["the, in regard to the penalty that may have imposed upon him and in that the former formities mentioned in the preceding articles in regard to cases of this nature shall be observed. The penalty inflicted on a juror convicted of bribery shall be the penalty as for that of perjury.", "[Concluded on fourth page.]", "THE REPUBLICAN.", "BRAZORIA, JULY 12, 1834.", "A great portion of day's paper is devoted to the laws passed at the recent session of the Legislature; they will doubtless be read with much interest.", "There have been no arrivals from the U. S. since our last par-\nper for our readers.", "We received a communication signed \"PEDRALTO,\" too late for this paper, it shall appear in our next.", "We are informed by a gentleman who has lately visited different sections of Texas, that the corn crops are very fine, it is estimated that more than double as much corn will be raised this year than was raised any previous year. This is in good news, for we anticipate that emigration will be much greater during next year and winter than it ever has been before.", "We learn that our delegates were successful in their mission, and that the Political Chief has written to the Ayuntamiento of Austin, instructing that body to send one of its members to place, to instal the Ayuntamiento of the jurisdiction of Brazoria. We hope that no further delay will be experienced.", "CHOLEA.—We learn with regret that the Cholera has made its appearance in the town of Labادة with considerable violence.", "UNFORTUNATE OCCURRENCE.—An affray took place at San Felipe, between Abner Kuykendall and Joseph A. Clayton, a few days since, in which the former was killed by the latter, or receiving five gas from a knife. The circumstances, we are informed are mitigating, notwithstanding the public is very much prejudiced against Mr. Clayton, but we hope our friends St. Felipe will not permit his prejudice to blind their better sense of justice. Mr. C. was immediately put in confinement to await his trial, which takes place (July 12).", "COMMUNICATED.\nOUR PRESENT CONDITION.", "At present since the establishment of Austin's Colony has the condition, and prospects of Texas been so bright and flatting, as the present. In looking immediately at home, or extended our view abroad we found continued causes of gratification and delight; and I feel entire confidence that our most sanguine expectations will be fully realized. The 11th section of the law of the 4th April has been repealed; and our friends and relations of the United States of the North for which we prepared the way, are now permitted to join us. I notice as an evidence of the friendly feelings of the Mexican government towards us, and of their disposition to encourage immigration, the passage of a law which allows immigrants to introduce the necessary articles of consumption free of duty. Another law was passed which permitted us to dispose of our lands, and make conveyances in our own language. Four hundred Leagues of land has been appropriated by the State Congress for the purpose of raising a public fund; and $20,000 of the first money raised from its sale appropriate to the defraying of the expenses of expeditions against the hostile Indians. I also notice as an equivalent benefit the passage of a law allowing free migration in religious matters, in addition to all this the establishment of a judiciary and trial by jury—immobiliesing", "The 11th section of the law of the 4th April has been repealed; and our friends and relations of the United States of the North for which we prepared the way, are now permitted to join us. I notice as an evidence of the friendly feelings of the Mexican government towards us, and of their disposition to encourage immigration, the passage of a law which allows immigrants to introduce the necessary articles of consumption free of duty. Another law was passed which permitted us to dispose of our lands, and make conveyances in our own language. Four hundred Leagues of land has been appropriated by the State Congress for the purpose of raising a public fund; and $20,000 of the first money raised from its sale appropriate to the defraying of the expenses of expeditions against the hostile Indians. I also notice as an equivalent benefit the passage of a law allowing free migration in religious matters, in addition to all this the establishment of a judiciary and trial by jury—immobiliesing", "We have also to congratulate ourselves on the success that attended the mission of our delegates, and of the recognition of this jurisdiction. The present flourishing condition of the crops promise the planters a rich reward for their labours. We are free from taxes, from 'aw-despising garrisons, from excitable and commotion. These are substantial evidences of our purifying government towards us, and with confidence we turn to the disaffected, and call on them to point out any thing that counteracts or darkens the hopes which such evidences naturally engender. Will they point to the refusal of our petition for a State Government? To this I reply that we will soon be in a better condition to figure as a state, and we have our solemn as- surements that their refusal will not be persisted in. Will they point to the arrest of Col. Austin? I point to their liberation; and granting that he had not been discharged; I deny that his arrest was the slightest evidence of unfriendly feelings, on the part of the Mexican Government towards us. I deny that any evidence of such feelings exist save any what is to be found in the disempowered imaginations of some reckless and unadvised adventurers who have sought to poison the minds, and jeopardize the lives and fortunes of the citizens of Texas. In a few years more I predict, that", "I shall reap a rich reward for all our toils, privations, hardships and dangers; and that Texas shall be one of the most flourishing portions of the globe.", "CHARACTER OF A LIVER.", "A man born for the disaster of the sex; whose brutal and un- governable emotions, mastering every sentiment of pity and gen- erosity in his soul, urge him to deeds beyond the very reach of enable to ordinary, to mitigate the horror of his feelings! And what ag- gresses beyond expression, the enemy of such guilt, is, its diabolical purpose, it can vail itself in the deepest hypocrisy; and appeal even to Heaven to witness the purity of his intentions; and appeal again to the public, with a clear and definite profusion of vow and promis- ing her to her fall, as the innocent and promising her to her honour, lead itself is conducted to the sacrifice; not for a while on the pol- itical, either to drop them into a state of penury, or rush into despoil into the depths of infamy, and revenge her wrongs upon the community.", "Christians, who are this exorbitant cast of men so little repro- bated in the world! to be so exorbitant and trepidable in their own life, have ever been a kind of glory. The more serious and notorious they are, the more elevated their brow. There is degree of most distant intimation, even in their own hearts, of the most dishonorable action, is avoided by a pretence. But from what society, what intercourse, what custom, is the liberty of the person excluded? To the scandal of all decency, and moral principle, is the most odious and insidious to the accomplishment of famous title he bears was no less religious. For what impression does an allusion to his purposes usually excite, but that M' merriment and laughter? This goes to excite and encourage the public, and to make them think that the person so alluded to is engaged in a career which the world approves; and yet when he is, what is the greatest pestilence? Is it not the fear that some one may be cursed with it? While he lives, he is to be cursed with it; while he dies, he is to be cursed with it; and the whole effect of it is to convert it into a scene of calamity and vice. Who is known to make charity, yes, sacred charity, the pander of his four appetites; will open his eyes with profusion to the necessary, in order to shut them up with lust and idleness? What would not rights of that are rigorously respected by very barbarians; would not dishonor the family of his host or friend with the some indifference that would be that of the meanest of human creatures; and be so ready to embrace the hand of the father or brother of his victim, as he was to destroy the chief source of their pride and happiness for ever. Alas! how many unfriendly parents, after the dishonor of a child, have not raised their heads more than the most feeble and remaining life in counten- ing the pulsations of a broken heart.", "No woman ever voluntarily surrendered the blessings of a fair breath. The sensitive plant shrinks not insinuously from the touch, than the nature of women from deflayment, and pride of purity are still entwined with her, and the last breath of verity ever concentrated to the fair state from which she falls. Often in the midst of the most thoughtless and headless course is still spoken of the year of collection and head落 into the ground. The ear is not yet open to the ear of the ear, and the ear is not yet open to the ear of the ear, or the ear of the ear,

