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The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1850-08-29
SALTWATER HOUSE.

"a Main Street, Saltwater, NJ. T.
sspE l.. BUFORD having taken charge of
ILL., this wen known Hotel, and entirely
refited and renovated it, is prepared to re-
ce;ye and entertain bis friends and the pub
iic- by assiduous attention to the wants OF
ms guest ne hopes TO meri, literal patron
age.
sor Ba ggaSe taken 70 and from the House
free OF charge. ss Stiff
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1850-08-29
G.. C.. STROTHER,

Wholesale and retail dealer in medicines,
oils, paints, brushes, wines, chemicals,
varni-he>, patent medicines, SC. Sc.
Main street, Gaiena, Illinois. 3-2tf
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PROBATE COURT.

n Office is hereby given, that the regular
/ = terms Of the Probate Court Of Ramsey
county, Minnesota Territory will be holden on
the first Mondays in March, June, September
and December, respectively, at 8 o'clock A. NJ,
at my office in the town of St. Paul.
4o-yiy HENRY A. LAMBERT,
Judge Of Probate Of
Rausey Co. Min. Ter.
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FOR SALE.

A desirab|e Farms between Saint Paul and Saint
"A Anthony; Land Of the first quality, well
watered and eighty situated,
Apply To Tii.DEN j. SMITH.
eb. 10th, 1854. 45-tf
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LAND wARRANrs,

JAMES NJ. GOODHUE.~ will attend
. promptly to the business ofpreparing pa
per- aud forwarding the requisite pra~fs to
obtain land warrants for s,'sders VIII arc
entitled thereto, by discharge.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1850-08-29

N. SLEEPER. p. A. HOWE.
AUCTION HOUSE.
N. SLEE PER g. Co..,
Auction, commission and forwarding mer-
chants. No. 100, Main street, Galena,
Illinois. .,..,ss s,s..f
Cash advances made on consignments.-
Particular attention paid TO business entrus-
ted 10 their care. a-3Iy
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GRE AT BARGAINS!

TINE undersigned is duly authorized by Sam
Il uel Leech 10 sell and convey by general
warrantee deeds, the follow ing described real
estate in the immediate vicin,l. Of ST. Paul, to
wit: The Southwest one-fourlh Of the Southeast
quarter and the East half of" the Southwest
quarter Of Section No. l. Also, Lot No. 1, Of
Section No. II, all in Township No. %, north Of
Range No. % west AIso Lot No. 5. of Section
No. b, and Lot No. of Section No. Z, in Town
ship No. %, north Of Range No. % west. O.
1 he above lauds jon the Town Plat Of I.
Paul, one hundred and twenty acres of which
rich Prairie and fifty of ,iubered land, fronting
the river. Also, ! hirty-two Lots in Leech's
Addition to st. Paul. and forty acres laid OH ad-
joining the same into out lots. Of one, two three,
ur, and eight acres. Also, iiouse and Lot on
Be,rch-street. in Rice and irviaes Addition, near
the residence Of Mr.. Irvine.
The above Lands and Lois will be sold on lib
eral terms, and persons wishing to purchase can
see Plats Of the same and be shown the grounds
by Richard Freeborn or the undersigned
b. w. LOTT.
ST Paul Nav 20 1880 6m
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No.. 1874 MaiE-2lreet. Galena.

VX7HOLESALE DEALERS in HARDWARE
w CUTLERY, lion, NAILS. and WIN
DOW GLASS, will furnish any article in their
line at less prices, and on the same terms that
can be had in ST. Louis:
FOR SALE, .
500 kegs Of Nails 100 dog Pocket Knives
40 coils of Rope 200 dcz Scissors
100 doz Scy,hes 100 dog Scythe Sns tbs
so dog Pi,chforks 200 boxes Glass
200 dog Locks 200 doZ latches
1000 doz Knives and Forks.
Also, castings Of every description, to order, at
short notice, and at low prices,
June 6, Is50.f WEIGH & McCULLY.
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A.L.LARPENTEuR.

