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VUBClSlIKD'SEMIiWBKKLY, BY
CB.TJGEU. & MOORE, PROPRIETORS.
TERMS: Svbteriplion, Gie dollars nyear,
payable la adrance. dcerfuiKt:, one IniW 11
, tquRre for the first insertion, anil fifty cents Tor
' rucQ continuance: eight liues, or less, is considered
s. square. Marriage and obituary notices of nero
than three lines each, cards of passengers, ami an-
nouncements of candidates for political offices, will
bf charged at the common rates of adiertisiur..
"' All advertisements to be paid for in advance-
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FOR THE TEtEGUAWX.
In lit Unitud States KuvtiRo' tllij'Xew
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In Texas Bi.r, Oat k ilcirf. Washington
Col. Uko. W. I'd, Columbia. Theodosk Bus
hltt, Brazoria. W. W. SitirAKD, Montgomery,
Lake creok. 'Juds-e Cum, Texana. E. T.
Baocu Liberty, J. Ku e, Sun Augustiue, D. C.Cb.n-
mnouasi, Alma, Gen. Douglass, Naeogdochej'.
AND TEXAS RE&ISTER.
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VOL. III. NO. 34. WHOLE NO. 138.
WE LABOR FOR OUR COUNTRY.
HOUSTON, SATURDAY, JttAX 5, 1838.
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NOTICE.
THE subscriber takes this method of notifying the
public, and more particularly those who liuve here-
tofore been cutting and hauling off timbei belonging to
Samuel M. Williams, below town, that I will commence
suit ugainst all thoso who have or may hereafter intrude
hob the snm,and will prosecute to the extent of the Jaw.
JAfilJtS B. 11UL.IUA1N.
Agent lor Sam. M. Williams.
Houston. Feb. 17, 1838.-n4-tf
$200 DOLLAKS liEWAKD.
I will give the above reward lor tne ueiivery
, lome uftuo African Negroes, named Gvuuy
-'andZow, who absconded from my plantation,
Ovster Creek, county ot Brazoria, some nmt
since. jneaoove,sluc are mrauiuuvcuu
of nge-ibnenbout 5 feet 10 inches, jbe other 5 feet 8 in
ches the largo thas a broad face, the other wild loo
Ln,. 27-10.1 . EDWIN WAfLLRRk
MeW7,
Sept. 27-
LW.
t.ti JV 1) F U lit i Ji
HE subscriber will sell Very low foi cash, some tracts of the
' best Lasd in the Brazos Valley, witlnronton the Brazos
r, Ovster creek, and the Eastern Prairie. Old Colony title.
, land on Clear creek, Hall's bayou, Bastrop creek, apd on
J Viilcd river, a quarter League on tliu Yeagua nv
md a very superior league in Coles Settlement. Warranty
swill be riven. For particulars enquire at this office.
IZ-t lUl.-rar. Mirck 7. 'Jf-'18-tf HCN Y AHS.TIN.
-y-. '
NOTICE.
THE subscriber haying purchased the
interests of the Messrs. Scotts in steam
boat Sam Houston, wishes all who have
claims nrainst said boat to present them
I to Messrs. Doswell k Adams, who are sole
geii'dnly'authenticated for liquadation, and also requests all
who are indebtrd to said boat to make immediate payment.
The SjIJU. HOUSTOHvrill ply as Ujregular packet twice a
week between Houston and Galveston.-
.March 15th,'38-18-tr JNO. O'BRTAN.
.er.
- 200 REWARD,
WILL be'giteu by the subscribe- lor the lodgment in th3
jaiVal the city or-nouston, the thief who stole large
irsein this vicinity in rcornary jasi. me iiorseisaDum
main ami urn, jegs uarit irom
c was 'trimmed about the (fright of
TTIjR uccommodutiou, Ueaiiliuess and fare, this rtOl'i-Lis
JJ unsurpassed by any in Texas. Its pleasant location and
suod attendance, render it an attractive place for transiences
well as city boarders, who can be accommodated in a superior
style, and with the best the market affords.
The location being central undcomenient tothebusinesspart
of the city, together with moderate terms, and afirnideiermina-
tion to make all things comfortable mid agreeable toits patrons,
the subscriber trust t give satisfaction to all who may farur
them with their patronage.