["Boarding School.", "MISS TRASK respectfully announces to the public her intention of opening a Boarding School, for young ladies and misses, on the first of January, in Coles' Settlement:", "Boarding per week, $2", "Tuition per quarter, $6 to 10", "For particulars, those interested are referred to", "John P. Coles, Coles' Settlement,\nAsa Hoxey,", "Dr. J. B. Miller, San Felipe,", "James F. Perry, Brazoria,", "W. C. White, Columbia,", "Coles' Settlement, Dec. 2, 1834-1904", "Land for Sale", "ADJOINING BRAZORIA.", "I will sell, on the 8th and 9th of January, ten or twelve lots of land adjoining Brazoria, containing one hundred acres and upwards, to persons wishing to settle said land—Terms made known on the day of sale.", "E. ST. J. HAWKINS.", "A", "Gardner, also, a man to split several thousand rails—enquire at the printing office.", "d27-19ft", "B. WANDS TONIC MIXTURE.\nJUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE.—A large assortment of ROWANDS' TONIC MIXTURE, A LASTING CURE for the PEEVES AND AGE.", "d20-18-3t", "EDMUND ANDREWS.", "CAUTION.", "THE public are hereby cautioned against trading for a note given by me, payable to M. W. Smith, due on the 1st January, 1836 for four hundred dollars, to be given for a negro boy, unless it is as there is a mortgage on said negro, which fact was not made known at the time of purchase, I am determined not to pay the same unless mortgage is destroyed.", "d20-18-3t", "JOHN THOMAS", "THE subscriber intending to leave for the United States of the North on the first vessel that departs, requests all those having claims against him to present them for settlement, and all those indebted to him will call and settle the same.", "His remaining stock of goods will be sold at public auction, commencing on Thursday the 1st January, which Auction will be continued from day to day until all are sold; all those wishing good bargains will do well to call.", "Terms of sale, cash.", "d20", "JACOB PHILIPSON.", "Notice.", "THE Partnership heretofore existing between the subscribers under the firm of Sevey & Gray is this day dissolved by mutual consent. Joseph S. Sevey remains charged with the settlement of said concern.", "JOSEPH S. SEVEY,", "F. C. GRAY.", "d20 18", "Dissolution", "THE partnership heretofore existing between the subscribers, under the firm of Gray & Harris, is this day dissolved by mutual consent— all persons in debt to them by note or book account, are required to call on J. A. Wharton, Esq. in whose hands they are left for collection.", "F. C. GRAY.", "A. J. HARRIS.", "Admission", "Ideas the best, good faith, and virtue, do not be disingenuous. There is one insufferable degree of presumption in expressing our views dictatorially, whose differences from those of others, whose national abilities, whose education, whose experience and opportunities in life and whose interest in the subject under discussion, qualify them to be as wise and as competent judges as ourselves, in regard to the mole and the means of bettering our political situation. What I here advance, I shall treat the views of most of those who differ from me with the greatest respect, for they are deceived and honestly differ. Others there are, who are in favor of acquiescence under the present危reness and state of things from selfish and mercenary and speculating motives. This description of persons I shall end, and shall be exposed to your public view, as individuals whose", "Curators Notice.", "The undersigned having been appointed curator of the succession of John Graham deceased, requests all persons having claims against the estate to present them duly authenticated, within the time prescribed by law, and those indebted to make payment.", "ANSON JONES, CURATOR.", "J. B. HARRIS, Esq.,\nNov. 1-16,", "50 REWARD.", "R", "ANAWAY from the man named Spencer, about 5 feet 10 inches or 6 feet high, very black, red eyes, thick lips, and said negro is about 22 years of age. The above reward will be paid to any person for his apprehension if taken out of this jurisdiction or 25 dollars if taken within this jurisdiction.", "011-11.", "W. B. SWENY", "Land for Sale.", "T", "HE subscriber has 15 000 or 20 000 acres o superior Land for sale in tracts to suit purchasers, persons wishing to purchase, will find him at his residence a few miles above Orozimbo.", "T. F. L. PARROTT.", "Oakland Place, 018-12.", "For New-Orleans", "(Regular Trader)", "The fine fast sailing schr AMOS WRIGHT, Monroe master, will meet with dispatch— For freight or passage, having good accommodations, apply on board or to", "E. ANDREWS.", "The A. W. will continue in this trade during the season—Farmers will find it to their advantage to call on his consignee before they make other arrangements.", "ALL those indebted to the subscriber are requested to call and make settlement with Alex. Russell, and those having claims against him are requested to present them to set them for payment.", "THE late partnership existing in the firm of the subscriber, was dissolved by agreement on the 5th instant, all the assets of the late firm will please make payment to R. STEVENS, and all his claims against the late firm will call on him, and will be paid.", "W. J. RILEY,", "R. S. STEVENS.", "Silver Smith", "J. R. WILLCOXON respectfully informs the public that he has removed from this place to Columbia, where he will attend to all business in his line, with neatness and dispatch.", "s20-9.", "Administrators Sale.", "O", "N the 10th. day January next, I will expose 19 public sale, in the town of Brazoria, several", "Likely Negroes,", "belonging to the succession of Obadiah Pitts. At the same time and place, I will hire until the 25th of December, 1835, a number of Negroes, belonging to said succession.", "Terms of sale and hiring, made known on the day.", "SHUBAEL MARSH, Admir.", "Brazoria, Dec. 5th. 1834.", "Notice.", "T", "The undersigned will give to sellers with or without a family, 610 Acres of Land out of each League for making a permanent settlement on 22 Leagues of Land in the Trinity colony, said land is situated on the waters of the River's Trinity and Netech, the titles are two 11 League grants from the federal Government of Mexico, &c. located in the names of Isaac Stone & Lorenzo de Zavala.", "Plotts & titles may be seen by reference to the proper office at Liberty said grants are also covered with the Title of Script of one of the New York and Galveston Bay Land company.", "G. B. JAMESON,", "Agent for the Grantees.", "Public Notice.", "A", "public sale of lots in the town of Orozimbo, at the head of tide navigation on the Brazos River, Texas, will take place on the 25th of October next. Terms made known on the day of sale.", "Persons wishing to purchase previous to that time, for the purpose of immediate improvement, can be accommodated.", "s 7-8", "JAMES A. PHELPS.", "T", "HE subscriber informs the public that he has lately purchased from E. Andrews and R. Ste venson, and is now opening in the house adjoining the Brazoria hotel, the following articles:", "Common and best segars, pepper, alspice, indi go, rice, best chewing tobacco, playing cards, a lo of quacksware, tin ware, glass, &c. bar and shavin soap, gunpowder tea, young hyson tea, rifle powder cordials, syrops, cider, old whiskey, peach brandy wines, Jamaica rum, French brandy, best Hollan gin.", "He hopes by stric attention to business to give satisfaction such as may patronize this establishment.", "J19-3", "A. H. CLEVELAND", "Public notice", "PROPOSALS will be received from those desirous of undertaking the excavation of the CANA to be opened from the head of Matagorda bay to Caney Bayou, at the dwelling house of Caleb R. Bost wick, Bay prairie; commencing on Saturday the 6th of December next, and the reception thereof contin ued from day to day, till a contract is closed.", "The ground selected for the route of the canal i timberless prairie, almost level, and is believed to be of a formation highly favourable for such an open ing. The length of the canal to be 2812 feet, from the bank of the bay to that of the bayou, and to var in depth from 5 feet 7 inches, to that of 7 feet; to 50 feet wide at the bottom, and to have a regular and uniform graduation thence to the top, or surface o the ground; making it navigable at all times for steam boats, and other water crafts, drawing three and 1 half feet water.", "The contract will be given to him, or them, w.1l will perform the work on the most favorable terms having due regard to the individual responsibility o the contractor, and to the time to be allowed forcom pleting the excavation; requiring the undertaker to give good and approved security for the faithful workman-like and acceptable performance of the undertaking, accompanied with a provision of for future damages, in the event of failure so to perform the same, to double the sum to be paid for the proposed work.", "As all the inhabitants residing near Caney for several miles up, have already subscribed to the plan proposed for raising and applying the means necessary to defray the expense of this enterprise; no difficulty, it is presumed, will be experienced in procuring supplies of subsistence, whilst engaged in performing the excavation.", "Any explanation necessary, or further particulars required, for a more perfect comprehension of the nature and extent of the proposed undertaking will be freely given, and fully made known at the time of receiving proposals, and closing the contract.", "Gentlemen desirous of viewing the ground of the canal route, previous to the time for receiving proposals, are requested to apply to Mr. G. W. Whiteside, living near the premises, who will pilot them to the spot.", "R. R. ROYALL,", "TH. J.

