The editor told an amusing story about the exploits of a Miss Morbid. Morbid apparently went to an abolitionist meeting and then vowed never to eat sugar again because it was grown by slave labor. She extended this vow to her servants and family, who were much annoyed by it. The story climaxed with Morbid being betrayed by a free black she hired, who stole money from her. Demanding an explanation, the free black ultimately said she stole the money to buy sugar.

J.A. Settle advertised that he was selling a young slave woman and her 3 year old child. He said she was a good cook and washer.

Joel Spencer asked readers to look for a Memorandum book he recently lost. He especially wanted the return of a bond for five slaves, worth six hundred dollars.

Printed the text of a new law forbidding any free blacks from living in Texas. It stated that any free black caught entering Texas would be fined a thousand dollars; if he couldn't pay the sum, he would be sold into slavery for one year and then, if he still couldn't pay off the fine, be a slave for life. Also said that anyone helping a free black get into Texas would be fined as much as $10,000. Finally, the Texas Congress ordered all free blacks then living in the Republic to move out within two years or face enslavement.

The Mayor of Galveston declared that any blacks out on the streets after 9 p.m. would be punished.

Printed the text of an act regulating the hiring out of slaves in Galveston. Basically said that anyone allowing slaves to hire themselves out on their own or if slaves do so without their owner's knowledge, shall be fined $50 for each offense. Interesting that the act specifically included language making it unlawful for both men and women to engage in these acts.

Cobb advertised two women slave cooks for hire.

Two businessmen advertised they were setting up shop in Galveston, selling everything from produce to real estate to slaves. Their office was on 22nd Street.

Mayor Branham announced a curfew for all blacks, free and slave, in the city of Galveston. He said that in light of the concerns of many citizens, blacks could only be out after eight in the evening with a permit and never be out past ten. Anyone violating the curfew would be treated as a vagrant and punished accordingly.

Mayor Allen issued a decree saying that blacks could no longer hold dances within the city limits.

Reported on several pieces of news in both the United States and around the world. New Orleans experienced some fatalities from yellow fever; the U.S. and Great Britain signed a treaty whereby the U.S. would keep a fleet near Africa to prevent the slave trade while Britain gave up claims to the "right to search."; cotton prices were good. The British government also reported that Mexico was building ships in British harbors but the former was determined not to allow British crews to serve on the ships. Finally, the paper reported that Santa Anna was threatening to raise 80,000 men and march through Texas into the United States but the editor called the report "nonsense".

An anonymous writer submitted a very long article about the historical relationship between Texas and Mexico. Started off by saying Mexico couldn't populate Texas because of Indian threats and so called on foreigners to populate it for them. Next he related the bloody history of Mexican independence, describing each dictator's rise and fall. Then he talked about the history of slavery in Texas, in which he said Texas slavery was much more benign than the system of labor practiced in Mexico. Finally, he gave a history of the conflicts between Mexico and the European and American powers.

An ad proclaiming a sale of property by the probate court of Jefferson county. The land once belonged to the late Joseph Grigsby and consisted of nearly 3,000 acres and 13 slaves. There would also be other tracts of land for sale in other towns and counties on that day.

The paper reported on the death of William Province, a member of "Tiger Jim's" gang. Three other deputies had tried to arrest him for horse-stealing but he was not caught until now. A man named Welsh tracked him down, confronted him, and, when Province tried to ready a gun, shot him with buckshot. The editor felt Province got what he deserved.

Reprinted a statement from an Eastern newspaper insulting Texans and declaring its opposition to annexation.

The editor gave some opinions about the future of Cuba. He predicted that, because of the abolitionist tendencies of England and the weakness of the Spanish government, the planters of Cuba, especially Havana, would want to break out into revolt and either declare independence or join the United States (but never join Britain). Called Cuba a beautiful island with a ton of potential, and completely dependent on slave labor. Believed it was inevitable that Cuba would break away from Spain before too long.

Reported on a fight between blacks and natives at Cross Timbers. Over fifty blacks had robbed a store and tried to escape to Mexico but a party of Creeks and Cherokees pursued them. Listed the casualties of the battle and the number of blacks that escaped.

