NP, SG 4/6/1861

From the State Gazette (Austin, Tex.)
 
April 6, 1861
  
Buffalo Bayou, Brazos & Colorado Railway
   Train leaves Alleyton, (two miles east of Columbus,) daily -- except Sundays -- at 10:10 A. M., and arrive at Harrisburg at 5:10 P. M., connecting with cars and steamer for Galveston {Galveston, Houston & Henderson RR}. Also at Houston Tap Junction on with cars for Houston.
   Passengers from the upper Colorado will find this the Most Comfortable Route to Galveston, and with less staging then by any other.
   train leaves Harrisburg on arrival of cars from Galveston, connecting at Alleyton with stages for Columbus, LaGrange, Bastrop, Austin, &c. -- reaching LaGrange in time to allow several hours rest before leaving for Bastrop and Austin.
   All freight will be forwarded with despatch and care, and will be protected from all damage while in the custody of the company.
Harrisburg, March 21, 1861
Robert Harris, Superintendent
   Persons arriving at Galveston on Thursdays, by taking this route reach LaGrange, Bastrop and Austin, Twenty-Four Hours Sooner Than By Any Other.

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