["road to some gentlemen standing on the side walk and inquired if they had seen a large stock negro who may pass by. They replied that he had not, and asked was he a runaway? 'No,' said the man, I voted for GENERAL JACKSON & MARTIN VAN BREE, at the last election, and was hunting for a big negro, to lay me down and give me 'fifty'—Natchez Courier.", "—From the New York Mirror.", "A MYSTERIOUS APPEARANCE.—A circumstance occurred in this city some four or five years ago, the details of which are remarkable; so far as we know; and have given rise to a multitude of conjectures and hypothetical explanations of a still more startling and wonderful character. But few of the leading facts in the case have transpired, and these it must be confessed, are of such a nature, to lend itself irrefutably to belief that much yet remains untold. The circumstances, so far as they have come to our knowledge, are briefs these, about the time mentioned, an young Englishman, of singular elegant appearance, mannered, and dressed in New York by one of the Liverpool packets. His appointments indicated the possession of wealth, and his deportment and language were highly accomplished. A few weeks after his arrival he was arrested for debt, the amount had in the debt being exceedingly large, and committed to prison, where, being unable to get security for his appearance, he remained in custody until within a few months. The plaintiff, at whose suit the action was brought, is said to have been the father of the defendant, and it is altered that no steps were taken on behalf of the prisoner to reduce the amount of the required security or to obtain his release in the usual manner— or if such steps were taken, a veil of secrecy was carefully thrown over the whole transaction. The deportment of the prisoner, during his long incarceration, was cheerful, and he submitted to the privations of his lot with unashamed fortitude.", "In the coarse of the past century, several gentlemen of wealth and standing voluntarily came forward and made the required arrangements for his liberation, upon the limits, and the captive emerged from his imprisonment of more than four years. How his wants were supplied in prison is not known, except perhaps to one or two individuals; but whatever his means of support have been while there, it would seem that they were withdrawn on his liberation; for after vainly attempting to procure a subsistence by the exercise of his literary attainments, the young Englishman embarked in humble branch of mechanical industry, in the profession of which he was more successful. A few weeks since, while still employed at his trade, he received a letter informing him of the death of his father, by which event he was bequeathed a baroncy, an estate of £10,000 sterling per annum. At the moment when this intelligence reached him, he was engaged in fulfilling a large order in his line of business for a country merchant, and is said that without displaying an excitement at his most expected good fortune, he quietly put the letter in his pocket, went on with his work, and until the order was completed made no change in his habits or arrangements. That done however he closed his shop, wound up his concerns methodically, called in all his debts, and we are informed, is now on his way to England, to possess himself of his indigibility. These are the facts of the case—so far as they have become known even to the few who are at all acquainted with the matter. Other circumstances of a similar nature, with extraordinary character are suggested in explanation of the mystery, but as these, however plausible, appear to rest only in conjecture, we do not feel authorized to repeat them.", "FINDING A BALLOON.—We find in an old paper the following curious account of the finding of a balloon on the coast of Ireland. The balloon was sent up on the English shore, with a cat for an eranotan, and fell into the water not far from the Old Head ofkin. sale.", "\"When the fishermen, Patrick McDermot and his companions, he first discovered the balloon floating they were not a little alarmed, believing it to be some unknown and tremendous fish that was making towards them; they accordingly tacked about to avoid it. Recovering a little from their first apprehensions, they lay to reconnoitre, and at length concluded that it was a bay of goods from some wreck. Hopes of advantage getting, the better of their fears, they steered for their prize, and coming in reach applied a pole with an iron hook at the end of it up. The hook penetrating the balloon, a considerable quantity of inflammable air dashed out with a great explosion. The torrens of the fishermen may now be better imagined than described. They fell flat on their faces, trembling, groaning, and howling. One exclaimed, it was the Evil One; another that it was the plague from Constantine; the Lord have mercy on us says a third. Now they lay quite, the Fallstaff and Henry V; then peeped up; but snuffing the inferable air, suddenly became prostrate again. In that instant Patrick McDermot having crossed himself from top to toe, ventured to stand out and cry out, \"In the name of the Virgin Mary what are you?\" The poor cat that was sent up with the balloon, and just expiring unawed yet; flat went Patrick again on his face. It was now I fall half hour before either of the fishermen dared to make another courage by last prevailed, the balloon was taken up and carried home in triumph.\"", "CHARLES KNEAS.", "MINIATURE, AND PORTRAIT PAINTER.", "From Philadelphia, offers his professional services to the public for a short time—Persons wishing to obtain like ones for their absent friends may now have them on reasonable terms.", "P. S. C. K. will contract to paint houses in the modern style with imitation doors and other ornamental work.—", "## Sale of Lots", "IN THE TOWN OF MO TIZZAS\nAT THE REAL HEAD OF THE NAVIGATION.", "A sale of lots in the above town will take place on the 25th of March next. The superior advantages of location are well known to all those who have visited it.", "Various lots having been circulated respecting the depth of water at this place; I subjoin the following certificate of the persons on board the schr. C. Ledinon, which shews the depth of water to be from six to eight feet instead of 18 inches as heretofore asserted by some.", "We the undersigned state that in passing the shoal at the lower corner of Mr. T. J. Alsberly's land we found between six and 7 feet water in the shallowest part and the channel forty or fifty feet wide.", "AARON C DODD,\nNEILL K. ROBINSON,\nJ K MAC LENNON;\nLAUGHLIN MACNENNION,\nNEILL MAC LENNON.", "r4-25.", "## Notice.", "THE subscriber respectively informs the public that he is now prepared to do all kind of blacksmith work on moderate terms for cash or approved notes payable on or before the first day of May next. All persons indebted will please call and settle their accounts, contracted in the years 1833 and 1834; otherwise their accounts will be found in the proper hand for collection, and all those having demands against him will present the same for settlement.", "G. LOGAN.", "r4-25-3.", "## Curators Notice.", "The undersigned having been appointed curator of the succession of John Graham deceased, requests all persons having claims against the estate, to present them duly authenticated, within the time prescribed by law—and those indebted to make payment.", "Brazoria, Nov. 1-15.", "ANSON JONES, Curator", "## Notice.", "THE CURATOR HEREBY HERETOFOR existing under the name of McKinney, Groce & Co. has been dissolved by mutual consent of all concerned; and Thomas F. McKinney is charged with the liquidation of all business appertaining thereto.", "THOS. F. MCKINNEY,", "L. W. GROCE, Jr.", "J. E. GROCE, Jr.", "Feb. 7-24-3t", "The following notice is to be published in the following papers in the following places, and at the same time to be published in the following papers in the following places, and at the same time to be published in the following places, and at the same time to be published