TN his New Store, cor. Jackson and Third q. /,
Il St Paul, is row offering Family Groceries.
fruits, Provisions, Crocksry, HAS, Trunks,
and Nuts; also, Hardware, Boots and Shoes, Dry
Goods. and all goods in most general demand /,
cheap for ready pay. v2-sly
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Galcna ADVERTISEMENTS.
GALENA CABINET WORKS,
2O7, Main street.
TOWNSEND g. FITCH.s

2U7, Main street.
TOWNSEND g. FITCH;
MANUFACTURES Of every description Of
Ivl CABINET FURNITURE, Of the uosi
fashionable and superb style. at Wholesale and
retail, with every kind of Mahogany, Walnut,
and painted Chairs, with all sorts of Bedsteads.
from II 80 to s 10000. Keeps on hand all de-
scrption Of Tables, centre, card, dining, break
fast, dressing, wash stands, work stands, candle
stands. side boards, bureaus, wardrobss, cup
boards and sofas. in great variety. Loinges Of
different sizes. single, double. and with backs,
raised bottoms, &c. Seitees Of all kinds, walnut
and painted. Divans, &C., all sorts Of looking
glasses, hanging. and swinging. Both large and
small cots on hand; all sorts of hair, moss, shuck,
and straw mattresses, for beds and lounges, with
all kinds Of cradles, etc.
Galena, sep, '49 n22yl
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CITY Root STORE,

CIGN Of abe GOLDEN BOOT. corner
y Washington and Main sts.; where all
kinds Of boots, shoes and over.hoes are
made to order, wholesale and retail nv
A. KEHL.
GaIcna, L9l. ABLY rfEf 7tV-g
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THE ST. CHARLES HOTEL.
AT Saint Anthony.

Sisna slsfs al STUNT Anthony. afss II ;{
FTSHIS LARGE HOTEL. enc of the most ana.
n cious IN the Northwest, lis OF length COM
psied and furnished and is now openslr the
public. AT the bar, IN the parsor, il sleeping ar
Judgements. at the stable, and in every depart
rianf Of the establishment, the proprietoss ..i
spars no Pains and no eYpen e to sri. the wishes
and convenicncc Of travellers and il will mol be
for want Of a desire. to please, il they do MOI
make the house Agreeable to families and Others
os'llpx their stay with them, who are visiting the
ROMANTIC scenery Of the Fails. in pursuit Of health
" plcsssre. 2-Iatf
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WILLIAM WRIGHT. HENRY D. wINANs.
RaA WRIGHT & WINANS,

WILLIAM WRIGHT. HENRY b. wIEAYs.
Rln WRIGHT Il WINANS,
8 Successors of g. Nj. Johnson,
IH1N near Steam Boat Landing, Ca
lena, lllinnis,
nFFER to the friends and customers of
~ the old establishment, a large and well
selected assortment of
Hats, Caps, Mits, Gloves, and Muffs,
in fact everything usually kept by IA concern
fthe kind, comprising IN part the following:
doz. fash. No. ext. mole skin Silk Hats;
4 Z" {" 6" 4" d" - -"
6 :" 4" {" "
q =" A" Angola "
20 I" home manufactured Russia fur hats
for rc,ail trade;
A large assortment Of fashionable Nutria
+ aud Beaver Hats aud drab soft Beaver
and Outer, a new article;
Also large supply IF soft brush fur Cali
fornia Hats, Plain fur California Hats;
Boys fur hats; Boys Ashland fur hats;
Chii!.eu's fancy hats; Mems soft wool
hats, large assortment; Mems Saxony,
fine article;
Also "A very full supply of Cloth Caps, diff
frre"t styles; Men'oBo aud Chiliren's
fancy Gaps;
An assortment Of Leghorn and Panama
Hats; ChiIdren'S Leghurn hats, and men 5
and hoy,' straw do;
Ai~n nn hand large number Of Otter, Seal,
Nutria, and Mu>krat Fur Caps, az cost
One Of the firm having been engaged in
manufacturing for Mes>rs. James s. q. NJ.
johnson for Ia years past, is folly warrant
ed in promising satisfaction 10 all who may
patronize US. 23-Iy
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An Ordinance regulating the use Of the
ls4sn4. 's5 Town Pump.
BE Il Ordained by The Pres,denf and Coun-
Gil Of the torn of Saint Paul, as foilo,cs /:
See. /. hat hereafter IT shall be unlam
iul Tor any person or persons To water Dor.
scs or cattle ut any kind AT the town pump,
under penaiy of FIVE dollars for each OF:
f,.nee ~ be collecled as other penalties to
the town. - ~ 8. +
sse 5sias.h THO'S r. POTTS, Pres.
~ aFts II. +. MASTERSON. Rec.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1850-08-29
WILLIAM w. GOODWIH.