N . B. The Ba will always be found to contain the choicest
of Wimi and Liauom.
J. A. BIGC3 k BROTHER-
Galveston, March 10, '33.-'17-iu
ANAHUAC.
TO nil whom it may concern, be it known, that there are
other claims to the above named town, besides the one ol
T. Jefferson Chamber'', which -nillbecontestcd.
March it), '38.-17tf CHARLES FTILCOX.
.GORMAN, STEEL & C'o.
NO. 12, BEIHY1XLE STREET, NEW ORLEANS.
IjAPE 11 dealers, Stationers and Publishers, importers of Lon-t
j non tsooic J, stationary i-c. wholesale anil retail Writ-
ing, Letter, Printing and Wrapping Papers; American, Eng-
lish and French Stationary; Accounts Books ic Banks and
countingroomuuppjied; Drawing and Architectural Materials",
playing Cards, visiting and blank Cards, Copying Presses, Maps
and Globe,, Rodger's Penknives, Water Colors, ever pointed
Pencils and Leads, Holiday Presents, fancy and staple Goods,
Cutlery, Inks, and'a supply of Miscellaneous Articles; Ameri-
can School Book, the attention of the public is requested to
these important works; an elegant assortment of London stand
ard Books. Annuals Ac.
SuBscmrrioi.il ro Periodicals. Books, Pamphlets, ic. exoreis-
lyfor country trade; city, country and foreign orders sup-
Sited, orders for Copper-plate and Letter Press Printing and
ook Binding speedily executed, supplies for Printers. 4c. ic.
inrrti in. 'tnn-ivm
STEAMER CORRo
TuIS fast running, light draught boat
will make three trips per week between
this City aud Gulyeston, at which place
she will ahvins be ready to meet th Co-
auiuiu auu nin rcturuin time to savo passage by ner. uer ex-
cellent accommodations aud superior table, offer great iuduco-
uLiits ta passengers.
lK7"For freight or passage apply to the 'iihscriber where
aertus may ba secured. J.NO. CL'DGE, Agent.
march al. l3-4ni"
DOSWELL &, ADAMS.
ITAVE just received and offer for sale
cres cone
sixteen hands hith, dark
2 the knee down, the forelock
. .' . . .. ...,! I .u -. -. I ;..
tlieeyei,nnu is not grown lo lis uu icnjui m yes, ncary main
and tail, the eje lashes have been pulled out, and the horse
when walking spreads hit hjnd legs very awiirdly, paces a lit-
tle, his naUral rait is a trot, he.hasa slight appearance of a
I rait
sort being on his back in or about the centre, and 'was Tery
! poor at the time be was stoleni Twenty dollars reward will be
giyen for the horse alone; the fellow irlio stole tue none Has
rono towards the west and passed Mill creek.
, March I7,3b-.-mtf ,Tu03. WM. WARD.
KC. BARRY t CO., bavs just opened & handsome
. assortment(of ready made, clothing. Also, a su-
perior article of ready made Linen together with clotbs
land stuns, w hich will be made up to order, at No. 9 Long
f.f-zmWfiBnua'HfiiPaaioui' r u- ' '
fKUVMIUNS &c.
RECEIVED per steam boat Friendship, and far sale
low for cash, the following articles of Provisions
etc. Sugar,1Rice, Soap, Sperm CandlesFlour, Corn meal,
Codfish, Cider, Mackerell Sic.
H. R ALLEN &. Co.
v Commission Merchants.
Houston. Mnrcn 3. S.-'lGtf
LOUISIANA CODL.
"TPHE subscriber proposes to publish an edition of the
- Louisiana Code. The work is now out of print,
and persons wishing to procure copies will do well to for-
ward their names to the publisher at Houston, by the
opening of the next session of Congress, as only the num-
ber subscribed for will be published. The pries of sub-
scription is $10 per copv.
Houston, March 3. '38.-'16tf H. STUART.
hi uui. -. ;r..i-nru--i-...
t7 UUIl KbUUCUj HsIJIkBW
50 bbls.Flo'Sr,
100 dozen Mustard,
SO boxes prepared Cocoa,
C dozen Chair.,
2 casks Linseed Oil, ,
SO bbis brown &ugar,
4 pipes Cognac Brandy,
5 bbls Apple B audi,
1U Boxes Sperm Caudles,
30 bbls Beef.