Jas. & Perry

THE TEXAS REPUBLICAN.

VOL. I.

BRAZORIA, SATURDAY JULY 25, 1835.

NO. 47.

TERMS:

THE REPUBLICAN IS PRINTED
AND PUBLISHED BY
F. C. GRAY,

And will be printed every Saturday at $5 per annum, if paid at the end of six months, or $7, if not paid until the expiration of the year.

No discontinuance will be
allowed except at the end of
the year, and not then until
all arrearages are paid.

Advertiseds of eight lines
or under $1 for the first inser-
tion, and half that price for
each continuance, longer ones
in proportion—No advertise-
ment will be withdrawn until
paid for, but will be continued
at the expense of the adver-
tiser.

All communications of
a personal nature will be char-
ged for the same as advertise-
ments.

In consequence of a disappointment
in the receipt of printing paper, we are
compelled to appear in miniature
this week, and so continue until
the return of the San Felipe; consequently
many articles are delayed for want of
room.

TO THE PEOPLE OF TEXAS.

In appearing before the public at
this time, I am stimulated by a desire
to remove unfounded impressions, and
to endeavor by a brief statement of
facts to convince the people of Texas,
that no wish or intention of mine has
ever been to war with their best inter-
ests, or with the best interests of the
country as has been surmised, on 'ac-
count of my becoming a purchaser of
a part of the 400 leagues of land which
the Government of the State was author-
ised to dispose of by the decree of
the legislature of the 14th of March
last past; and also to deny my having
agency directly or indirectly in the
passage of the law.

I was an entire stranger to every
member of the Legislature at the time,
of my arrival in Monclova (only 2 weeks
anterior to the time the law was pas-
sed) with the exception of Mr. Car-
aba jad who did not arrive at that place,
until about the 10th of the month, three
or four days previous to the passage of
the law, the members from the diffe-
rent Departments of the State were
mostly strangers to one another; the bo-
dy was composed of new members and
therefore cannot be presumed to have

had any preconcerted plan on that sub-
ject, nor in fact on any other. The
State was without one dollar in the
treasury and nothing presented a spec-
dy relief;—precedent had been given
by the previous legislature in decre-
ing the alienation of 400 leagues of
public lands, and as the land had been
disposed of, and no opposition made to
it to the General Government, or by
those most interested, the people of
Texas, it was esteemed as the easiest
and best mode of obtaining money, to
raise it by a further sale of land, not
withstanding it was generally esteemed
to be impolitic; yet necessity although
it may not justify, too frequently com-
pels impolitic measures. General John
T. Mason purchased last year in the
month of May or June 300 leagues, no
excitement was, or even has been cre-
ated on account of that sale. As an
individual I could not conceive that
what was tolerated by the people of
Texas in General Mason could in me
be criminal.—No one is more ready,
than I am to declare, that like disposi-
tions of the public domain are contrary
to the best interests of Texas and im-
politic, and this last sale has proven to
be particularly so on account of the
peculiar situation of the General Gov-
ernment, and public affairs & opinions
of the republic in general; neverthe-
less I feel convinced, it was not inten-
ded, nor was it believed that it
would act as an excitement of the feel-
ings of the General Government and
for the reason that the sale of last year
did not produce any.

I purchased of the Government two
hundred leagues, and two other indivi-
duals purchased each 100 leagues and
although I anticipated realizing a good
profit on my investment. I never did
intend, that the holding of it should ex-
er interpose with the improvement and
advancement of the country.—I never
did intend to interfere with the settling
of this section of the country by locat-
ing it here, and did not therefore make
any reservations in the colony that I
am authorised to settle.

The lands that I have purchased, or
the right to lands which I have purchase-
ed requires that they be settled in 6
years and no one can hold in right of
property more than eleven leagues, and
the empresario is bound to introduce
at least one family for every eleven
leagues, and a failure in this makes a
forfeiture of all not so settled.

In the political affairs of the State
I felt no more than a common interest
I believe with the majority of its inha-
bitants Agustín Viesca was elected
Governor by a constitutional majority
of votes, twice obtained, first in Sep-
tember of the last year and again in
February of the present year. The
Department of Saltillo refused to re-
spect the election and refused obedi-
ence to the Government of the State,
because they disapproved of the elec-
tion made in Governor Viesca, and I
felt a desire to see the refractory made
to respect the will of the majority and
that majority so large and respectable,

and in which Texas stood so very pro-
minent, having in February repeated
her elections made in September, for
of 22 votes given in all Texas, Gover-
nor Viesca obtained 16 votes. Draw-
ing my opinions from that manifesta-
tion made in so declared a manner, I
could not otherwise than believe that
in my anxiety to see the constituted
authorities of the State triumph over
what was esteemed a factious and re-
fractory department, my feelings were
in unison with the feelings of the ma-
jority of my fellow Citizens.

I have always respected the author-
ity of the general Government, and
with my obedience to the laws, have
and still feel very grateful for the ma-
ny favors which in common with my
fellow citizens I have partaken from
the munificence of the Government,
I am not nor have I ever desired to see
Texas in a State of revolution, and my
anxiety to see the constituted author-
ities of the State in the exercise of
their legal powers had no mixture of
revolution in it.—I thought Texas
would be bettered by having the State
Government within its territory, and
was of opinion that once in Texas, the
seat of Government of the State would
be permanently fixed in it, for the rea-
sons of the great rivalry, jealousy and
hatred existing between the Depart-
ment of Saltillo and those of Monclova
and Parras would cause all to wish
such a change.

I am not conscious that any act of
mine has been in the slightest degree
of a character to offend the dignity of
the General Government or that even
could be construed into a want of re-
spect or obedience to it, for at the time
that I made the contract with the State
Government for the lands spoken of, I
could not be aware of their objecting
to the sale for the reason that they
had not done so the year before, con-
sequently it cannot be considered as a
desire on my part to bring Texas into
difficulty with the Government, because
I could not be aware that the Govern-
ment would object, nor had I a desire
to interfere in any manner with the
prosperity of Texas, because I did not
believe that in my hands the land would
or could possibly be more injurious
than in the hands of another; and if I
could get back the money I have paid
would be very willing to have the
land returned to the source from
whence it sprung.

