The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-19
PUBLIC SALE OF LOTS IN THE CITY
OF LA SALE,

Is PROPOSED to be held upon the ground, on
Il FRIDAY, the 22d day of November next.
La Sale, which will henceforward be the port of
entry for the largest trade on 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 bay OF Matagorda, where
vessels drawing more than six feet of water can
come to anchor and discharge cargo at wharf
without Tightening.
twelve ycars at Galveston, the last six of which
have been principally devoted by him to hydro
graphical and typographical examinations of the
Gull OF Mexico, (and moro especially OF the entire
coast Of Texas,) has selected La Sale in perfect
confidence that IL possesses, more than any other
place, from the mouth Of the Mississippi to Yucca
tan, decidedly superior advantages for concentra-
ton Of the principal trade of the Gull.
IL IL not deemed necessary 10 speak at large OF
the peculiar convenienccs and advantages OF the
position Of la Sale. slight glance at the map
(taken In connerion with the fact that it presents
the best entrance and anchorage 10 be found for
many hundred miles on that part fthe Gulf will
show conclusiyely 20 intelligent men that IL must
command the entire trade Of the rich valleys Of the
San Antonio, G Guadalupe, In Bacca, Navidad, Col
orado, Caney, and Bernard rivers in Texas, ns well
the trade of all northern Mexico, west of Dorcdo
Eagle Pass embracing III Paso del Nortc, Chi
huahua, Durango, Sonora, &c. Already the trade,
which for quarter OF a century past has gone TO
these regions by way OF Santa Re, il taking the
| route by way OF the bay OF Matagorda. From this
bay 90 the city OF Chihuahua, the distance ~ less
| than from Santa Fe. No question is therefore
tertaincd that nine enths of what has been hereto
fore called the Santa f6 trade WILL after the prcs
ent year, take its by La Sale from all the
eastern Of not also the westerly cities of tho Union
II may also be looked upon as an adjudicatcd fact
| by the common Of the world, that the over
land line OF trade and travel between the Atlantic
and Pacific oceans, whenever IL may be resolved
on IA a national work, must have it's best eastern
terminus (practically) at La Sale, wherever Il may
suit politicians sectionally interested (os
tcnsbly) TO fix IL. IL will certainly be tho point Of
cmbarcaton for the principal emigration from Eu
rope 10 the State OF Texas.
Facilities in wharf, warehouses, Motel, &c, bav
ing been recently constructed at La Sale, the pro-
pretor with great confidence presents II TO the
consideration Of intelligent, practical men, who
may wis Immediately TO 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 this progressive century, at any one point west
Of the Alleghanies.
Persons who may be DESTROYS Of making imme-
date Improvements, before the day Of sale men
toned preparatory to, an active business for tho
approaching winter, are informed that lots may,
In the interim, be purchased from DR. LEVI
JONES, collector for the district embracing In
Sale who il fully authorized 10 make private aacs
of any number required for instant use.
la SALE, Sept IS, 1880.
The Picaufne New Orleans; the Neios, at Gal
weston, Texas and the Adcocots. Victoria, Texas,
will please copy semi. weekly until tho day Of sale,
and forward their accounts TO
Sept 25-tr-wtd LEVI JONES.