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RgMovAL OF RED RIVER RAFr.-The Alexun-
dria Wig states that there appears to be some
hope, at lsst that the raft of Red River will De
finally removed, and the immense agricultural
country above IL be brought near to market by
reason thereof Vawter and Williamson have
made contract with government, and for the
sum of sixry-four thousand dollars have contracted
70 remove the raft and keep the channel open for
the space Of five years. There be but little
doub; now that this work will be speedily accom-
nlisbed: for the gentlemen engaged in II are tho
roughly acquainted with the country, are accli-
mated and possess all the intelligence and active
business habits essential to success IN an under
taking OF such magnitude. Mr.. Williamson is al
ready at the raft. busily work, and contempates
having it opened by the first OF January next.


RISE AND PRoeREs.-Shairck BureSon, bet
ter known hereabou,s as Shad Bureson, is nov
Vice President of the Republic of Texas. lie Is
we'll known the ChampIain Canal, rs a oeatmah
Of 1880. He engaged in building boat At
this place, about that time By ,hs, together with
Irregular habits. and miscalculutions IN business,
ne became embarrassed, took the Sabine Slide
entS cd the Texan army-becume Colonel and
now Vice President by 1000 minority! Snad
was goa. head and a righ, sort of Texan
citizen VIC should think Sam Heuston, the hero
Of San Jactnto. Is elected President.


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