It has been rumored that bribery
had been used with the legislature or
governor or with both for the purpose
of obtaining the contracts for land, this
is not the fact. I speak for myself and
do most solemnly assure you, that the
report is unfounded even in the lightest
shade, for on my part not even an at-
tempt was made, nor an indication of-
fered to any person, either with re-
spect to the purchase of land or on
account of any business. I had with
the Government of the State, sepa-
rately or collectively.

I hope and trust that the people of
Texas will do me the justice at least to

Attorney

AT THE MOUTH OF THE

I. N. MORELAND will attend to any business entrusted to him—his office is in Liberty on the Trinity river.—Reference

W. H. Sledge, } Columbia.
Jno. Chaffin, /
J. S. D. Byrom, Brazoria,
P. C. Jack, } San Felipe.
Mosely Baker, } m21

PILOTAGE
of Brazos.

THE undersigned being appointed Pilot by the Illustrious Ayunta- miento of the Jurisdiction of Columbia for the Bar of the Brazos, takes this opportunity of informing all, whom it may concern, that he shall strictly adopt the following rules:—In all cases when vessels approach the Bar, if prudent, they will be boarded, if not, observe the following signals: The Mexican Flag will be hoisted to the Top of the Staff at high water; & in crossing the Bar bringing two white Flags with a red Ball in each in a range; should it not be possible to board a Vessel, and not prudent for a Vessel to attempt to cross the Bar, the Mexi- can Flag will be hoisted half mast, and under no circumstances will the signals be exhibited.

F. J. HASKINS. Branch Pilot.
Velasco, May 9th 1835.

P. S. The undersigned has provided two substantial Boats & a full crew, and is determined to use every exertion in the discharge of his duties.

F. J. HASKINS.

NEW GOOD
HANDY & LISK

HAVE just received from New-York, per schooner Elizabeth Jane, a very extensive assortment of NEW AND SEASONABLE BRITISH, FRENCH AND AMERICAN DRY GOODS—

All of which they offer for sale by the Bale, Case or Piece, at New Orleans prices, for cash. Also, a full assortment of fash- ionable ready made summer clothing. Fine Guns, pocket, belt, holster and dueling pisol- ts; a few medicine chests for plantations.

m2.35

Notice.

THE Harrisburg Steam Mills are now in complete order, and lumer can be had at Twenty five Dollars per thousand. Delivered at the Mills.
M. W. SMITH,
President of the H. S. M. C.
Harrisburg, July 11th 1835.—tf.—

COPARTNERSHIP
NOTICE.

THE undersigned having entered into Con partnership, under the firm of Bennett & Sharp, in the purchase of the entire stock of Merchandize, for- merly belonging to Mr. Sterling M'Neel are now prepared to dispose of them on as reasonable terms as goods of the same quality can be bought in the coun- try. The Stock consists of a general assortment of DRY GOODS, GROC- ERIES, HARDWARE, CROCKE- RY, MEDICINES &c. &c.

Our Friends, and the Public general. Iv. are respectfully invited to give us a CALM.—

THEODORE BENNET.
JOHN SHARP.

Brazoria, June 3d, 1835.

40ft.

DR. E. HARRIS,

HAVING located himself permanently in Columbia for the purpose of practising Medicine, Surgery, &c.; is now ready to attend to any business in his line. His office is next door to Mr. John Chaffin. By strict attention to business, together with the success which has attended a long course of practice in the United States of the North, he hopes to share a part of that public patronage which has been so liberally be- stowed on his brothers in the profession.

LEAGUE & AINSWORTH
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
COLUMBIA, JUNE 6, 1835.
40. tf.

DOCTOR

JOHN Y. WALLACE

Respectfully offers his professional services to the inhabitants of Columbia and its vicinity.

Notice.

HAVING sold my stock of goods for the purpose of closing my bussiness—all those indebted to me are most earnestly solicited to make immediate payment Messrs. Bennett & Sharp will attend to the settlement of any bussiness of mine when I may be absent.

STERLING M'NEEL.

Brazoria July 4th, 1835.—45 3t.—

NEW TOWN
AT THE MOUTH OF THE

LARACCA.

AND at the Pass of Matagorda Bay Known by the name of Cox's point.

This town presents every advantage of location necessary to the establishment of a commercial place, being the only good landing at the bay where vessels can come to with safety, and the most convenient to the Mexican trade, and also surrounded by a fine body of land it must evidently be a town of business in a very short time.

A Sale of Lors will take place on the 9th day of July next.

Purchases can be made at privat sale previous to the day of sale.

COX & SUTHERLAND.

GROCERIES,

Fresh Superfine Flour,
Canvased Hams,
Mess Pork and Beef,
Sugar and Coffee
Cognac Brandy.
Lemon Syrup, &c. &c.

for sale by

L. C. MANSON

July 12.

3.—45.

WAGON MAKING

THE subscriber is now prepared to attend to any business in his line, his shop is at his plantation on the Bernardo, three miles from Brazoria where wagons will be made and repaired on moderate terms.

J. B. COWAN.

38. tf.

DISSOLUTION

THE copartnership heretofore existing in the name and style of A. G. & R Mills is by mutual consent, this day dissolved, except in liquidation, those having claims against them will please present them for payment and those indebted are requested to make immediate payment, or satisfactory arrangements—otherwise in-dulgence will not be given.

A. G. Mills,
R. Mills.

N. B. The business will in future be conducted by Robert Mills and David G. Mills in the name and style of Robert Mills & Co. and their goods will be sold at reasonable prices for cast, and on the usual credit, to punctual customers. Jan 1

Notice.

THE subscriber having returned to Brazoria from a professional visit to the country, is now prepared to wait on those persons, who may want his services.

39. tf.

CHARLES KNEASS.

NOTICE.

ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Austin, dec'd. will present them to the undersigned for settlement; and all those indebted to said estate, will make payment to him and no other

T. F. L. PARROTT.

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THE TEXAS REPUBLICAN.

VOL. I.

BRAZORIA, SATURDAY AUGUST 22, 1835.

NO. 61.

TERMS:

F. C. GRAY,

No discontinuance will be allowed except at the end of the year, and not then until all arrearnages are paid.

Advertisements of eight lines or under $1 for the first insertion, and half that price for each continuance, longer ones in proportion—No advertisement will be withdrawn until paid for, but will be continued at the expense of the advertising.

All communications of a personal nature will be charged for the same as advertisements.

GENERAL COMMANDANCY AND INSPECTION OF THE INTERIOR OF THE East.

Under this date I say to the Political Chiefs of the Departments of Texas, Brazos, and Nacogdoches, the following:

The entire want of police for some time past in Texas, has necessarily contributed to the introduction of many men, without country, morality or any employment to gain a subsistence; who having nothing to venture in a revolution are continually occupied in lighting the flame of discord, and endeavoring to pursue the honest people of Texas, that the supreme national Government, entertain views and intentions, hostile and fatally prejudicial to their interest.

