The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-13
PUBLIC SALE OF LOTS IN THE CITY
OF LA SALE,

rs PROPOSED TO be held upon the ground on
Il FRIDAY, the 22d day Of November next
La Sale, which will hence forward be the port of
entry for the largest trade tho gulf, n 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 ak feet of water can
come TO anchor and discharge cargo at wharf
without Tightening.
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 the
Gull OF Mexico (and moro especially of the entire
coast of Teras,) has selected La Sale In perfect
confidence that il possesscs, more than any other
place, from the mouth of the Mississippi 10 Yuca-
tan, decidedly superior advantages for conocntrs-
ton Of the principal trade OF the Gulf.
IL is not deemed necessary 10 speak at large OF
the peculiar convcnicnccs and advantages Of the
position of La Sale slight glance at tho map
(aken in oonnexion with the fact that 1T presents
the best entrance and anchorage to be found for
many hundred miles on that part Of the Gulf will
show conclusiveiy to intelligent men that II must
command the entire trade OF the rich valleys Of the
San Antonio, Guadalupe, La Bacca, Navidad, Col
orsdo, Csney, and Bernard rivers in Texas, well
the trade of all northern Mexico, vest of Loredo
or Eagle Pass, embracing FL Paso del Norte, Chi
buahua, Durango, Sonora, &c Already the trade.
which tor a quarter Of a century past has gone TO
these regions by way OF Santa Re. is taking the
route by way of the bay of Matagorda From this
bay to the city of Chihuahua the distance is less
than from Santa Fo No question IL therefore en-
ertained that ninetenths Of what has been hereto.
fore called the Santa 70 trade will, after tine pres
ent year, take it's by La Sale from all the
eastern Of not also the westerly ciucs of the Union
II may also be looked upon adiudicated fact
by the common sense Of the world, that the over
land line Of trade and travel between the Atlantic
and Pacific oceans, whenever IL may be resolved
on az a national work, must have its beat eastern
terminus practically at La Sale wherever IL may
suit politicians or men aecuonslly interested Toe
tensbly) 20 fix a. II will certainly be tho point Of
embarcston for the principal emigration from Eo-
rope 10 the State of Texas.
Facilities in wharf, warehouses, hotel, &c, hav-
ing been recently constructed at La Sale the pro-
prietor with great confidence presents II to the
consideration Of intelligent, practical men. who
may wish Immediately TO engage in active bust
ness, make profitable investments in real estate,
sfIording more certain and greater advantages
than have been afforded since the commencement.
Of this progrsss'rs century, at any one point west
Of the Alleghanies.
Persons who msy be DESTROYS Of making imme-
diate improvements, before the day Of sale
toned, preparatory 70 active business for the
approaching winter, informed that lots may,
in the interim, be purchased from DIR. LEVI
JONES, collector for the district embracing La
Sale, who is fully authorized to make private sales
Of any number required for instant use.
LA SALE, Sept. Is, 1850
e The Picay,fns, New Orleans; the Mems, at Gal.
weston, Texas; and the Adcocois, Victoria, Texas,
will please copy emi-weekiy until the day Of sale,
and forward their accounts 10
Sept 2s-tr-wtd LEVI JONES.