The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-16
PUBLIC SALE OF LOTS IN THE CITY
OF LA SALLE,

rs PROPOSED 10 be held upon the ground, ON
IL FRIDAY, the 22d day of November next.
La Sale, which will henceiorward be the port of
entry for the largest trade the gulf is situate
upon the mainland exactly at the northwestern
angle Of the Gulf OF Mexico, at the terminus of the
present line Of mail steamers from New Orleans
to that coast, and embraces the only ground upon
the western margin Of the bayof Matagorda, where
vessels drawing more than six feet of water
come 60 anchor and discharge cargo at a wharf
without lightering.
The proprietor Of this site, after a residence Of
twelve years at Galveston, the last six of which
have been principally devoted by him 10 hydro
graphical and typographical examinations of tho
Gull OF Mexico (aud more especially of the entire
coast OF Tcxas,) has selected La Sale in perfect
confidence that II possesses, more than any other
place, from the mouth Of the Mississippi to Yucca
tan, decidedly superior advantages for conccntra-
ton Of the principal trade OF the Gulf
1t is not deemed necessary to speak at large OF
the peculiar convenience and advantages OF the
position Of La Sale. slight glance at the map
(taken in connexion with the fact that it prosents
the best entrance and anchorage 70 be tounS for
many hundred miles on that part of the Gulf will
show conclusiycly 90 intelligent men that il must
command the entire trade ol the rich valleys OF the
San Antonio, Guadalupe, Ia Bacca, Navidad, Col
oradO Caney, and Bernard rivers in Texas. well
as the trade Of all northern Mexico, wcs of Loredo
or Eagle Pass, embracing III Paso del Norte, Chit
huahua, Durango, Sonora, &c. Already the trade.
which for quarter Of century past has gone 90
these regions by way OF Santa Pc, Is taking the
route by way OF the bay Of hlatn gOrda. From this
than from Santa Fe No question IL therefore en-
tcrtained that niuctentbs of what has been hereto
fore called the Santa Re trade WILL after the pres
ent year, take it, course by la Sale from all the
eastern ( not also the westerly cities Of the Union.
IL may also be looked upon az an adjudicated fact
by the common sense Of the world, that the
land line Of trade aud travel between the Atlantic
and Pacific oceans, whenever it may be resolved
on a national work, must have its best eastern
te frninus practically at Ia Sale. wherever Il may
cit politicians or men socuonay interested (os-
.cnsibly) 10 fix IT, II will certainly be che point Of
embafcation for the principal emigration from Eu-
rope to the State OF Texas.
Facilities in wharf warehouses, hotel, &c, hav-
ing been recently constructed at La Sale, the pro-
consideration Of intelligent practical men, who
may wish Immediately 10 engage in active bust
ness, or make profitable Investments in real estate
as aGording more certain and greater advantages
than have been afforded, since the commencement
Of tins progressive century, at any one point west
Of the Alleghanies.
Persons who may be DESTROYS Of making mme-
date improvements, before tho day OF sale men
toned, preparatory ~ active business for the
approaching winter, are informed that lots may,
In the interim, be purchased from DR.. LEVI
JONES, collector iOr the district embracing La
Sale who il fully authorizes 10 make private sales
OF any number required for instant use.
Ia SALE, Sept. 3, 1860.
Tho Picapfne New Orleans; the Nescs, at Cal
veston Texas; and the Adrocaic, Victoria, Texas,
will please copy semi-wcckly until the day OF sale,
and forward their accounts 70
Sept 2s-tr-wtd LEVI JONES.