As this unheard of falsehood might precipitate good Citizens to confound themselves with the perverse, I believe it to be my duty to save them; appealing to their loud judgment for the rejection of those vile suggestions and entreating them to think only of the augmenting their property, respecting always the Laws of the Land; in this case they always have the support of the general Government and every kind of guarantee which the General Commandancy cangue.

I have been informed that ceditions persons in order to gain their endeavor to make the entrance of Troops from the President of the Republic thither, to be looked upon as the commencement of military subjection.

If this extravagant idea has blinded the incantons, the sound part of the people must have rejected it as it des-

erves, because it is not credible that assent can be given to so unjust an imputation.

As the principles are well known which guided the march of the Mexican Government, and their desire for the prosperity of Texas to whose inhabitants it has made every kind of concession, and if it be necessary in order to establish Custom Houses, to station military detachments among us: this should in no wise alarm the people of Texas; since, far from being prejudicial to their interests they will serve as a support and the people will have a guard more in favor of, than against, their security.—

On the other hand it is evident that some badly disposed persons have been able to induce the belief that the Mexican Government has no right to send its troops to hose places where they think it necessary.—

Texas is an integral part of the Republic and as the troops are ordered (for example) to garrison the State of Oaxaca or Vera Cruz, tomorrow they may be necessary in Galveston, or some other part and there they will be received without any resistance as it would be very obnoxious to the Mexicans for the new inhabitants of Texas to contemplate the national army in the same way as the Egyptians locked up on the main land, their continual depredators.

You will please make the honest residents of this Department understand that so long as they remain attached to the Government and the Laws they have nothing to fear; as an armed force is sent to no part of the Republic with any other object than to maintain the peace and security of its Citizens.

Whatever pretensions the inhabitants may have they will please manifest them by legal means to the Government and I offer to support them provided they be such as can be realised, as to me is entrusted the tranquility of the States of the East.

I cannot fail to stimulate your patriotism and zeal to prevent your influence and persuasion to any alteration whatever as this general commandancy feeling very sensible the neglect of its indicating very possible to proceed against those who overturn the peace which is now fortunately enjoyed in every part of the nation.—

You will please proceed as I have indicated, and be assured of the particular consideration and esteem which I profess.

Circulated to you for your knowledge.

God and Liberty.

MARTIN PERFECTO DE COS.
Matamores, July 12th, 1835.

To the Illustrious Ayuntamiento of Brazoria.

At a meeting of the citizens of Harrisburg and its vicinity pursuant to a notice of the Political Chief of this Department, on the 14th day of July; Capt. John W. Moor was called to the

chair, and Meriwether W. Smith appointed Secretary:—

On motion,

Resolved, That the Chairman appoint a committee of five persons to draft resolutions to report to the meeting; whereupon the following gentlemen were appointed, viz: Doctor David Gallaher, Mr. Edward Wray, Mr. Nathaniel J. Dobie, Mr. Thomas A. S. Pratt, and Mr. Isaac Batterson.

On motion,

Resolved, That the Chairman and Secretary be added to that committee.

Address of M. W. Smith, to the Chairman and Meeting:
Mr. Chairman and fellow-citizens:—

We have convened this day for the purpose of taking into consideration the present important and critical situation in which your country and rights as freemen are placed; you are now about to be deprived of your rights and liberties by the usurpation of General Santa Ana; he has declared himself Supreme Dictator, he has declared the congress creatures of his own will; he has seized upon a majority of the states and compelled them to surrender. He has marched his troops into Zaccatecas—into that state which was well known for its true patriotism, and compelled them to surrender up their arms, and retain only one to every five hundred souls; and also the public funds to the amount of three million.

He is now concentrating his forces in Saltillo for the purpose of marching to Texas to subdue us but we will meet him on the banks of the Rio del Not, &c. there bleach our bones, or Texas as shall be free—Fellow Citizens we have nothing to fear whatever our numbers may be; the justice of our cause will sustain us, and we will call to the recollection of the usurpers that Caesar had his Brutus, Charles 1st, his Cromwell, George 3d, his Washington, Esterbide and Bustamentas (of more recent date) their Santa Ana and Santa Ana will I trust find in some son of Washington a corrector of his errors. Let us all unite in one and cry, down with Despotism and the military; and the diadem will hardly encircle the Brow of the Dictator ere some republican hero will raise up and hurl it under foot.

And I hope the people will keep awake for this great Cat, who is the builder up and the puller down of Republics—and let the people of Texas bear well in mind the fable of the bundle of sticks "United we stand,—Divided we fall."

On motion,

The Committee adjourned until 5 o'clock to draft and report resolutions.

The Committee met agreeable to adjournment and begged leave respectfully to report the following resolution.

1st. Resolved, That we the settlers were invited by the free people of Tex-

APROCLAMATION.

Q N or about the first day of April of the present year, William McGrew and William P. McGrew, in the county of Sumpter, murdered a couple of boys in the foulest manner, and for- under the most shocking circumstances. The oldest of the lads was 16 or 17 years of age, and his lit- tle brother about 11 or 12. Their name was Kemp. They were peaceably at work, earn- ing a subsistence for the indig- ent family to which they be- longed, having given no offence or provocation whatever, when they were cruelly shot down, at the same time, in a very wantonness of deliberate and cold blooded murder.

The before mentioned offen-
ders have escaped and are now
going at large, and in virtue of
he power and authority in met
vested. I hereby offer a re-
ward of EIGHT HUNDRED
DOLLARS for the apprehen-
sion and delivery of the said
offenders, or Four Hundred
Dollars for either of them, to
Sheriff of Sumpter county, so
that they may be dealt with
according to law.

Given under my hand and
the seal of the State, this 21st
May, A. D. 1835, and 59th
year of the Independence of
the United States.

JOHN GAYLE.

By the Governor:

E. A. WEBSTER. Secretary of State.

DESCRIPTION.

William P. McGrew is
about twenty four years of age
hair a little dark, fair skin and
blue eyes; mild, and retiring
look when sober; six feet high.

William McGrew, the cousin of the other, is about 21 years old, red hair, fair skin, eyes between gray and blue, six feet high, down look and forbidding countenance; both addicted to intemperance.

It is understood that about
the sum of Three Thousand
Dollars has been subscribed
for the apprehension of these
persons, by the citizens of
Marengo and Sumpter coun-
ties, which will doubtless be

paid as soon as they are lodged
in the proper Jail.

The Printer of the Laws
of the United States at Mobile,
and the state Printer at New
Orleans, will publish the fore-
going Proclamation, &c, week-
ly for three months, and for-
ward their accounts to the Sec-
retary of State, for payment.
They are requested to send
their papers, if practicable to a
Printer in Texas, who is re-
quested to publish this Proc-
lamation in like manner for
three months—the account at
so to be forwarded to the Sec-
retary of State for payment.

JOHN GAYLE.

Tuscaloosa May 22, 1835

Notice.