SO boxss Pale Ale,
50 bbls Potatoes,
2U tubs Northern Butter,
30 boxes Chocolate,
10 hhds Bacuu hums,
Shoulders and sides,
5 casks Sperm Oil,
i!U sucks Coffee,
2 pps Champaigne Brandy,
5 bbls Holland Gin,
30 bbls Pork,
50 sacks Corn,
50 bx's Champaigne Cider,
, Regular Packets
SCHOONER una ateam Boat will ruil regularly between
U.uveston, Quiutaiu, and carry freisht or oumrm
lor loxas currency, freight shipped by the brig Emprctario tor
the Brazos, vrill b frwardid by this cdnrey ance. i'or parties
ulurs apply to Mon-INNEY" &. WILLIABIS,'
Galteilori.
or S. L. JONES & Co. (juuitVsnat -Galreston,
april 5,1833. rfi-tf.
stray IVoticlci - -
TAiFE?r n,pJr J?h"'''"-ner,ar.d appraised before M.' Mj
tlattle. J . f.. a Van uonr. mnnmi i k r. ..,.
marked ith somestddlesnots.hntli hit,tl (.f .mi. .. . ...t
light thigh, branded T, and valued at $G5. ' '
JOsrPH zr mmojW
T,.n U. ....A,hW.
fori xtenu coun'y.apnl 16, U5-3t Cmntv Clerk.
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Usuporior Rotary CookiugSJ boxes 8 by 10 Glass,
Stores,
40 kegs White Lead, and
Paints,
5 tierces Loaf Sugar,
10 bbls Molasses,
10 half bbls Mackerel,
30 bbls Pilot Bread,
30 Boxes Soap,
all of which they will sell for the promissory Juotes of the gov
eminent, gold nnd silver or V. S. Bank notes.
Houston, .February 'Ji, 1H3H. 'la-tl ,.
SO bx's sup'r Sherry Wiue,
40 kegs Ginger,
SO kegs ground Cinamon,
10 bbls Vinegar,
50 kegs Lard,
1 case Looking Glasses,
60 dozen Pepper,
Cotton Gins,
OF every variety, Packing Presses, Horse Powers'
Gift Saws of tlio best cast steel, Gin Bands, with
all'bther articles required in the cultivation of cotton nnd
its preparation for market, can bo purchased from, or
ordered bv the subscriber, or in case of his absence by his
Agent, Messrs. Jso. A. Meulk &. Co. No. 73 Bienville
street, Nea Orleans, to whose care all letters' on the above
business,' and intended for the subscriber, must be ad-
jessed. The gins include Idler's Metallic Cylinder Gins, either
with or without Jones' Patent combined. They are made
in Pmladelphin, Cincinnati, aud Nashville, of the best
materials, and calculated to run well and last for a long
period of tune
Planters and their merchants can rely upon the most
prompt and strict attention being- paid to all orders for
articles' in the above liiie.
ALEX. JONES,
No. 6 Banks' Arcade, New Orleans
Dec 30. 1R37. 1-'7-tf
.NOTICE.
THOSEhaving demands against M. W. Smith, late ot
Hlrrisburg, dcccased,are requested to deposit them
with Jlfcssrs, Gazlcy and'Birdsall of Houston, for the e:t
animation and approval of the administrator.
CROSBY & HUDSON,
Houston, Nov. 28, 1837. 102.tf Agents of Adm'r
POCKET BOOK FOUND.
CONTAINING a draft of $511.00, Military Scrip, signed by
J. W.Moody, issnedlo A. IV. Springer, and a power of at-
torney to one Genrge Giibraith, sined by T.Chatham; a note
ml stverral receipts, thr owner can get the same by calling at
thisnfiice February 24, '38. '5-tf
NOTICE.
PURCHASERS of lots on Galveston Island, are hereby no
tilled that the srcuml instalment became due on the 15th
just, and many who hare not come forward and paid the first
or second instalment, are requested to do no immediately.
DOSWELL &. ADAMS, ue.
Houston, February 24. '38. M5-tf
: HA.T STORE.
31. & A. D. CROSSMAN, No. 24, Cawai, st.
New Oblkaxs.
RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of Texas,
that they have on hand a large and general assort-
ment of llats, consisting of the following:
o0 dozen superior broad brim Beaver and Otter Hats,
a supc-Ior article forlhis climate; 20 doz. superior black
Beaver -In; 25 doz. do. smooth castor d0.;30doz. do.
-lrab Russ:Jt do.; 75 doz. superfine Silk do.; 50 doz. com-
mon drab do.; 50 doz. do. black do.; 100 doz. drab and
black wool do. "Otter and South Sea Caps of every a-
ricty, all of which will be sold wholesale and retail, on
ij.tr terms.
N.B. Texian Merchants are in ited to call nnd ex-
M5-3m
KEUElViiO per s-cliouner Hyleger, 4 dozen superior
and common Rifles and Shot Guns which we offer
ovv lor cash.
Houston, ilarch 3, '38.-'16tf
11. R. ALLEN.& Co.
(.-umioissjon Merchants:
A rt BUXriS pound lump Tasicco, directly from Virgsnia,
ri:S good and for sale by
DOSWELL &, ADAMS.
Houston. Mnrch 10, lE3?.-'7tf
POLICE.
ALL porsons who hold notes of the Columbia com-
pany, will please forward them immediately to
the undersigned for payment,
B.W.
GRAYSON.
'9-tf
Columbia. Jan. 1,1838.
$10 Reward,
WILL be given to the person who will deliver to the sub-
scribers a certificate for 1280 acres of boun.y land, is-
sued in favor of Jacinto Pena, for military services rendered in
the army of Texas, marked No. 2761, signed by the Secretary
of War, which was lost. AH pe-sons are forwarned from trad-
ing for said certificate, aj the issuing of'tbe title, by the land
office is stopped. FISbEiL DAVIS &. LUBBOCK,
aoril 7, U-tf
To Rent.
TWO desirable Stam, situated on JUa'n street,
in the most businessjpart of the city, and possession
riven in a few days.
uo. ix or eieht verv desirable rooms for offices in the up
per part of the new store nearly ready for occupation, situated
on Main street, and nearly adjoining Messrs. Fiord & Collin's
.Hotel. For terms apply to H. SANDEnSON..
april .'4. !tf
. PAY UP PAY UP PAY UP.
ALL persons indebted to the old firm of Smith and Alle?
or their successors, H. It. Allen and Co., by noteer book
siccount. will save costs by calling and making immediate pay
ment, as further indulgence cannot be given.
11. ft. AijL.lM.1 Oi K,J.
March 31 st, '33. tf
Mft
iBMum
;:s:
IS hereby given to all personsj forbidding tl
certain Eleven League Gkint, situated c
the river Trinity, opposite the Long King's
no'iit;.
them to settle o i i
on the west side f
the river Trinity, opposite the Long King's Village; an 1 al o
f-om f.t!-rt another Eleven .tVaeiie Grant, situated on the ea -t
side of the said river Trinity between the upper and lower J -
sbatte Vil ages as tne said lands belong to me succession oi -i in-
rv JJ. fn.ntiss deceased. ". """"'i
Liibertr. Alnri.h 1. '38 -'I7tl Aammisira-
LOST, -
A NOTE of band for SB0 dollars, drawn by Cruger &.
Moore, in mr favor, pajable on or about the 15th of
April next. All persons are hereby forbid purchasing the
ame. Jan. a?,, 1333 'il-tr mkhk TitiuvvGM'CK.
NOTICE.
"JERSONS having contracts for lex ating lands with
m Hensely and Buchanan, vyill please lorward their
certificates of claim to the subscriber at Texana, and a-
receipt of the amount of their fees paid into the hands of
Mr. Wm. T. Austin, Eq., at Brazoria, or l. J. Gazlcy,
Esq., 2Zbuston,accompanyingtheir certificates will ensure
them their locations. WM. R. HENSLEY,
Tevann, Jan. 26, 1838. '11-tf J. BUCHANAN.
