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The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1849-07-13
THE LATE EX.PREsiDENT POLK.

T1ir decrease Of the late President, soon after he
lad down his uhirc - event that VIII cau--
tnuch ~a,irr~ rs -rgrt throughout the Republic In
the usual conrc Of things II might reasonably have
bren expected that like III who preceded hun hi
high sutton h. would have numbered many yenr IN
calm retirement after fnl wing rni ha'r.ssing iu
,- inst ~ rhe irm the hic Mag-irucy, passing the
evening Of his day. ~ photographic IN watching
the Development oi the grandeur q, the country Ia
I which his administration had contributed much.
But elevated sitoal Is-i,inn sadly e- and strains
the spring. ol life the glory OF dis'inr'ri, where ,.e
fabric ui til. body feeble acquired Mt terrible
sacrifice oi seal,i and the and tar to e,hnus
ton ut the ,i,l principle, where the ii'i''~ eninl
cuIrrti,c isne's arr mot strong. !. taA which smh
on cNacis from all IT. NOinf'-, rs the price OF their
success. some has very IrtIncniS sahi that great
political chamotrrs may H. co'ni@nr To the heavenly
soics-ihoiPh arrayrd m lustfc they ~. denied
p.sc. Jhr crinenty the wit, the President II
III, Republic, who, irIn the momei Of hi inauguration
~ that Of guitng hs great ocs the central I~,in
of movement which n"vef cess'-, and when require.
constitution almost oi iron he able To Withstand
the toll troubles and tuuums which, with IT, rlofi",
Distinction essential attributes Then Is little
doubt TINT Mr. p'itis l-rigd oi office considerably
abridged hi- life, Tor hps lot To bc AT the helm o
aifar- when extraordinary watshnn"ss, carr and en-
crr} Wen required Of HIM TO conduct THEM /" la,H
abb isue when the eyes oi the world enlifr "-re
fixed IN ihis coun,D-si lsns prcNin'sli "a 10. move
mrni IN France N februar, ot last yraf-io $50 what
WOULD be the result ur our gusrr,. With N.noo, II
was remarked by mBny who knew Nr Pulk we'll la
lore h. election 1871 that hrs Jassinr through
Vow onrans two mont ago, hts residence ~ the
" hte House Mt Washington had mad. lad haN"c IA
HIS personal Appearance that he had become I'r-ina
rIrey Old and that hr oi'icni tenn u four had seem
Ingly added twenty 10 hts weight Of years.
Nr Polk term OF office was ubqnesuo'hhly ii's most
important IN the annals Of tins country, since the day.
OF Washington when that graf man was eaiiri on 10
shnl- form ti,. crude aud udgeS'.d matter which
wns To enter inlp the detail u the subordinate branches
81 III. Government. and complete IN l,nl"frr
outline which the constitution hid plao d IA Ms hands
The difficulties with Mexico unfortunate Legacy
l~'9uenthcd hn by hi predecessor, requiring 'I'
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Nv JOHN VI EVANS.
There % a voice whose whisperings speak
WhOn dreamy night winds sirh
Whna,- sweet tuned accents gently tall
Like dew drop from the sky.
4 voice that blends with woodland notes
\. fades the twilight gray.
When through the d"ws mist tina, floats,
Fam, steals the god OF day,
pom each passing hrec,. I Is horne.
Prom slands far aud green.
That sparkle naa,h the golden light
Oi Natures Flotiotls sheen
From sunny cllmcs and >omhc,n shofca,
Where winter nc'rr nhidrr
This s,iu ,oire on l,'ri,inwd winrs
In silent beauty glric..
7 u sweet 10 feel It's warm young hfoath
Touch high, the ear worn hfov,
A. floating far DER forests wide,
II ksscs branch and bough.
IL gentle call new l,ic mpar.,
As snn the accents steal
" hil- rpp'ng streams echo hack
The t'robbing Joy they feel.
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HE TEXAS REPUBLICAN.
oNeY.Y TWO DOLLARS A FEAR.
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BLisHEEs.