ALL persons indebted to the sub-
scriber, or to the late firm of
Brigham & Richeson, (to save cost)
will make payment, on or before the
1st day of September next to my only
authorized agents, during my absence,
David Mills or Benjamin R. Brigham.

A. BRIGHAM.

Brazoria, August 1, 1835.—48.-6w.

Notice.

THE Harrisburg Steam Mills are
now in complete order, and lum-
ber can be had at Twenty five Dollars
per thousand. Delivered at the Mills.

M. W. SMITH,

President of the H. S. M. C.

Harrisburg, July 11th 1835. —tf. —

Race.

THERE will be a match race over
the Columbia Turf, on Thursday, 1st
Oct. next, between Capt. John Chaf-
fin's horse Gambler and P. R. Spton's
horse Rocket, for One Thousand Dol-
lars.

Also, the Columbia Jockey Club
will commence on Monday the 5th
October.

Notice.

THE undersigned gives this
public notice that he has been
appointed Agent for the differ-
ent Insurance Companies in
the city of New-Orleans; and
whereas, in order the insurers
may be the more fully satisfied
of the fairness of all losses
required before any loss will
be paid.

EDMUND ANDREWS.

NEW GOODS.

S. B. BRIGHAM, & Co. have just
received by the Schr. Julius
Caesar, a general assortment of DRY
GOODS, GROCERIES, HARD-
WARE, SADLERY, MEDICINES,
&c. &c. which they offer to the pub-
lic wholesale or retail on accomodating
terms.—

Matagorda, August 15th, 1835.—49.-ft.

M. R. JOHN A. WHARTON is my
lawful Agent during my absence
to the United States.

2135

W. B. SVENK.

TOP PARTNERSHIP.

THE undersigned, having associated
themselves in the Mercantile bu-
siness, at the Town of Matagorda, un-
der the firm of S. B. Brigham & Co. —
take this method of informing the pub-
lic that they will constantly keep on
hand a general assortment of seasona-
ble and fresh goods.

R. MILLS, & Co.

SAML. S. BRIGHAM.

Matagorda, August 1st 1835.—49.-f.

DOCTOR

ARTHUR APPLEWHITE

HAVING locat-
ed in Braz-
tia, offers his pro-
fessional services
to the Citizen and
inhabitants of Tex-
as.—He hopes by his puncti-
ality and success to mer it a
share of public favor.

DOCTOR

JOHN Y. WALLACE

NEW GOODS
HANDY GLUSH

HAVE just received from
New-York, per schoonr
er Elizabeth Jane, a very ex-
tensive assortment of
NEW AND SEASONABLE BRIT-
ISH, FRENCH AND AMERICAN
DRY GOODS.—

All of which they offer for sale
by the Bale, Case or Piece, at
New Orleans prices, for cash.
Also, a full assortment of fash-
ionable ready made summer
clothing. Fine Guns, pocket,
belt, holster and duellin pisl-
tols; a few medicine chests for
plantations.

DOCTOR
T. M. ARWIN.
WILL PRACTICE MEDICINE, SURGERY
AND ABSTERRICKS. jE j-15

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THE TEXAS REPUBLICAN.

VOL. II.

Wednesday, February 17, 1836.

No. 74.

## PROSPECTUS

FOR PUBLISHING IN THE TOWNS OF
WASHINGTON A MISCELLANEOUS
NEWSPAPER, TO BE ENTITLED

THE
TEXAS REPORTER

Fellow Citizens.—The fact that Washington has been designated as the place for the assembling of the Convention next spring—the fact that from its handsome situation and central position, there is a strong probability of its becoming the future capital of Texas.—The fact that you have a deep interest in being correctly informed of all the doings of the Convention, and the legislatures that may hereafter its at this place; and the fact that there is no printing press here to give you that information, are the grounds upon which we ask and expect your patronage. But as the Press is calculated to do much evil, as well as good, and as we have no opinions that we are unwilling should be known, we deem it proper to make so far as the limits of a prospectus will admit, a disclosure of the objects to which our paper is devoted.

Our first object will be to make our paper what is name purports, a faithful Reporter of the true situation of the country and of all legislative and conventional proceedings, and to do with neatness and despatch, any public printing that may be required to be done at this place, and to give at this critical moment of our history, all foreign news involving the public interest.

The columns of our paper will be open to every citizen, to express his own opinions on any subject of public interest, but shall never become vehicles for the dissemination of personal abuse. In our editorial capacity, we will speak of the public acts of public men with a freedom becoming the conductors of an Independent Press. Against all monopolies and hereditary privileges, we will ever maintain an uncompromising opposition.

We came here, Fellow citizens, to battle for the principles, proclaimed to the world at Philadelphia in 1776—for freedom of conscience and an equality of rights, and to the maintenance of these our paper will be devoted. We will be governed by principle, and not by party; for we have no party interests to advocate—we belong to none—we are unknown to all. As public men we belong to our God and our country: as private citizens, to our God, our country, and our friends.—(Our political motto is, "measures FIRST, men NEXT."

We believe that the Mexican Federal Constitution has been openly violated and forcibly destroyed—that Texas is no longer bound by the decrees of the Mexican Government, but is free to adopt any form of Government as a majority of the people may agree upon,

and that a thought in Convention to make a declaration of this right, and go into the formation of such a Government as may be thoughtbest adapted to her present condition. The literature and religious aspect of our paper must hereafter show for itself.

We have spoken thus freely, that you might know something of the character our paper is designed to sustain.

Respectfully,

W. M. W. GANT,
ANDREW J. GREER.

TERMS

The Texas Reporter will be published weekly, on a superserial sheet, at $5 per annum, payable in advance. Payment on the reception of the first number will be considered as in advance. Publication to commence early in March next.

Washington, January 14th, 1836.

The following gentlemen are requested to act as Agents for the Reporter.

Brazoria, John Sharp,
Columbia, D. T. Fitchett,
San Felipe, John R. Jones,
Liberty, William Harden,
West's Post Office, Claborn West.
Viesca, Augustine W. Cook
Matagorda, fra R. Lewis,
Peach Creek, Thos. J. Hrdeman
and Caney, Jesse Holderman,
Mina, Willis H. Landrum
Sabine District, William Nettles,
Nacogdoches,
San Augustin,

M ADEIRA, CLARET & PORT
WINE for Sale by
EDMUND ANDREWS.

DISSOLUTION.

THE caparisonery heretofore existing, in the name and style of A. G. & R Mills, is by mutual consent, this day dissolved, except in liquidation, those having claims against them will please present them for payment and those indebted are requested to make immediate payment, or satisfactory arrangements—otherwise indulgence will not be given.

A. G. Mills,
R. Mills.

N. B. The business will in future be conducted by Rober Mills and David G. Mills in the name and style of Robert Mills & Co. and their goods will be sold at reasonable prices for cash, and on the usual credit, to particular customers Jan 1

NOTICE.

ALL persons having claims against the firm of Fitchett & Gill will present them to D. T. Fitchett at Columbia; and all persons indebted to them in Brazoria will make payment to Edmund Andrews, who is duly authorized to settle and receipt for us.

FITCHETT & GILL

A CARD.