SHT?RTiVI7JC Siir
BY virtht of an execution to me directed by the honorable-
County Court of airrisburj county, I hdfeleTiedupna
una will exposo to the highest legal bidder uf the' court houie,
theieol, in the mt cf .Houston, on Wednes day the 2d "day of
May next, all the right, title and claim of Thomas EratLinrand
vw vue loiiowing propertj , tiz , 6-H feet front on the north west
cornor of Capitol treet, and 125 tcct on Smith street,- beinr a
part ofloUNo. ti, 9 and 10 in block, 84, As. marked od the'plat
of the city of Houston. Theabove property is enclosed with
a durable fence; a more full description of the tame will ba
giTen oi. the day of sale. Seiied and taken in execotion al the
property of Thomas Pratt, to satisfy a judgment, in favor oT
m ,iT,lor, T iuiiion rerry, now Tor use of James
M. AIcGee. and tn ha inll K. n.A "p..M. t. "it
april 2.-'25tf
Terms cash.
J.W.MOORE.Sh'iT.
Center Hill Store Ar. Vnlili.. una.
DY .A '' now' receiving a large supply .f Mtr- .
chandue, suitable for the season, which he wiB sell fir a
sjuull ad vance for cash, and cash only. He has closed hi, book
and is determined to credit out no more Goods. He informs
those indebted to him that he will on the 1st of June next-pat
all unsettled accounts into the hands of the Sherifl: '
Jllia.fiif Sale at the above nin cr n nnmhrr nf Vnl,,9hi n.v. '
He wish to purchase a few gentle One and Caltei. -V J
npni -jj. . '3-3t
"KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS."
TfrlAT Custom House bonds given for duties at Galreston,
iUL must be paid at Galveiten when due; otherwise they will
be placed in thehandtof a proper officer for collection.
"Prodded ntierthelat, that no person whose bond has been
received either as principal or suret), for the payment of duties
or for whom any bund bas been giTen by an agent, factor, or
other person in pursuance; f the law. and which bond mav be
due an unsatisfied, shall be allowed a future credit for dutietj
until such bond be fully paid or discharged." , a J
i tr, nuuura, jrKP.nector,
rtirtjirijjdTesTaprApTTtiirra
'CITY OF ARANSAS.
OWING to the rumours lately circulating in the country r
latirutoths incursion of the Mexicans, 'he sal of lots
in this place will lie postponed for n season. Persons wishing to
purchase will be enabled to obtain lots at private sale, on reason-
able terms by npplying tn the subscriber on the premises.
Persons travelling' to this city Irnm the north will cio well to
pass on the road bv Fnguns to Pointi Lookout, where a ferry
boat will be daily plying. JAMES POWER.
april 14, 22-tf
REMOVAL.
H SANDERSON would hereby inform his friends and the
. public generally that he has removed to his new Store,
situated on Main street, and nearly adjoining Messrs. Floyd t
Collin's Hotel, where he is now opening a ge icral assortment of
Merehandite. including almost every description such as sugar,
tea, coffee molasses, nee, corn, dour, soap, candles lamp i.fl,
mackerel, codfish . nerrings, cheese, hardware, ciookvy, tin,
ippan and Britannia wares, hats, caps, stocks, umurellas, lu-
es bonnets, parasols, looking gl.'iues, clocks hollow ware, bar
ness, boots, shoes, clothing. &c, together vrith a large lot of
garden seed, window sash and frames, bedsteads, writing desks,
ice. ic, with many other articles too numerous to mention.
AH of T'hichhe will be happy to exhibit to pure hasers upon
application n above. H. SANDERSON.
april 14, ; 'S2-tf
SI OO Reward,
AND all reasonable charges will be given for the apprehen-
sion of a Negro man DUDLEY. Said negro was brought
to Texas by Wm. Kecsee. and by him sold to the subscriner. He
runaway from t be ne:ghborhoo . of New Year's creek in No
vember last. Dudly is twenty-three years of age, spare built.
well made, and will weigh about 150 lbs . is remarkably actire,
talks fluently and has a beautiful set of teeth .
Center Hill. March 33. U2-tf DAVID AYRES.
AUCTION SALE, -
WiLL be sold at auction on Su'turday he 15tVMny next,-
the fallowing valuable tracts of Lands 1000 'acres on
uraios river; nan league on the Colorado,-a few milev below
Casey's ferry f nnd the undivided ballof 1500 acres! at the'oead
of Bay prairie. t -
Term of Sale -Six months credit in notes with a,.proffil -
curityydnd a lien on t.ie land til final puy meat Titles indis-
putable. A map of the land will be exhibited on the day" of i<v
POSWELL ADAMS fcT Co.