Wholesale and re,ail dealer IN Fancy and Staple
Dry Goods Boots and Shoes, Hats, Caps, and
Straw Clouds, SC sc. No. l6O Main-st..
nearly opposite the American House, Galena,
Illinois.
TIME subscriber has just received from New
Il York. a large and well selected assortment
Of Spring and Summer Goods, Of the latest im-
porations, which he offers for sale on a good
terms as any house in the western country.
The following are a few of the leading articles
in our line:
Prints OF every variety. Cloths cassimeres & salts
rich X Chaiubry ging's GanbrOOns, cottonades,
Plain s. ig d do laines Dennes blk & br drills
Elegant polka muslins X ntucky jeans, blue do
Embroidered do Bl'k s. br. sheet 81 shirt
Plain * fig d lawns Irish linens
Linen ustres, all colors White * br lin tab dap per
Plain s. iig'd lin. glng's do do cot. do.
Brown F'ch lin 5 all VS. IIuckaback diaper
Plain blk & cold aIpac. Scotch and Runlce dap.
Beautiful silk " uslres Col dcanbrics, nankeens
81 rlusqueto netting White and br lin. drills
Book and scrip musns = ickings, all STYLES
Jaconeits and cambrics, White, red land el. fans
Bishops lawns Fine gauze
GLOVES. HOSIERY.
White blk & cid Fr.kid White blk * col ID cot
IS 80 90 silk Black lambs wool
Z" " " sire th. Black and cold worsted
Misses & childrens' Bi'k Moravian. sup. art.
sHAwLs. BoNNErs
Plain Canton Grape White chip
Uarnask g g IS Aiboni
Enibro'd - s. Satin straw
Silk and berrege Pedal -
Muslin de Lame China Pearl
Cashmere Florence Braid
pARAsoLs. GENTS. FURN. GOODS.
Plain s. figured silk Shirts
do do Turk sat. Collars
Plain & fringed ginghanl Drawers
do do linen Handkerchiefs
SHOES. Cravats
Mems and boys brogans lies
Misses and chidrens' HATS.
Ladies fine walking Mems and boys Leigh n
J do do Excelsiors So 8. double
blk and cold CATERS palm leaf, trimmed
do do IL do Youths China psi, II S.
Bootees and buskns Chi!drens' Leghorn hats
! Purchasers are invited to call, Our goods will
be shown freely. Particular attention paid to or
ders. We intend TO keep uniform, pricesas much
as possible, being convinced that that best salts
fies good permanent customers.
/ 2-4-iy WIN. w. GOODWIN.
| Gaena, Ill.,, May 6, 1850.
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Fl. r, MILLER,

Saddle, Harness, and Trunk Maker.--Main
street, opposite Colart', Drug Store, aud
near the Galena Hotel, Galena.
ALL kinks Of stage, dray. carriage and gig
n harness.; English, Spanish and fancy
saddles, brides, &C.; also, buffalo rohes
overshocs, solid lesther trunks, yaIises, &c.
a, Wholesale aud retail 2S-Iy
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1850-08-29
A. &. DAVIS,
No. 90, Galena, Illinois.