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~ UpllarS Single copies One Dime.
Aiy,r-.ncnts u, 81 pr -quarr, of ten lines or less
,sl6D cent? ~, square fer every su~eq-nt i.-rton.
= literal discount made for yearly advertisement.
letter. addressed 10 this Ollie m,.t h. nos, rad
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HOUSEHOLD ORDERS

Parharl. ~ and cnInh your hnir
Eetsy, stop yo1r laughing iirre
hate. inske haste ami wlph the dishes,
And >n,an. r~ MI your intl,rf -- lanlaloons
Sarnit,, run and feed thu igs,
Jun 20 1ui and hfii,g safne log.
IN whip YOU, Iohn, you know ! Will,
II YOU don I fiop kicAing fail
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Bows have an unfair time of il in this world,
They get the drpmsi,cks of the turkeys for din-
ner. and have to wait for the hot cakes a, break
fas, ili every body else IS supplied they are
snuhbcd when they ar iii spirits, and told not
to max. such q racket they nfe sent of 10 bed
nus, IN the sweet edge of the evening when 1t =
SO NICE TO sat by the fire and tell stories IN thou
sand way- 'hpy src put upon and robbed of ihc.r
natural riqhrs Poor fcllows--Wc pity them.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1849-07-13

PHILADELPHIA oS SrSpAy.---Ihc Ph.adel pha
Bulletin gives the following agreeable picture OF
n Sunda" IN that city:
Two dreadful railroad accidents in the out
skirts of the town, three frightul cases OF stab
bling, 1 murderous collisions between hrcmon,
} horrld deaths from iniempcrancc, one suicide,
II serious accident nj Manayunk, destruction OF
the steamer Gen. Green by FIRE at Red BANK
and an accident a, the place to young man OF
Southwark, an accident to an omnibus driver
several ordinary accidents, runawaNs, &c, beside
a continual riotng. in which whites and black
were engaged. IN the southern part OF the town
throughout the whole day and evening OF The
Sabbath.
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A learned doctor referring 10 tight lncinc,
AYERS that it is pube benefit, Inasmnch IT.
Nils all the foolish girls, and leayes the Use ones
to crow tob women.
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TRov Nrsr2i'rLA--Th Vice President Of
Venezuela, in behalf Of his Government, has in'i-
mated to foreign powers that hencc'orwsrd nd.
mission to land and settle In that country viii
BE- inoriicied to all foreign priests and nuns,
clols,cr,d or unclol~tcrcd, as their residence in
Venezuela is deemed prejudical TO the public
veal. The Goeurent. however, reserves 10
the right Of considering claims 90 visit the
rorutrv by the priesthood, ard will ao, aceor-
ding to circumstances.
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In Cmrt t-r-' What 3, the chief use =
bread ;" asked an examiner At a recent school
examination Tho cmsinao ofhrssd" luswo rcd
,ac urchn. apparently ss'onishoa At the simple
nv -, the r1n,-v. the chici use Of brad g. e.
rfetd butter and moll-, on.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1849-07-13

CLAsSicAt-B fore leaving Troy King Me
nelaus offered his daughter as n 'ict'm to The
gods. IN order TO win ptori'iou- hrecses Tor home
vovnrr We are reminded of tins ~ modern
soe,oiy, when We here Of some matchmaking
parent, aerhcing his daugh,c, 10 raisc the w,nd
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\ H,rcrHovasf,c GsttS s,cK- last week
white fa,nl, lfsn,g IA the Hundred n, Southampton.
Were Mt breakfast they alarmed vi hearing n
rmhlinr IN thu l..lrosr, Of the hn.t.nI
overhead and on going ascertain the oauSs, that
centric indn Himi found rolling md scrainhling
on the lpor The rusi lady alarna.I n the sirans,
anurs, called loudly her better halt To know
What WA the matter Why. really dom know, .
said he, but | Wa- Sleeping and dreamed
SACK N " ,est. and that b, ounr ln-ans the string
sfranr uui,stcnri nj the mouth Of ihe bag, when |
Immediately s~ean nn roll about, and mt th~n
beginning yet iay-.lf together again. ,afoashrfe
I beo4feif.
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C1LEaANT, Free, and Rapid Writing easily and

