The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-02
PUBLIC SALE OF LOTS IN THE CITY
OF LA SALE,

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 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 a wharf
| without Tightening.
| The proprietor of this site, after residence of
| twelve years at Galveston, the last six of which
have been principally devoted by him TO hydro
| graphical and typographical examinations of the
Gulf of Mexico, (and moro especially of the entire
coast of Texas,) 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 concentra-
ton OF the principal trade of the Gulf.
IL IL not deemed necessary 10 speak at large of
the peculiar convenienccs and advantages Of the
position OF La Sale. slight glance ut the map
(takcn in connection with the fact that IL presents
tho best entrance and anchorage TO be found for
many hundred miles on that part Of the Guf,) will
show conclusively to intelligent men that it must
command the entire trade of the rich valleys of the
San Antonio, Guadalupe, La Bacca, Navidad, Col
orado, Caney, and Bernard rivers in Texas, we'll
as the trade Of all northern Mexico, west of Loredo
or Eagle Pass, embracing FL Paso del Norte, Chi
huahua, Durango, Sonora, sc. Already the trade,
which for quarter OF century past has gone 60
these regions by way OF Santa Re, is taking the
route by way OF the bay of Matagords. From this
than from Santa F6 No question is therefore en-
tcrtained that nine tenhs OF what has been hereto
fore called the Santa Fe trade will after the pres
ent year. take its course by La Sale from all the
eastern Of not also the westerly cities of the Union
IL may also be looked upon adludicatcd fact
by the common Of the world, that the over
land line of trade and travel between the Atlantic
and Pacific oceans, whenever it may be resolved
on az n national work must have its best eastern
terminus practically la Sale, wherever il may
suit politicians or men sectionaily interested tos.
cnsbly) 10 fix il. IL will certainly be the point of
cmbarcation for the principal emigration from Eu
rope 20 tho State of Texas
Facilities in wharf, warehouses, hotel, &c, hay-
ing been recently constructed at In Sale, the pro-
pretor with great confidence presents it TO the
consideration of intelligent, practical men, who
may wish Immediately to engage in active bust
ness, make profitable investments i'm real estate
n afIordine moro certain and greater advantages
than have been afforded, since the commencement
OF this Progress,ue century, at any one point west
Of the Alleghanies.
PEI sons who may be DESTROYS Of making immc-
date improvements, before the day of sale mon
toned. preparatory TO an active business for the
approaching winter, are informed that lots may,
JONES, collector for the district embracing La
salle who is fully authorized to make private sales
OF any number required for instant use.
LA SALE, Sept is, 1850.
The Picdpme, New Orleans; the Ne,cs at Gal
weston, Texas; and the Adcocate, Victoria, Texas,
will please copy semi weekly until the day of sale,
and forward their accounts to
Sept 2S-tr-wtd LEVI JONES.