Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1851-10-23
TOWN lots AT PUBLIC SALE.
TNHE undersigned having purchased the entire
l. interest OF the Principal owners of the
Town of De Witt,

M uI'utrsIShca having purchased the entire
l. interest of the Principal owners of the
Town of E(e Witt,
In Carroll county, Mo-, as well as the lands adioiD-
ing, will offer at Public Sale, on Taurs tar the 9th
ddyQt N0remter, commencing a 10 O'Clock, some
Two Hundred To.sn Lots,
Situated in said town, on credit of +, - and fS
months, purchasers giving bond with approved
security.
DE WITT is situated on the Missouri river.
about miles above Brunswick, ana al the oaly
point between Camden and Glasgow, on the North,
distance Of 100 miles, where the Bluff cyi.nds 10
the river. 1t is high, commanding and healthy
situation, surrounded with fine rich farming lands
well watered and well adapted 10 the gICwth of
Tobacco and Hemp. The roads leading from De
Watt to Davies, Livingston, Caldwell, and Grundy
counties, pass over succession of high, rich Table
Lands, and De Witt being located on tEe first table
land west of the Grand River, must command the
northwestern trade for 4 considerable distance
IT VIII undoubtedly, very soon become the Ship
ping and Trading point, for the eastern part of
Caldwell ann Davies, the northern and eastern
part of Carroll, and for the whole of Livingston
and Gfundy counties; and must in short time,
command The entire Pork and Beef Packing in
terest of these counties.
A good Ferry will soon he established which
will bring over large trade from Saline county land
by this route all travel from the west and north
west, TO Saline, Cooper Petts, Moniteau, Cole and
other southeastern counties, must pass through De
Witt.
Good roads can be rad across the bottom Lands
Of Saline TO the fine Table Lands Of that county.
De Witt enjoys many decided advantages, which
must be seen to be appreciated The country for
number of miles around the town is very heavily
tmbered, with an abundance of Coal, for the sun
port of machinery. A large vein is now open in
the blu.', immediately at the river, and adjoiuing
the town.
Mechanics and manufacturers are much wanted
There is now good Grst Mill in operation in the
town. Steam Saw Mil would be well sustain-
ed. Brick-makcrs and layers, carpenters, cabinet
M ers, backsmiths, nEels and tallors are wanted
and would be well sustained, and find it good To-
cation for permanent settlement. There is only
one resident physician and no LAWYER.
The landing at De Witt is one Of the best on the
river, and can never he washed away; and being the
only point on the north between Camden and Glas-
gov, distance of 1870 miles, that is eligible for a
town site, it must evidently become a large ship
ping point.
lhere are now only two stores in the place
IL a. l. Windsor, two Of the proprietors will
nave large stock of goods open there, about t,le
Iulh instant and VIII be prepared TO buy the pro-
duce OF The countryi and as competition is the life
Of trade, they, will be glad TO hail The arrival
OF other Merchants. Houses are hard 10 get bmt
some repairs can be made TO those already there n
answer until other and better buildings can be
erected S~ NN' W
Travellers visiting or emigrating to the north
nes,, would save time and money by landing at
re WIN, and from thence out by land, would have
lne opportunity of examining the. coGntry, route
BILE. $1,000
. lhe town now presents good opening for q
steam FIGURING NH, Pork and Beef Packing es-
adjustments, and Tobacco Steminery There is
building, formerly erected for a Tobacco Ware
mouse, which with some repairs, would make a
la The land viii be sold at Private sale. in
Los OF aud 10 acres, or more to suit purchasers.
Cas57 Sale poSitiye-rain or shine.
WILLIAM II. RUSSELL,
EDWARD WINSOR,
JAMES s. LIGHTNER,
% ,o. ARNOLD T. WINDSOR.