LHLEGANT, Free, and Rapid Writing easily and
Il speedily attained.-Ar and retxrn of Mr. BRIS-
tow Finishing Writing Master, in Washington, after an
absence of twenty years for the last three he has been
teaching with the most eminent success in Baltimore, and
the marked appreciation OF the public press. Mr. has
reopened his Academy for the admission of pupils
all ages day and evening Rooms in Concert Hall build
lngs, Pennsylvania avenue, west of Browns Hotel.
Mr. BRlsrow in nounong his arrival, respectful
y informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of this city and
Georgetown that he intends TO make only limited stay,
10 practise his unening proofs OF Graduating bad wiring
He therefore politely invites those who wish his
instruction toapply soon
Superior and Perfect System Of flirting
guaraated be taught Old and Young. in full and
complete OF lessons, matter how ilegible
ped the writing is (See specimens at the door)
To Ladies Mr. Brstow impars neat handsome, grace
full and fashionable running hand, character scay deli
cate.
The Gentlemen acquire bold and manly, free, exped-
tious, decided, and practical mercantile hand,
in COURSE LESSONS!
The extensive patronage Mr. Brstow has been hJnored
with for twenty years past, in all tie great Atlantic cities
of the United States and Canada also in Europe Mex
co. and South America. WILL he trusts be alike extended
to him on his present visit TO Washington.
Mr. B. can be from to in the morning, and to
in tho evening.
Visitors in Washington take course in few days.
Feb l4-dlm
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late Republic OF Texas.

Notice Creditors OF the late Republic of Texas
TN accordance with Of the legislature Of the State
Texas to provide for ascertainng the debt of the late
republic of Texas approved Goth March, ISi5 notice is
hereby given to all perons having claims or demands for
the auditor and comptroller OF public accounts
before the second Monday in November lss, or they
will be postponed .
The provisions of tho aforesaid act require the auditor
and comptroller, jointly receipt under their seals OF OF
fce for all claims presented setting forth the par value
thereof tho time the accrued, the date and
thereof distinguishing between the different classes OF
claims in the following First, the eulitcd
ceraned claims such stock bonds treasury notes, mill
tary scrip any audited alncd claim. Sec
ona all claims with sufficient evidences and vouchers to
authorize them audit under the late republic OF Texas
vouchers
And it further made the duty of the auditor and comp
troer Jointly report the legislature, for final adjust
nent whole and character OF the public debt,
asccaned according the provisions OF the said act The
classification and of payment recommended by them
be subject the revison amendment and ratification
of the legislature. JOHN Nj. SWlSHER, Auditor
JAMES b. SHAW, Comptroller.
Austin Texas, May l5 1913. June rs w6n
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GENERAL TAYLOR.