The undersigned announces in the public manner that the office for the reception of colonists in the "Upper Colony" is now opened at San Felipe, persons desirous of acquiring land can do so with perfect security in their titles.

The rights of those persons legally established anterior to the 15th of April 1831 and of those introduced and settled after 22nd of May 1834 and before the 18th May, 1835, will in every instance be respected, provided heaintain has not interfered with our locations and surveys.

The undersigned would recommend those who wish to obtain land to make their applications at an early period in order that the necessary plots and surveys may be completed.

SPENCER H. JACK,
Agent for Austin & Williams.

Gardner Wanted.

A laborer of steady habits who is moderately acquainted with Gardening, will obtain employment, at fair wages by applying to

Wm. H. WHARTON.

Eagle Island, Dec. 7, 1835.—64.—

NOTICE.

WHEREAS, The General Council have, by a late ordinance and decree reduced the price of Pilotage, I hereby give notice that I resign and give up my commission as Pilot from this date inasmuch as the present rates of Pilotage, will not justify me in keeping a sufficient boat and crew for the Brazos Bar.

FRANCIS J. HASKINS.
Velasco, Jan. 4, 1835. tf.

COPARTNERSHIP.

THE undersigned, naving associated themselves in the Mercantile business of the Town of Matagorda, under the firm of S. B. Brigham & Co.—take this method of informing the public that they will constantly keep on hand a general assortment of seasoned and fresh goods.

R. MILLS, & Co.

SAML. B. BRIGHAM,
Matagorda, July 1st 1835.—49-tf.

5 AND TEN ACRE LOTS TO LET.—fronting on second and third streets.—Apply to

L. C. MANSON.
Dec. 17, 1835.

HATS FOR SALE.—Two Cases of Hats of superior quality, for sale at reduced prices—for Cash by

EDMUND ANDREWS,
Brazorja October 10th, 1835.

NOTICE.

By order of Colonel Commandant
FANNIN, of the Texian Army.

I shall make my head quarters at the rendezvous near Velasco on the Brazos river when all persons will report accordingly.

JOHN CHAFFIN.

1st Lieut., 1st Regiment of Artillery.

Fresh Goods

HANDY & LUSK

HAVE just received, and are now opening a very general assortment of Goods, calculated for HOME, Consumption, comprising in part, the following articles—all of which they will offer for sale on very reasonable terms—For Cash.

Point, Rose and Duffle Blankets
English Merino's and Bombazets,
Flannels, Satinets and Kerseys,
French, London & American prints
English and French Ghinghams,
French and English painted Muslins,
Black and Fancy colored Silks,
Ladies Black & white Silk Hose,
do do Cotton and

Worsted Hoes,

Gloves, Fancy Handkerchiefs, Ribbons, &c. &c.

Every variety of Bleached and unbleached Domestic, Bed Ticks Checks, &c. &c.

Ready made Clothing of every Description,

An extensive assortment of Boots, Shoes and Hats.

A few Holster and Pocket Pistols.

French Brandy, Gin, Rum, Whiskey and Wines.

Flour, Coffee, Salt, Candles, &c.

Brazoria, Jan. 6th, 1836.—6w-68—

Strayed

OR
STOLEN

A Greyhound Slut, full breed, a dark-brown color and well known in Brazoria as my property.—A liberal reward will be paid to whoever may deliver her at my plantation, at the head of Bay Prairie or to me at Matagorda.

J. W. E. WALLACE,

Jan. 6, 1836, 68 6w.

BACON and sour Flour for Sale

by
EDMUND ADNREWS.

and decreed, and it is hereby ordained and decreed by the authority aforesaid, that as soon as collectors of customs shall be appointed to the ports of entry in Texas, it shall be the duty

Notice.

DR. ANSON JONES respectfully informs the public that he will relinquish the practice of the profession, except in consultation and in case where previously expressly engaged. Those who may wish to avail themselves of his services are requested to make arrangements agreeably to the above notice.

All persons indebted to him in book account are also earnestly requested to make arrangements for closing the same immediately.

Brazoria, Jan. 20, 1836.—70—9w.

GARDENER

Wanted.

WANTED a man who is ac-
quainted with Gardening and
who will be willing to make himself
generally useful, to such a one fair
wages will be given—Apply to

L. C. MANSON.

Brazoria, Dec. 17, 1835.—65—tf.

NEW GOODS

S. B. BRIGHAM, & Co. have jus
eceived by the Schr. Julius
Cesar, a general assortment of DRY
GOODS, GROCERIES, HARD-
WARE, SADLERY, MEDICINES,
&c., &c. which they offer to the pub-
lic wholesale or retail on accomodating
terms.—

Matagorda, July, 15th, 1835-49—tf.

NOTICE.

TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CON-
CERN.—Notice is hereby given, that
the Custom-House for the District of
Matagorda, is now in operation, and
duties and Tenage dues will be ex-
cuted upon all occasions.—Office in
Matagorda.

GEO. M. COLLINSWORTH,

Collector.

j8 1336.

tf 69.

SERVANT
WANTED,

WANTED to purchase or hirean
honest negro woman—she
must understand cooking, washing and
ironing, and not over 25 years of age.
Apply to

L. C. MANSON.

Brazoria, Dec. 17, 1835. 65—tf.

Notice

TO SHIP-MASTERS.

BY an ordinance and decree of the honorable, the General Council of Texas, it is made the duty of all Captains of vessel, to deliver their letter bags to the Collector, before "breaking bulk;" and a penalty of five hundred dollar as affixed for a violac-

lar army of the law. Those concerned are
be eligible before required to comply strictly
the law under the above penalty.

Council

F. J. HASKINS,
P. Master, Velasco.

Dec. 15

tf-67

ADMINISTRATRIX

Notice.

THE undersigned having been appointed Administratrix of the estate Thomas Wilson, dec'd, requests all persons indebted to said estate to come forward and settle the same, and all those holding claims against the same will present them duly authenticated within the time prescribed by law, or they will be bared.

AMELIA WILSON, Adm'r'x.

December 9th, 1835.—64—tf.

FOR SALE.

ONE first rate COPTON GIN.—
Apply to JOHN P. GILL, at the Bra-
zoria Hotel.

DWELLING HOUSES & OFEICES

to Let.

To Let, several dwelling houses, and 3 offices in this town, pleasantly situated.

Apply to L. C. MANSON.

Brazoria, Dec. 17, 1835. tf—65

New Goods.

S B BRIGHAM & Co. have just received direct from New York, by the schr. re- cian a large and extensive as- sortment of Fall and Spring Goods—which, with their for- mer stock, makes their assort- ment complete. All of which they offer for sale on accom- modating terms.

Matagorda, Nov 1, 1835.

For Sale

OR

RENT

A PLANTATION situated in the neighborhood of Orozimbo, consisting of 1000 acres, 75 of which are under good fence.—Terms made known on application to

EDMUND ANDREWS.

Brazoria, Dec. 30th, 1835.—67 tf.

NEW TOWN
AT THE MOUTH OF THE
LABACCA

A Sale of LOTS will take place on the 9th day of July next.

Purchases can be made at private sale previous to the day of sale.

COX & SUTHERLAND.