
year.
Subscriptions of membership, $5, should be
made as early as practicaWr, «o a«* to entitle
members to early numbers ofthe "Reporter,"
which will l>e forwarded, upon the receipt of
the money, u> any part of the country.
The Honorary secretaries will give receipts
for subscriptions, or remittance may be made to
I. L. HEWITT, Honorary Sec'y.
San Antonio, Texas.
American Bakery*
by
JOHN FLOMER.
THE undersigned would respectfully Off
inform the citizens ot this city, that hcafiLb
is prepared to bake Bread, Pies and Crackers
of every description. He has now running a
Bread wagon, and will furnish all those wanting
bread at their residences, every morning.
.RT His establishment can be found two
blocks from the Main Plaza, on Barriok street,
JOHN FLOMER.
San Antonio. August 8,185l.no.! I «<'
H
RICHARD BURDSALL,
AUCTIONEER.
S an Antonio, Tex a s.
AS taken the large «Store and Warehouse
recently occupied by Bttrusall and Nash,
on the Main Plaza, where he will be ready .at
all times to sell and purchase all kinds of pro-
perty at public sale.
Particular attention will be given to the sale
and purchase of Lands, Negroes, &<•. He trusts
by strict attention to business to merit and receive
a share of patronagp. Sale dajs, Wednesday
and Saturday. 3,000 lbs. good Bacon j ust receiv-
ed on consignment.
Julv liith. 1851. no 0::tf
Fall Supply—1851.
THE subscribers are now receiving their fall
supply of Dry Goods. Groceries and Fancy
Wares, to which they would invite the inspection
of purchasers.
21-if JAS. R. SWEET & CO.
A BARGAIN.
Desirable City Property in market.
FOR SALE, a good stone and adoba HOUSE
and LOT, situated on the north sitie of
Main street, in the city of San Antonio, having
30 varas front on said street, the lot extending
back to San Antonio river. Terms moderate.
For particulars, apply to Hewitt & Newton,
Counselors at Law. San*Autonio. Texas. 3<«-tf
lost!
Y Donation Certificate for (VIO acres, for
participating in the battle of San Jacinto,
^and my land Certificate for 320 acres. If not
heard from within the time prescribed by law, I
will apply for duplícales.
C. DENMAN.
San Antonio, Dec. 25, 1851.
M
WELLS! WELLS!
The undersigned subscriners, YATES &
GIBBS, have arrived in this city, and have
commenced the business of Well-digging, and
respectfully tender their services to the public as
such.
Those who want wells would do well to call
on them, as their work will be speedily ami
wellMone. J. YATES.
San Antonio, Jan. 1, 1852. D. S. GIBBS.
References: J. D. McLeod, Navarro House,
San Antonio; S. C. Childersj J. S. William-
son. 32
WELLS! WELLS!
MR. WILLIAM E. COX announces to the
Citizens of San Antonio and vicinity, that
he is now prepared to dig Wells in the most
expeditious manner, and on a little cheaper
scale than any other person engaged in the same
business; and he is also prepared to dig Ditches.
32-{>m
Stoves.
COOKING AND OFFICE STOVES.
30 cooking stoves, assorted sizes,
15 office stoves,
21 -tf JAS. R. SWEET & CO.
1900 ACRES CHOICE LAND.
FOR SALE—Four Tracts of LAND—££
two 040 acres and one 320 acres, situ f
ated on the west bank of the Nueces River,
and one 300 acre Tract situated on the west
bank of the Rio Frio to be sold on the most ad-
vantageous terms. The above lands are of the
best quality, well watered and having a large
quantity of fiue timber. The locations were
made at an early day—Titles indisputable.
Land purchasers would do well not to let this
opportunity pass. By reference to Hewitt &
Newton, terpas and conditions will
known.
San Antonio, January, 1852.
be made
3f,-tf
A FARM FOR SALE.
A GOOD FARM FOR SALE, contain-^
ing 740 acres of LAND, twenty-five*p
of which are under cultivation and also-^
under fence, fronting on the San Antonio river,
about four miles south of the city ot San Antonio,
by the undersigned. Theie are about sixty
acres of said farm well and heavily timbered,
sufficient for all feneing purposes. The land
for fertility cannot be surpassed by any other
in Western Texas. The place is well adapted
to stock-raising. IRA S. POOR.
Por further particulars, address or apply to
Ira S. Poor, on the premises; or to Messrs.
Hewitt & Newton, Attorneys, at San Antonio,
Texas. 36-tf
STOLEN.