GENERAL TAYLOR.
INITIZENS preparing for their friends, and strangers
~ visiting Washington, will ind at Parkers Fancy and
Peumey store, Pennsylvania avenue, near Blackwcl's
Hotel The largest of toilette articles ada pied TO
their and comfort, during the crowded of the
metropolis for the ensuing twenty days. to witness the in
augural ceremonies such as
COMBS
Shell, imitation shell, fine buffalo, English horn dressing
comb.
HAIR BRUSHES
English French, and American satin and rosewood hair
brushes
TOOTH AND NAIL BRUSHES.
English and French superior backed and trepaned
Tooth and Nail Brushes of Very bone, and buffalo han
dies.
HAIR WASHES.
Guerlan's, Jules's Haules's, Cocord's. and Barrys
lustrate for cleaning and beautying the hair.
Crchugh's trichophesous. do
WASHING SOAPS
Lubin's musk soap, soap, Louis's brown Winsor
soap, transparent wash balls, NC.
SUNDRIES.
German cologne, Fiorado water, bay superior tooth
and powder, toilette powder ponlades, OK marrow,
fine hair oil, Macassar oil, lip salve, Paeys cold cream,
Ne, Nc, NC.
Feb I0-3tawiitMar4 [Globe1
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A few hearty and respectable young men reqaired to
"A complete the company The company will leave
Washington by the 2j,h OF month"; and the nbers
all be ST. Josephs, Missouri, by the 10Th April
From phs tue line Of arch will be the northern
route the Salt lake and Great basin, California The
expedition will take train oil wagons, carrying provi
sion mining implements, &c, &c, and we'll organized to
insure security, comfort. and success.
Applications with satisfactory testimonial, Of character
by the 10th of March-i by letter, post paid
to J. GoldsborouXh Bruf, Washington city.
On signing the constitution, each member will have to
pay the the of 8l75 exclusive OF hi,
to st Josephs Missouri and furnish the following
equipments &c
ride double barreed gun revolver pair OF belt
pistols Bowie or butcher knife belt Ratchet and
coutremen,s India rubber poncho; India rub.
Der haver.nck; India rubber cantecn India rubber
drinking cnpi India rubber gun CASES India rubber hat
cap India rubber blanket; India rubber clothes bag
cloth jacket short coat (gray preferable pair cloth
pants. lgay preferable y colored flannel Shirts tbue
best 3Canon funnel under clothes pair wooen socks
pair shoes or bootees; pair good blankets
Ameeng of tho Association will be held at Mr. Farren's,
9th street, south of the avenue Saturday,
j. GOLDSBOROUGH BRUFF,
Feb. l6-3t President.
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Cts SO REWARD.--Ran away from the subscriber near
sn lou Luray, Page county, Virginia, the 9th inst,
bow named Aaron He is black, 20 years OF age,
about feet inches high, has down look when spo-
ken TO- very thick lips and heavy tongue He had when
he left domestic kersey rock coat, faded black color
broad brm white hat. aud other clothing with him. not re
collected The above reward OF $3.50 will be given should
he be apprehended OF the Sate and taken In the
State, that may get him again All reasonable charges
will be paid if delivered to Luray.
Aaron left in company with sprishtly yellow boy red
complexion, red hair and spotted iaco so tall as
Aaron but heavier made Both the above boys good
coopcrs WIN. A. CHAPMAN,
Sept. Eft Luray, Page county, Virginia
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AGENCY For OLAIMs.-Messrs. ELDREDGE,

AGENCY For s.-Messrs ELDREDGE,
n PLATT and STEWART, late of Wall, now OF Will.
liam street. New York. have extended branch OF their
Office Washington for transaction OF public business
|, will be under the constant charge Of one Of their mum
berChares H. Stewart legal gentleman OF over thirty
years experience in his profession and eleven In the ad
vocacy OF public c aims As to the confidence
the public Mr. Stewart has been favored with the testi
mopals of officers Of the general government and other
public gen emen before whom his advocacy lay, showing
his skill in preparing hi, his great diligence, knowl-
edge of business of advocacy and uniform success
1t would be becoming here alnde further to those
but Edredge Patt nd Stewart solicit persons who
guire the of public business their cir
GUAR with estinonas loot, and they will find that
higher passports confidence cannot be presented,
better guaranty for success be reasonably demanded
Without entering detail, Edrcdge, Plat, and Stew
will attend TO public business of every nature in Wash
ingion, and through their office in New York to business
in that city also Their charges will he moderate and
arranged For attention they pledge their established char
with the habits OF life maured in business and ad
vocacy, assuring those who may them that what he
testimonials show done Tor others they will do for them
they will always be found their post in this city
well during the the sittings OF Congress.
Letters to be post-p paid ,
ELDRE EDGE, PLATT, 81 STEWART.
Office in Washington the house OF John Nj ason, jr.
esq, northwest OF and 18th streets; in New York,
10 William street, first floor
C3-Ccuars of E. r. IL s. can be had application at
either office
Dec. 6--d3ms
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To Cotton and Sugar Pianteri