No. 90, Galena, Illinois.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL HARDWARE.
No 80. 50 rms letter and CAP
300 kgs Pittsburgh nails paper
81 do Boston do 100 do wrapIingdo
Z ons iron assorted 10 quilts
10 do plough steel 80 gross stee! pens
do cast steel 20 doz collins, Hun,
do Aai. and English f. Simmons" axes
blister steel so do axe handles
Anvils, "ATnage and 20 dog hatchets
other brands do sthing do
Blacksmith bellows bench planes, single and
do hammers s. vises double
90 bxs glass $40 I0-i2 50 gross knives & forks
100 kss white lead 100 doz pocket and pen
Buraud's mill saws 6 knives
and feet 100 coils Manila rope
y cut saws 5. 6 s. Il 81 dog scythes
circular do to 80 inch 80 do snathes patent
wood saws and strainers and common
butchers saws 30 do hay rakes
copper and bell metal 20 bxs scylhe stones
kettles, 81 dcz hay forks
scale beams (with and 10 do manure do 3 and
Spees) prong
log chains 81 do long hand shovels
trace chains 30 do short do do
cable chains 10 do grain do
fifth chains 50 NJ feet safety fuse
~ bxs Maynard and 10 SKIS horse shoe nails
Moves ink % nest painted tubs
WHOLESALE DRY GOODS.
No. %. 10 bales shifting stripes
so bales domestic do cotton osnaburgs
20 cases bed tickings 3 do red twled Han
100 bales cotton batting mel
20 cases prints do white do
10 do bleach domestic ] ease Irish linen
10 do blue drilling do assorted alpaca
5 do Canton flannel 2 do plaid iinseys
10 bales brown drilling do plain do
cases satinet hosiery assorted
5 do cassimeres silk and cotton pocket
5 do deniins handkerchiefs
5 do York mixtures 1 case cold cambrics
500 doz woul socks
Agency for the sale Of New York Rife and
Blasting and Sporting POWDER. 5000 kegs Of
Blasting and Rife Powder on hand. $50 boxes
of Canister Sporting do.
Agency for the sale Of Virginia TOBACCO.
S5i boxes assorted qualities on hand.
$50 cases Of BOOTS and SHOES, assorted.
Calcna Jply II xii-if
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DIR. T. n. POTTS. s
AflNG made St. Paul his permanent resi-
- dence, will attend TO all calls in his pTcfcs-
s'on an town aud country. He may be found n,
present, atthc sterc Of AR w. III Forbes. Al,
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1850-08-29
AMERICAN HOUSE.
"a II ODNEY PARKER, late

illwU American House, Lowell. Mass. >,
having lease of the large hotel AT the up
per end of St. Paul, with everything in
proper order for the convenience ut travel
lers, b"ar,lrrr, or families desiring furnishes
apartments, respectfully invites bis friends
and the pul'lic I" give him u call; believing
that he can dn rs much tor their comfort as
can be expected in IA new country" not yet
supplied with regular markets 44-iy
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Galrna ADVERTISEMENTS.
SAYRE HUMBERT.

HEMPSTEAD Il WASIiBURNE,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Gaiena, Illinois.
ITs We have constantly on hand supply o.
genuine Land Warrants, which will be sold.
Nav 2 If rPHt
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r. f. BERGMAN & CO.,

.----rz---x-~. TIAVE on hand complete
ssssz Il Il assortment of Furniture,
as7l-----.---sty consisting in part Of
Fine Mahogany Sofas Mahogany Chairs
" Dvans Cane Seat do
&c " Dining tables 90 Rockers
Breakf't do Common go
Card do Z" Chairs
" +" Bureaus Tables
Work Tables Chi drens' Cribs
I" Wash ST. nds 6 Ciairs
Walnut and maple tables, stands, wsrdrobes
and desks, and every article kept in a well fur
nisbed establishment Of which are n,anufac
tured by themselves and warranted TO be OF the
bes- material and workmanship. maa2-3u
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ST. Paul, May 20, 1850.
ABSALOM LOST HIS LIFE FOR WANT OF
BARBER

III iLtAM ARMSTRONG, a Castilian
w by birth, continues to S,nopth the conn
tenances "f the male public at tte Central
Heu>e, an,,,itating the beard with the Ut
most facility, upon new AMI scientific prif-
ripleS. He ais" performs The operation of
hair-cut,ng and hair dressing, ~ The hates.
fashion and most apprnsed style uf the art.
ShanippOing IN the Asiatic method, rs
taught in Con-tantiunple, is also his forte.
Il will he his delight tn render these opera
lions ~ agreeable AS possible wHh"H tina
aid of chlorofor,n. S9y
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1850-08-29
S. CRAWFORD & Co..
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. DRUGGISTS

