We are told that several houses are now going up at this point, which, our readers will recollect, is the head of navigation on Big Cypress, & several stocks of goods will be opened there within the next two or three months. Jefferson is, we think, destined to be a place of considerable trade. It must necessarily command all the business which has hitherto gone to Shreveport and Port Caddo, from the section of country north and west of the lake. (NS 10/16/1844)

The new town of Jefferson, situated on the Big Cypress, eight miles above Soda Lake, is improving so rapidly that it promises to outstrip all the towns of Eastern Texas. It is already much larger than Clarksville, in Red River county. Two years ago there were but one or two cabins in Jefferson;--now there are thirteen stores, a large hotel, a saw and grist mill, and a large number of private houses. Steamboats of a large class ply regularly between this point and the landings on Red river. (NS 6/23/1847)

TEXAS IRON., Mr. Nash who is constructing a foundry in Cass County, has sent us a small specimen of the metal, obtained by melting in his brick kiln, ore gathered fiom the surface. We have shown the specimen to Mr. John W. West of our Town, who is a practical Blacksmith, and after making a nail of it, pronounces it, as good as he ever saw.-- The nail made of it, was bent like a fishhook, around and back again, some twenty times, without breaking. Some other persons of judgment in this particular, to Whom the piece was submitted, pronounce it a superior article. It is evident to any one who has ever noticed iron in the bar, that this piece is of extraordinarily fine grain, and very malleable. (NS 9/2/1848)

Robert Arbery objects to the resolutions of the Linden meeting. Jefferson elected as seat of Cass County in 1846. Election of 1848 contested by the friends of Jefferson and set aside by the county commissioners because of suspected illegalities. Third election held in same year and enjoined by a judge of the district court on petition of D. N. Alley claiming ballot box fraud. (TR 7/6/1850)

Around our town land is worth five dollars an acre--that is, choice land, but on the river it can be bought for two or three, and off the river, ten miles from town, probably for one dollar or one dollar and a half. (NS 5/17/1851)

The Jefferson Herald states that peas are selling at that place at $20 per bushel; corn meal, $2 and $2.25 per bushel; bacon, 17 and 18 cts. per lb; flour, $17 and 20; eggs 20 and 25 cents per dozen; chickens, 25 and 30 cts. each; beef, 7 and 8 cents per lb. Money must be abundant about Jefferson. (SW 5/23/1855)

THE BANJO HAS COME--Ned Davis' minstrels performed last night to a large and appreciating audience, and gave universal satisfaction. The humor of the inimitable Ned Davis kept the audience in a roar of laughter; the far famed Wm. Penn Lehr, was decidedly good in his banjo solo; while S. L. Weed, as a bone player and jig dancer, has few if any equals. The vocal and instrumental music was very fine, and take it all in all was the best entertainment we have had here for many years. The company will remain here all this week, after which they will proceed to Jefferson, where they perform on Monday next, 19th inst, and continue for four days going from thence to Port Caddo, performing there on Friday, 23d inst; and then returning to the Mississippi river. Let all those who have not heard this "star company" avail themselves of the opportunity. (SW 2/13/1856)

If you don't want to be extravagant don't permit yourself, your wife, your wife's sister, or her maiden aunt, to visit the store of Messrs. STANLEY & NIMMO, Jefferson. In a moment of extraordinary good nature, we were enticed there by friend "Sam," and the result was he sold us a lot of furniture. Everything was so cheap and pretty, we couldn't help it. (TR 2/14/1857)

The Jefferson Gazette states Mr. John Covey, of Cass county, was accidently killed, on the 3d inst, by the discharge of his gun. He was going out of his gate, and the lock of his gun caught on the latch, and discharged its contents into his head. Persons cannot be too, careful in the use of fire-arms. (TR 11/12/1858)

SMALL POX.--We are sorry to announce to the public that this troublesome disease is now raging in our city. Up to the present time there has been but eight or nine cases reported. The disease is in a mild form and yields readily to medical treatment. The city authorities have passed laws, which if carried in effect will no doubt put a stop to its further spreading. We are truly sorry that this sad calamity has befallen our prosperous city; but it is the fate of all places, of any cominercial importance. We will from week to week, give our readers the true condition of the disease, and hope soon to announce that all is healthy again. (HF 2/25/1859)

INDIAN NVASION.--The Jefferson, (Texas,) Herald of the 4th inst. says: The most appalling news reaches us from the Indian frontier. Jack Parker, Wise, Palo Pieto, and other counties have been invaded by large bodies of Indians, leagued with white men, and the property of the settlers has been driven off or destroyed, and many of the people massacred. The despoiled and outraged citizens are calling on the eastern counties for help. It is a source of just pride to be able to chronicle in this connection that, incited by a generous patriotism, a portion of the young men of this city have responded to the calls which are daily reaching us fiom the frontier and next week a company of twenty-five of our most determined and bravest citizens will take leave, armed and equipped, for the invaded counties. Our readers may expect to hear a good account of them in the course of a few weeks. We learn that companies are likewise being raised at Dangerfield and Clarksville. (SW 1/9/1861)

On Monday evening about dusk, the warehouse of Messrs. Powell & Br0., Jefferson, was consumed by fire. It contained about 300 sacks of salt, 300 bales of cotton, several casks of bacon, &c. About two thirds of the salt was saved. The fire was evidently the work of an incendiary. (TR 8/2/1862)

A gentleman was shot by a band of jayhawkers some 12 miles above Jefferson, Texas, last week, while riding along the public road. (SN11/22/1864)

THE CIRCUS.--Stone, Rosston & Murray's Great Southern Circus, which is advertised to exhibit in this place on the 30th of April and the lst of May, we have reason to believe, will prove one of the most interesting and attractive exhibitions of the kind that has ever visisted Texas. The press everywhere speaks of it in terms of the highest commendation. Capt. Tidmarsh found many of his old associates in the army of Virginia, who were glad to see him. The fun loving portion of the community are looking forward to a rich treat, when the troupe arrives. (TR 4/21/1866)