PLANTATION IN ARKANSAS.-The subscriber offer.
for safe The extensive tation in Arkansas, formerly
belonging and occupied by the late Governor Kent,
Maryland, and containing twenyeigh hundred and eighty
three and n half acres OF land
This lies in the counties of Phillips and Crten.
den, and is situated in Walnut Bend, the Mississippi
river, twenty five miles above the of Helena. 1t is
said be the highest river land in that region of country
Its soil is peculiarly adapted the growth OF It's i'm
overseer's house, horse-mil several
corn houses, and good quarters for servants.
Upwards of hundred of this land have been
cleared and cultivated. The of it may be
easily cleared (he most being already done and has less
timber upon and that chiefly of ash, which is readily
sold at wellocated wood yard, in quantities OF several
thousand cords every year,
This plantation is of great value, and presents
opportunity to the public. In the hands OF good planter
may be easily made of immense annual profit 1t iaci
tiles of with New Orleans afford constant
avenue for the disposal Of its products.
1t is distant about 500 miles from Cincinnati 300 miles
from the mouth of The Ohio, and 7I0 miles ioin New Or
leans.
This property will be divided into several parts if de
sired.
For terms, &c., apply (post.paid) to
WILLIAM b. PERINE,
Dec 2-2aw6w Baltimore, Maryland
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NEW AND ELEGANT SILKs,--BARNES MI l..
~ CHELL, between S,h and 9th streets, PennsyIyanhl
avenue, would respectfully the ladies oil
ngon and strangers visiting the city that they nave @
day opened twenty-five thirty pieces OF very Dea
tiul plain changeabe silks, direct from the importers e
bracng every variety OF light and dark shades for even
dresses which they sell % per cent less %
former prices Also, fifteen pieces very small pa"
and striped silks at only 80 cents per yard.
White and coloed satns OF every shade, ve-y che'P
Forences and Marcellines, of every variety OF color
White kid gloves, of all Nos; likewise cod and olaoA
Silk hoserIes at different costs, and all co'ors , l.,
~ dozen sheer lawn linencanbrc handkerchief, ID
which sell exta cheap bargains -
Is pieces embroidered Polka musns; ALSO very cheSP
plain Swiss and book rnnsns
White and colored Tareton musns, Of the most h'H
ionabe cuors
Together wll and desiiabls stock oil dre'
goods generally
Which, in order 10 reduce, will from this day sell ~
for cash. Give early CALL and will not "
disappointed in getting very great bargains.
Jan 23-3taw2wif
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THE UNION.