Quoted an article from a Baton Rouge paper about Mr. Leblanc's new sugar cane cutting machine. The editor and several observers said it worked beautifully and could do the work of 25 or 30 slaves. Predicted it would be hailed as the greatest invention for the South since the cotton gin.

William Byrne announced he would sell a wide assortment of clothes and goods at discount prices in order to sell-out his stock by spring.

An ad for the sale of 25 cows, to be paid for in cash or in exchange for a young slave.

The editor expressed his thoughts on British efforts to stop the Atlantic slave trade. Gave examples of several governments, specifically Bremen and France, that have expressed reservations about the hardball tactics used by the British navy, especially the "right of search". He then criticized both the American and British governments for being too lenient, since neither government would detain Spanish ships, even if they were carrying slaves, if the captains had proper documentation. It seems he wanted both governments to put more muscle into stopping the trade.

Commented on British attitudes toward Texas in regards to slavery. Denounced British efforts to cajole or bribe Texas to give up slavery because the editor considered the institution the bedrock of law and order within Texas. The matter had been settled earlier after Texas vowed to fight the slave trade but Mr. Andrews reopened the question by claiming a majority of Texans would abolish slavery if Britain got Mexico to recognize Texas independence (the editor said such an assumption was preposterous). Finally, the editor insisted that only slaves could grow cotton in Texas because white men were not conditioned for the labor required.

Summarized the speeches made by several British statesmen on the question of Texas slavery, especially by Lord Brougham. Brougham hoped for the complete abolition of slavery in Texas, since he thought such a move would ultimately end slavery in all of the United States. He thought the best way to accomplish this was to get Mexico to recognize Texas independence and urged the British government toward that end. The Earl of Aberdeen replied with vague statements about Britain succeeding in stopping the overseas slave trade in Texas but nothing really specific about Brougham's request.

The editor mocked Lord Brougham, an Englishman who ardently supported abolition in Texas. He quoted the remarks of a Texan who went to see Brougham and was taken aback by the latter's tendency to interrupt everyone's speeches. Also chided Brougham for believing that Texas was the center of the slave market in America and that its only access to the Gulf of Mexico was through the Red River. The editor was trying to downplay the significance of the pro-abolition men in England.

A.P. James advertised that he would sell a house and stores on Market Street. Gave a detailed description of the rooms and outbuildings. Said he would take cash, slaves, or merchandise as payment.

Reprinted an article from a New Orleans paper denouncing conspiracy theories involving British designs toward Texas. The article declared that no evidence existed that Great Britain was meddling in Texas affairs or with Texas slavery in any way and thus criticized John Tyler for exaggerating conspiracy reports in order to further annexation. Went into detail on all the supposed conspiracy theories and subsequently exposed them as either exaggerated or fabricated. Pleaded with Tyler to stop such nonsense.

An ad for selling a slave woman. Described her as a good cook and house servant and the owner would sell her for cash or cotton.

Described a colony in Texas made up of Kentuckians by the Trinity river. Stressed that most of them were non-slave-holders, which the editor said Texas needed because they could grow foodstuffs rather than cotton.

C. Power announced he would not pay any debts made by his slave.

Reported on the murder of a county judge. Described the details of the murder, which involved a dispute between a man who lent out his slaves and another man who failed to pay back the loan. The two men repeatedly stole the slaves from each other, with the judge helping out the man who did not pay the loan. Finally, the original owner of the slaves went with his brother-in-law to the judge's house, where they both murdered the judge in cold blood.

Reprinted an article from a Virginia paper about Texas annexation. The writer expressed satisfaction that efforts to make annexation a party issue have failed thus far and that annexation would be reviewed based solely on facts. Also asserted that if annexation failed, Great Britain would first sign a generous treaty with Texas and then move in to emancipate the slaves there. He believed that support for annexation was growing and awaited a favorable verdict from the Senate.

W. M. Sergeant announced he wanted to hire a young slave for a year.

A. F. James advertised that he was selling a house and two stores in central Galveston. He would accept payment in either cash or merchandise.