The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-01-07
From the Texas State Gazette Dec Q.
IN. Fair ~ Cvrpus Ch1IstI.

We have heretofore noticed The great fair and sale OF
real and personal estate which is 10 come on al Corpus
Christi on the LIST OF May next and as y promises 70 %
something beyond anything OF the kind that has hereto
fore been presented in this State or the southern country
il may not be improper 10 advert 10 1t again.
Colonel Henry l. Kinney the proprietor OF me towh o.
Corpus Christi and the OF large bodies oil valuable
lands in vicinity and who is the geter.up OF lhe ar
and will be the main contributor TO the sale, known 10
be of tina, kind OF perseverance ana eh'sipfss
which insures success TO almost everything when he
and 10 which he devoies the powerful enef-
ges Of his rod and body and the fact that ne 10 tne
founder and acte promoter OF lhe SCHEME us Cur
pus Christi that timewhether in pursuit oil proht OF
pleasure or both--tha they will have ample opportuh-
ties TO crafty their desires or tastes. ~
Bot. independent OF the attractions which VIII pc OIL
fered by exhibitions OF the ar or the prospects oil bar
gains the Speculation, inducements OF high charac er
will be presented 10 those who desire TO settle ~ one OF
The airest regions of Texas and which should not be
neglected The OF Corpus Christi is represented by
all who have oil SURPRISING beauty and health
uness and from its position OF The finest bays IN
the State and surrounded by region OF country OF great
fertility and extent and on account OF IFS being ihe point
of easiest TO the coast from large portion Of the
valley OF the upper middle Rio Grande IS not only
now desirable place OF residence, but PROMISES at no
distant day. 10 be OF much commercial Importance and
value The value OF the Nueces, extending up the river
for than hundred miles from the town, ls said
TO be unequalled in loneliness OF prospect and fertility OF
soil and TO the planter. the agrculturst, and stock
raiser, presents every combination which could be de-
sired in the prosecution OF their vocalons.
To others, also, besides the homeseekers or pur
suers after pleasure, visit to the fair may be adyan
tageous Those who have for sale goods, wares, mer
chandise ard articles of almost any and every descrp
ton whether of fancy OF utility, will be most likely
10 find purchasers among the thousands who will be
there assembled and those who desire TO purchase Will
perhaps meet another opportunity so favorable Tor
the accomplishment OF their objects.
We would say TO all, then, who can spare the time
from other essential duties go and and act you may
find il 10 your profit, you certainly will TO your pleasure,
and will besides be encouraging the first effort OF the
kind in Texas and which we hope to see often re.
newed.
| The following list comprises the property which will
be exposed for sale at public auction on the occasion
1000 acres OF land in sections half sections, and
quarter sections and eighty lots fronting on Corpus
Christi bay, Nueces bay and Nueces river TO be sold 10
suit purchasers
1900 town lots in Corpus Christi, improved and unim-
proved.
400 town lots in Nneces town.
| l2,O00 head OF horned cattle.
| 1880 head of stock horses, mares, nc.
400 mules American and Mexican.
$50 wagons and carts.
| 2 000 head OF sheep.
$50 Jacks and jennes, of the very beat selection.
rs 30 ull-booded Americ an stations and mares.
large quantity of wagon and plough harness, poughs,
and farming utensils of every description.
Furniture of various kinds large lot OF dry goods,
groceries, hardware, and merchandise Of various kinds