Houston, aprilSJ, 1838. '25-tds
FOR SAL
ONE ieagitr of Land, Mhratea on Mill creek, adjoining Dofr-
tery's trrct, bring the league' granted to'l nomas .Hill,
iefmr. Three dollars' per acre, payable in ten years, witb Ijk
terest at 10 per cent, per nnnnra in advance., fs
, APP1 to te mbsenber within twenty daviat Houston, ot at
his residence in Jackson county, near Taaiia."- sr- - '
UiiOUGEr SUTHERLAND,
april as. ., . , tit-1 fti!ti
x. -
A!diuiuitrnf nf' XatinU''
f I THE subscriber h.n-ini'nhtainiil letipril.r .l.i,jj..JtL
JL the estate of Benidic Johnson, dee'd, noticed fc'erebv
given to all persons iridebteil tosaidesUite, tbatinuadiafipaT- -
iueuk j. cxpecieu, aim mow having claims npiinst thsr,iud es-
tate, are requested to present them in dtietiise for JettlementV
or this notice will Jhe plead in barol tbtir recovery " "
april ifc.-V!S-3f AQEE SHARPS, tfa'r.
OXEN,
TWO YOKE of valuable work Stekxs, far sale,
thi. Ofliri. anril 95.
rV
ESTKAY. .
It at.
'.
- L i s"T,"nfa)1f about 6year old, with a small white spot
in her forehead not branded. The osrneV cm hiA''r,.r r,-
praring property, and payipgtbe charges. ,r? '
""', rccn. npni io.-a3-. THOS. CHOATE.
TexaH At?nMrr- "
B.H. NORTON, corner of Ifater any WaU streebVKov
Cady auction store,) New York; attends to the purchase
auusaleof rexos Lands, settlement of claims in thatcoontrr
and the procuring of passages for those'who with to emiwatev
FO It SALE.
A Comfortable dwelling House and "Lot fcrSale
on moderate terms aoolv to
DOSWELL & ADAMS.
Houston, March 3, '38.-'16tf
WE w 11 sell, on reasonable terra., a league of land on
Buffalne Bayo-j, 12 miles above the city of Hoston,
granted to fVm. Hardin. All persons are forwarned cutting
timber on said laud, a the law will be rigorously enforced.
WYNN 66 LAVVKliiMUt., Agents.
March 29, 1838., . '20-tf.
amine.
DR. EVANS,
MAS removed his Dsco axd MEmemr Storb oppesite Mr.-
Fiord's, on Main rtreeL H has received a considerable
addition to his establishment, which renders it nearly com-1
niece, anc is ueicrmineu 10 sen every arucio tn nis line oa utTu-
crate terras.
Da. Evaks attends tn the practise of Physic and Surgery
generally, aud from long exprrienc in the South and North
hopes to obtain a share of public patronage.
N. B. Conntf v Merchants, PnTicia;s, &c, are runnestrd
oJcnll and jodgo for thcra'clrw. Prrmriptioni accurately pro-tpared-
March, 17, '.''S.oiS.St
NOTICE.
ThE nndersignnl Niles F. Smith purchaied of one John
Williams his head-right, being one third of a 3 eagneof
Land, paying him for the same a full consideration; the con-
tract of sale was duly acknowledged and recorded. Neverthe
less ne said v imams nas since re-soiu miu rnuiw c ju i
P. Phelan. an alien, nnd both hnye refined to rescind slid
fraudulent re-sale, whereupon 1 have obtained an injunction
from the District Courts, yvhich has been served upon them, as
well as the General Land Commissioner to stop all further pro
ceedings, and tn forbid the locating of said right,and the issuing L
ont or any patent to said rnelanor nis avigns, a- aiso to
have bis contract of purchire delivered up to he cancelled
marrh33. flO-tfl NILES F. SMITH.
0r BULS. (Jil Soap, whirh can beusrrt with either salt or
AV fresbyrater, just recNrcdas for sale by
llenilen Feb. 51,. 3' 'I5-tf lTiSWELL k AttAMS.
NOTICE.
CAME to the plantation of the subscriber about the 16th of
March lat, a Negro B)r, ('upposed to be an African, as
lus language cannot be understood,) nbout 5 feet ten inches
high, spare make, skin very black, about twenty-five years of
age, calls his name Sackev, does not know his master's name,
and is notable to tell where he came from, he is not marked in
the face as Africans usually are. nnd cannot talk with other
Africans. The owner is requested to come forward, pay charg-
es and take him away . HENRY J AME
'Fort Bend county, npril 9. '32-tf
Town Lots of Montgomery,
SEAT of Justice fur Montgomery count), for bale. J.
