The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-09
A PUBLIC SALE OF LOTS IN THE CITY
OF LA SALE,

rs PROPOSED to be held upon the ground, on
l. FRIDAY, the Odd day of November next.
La Sale, which will hencetorward be the port of
entry for the largest trade the gulf is situate
upon the mainland exactly Mt the northwestern
angle of the Gulf Of Mexico. at the terminus of the
present line Of mail steamers from New Orleans
70 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 lightering.
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 TeSas,) has selected La Sale in perfect
confidence that II possesses, more than any other
place, from the mouth of the Mississippi 20 y uca-
tan, decidedly superior advantages for concentra-
ton OF the principal trade of the Gulf
IL IL not deemed necessary to speak at large of
the peculiar convenience and advantages Of the
position OF La Sale. slight glance at the map
(taken in connection with the fact that it presents
the beet entrance and anchorage TO be found for
many hundred miles on that part ofthc Gulf will
show conclusivcly 10 intelligent men that il 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 Lorcdo
Eagle Pass, embracing FL Paso del Norte Chi
huahua, Durango, Sonora &c. Already the trade,
which for quarter of 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 10 the city of chihuahua, tho distance lie less
than from Santa re. No question il therefore en-
tcrtaincd that nine enths of what has been hereto.
fore called tho Santa 10 trade WILL after the pres-
ent year. take It's course by La Sale from all the
eastern (f not also tho westerly cities Of the Union
IL may also be looked upon adiudicaied fact
by the common sense of the world that the over
land line OF trade and travel between the Atlantic
and Pacific Occans, whenever IL may be resolved
on as a national work, must have tie best eastern
terminus practically at La Sale, wherever II may
suit politicians scctonally interested los
tcnsby) 20 fix 81. IL will certainly be tho point of
embafcation for the principal emigration from Eu-
rope TO the State of Texas.
Facilities in wharf, warehouses;, hotel, &C., hav-
ing been recently constructed at La Salic the pro-
prlctor now with great confidence presents IL 10 the
consideration of intelligent, practical men, who
may wish Immediately 10 engage ia active bust
ness, make profitable investments in real estate
as afIordng more certain and greater advantages
than have been afforded since the commencement.
Of this progressive century, at any one point wcst
Of tho Alleghanies.
Persons who may be DESTROYS Of making immc-
dote improvements, before the day of sale mem
toned, preparatory TO an active business for the
approaching winter, are 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.
The Picagne, New Orleans; the Ne,cs, at Gal
weston, Texas; and the AdUocdte Victoria, Texas,
Will please copy semi weekly until the day of sale,
and forward their accounts to
Sept 2S-tr-wtd LEVI JONES.