The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-10-08
A 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 hcnceforward 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 margin of the bay of NIata yorda, where
vessels drawing more than six feet of water
como TO anchor and discharge cargo at 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
Gull oil 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 conccntra-
ton Of the principal trade OF the Gulf
IL is not deemed necessary TO speak at large of
the peculiar conveniences and advantages of the
position of La Sale. slight glance a the map
(takcn in oonnexion with the fact that il presents
the best entrance and anchorage 10 be found for
many hundred miles on that part Ufthe Cuff will
show conclusiyely 10 intelligent men that il must
command the entire trade OF the rich valleys of the
San Antonio, e Guadalupe, La Bacca, Navidad, Col
orado Csney, and Bernard rivers in Texas, well
the trade of all northern Mexico west Of Loredo
or Eagle Pass, embracing IL 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 Fe, is taking the
route by way OF the bay of Matagorda. From this
bay To the city OF Chihuahua the distance Is lcas
than from Santa FG. No question is therefore en-
tertained TINT nineteen of what has been hereto
fore called the Santa re trade WILL after the pres
ent year. take its course by La Sale from all the
eastern f not alec the westerly cities of the Union
IL may alec be looked upon ne an adjudicatcd 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
q a national work, must have liz best eastern
terminus practically at La Sale, wherever IL may
suit politicians men scctonally interested (os-
tcnsiby) 20 fix H. II will certainly be the point Of
embarcaton for tho principal emigration from Eu-
rope 20 the State Of Texas.
Facilities in wharf, warehouses, hotel, &c, hav.
ing been recently constructed at La Sale the pro-
pricor with great confidence presents il TO the
consideration Of Intelligent, practical men, who
may wish Immediately 10 engage IN active bus
ness, make profitable investments in real estate,
afiording more certain aud greater advantages
than have been afforded, since the commencement
OF this.progressire century at any one point west
Of the Alloghanics.
Persons who may be dcsirous Of making imme-
Jiatc improvements, before the day OF sale men
toned, preparatory 10 an active business for the
approaching winter, arc informed that lots may,
JONES, collector for the district embracing La
sale, who il fully authorized to make private salc
Of any number required for instant use
Ia SALE, Sept. 10, 1850.
The P,capmc, New Orleans. the .vcir. al Gal.
weston, Texas; and the Adpocaic. Victoria, Texas,
will please copy semi weekly until the day Of sac,
aud forward their accounts to
Sept 2S-tr-wtd LEVI JONES.