81, Main Street, Gdlend,
"AVING just received their spring supply Of
L l. Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Dye-Stufis.
reasonable terms as they can be purchased in
the West ] hey will be constantly in thu receipt
of PURE MEDICINES, to which they solicit the
attention of physicians and Country Irnd,.rs.
Gaiena Juae rs, Xu
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Gdicnn embellishments.
GEO. C. STROTHER.

Sole Agent in Galena for sale Of Sloan's
Medicines.-Mains street. Galena III.
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LUMBER, DRESSED FLOORING,

HVHE subscriber having purchased of VIM. III.
Il Bradley s. Co., their stock of Lumber,
amounting 10 four hundred and sixty thousand
feet, of fine, seasoned Lumber, would invite the
attention of purchasers, 10 the same, at the yard
on Hill and Water streets, where we now have
and intend to keep as good an assortment as can
be found, and at as low prices as at any yard in
the city. 80
We have large stock Of Dressed Flooring on
hand, well seasoned, the price Of which we have
reduced to S2i per NJ. Also large stock Of
Sash, of the various sizes. a good article, also,
of Planned inch Lumber, for shelving, &c, all Of
which can be had at all times, either at our plan
ing and sash factory, at the lower end Of Main
street, or at our Yard. Also good supply Of
fencing and cedar Posts
Galena, May 3 2-4-6m w. BAILEY s. Co.
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LORRAIN g. CO.

WHOLESALE dealers in Groceries. Liquors.
w Segars, and Glassware, No. SO, Steam
boat Landing, Galena, have jus: recr:, cd, an
will keep constantly on hand, which the. will sell
low for cash, full assortment. consisting in part
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1850-08-29
CHARLES G.. THOMAS.

No. 90, Main street, GaIena, Illinois,
HAVING purchased of WIN H Bradley,
his entire stock in trade, AMI also made
large additions hy recent purchases in New
York, of fresh spring and summer goo .is Il
the latest iinp"rtaiion>. Is prepared to offer
the friends and patrons of The old concern,
aud to his own acquaintanceS and the pubic
a lich and superior stock Of
Fancy and Staple Dry Goods,
in DaTt us follows:
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ST. PAUL BAKERY.

A new Bakery lately established on
Third street, opposite DR.. Dewey's
Office!
NOW offer 10 the public all kinds of
] cakes, butter rrmkers, Boston crnckrr-,
hard breah and ioaf bread, ~ the latest New
York style, and NIL kinds of candles by
wholesale or retail. All orders from the.
town or country will be promptly attended
To, on the shortest notice.
4S-rf G.. HUMPHREY.
nR. JAYNE'S Family Medicines consist Of
~ Janye's Expectorant, Chronic V-rmifuge. ,.
Alternative, American Hair-t,ye, Carn,inativ
Basan, Sanutive Pills, Ague Pills s. Hair i onc.
For sale at the corner IS 7 bird and Roberts
street, 81. Paul. by J. w. SIMPSON, Agent
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40. 30, steamboat
rs just receiving, direc
J. and New Orleans,
stock Of Groceries, Lou
ions ETC., consisting. in p
ticles -
100 hhds N o sugar
so bbls loaf do
25 do crushdS pcwd do
100 do 8 III molasses
rs hlf do do
40 bbls N o do
rs 10 gal kgs gcI syrup
300 bags coffee
40 do lava do
800 bxs assorted teas
10 bgs pepper and spice
80 bxs ground do do
25 tierces rice
Is bills tar
so do al nonds, pecans
and 6lberts
200 bxs s. Inf bxs raisins
100 bxs Goldfish
100 do Scotch herring
200 drums fresh figs
80 bxs lemons & orangs
| IL cas- table salt in bXs
| rs NJ asst'd cigars
100 bxs asst'd tobacco
40 do sink'g * chwg do
5 do Turkish do
100 gro matches
IS do playing cards
SO bales wickg * twlne
200 Nj percussion caps
40 bxs mustard
! Is casks Goldfish
! 10 do Boston saleratus
40 bXs starch
200 do glass assi'd sizes
| 10 bbIs lard oil
8 do sperm do
| so bxs w X cheese
500 csks GA and L | salt
100 bbls Kenawha do
80 do crab cider
80 do Dayton ale
80 bXs pint TASKS
80 do tuInblers s wine
GllsSeS
10 bxs decantefs
800 bbis Gin whiskey
20 do brandy and gin
| Is do com wines
| 10 do best do
| 8 hf pipes Cog brandy
i Is l-8 do DO do
| S bbls peach
| Galcna may 81 1919 |
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Galcna ADVERTISEMENTS.
d. III. CAMPBELL,