Sale of the Lots in the town of Montgomery will take
place on the premises, on the 4th Monday of April instant.
Terms made known on the day of nle .
Bi oxdlr or tut Countt CoHUISSIO'VIRS.
april 14. 'Jj-lf
FOUND,
ONE Keg Butter or Lard, onboarrf the rfofifj Teal while
discharging frieght at Severn j'r ltroding about the 8th or
April, supposed to have been taken on board from the Branch T
Arrher by mistake. Marked H and H orrrone head andG.on the'
other, the owner can have thesamebv paying for thisadvertitt-r
ment ; apply to DOSWELL St ADAMS,
npril S!l . 25-tf
Hcdenbur? & Tedder.
dJlVV. on hand and lor sain at their auction store, No. 5,
Long Row 30 I sacks corn, 2300 lbs bacon hams, 2003
do du shoulderr, 50 kegs nail, 100 bis corn meal, 25 do superior
flour, 30 boxes codfish, 1 pianu forte, 1 splendided mnrolt top
sideboard. -3lso. a Veneral assortment of first quality erote
rie, hardware, tin ware and ready made clothing, which they
offer lor safe at moderate price..
AW country orders put up with care and on reasonable terms.
april 14, '-tr
NOTICE.
THE sale of Lots on Galveston Island will be resum-
during the srssion of Congress.
By order of the Secretary nf tne treasury.
DOSWELL" & ADAMS, Auctioneers.
Annl 6, 1R37. 'Sl-tf
R
ECE1VED per sloop Hirnct, 50 bhls. superfine
Flour wel conditioned nnd for silo bv
H. R. ALLEN & Co. ,
Commission Merchant.
Houston, Marcb Sl.-'ieify
DOSWELL $ ADAMS. '
HAVE j'ist received per schooner Isaac W.-Norrir'
from Philadelphia, a cargo uf sundry merchandise,-
consisting of tho following articles,-viz: 1 lot of lead, nar-'
row anil tuck combs, 25 bbls oil soap (can- be used'either
with salt or fresh water,) 40 kegs n-iils, assorted sizes;:
6 tons iron, assoi ted; 40 boxes claret wine, (chateau Majy
gaux,) 1S5 saw cotton gin, caststeel saws ; 1 iron frame
metal c, lander 18 s iw gin ; 1 iron framed half metal cyl--ander
17 saw gin; 2 trunks superfine clothing; assorK
ment of carpenters tools; assortment of fancv cuttlerv
and hanl ware; assortment of dressing and fine combs;
0 cases superior razors; auuu nenning and aons needles?
1 lot saddlery, assorted; 1 case mediiines, assorted j
20,000, superior quills; 40 reams wrapping paper; 10
reams cap and letter paper; 24 dozen fpelliog -books ;"-
24 dozen Murry's Introduction; 14 dozen Catholic prayer
books; assortment of blank books; 3 copies Rollings his-
tory,8 volumes; 6 dozen testaments; 2 dozen history of"
the United States r 1 dozen history of England?" 1 dozen
life ofWa.hington; ldozon life of Marion; 1' dozen his-
tory of Greece; 30 bbls dried apples, peaches and plums F
10 bbls mnckeral and herrinirs: 20 boxes, charanaiffna ci'
der; 20 dozen Philadelphia ale; 90 kegs cractters 8
kegs superior Philadelphia butter; 12 boxes smolced 'hea
rings; b boxes cavendish tobacco; nssoitmcrtt ot queen
ware: assortment ot tin ware, consisting ot bucKets, oisnr
and bake pans, coffee pots, tin cups,funnels, lamp feed-
ers, wash bowls, coffee mills, cullenders, bowls, scouris,
measures, pepperboxes, kettles, Japanned canisters-,- tea
pots and lanthoms; complete sets of brittania wart eon--sisting
of coffee, tea, sugar and cream pots, and sfop-
bowls, (6 pieces;) which they offer for sale at tho lowest-
prices for the promissory notrs of the government.
Houston, Fehni-iry 2, law. '" . '
Justices Blanks.
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