AFINE BAY MARE, about 15 hands
high, between seven and eight years
old, with a white stripe in her face, one fore-leg
white 40 the knee, and the other of a greyish
color; both hind feet white; one white eye; with
saddle-marks on her back; and branded with a
Mexican brand, property of the undersigned,
was stolen en the 1st Jan., 1852, from or near the
bridge in the city of San Antonio. Any person
furnishing information of the whereabouts of
said animal will be liberally rewarded, and ten
dollars reward will be given for the return of
said animal at the residence of the undersigned,
on the Salado, near this city, or lor the appre-
hension and delivery of the thief to the Sheriff
of Bexar county,
35-tf r. s. Neighbors.
SPANISH LESSONS.
A SPANISH GENTLEMAN will give Les-
sons in the above Language to a limited
number oí persons. By his system, he will
enable gentlemen to acquire the Spanish Lan-
guage, on the most ordinary topics of conversa-
tion, in two or three months.
Day and Evening Classes will commence on
the 7th inst.
Translations from the Spanish into English
or French, orrice versa, will be also executed by
Ihe same professor.
Gentlemen wishing to join the Classes will
i please apply at the office of the Ledger. 33
CARPENTERS' TOOLS,«fee.,
JUST RECEIVED, an assortment ot Carpen-
ters' Tools of extra quality, consisting of
double bitt, smooth, fore, jack anil jointer planes,
hollows and rounds, match planes, screw-arm
planes, blind chisels^also, six dozen sets of pot
iron, blind fastenings ftur stone or brick houses,
for sale low by VANCE & BRO.
San Antonio, December 24,185*-3í-tf
TIN, COPFER SHEET IRON,
MANUFAC TURING.
THE undersigned respectfully announce to
the citizens of San Antonio and vicinity,
that they are carrying on the above business
in all its various branches. By strict attention,
they expect to merit a liberal share of the public
patronage.
All orders from a distance promptly attended
to.
Their establishment will be found at Gray's
Old Stand, near the Bridge, on Commerce street,
San Antonio.
32-lv PITTMAN & BRO.
LANDS, LANDS,
FOR SALE.
SITUATED on the Salado, San Antonio,
Cibolo, Rio Frio, Llano, Medina, Nueces,
and Guadalupe Rivers, composed of large and
small sired tracts, and will be sold upon the in«rst
moderate terms, in quantities to suit purchaser .
For further paticulars applv tch
I. L. HEWITT,
No. 25,tf. San Antonio, Texas.
For Sale.
Q CITY LOTS, suitable for bnildings or
O vJ gardening, situated on the East ol thfi
San Antonio and West ofthe San Pedro crcek.
A nply to J M. CAROLAN, at the
26tfJ* District Clerk's office, Military Plaza.
SHEEP FOR SALE.
AFINE, healthy, acclimated, breeding stock
. of SHEEP and GOATS, say four hundred
sheep and one hundred and fifty goats. The
above will be sold for cash. To be delivered al
San Antonio. For further particulars apply to
26tf JAMES CAMPBELL.
NOTICE.
THE late firm of VELTMAN & MENGElt
being dissolved,- S. MENGER only will
receive payment and settle the debts ofthe same
as before,
San Antonio, June22d 1851. 5t/
NOTICE.
Jm. CAROLAN is my authorized agent
• during my absence, and will attend to the
sales of property at auction, or private sale.
Nov. l0-25tf
TRO WARD.
T'
NOTICE.
|HE firm oí CRAIG A WHEELER is this
day dissolved by mutual consent, and F.
Amend and J. O. Wheeler is duly author-
ized to use the name of the'firm. .
26tf • j' O* HEELER.
NOTICE.
R. R. J. JONES is my legally authorized
agent, and is duly empowered to make col-
lections in my name. All those indebted to me.
will please make immediate pavment W him.
Oct. 3d, 1851. fOHN LEHR.
M1
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.
THE "Undersigned, administrator of the joint
estates of Antonio Huezar and Teodora
Guerrera dé Huezar, both dee'd, hereby gives no-
tice requiring all persons having claims against
the estates of said intestates, to present the same
within the lime prescribed by law.—Original
grant of letters of administration, 1st December,
1851. BRUNG HUEZAR,
35-Cw Administrator.
NOTICE.
OBLIGED by circumstances to begin a nen
Vinegar Manufactory and having procured
an experienced and faithful work-master, lam
now prepared to execute any orders on vinegar
with carefulness and dispatch.
S. MENGER.
San Antonio. July 10th, 1851. no. 7ntf
Jewelry.
JEWELRY.—Now opening, an assortment
of fine Jewelry, consisting ot Ladies' Rings,
Brooches. . Bracelets, Card Cases, Gold and Sil-
ver Belt Buckles and Slides.
— also —
A very superior Gold Hunting Watch—heavy
cases, etc., etc., etc.
QlS 21-tf JAS. R. SWEET a CO.
STOVES.
PREMIUM COOKING STOVES AND
PIPE.—Just received an assortment ofthe
above, and for sale bv
olfi 21-tf JAS. R. SWEET St CO.
fOrsaLe,
AHORSE, Buggy and Harness.
36-tf
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