blood. habit Of the system sero
mpe fuues Bo,ehss Bes Chronic sore Eyes
Sonss and joints. Stubborn ues syphs symptoms.
Da ss from %
y This PIsp.T.iion
field e 4 e s sa s
su and Searching prapaIaon
poyed medical The unfortunate victim Of hereditary
has restored to health and ygo The croaous
ants whole Hundred. who had
% na .psn om
Arrangement organ. sireua,o
ted consultations gladly testify to the efficacy of this ne'tmabe
following certificate Col Samuel @ Taylor gentleman
Of high standing and extensive through the
self to the attention IF ali:
Nrw YoRr January =. Isas
essrs A. d. Gentlemen: Having used and witness
your preparation sarsapaa differ
f%' aDS feel mach stating the
Sass scssd smo. ike speedily
Of the exciting in the agreeable
highly and extensively used y the
s@ s the ay %
m the same he and adopted the article at the same tune
army conclusion would say that the better !. known the
WIN generally known throughout the length and
u. Consul New Granada
REMARKABLE CURE OF BRONCHITIS.
NV YoRx. Feb. H. ls4s
Mess Having suffered with disease of
affecting arynx during which treated by the
distinguished physicians in Europe and the United States
without benefit but all the time
strength declining and the disease making fearful
applications used and whatever else
thought efficient producing but confident the
phhs and great difficulty breathing would
obtained relief through the medium Of
invaluable saaparlla must gentlemen when commenced
sarsaparla did not place much confidence
remedies during tho without
taking sasaparla few weeks
obliged at last yield to evidence This marvellous specific has
not only relieved therefore think my duty
gentlemen for the benefit Of suffering humanity to this at
testation of my
Yours, very truly, d. PAKFNT
Consulate of France III the United States
The statement and signature acknowledged in our
! prese hy Mr. ID, Parent true.
FoT the Consul General OF France
l.. BORG Vice Consul
interesting presented and the reader invited
peiusal such evidence
NEW YoRK. April 49, 1877
Messrs sA-ps Gentlemen: Having long been afflicted with
dement,
the remedies prescribed concluded about three
months since make Of sarsparla have the
informing that its effects been attended with
restoring health and induced
add my the others already and to
desiring further information will personally give the
and the effects Of this invaluable medicine by
calling at ass Bowery New York.
Yours respectfully, JANET MCINTOSH
Janet Mcintosh is known member
of the church, in good saniing and worthy Of eonaasnce
Pastor of Second Presbyterian Church, Brooklyn.
Prepared Sold Wholesale and retail by B. and D. Sands
druggists chemists 100 Fulton street. OF William New
York Sold by druggists generally the United States
and Canadas. Price 81 bottle six bottles for So
For sale in Washington city by ftsson corner OF 9Th
Also by Charles sott
7th street and Penny lvania avenue Oct rs dtfeb25
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ss bales against osl 0sS of a2s sS6 Sales OIL
three days about $3.50 bales, closing as follows
Ord to good Mid to good Md AR fuiy mn
ordinary. mddiing to sr,. ~ ST.
Upland Fla. etso} otAH IsH Nse
Mobile 4 N. q. Gtsoe as ''

Mobile \ ~ ". otsoJ
good middlinx.
Tho may considered % Ia cents higher
c,o.ry for mixed western and common State, 50 56l
ss al straight and good % 62i IS 6Sl pure Gcnesee
a6 s7i as Southern 10 dull. Georgetown and Balti-
more MS J7i IS So Rye -four, at 50 37} a
Wh,, i. hrmy held los lis for rcd and white
NJ 49, Corn meal. dull at " 81 20 93t yellow Jersey
Badey remains " 10 Oats inactive river and
canal 40 Al Corn, under active demand has
advanced cent sales round yellow 81 64i south
ern Sol SO cents Pork has been rather heavy sales
mess $l2 9l2 50, and prime 9il 50 8l2 Beef has
downward tendency; sales Gil 62i 8l2 country
SIS rs SIS 50 Chicago extra. Ohio lard is dull sales
81 cents common 81 cents good to primo " cents
primo kegs. Cheese 10 active; sales 81 II
Rice inclined give way Sales rough faxseed, 81 70
81 Is. Sales Now Orleans whiskcy, 2ai 23i cents
Tallow, 81 a 81 cents.
Freahts arc better Some vessels continue be sold for
California; but thsro is also disposition withdraw
many that were up for eixhts Corn for Liverpool I'd
bulk cotton 5l6d cotton to Antwerp i'd; Holland, high
rates demanded.
Tho money market less stringent than was and
ney offered treasury notes per cent? and be
had Eat call" nj per cent The stock market is a good
deal improved under the but less than would prob
ably have been the had fallen upon the
ring greater abundance Of money at the command of