No. 50, Steamboat Landing, Galena.
rs just receiving, direct from Boston, N. York
J. and New Orleans, his Spring and Summer
stock Of Groceries, Liquors, Glassware. Provis-
ions etc, consisting. IN part, Of the following ar
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WHOLESALE AND RETAIL HARDWARE.
No. 90. 50 rms letter and caI
The organizer., 1850-11-09
From the Galveston Texas,) News, Oct, 81
ROCLA NJ ALTON
BY THE GOVERNOR OF TRE STATE OF TEXAS

BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF TExAs'
Whereas, an authenticated copy Of two
sections Of an act ''propOsing 10 the State
of Texas the establishment If her northern
and western boundaries, and the reInquish-
ment by the said State Of all her territory
claimed by her exterior to SAID boundaries,
and of all her claim upon the United States,
and 10 establish a territorial government for
New MexlcO,n which said two sections is
said to contain all Of said act which relates
to Texas, has, by The direction of the Pres.
ident of the United States, been furnished
The executive Of Texas, to be laid before
the Legislature of the Stale for acceptance
or rejection which two sections of said
act are in the words following, viz:
Here follows the portion Of the act re-
ferrcd to.
And whereas, IN matters OF such grave
Importance to the interests, honor and in
tegrity Of the State, it is deemed proper
that The people themselves, in the primary
capacities, shall have an opportunity OF
expressing their opinions as a guide for
the final action of their representatives IN
the Legislature.
Therefore. be it known that ], P. Hans
brodgh Bell, Governor OF the State of Tex
as, by VIRTUE Of the power aud authority III
the constitution aud laws of said State. do
hereby order aud direct, hat the chief JUS
tees of the several counties of the State
cause polls TO be opened at each election
precinct in their respective counties, as soon
after the receipt of this proclamation as no
lice can be given TO the people, TO be
judged of by SAID chief justice, at which
election each voter may express his opinion
as TO the propriely of accepting or rejecting
SAID proposition, by writing the words,
"accept" or "reiecI' on a tic kel TO be de
posted in the blllot-box and said election
shall be conducted IN all respects as other
elections provided by law are conducted,
and the returns thereof ia dup'i"ate dlrec.
ted to the President of the Senate and the
Speaker of the House OF Representatives
shall be sent up by The chic justice ut the
Immediately alter he shal have
received The same from the presiding fiji.
GERS If sad election either BY mail, or by
such other convey ance as IN the upin on f
said chief Juice shall lie more certain and
direct. And IN the absence e the chief
justice Of any county from said county, or,
IN the event of his intb lry from any cause
to act, in ordering said polls 10 be opened,
and in making returns thereof, The county
commissioners, or any two Of them Of said
are hereby authorized d and required
% perform the duties ofsoid chief jus'Ice IN
he premises.
Given under my han ! and the grea, sea-
.u.,. Of the State, at the CITY Of Aus
SSN@Hz tia, this twenty seventh day Of
Ne September, Ammo DOmini, Que
S thousand eight hundred and
""'' hliy, aud The independence Of
he United States the sevenly.fth, and of
Texas the fifteenth.
By lhe Governor. p. II BELL,
JAMES WEBB, Secretary of State.