The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-10-11
PUBLIC SALE OF LOTS IN THE CITY
OF LA SALE.

Is PROPOSED TO be held upon the ground, on
Il FRIDAY, the I'D day of November next.
la Sale, winch will hcnccorward be the-port Of
entry ior the largest trade the gull, 10 situate
upon the mainland exactly at the northwestern
angle Of the Gull Of Mexico, at the terminus OF the
present line Of mail steamers from New Orleans
10 that coast, and embraces the only ground upon
the western margin Of the bay OF Mata lOrda, where
vessels drawing more than elk feet vi water can
come TO anchor and discharge cargo at wharf
without lightcring.
The proprietor Of this Site after a residence Of
twelve years nj Galveston, the last six OF which
have been principally devoted by him to hydro.
graphical and Typographical examinations Of the
Gull OF Mexico, land moro especially Of the entire
coast Of Tcxas,) has selected La Sale in perfect
confidence that il possesses, more than any other
place, from the mouth of tho Mississippi TO Yucca
tan, decidedly superior advantages for conccntra.
ton of the principal trade Of the Gulf
IL IL not deemed necessary 20 speak at large Of
| the peculiar conveniences and advantages OF the
position Of La Sale. A slight glance Mt the map
(taken in connerion with the fact that II prese
the best entrance and anchorage TO be found for
many hundred miles that part of the Gulf will
show conclusiyely 10 intelligent men that il must
command the entire trade Of the rich valleys Of the
San Antonio, G Guadalupe, Ia Baccs Navidad, Col
orado, Csney and Bernard rivers in Texas, well
as the trade of all northern Mexico, west OF Lorcdo
or Eagle Pass, embracing FL Pdso del Nortc, Chi
huahua, Durango, Sonora, sc. Alrerdy the trade.
which for quarter Of century past has gone TO
these regions by way OF Santa Re, is taking the
route by way OF the bay Of Mata gurda From this
bay TO the city of Chihuahua. the distance Is less
than from Santa Fc. No question is therefore en-
tertained that ninctenths Of what has been hereto
fore called the Santa Re trade will, after the pres
snt year, take its course by La Sale from all the
eastern f not also the westerly cities of the Union
IL may also be looked upon adiudicated 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 practically at La Sale wherever IL may
suit politicians or men sectionaly interested (os-
tensiby) to fix ii. II will certainly be the point OF
embarcation for the principal emigration from Eu-
rope 10 the State of Texas.
Facilities in wharf, warehouses, MOTEL, SC, hav.
ing been recently constructed Mt Ia Sale the pro
pricor now with great confidence presents IL the
consideration Of intelligent, practical men, who
may wish Immediately 70 engage in active bust
ness, or make profitable investments in real estate,
as atiording more certain and greater advantages
than have been afforded since the commencement
oil this.progresstns century, at any one point west
of the Alleghsnics
Persons who may be DESTROYS Of making immo-
diate improve mcnts, before the day Of sale men
toned, preparatory TO an active business for the
approaching winter, arc informed that lots may,
in the interim, be purchased from DR.. LEVI
JONES, collector for the district embracing La
Sale, who is fully authorized to mako private saes
Of any number required for instant use.
LA SALE, Sept is, 1850.
The P,cayuns, New Orleans; the Ns,ps at Gal
weston, Texas; and the dduocnte, Victoria, Texas
will please copy semi weekly until the day OF SALE
and forward their accounts to
Sept 2s-tr-wtd LEVI JONES.