The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-04
A 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 henceforward be the port of
entry for the largest trade the gulf ia 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 Matag orda, where
vessels drawing more than six 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 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 IT possesscs, more than any other
place, from the mouth Of the Mississippi TO Yuca-
tan, decidedly superior advantages for conccntra-
ton of the principal trade of the Gull.
IL Is not deemed necessary TO speak at large of
the peculiar conveniences and advantages OF tho
position Of La Sale. slight glance at the map
(akcn in connexion with the fact that il presents
the beet entrance and anchorage 10 be found for
many hundred miles on that part of the Cuff will
show conclusively TO intelligent men that ii must
command the entire trade OF the rich valleys of the
San Antonio, Guadalupe, La Bacoa, Navidad Col
orado, Caney, and Bernard rivers in Texas as well
az the trade of all northern Mexico, west of Lorcdo
or Eagle Pass, embracing FL Paso del Norte, Chi
huahua, Durango, Sonora, &c. Already the trade,
which for quarter of a century past has gone to
these regions by way OF Santa F6 is taking the
route by way OF The bay of Matagords. From this
than from Santa re. No question is therefore en-
terancd that ninete nths of what has been hereto
fore called the Santa lie trade WILL after the pres-
ent year, take its course by la Sale from all the
(f leo the westerly cties of the Union
IL may also be looked upon an adjudicated 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 as a national work, must have its best eastern
terminus (precticay) at La Sale, wherever it may
suit politicians sectionally interested los
tensibly) to fix IL. IL will certainly be the point Of
embaroation for the principal emigration from Eu-
rope TO the State of Texas
Facilities in wharf, warehouses, hotel &c, bav-
ing been recently constructed Mt La Sale, the pro-
prieor with great confidence presents it to the
consideration of intelligent, practical men, who
may wish Immediately TO engage in active bust
ness, mako profitable investments in real estate,
as afIording more certain and greater advantages
than have been afforded, since the commencement
Of this progressips century, at any point west
of the ADeghanics.
Persons who may be DESTROYS Of making immc-
diate improvements, before the day of sale mem
toned, preparatory TO an active business for the
winter, are informed that lots may,
in the interim, be purchased from DR.. LEVI
JONES, collector for the district embracing La
Sale, who IL fully authorized to mako private sales
OF any number required for instant use.
LA SALE, Sept. Is, 1880.
The Picovsns, New Orleans; the Nsrrs, at Gal
weston, Texas; and the Advocate, Victoria, Texas,
will please copy semi weekly until the day of sale,
Sept 2s-tr.wtd LEVI JONES.