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The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-11-06


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Six Aoathat ...........-...... ! ~
To Clubs Of Tea o. noss, per ~
mum, each, ~
1Apvrsrmve-t nkvresep- l--For ose
square, ofeishs limos, Z; 90 Any nun
Der of lines lees than eight, charged -
a square.
Marriage nd Obitassy No<iess, ,alls
on candidates, theis repaiss, asd heir
circulars, I'D ~ ao<iess Of . perssssl
character, (if adnissihls,) will -
charged ~ advertisements.
Editorial notices, Of : purely business
character. such ~ calling atssstioa 10
cards puhliahed in the paper, resa,ks
upon business hcsses, and The Psesptioo
u goods, will b. charged ~ AAy osss
,line. No such editorial sotics insert
ed for less than two dollars.
..r,x, Anw~s~s~SAt,~ps-l ~ vv~v.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-11-06

:, -, m.
tho Huntsville Times
Gen. Reynolds, in consequence of
the recent disturbance at Jefferson.
in which G. W Smith and two nc
grocs were killed, has sent the follow
ing troops 10 reinforce 'ne force al
'e''y Ut qua. pc, ,..-,.. ,ohoA
s;cn.,ed by tho most commander from
the garrison Of Fort MKarctt, will
proceed immediately to Jefferson.
Iexas' ana take post
Wv. ~" P.s " 800 w a..
Of the most. from the garrison Fort
Concho, will proceed without delay
to Jefferson, Texas, and take post
company " ceVen s ,n,a"'
Dallas and ordered 10 proceed with
out DELAY to Jefferson, Texas, and
report to the commanding officer of
that post Tor duty one company OF
a.s;..,s3 h., ,ho raa;r,.o,o, com
m,ndcr from the garrison at San An,
tonic, and proceed, without delay, 10
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-11-06

Tnx LIrrLx CoRPoRAI.-This 10 he
original dtls u m excellent naxssins,
psblishsd 1t Chisags, lliiso;sl II
abousds in original stories aud poetry,
for boys and girls, ed for older people
with yoasg hearts. The poetry 10 just
such ~ boys and girls will admire, sin-
pie, tender, and full Of ssninsnt. II
will be q welcome visitor 70 every fire.
side Fourteen numbefv for ens dollar
that is, two NUMBER free. vSluabIs
premiums 10 all who raise clubs.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-11-06

~ Bring on yssr cotsoa We hass
jus, had conversation with The Prssi.
dent Of $. 7. X r., and hs informs -
they are runaipg two trains day, both
ways on the road, and tAss he u taking
MI the freight that ID oesrsd, 40 wosh
take great deal more IL no coeh 81
it. lie has pa~ new Locomotive and
new cara
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-11-06

CAMP HrSr.--Ou Wednesday, Of last
week, a hunting party that recently WIS.,
tied Bowie county on = camp hunt re-
turned The party consisted of Con
Bonghton, DR. A. Z. Martin, and Col
Carter, from this place. and several
others from the intcs nor of the county
The hunt was principally confined to
Red Bayou They claim that they kill
ed about sixty deer, forty Ave Of which
they brought into camp, and one wolf
Tho citizens treated the hunting party
with the most cordial hospitality. Par.
tieular mention 10 made Of Col. Warren
Hooks ard Mr. J. King We are in
formed that Cullen Baker and bob Lee
Rames, one Of Bakers men, called on
the hunters In camp, and, NJ runor hAs
il, both pssties played the agreeable.
We acknowledge the reception Of very
nice piece Of vsnison fron General
Boaghson.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-11-06

~ We haa de pleasure of a call
from }. W. Bradford, Esq, who, it will
be seen by notice in another colsmn,
is engaged in delivering = scviss Of in
teresting lectures to the ssmbess Of the
]. @. o. y. His appearance, endor.e-
nsn.s, and ability will secure him ev-
srywhcrs kind and cordial reception
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-11-06

John Browns body seems to bs
marching backwards just now.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-11-06
Press will Please Nseice

The driving Of our Lottery tslss
place the 2osh Of next month, which b
near at hand In order to eomp>sss he
sale Of all the tickets, Ne vosA make
this suggestion. Tho ~osey fov ticket.
can be deposited, to our credit, At enct.
county town, with .oms well Known,
responsible .ssssnsi,e Arm, cd upoa
the reception 81 the certificate of such
deposit, We will forward ticke.a.
should the drawing take place. (oi
~sish ahses 10 20 rsasssabls deshA 10
per ceat Of this amount can Be- drawn
BY the gestsr up Of he club. II II doss
no< saks plscs, the saosey Will be on
hasd to deliver 70 tAoss who have Ssh
scsibed fcs ticke>s
Issssn received ewes : day before
the drAwise, will b in aae The itch.
eS win be sent 1t once BY mail
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-11-06

TxxAs iAaxxR The NovsnLer mum.
Der Of this startling nasasins, Is rsplste
with interest A. We peruss IL lead.
ing selected and editorial articles, we
can bu. indulge the wish Aat The dag
may not be far disssn. when every Tsxss
farmer will subsc ribe Tor it Ii 10 wor-
thy Of \ liberal patronage.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-11-06

~ We had ~ isvitasion 10 visia
Shreveport On easnrdsy 70 witssss ~
srss, or trial trip, Of ~ ssw losenotivs,
the MAsshall" hst bssinsss engage
menss prevented oar going. II 10 saA
by judges 70 BE- IN sdaissbls piece Of
machinery.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-11-06

~ The "Grscian bend" ~ Il 10
termed, has, Il is said, aesaaily reached
Aarshan, and, II 80. ws presume it will
be, Ia few wceks, The rage Hitherto
this bend has becn cunAasd essissly "
ths male SO.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-11-06


A LIVE NEwsPArxR.-The 0slvsutea
News desires TO know what co.stitats
"hre newspaper and humoeoss' j
propose. it As one Of The qasstioas fos
collation. by our editosisl convsat ion.
We think We can answer the inq uiry
without so much ado about moth i.qs. =
A live ncwspspes, according 70 oar o.
servation, 10 one that ia coaauct d wisA
questionable morality, and certainly IN.
questioned iodecency. II has very III.
tie regard 70 What il says, oe he nassss
Of espressiea, provided NJ styls Is inpa.
den. and belieesc. Il violatss Ill he
propr'eties Of LIE with indi4ersnce, e..
hibiIs lrvity spoa the most serious sab.
jec's, '"kss delight in disrssssding vi
The amenities Of social intsrcosrse, and
butterfly reckless 10 IL asssssioas In
kss the prssess eAitoss II he News n.
tire from the eosssoa Of shat jcsvnal W
sppsshsnd il ia not likely to become a
" live" newspaper
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-11-06

COMMUNICATION ov Co.. b. y. Joan.
soS.-We publish. - our fra page, .
communication froo Col b. u. Johnsoa
Of Shreveport, extracted from Tie Texas
Republican OF Asg. 30 1851 over sew.
snsssn years ~ There is nseh In u
that readers Il worthy Of Psrusel to-day.
ssd that seso. . II worldly sstA~r a. :
man Of farsssing saeaeity The appel
made IN favor Of The extension Of the
SostAesn Pacific Railroad 70 the Mise.
issippi river, and through tho State Of
Texas, with the enlightened experience
Of 40 many intervening years. will bs
much more thoroughly felt now thsa
thsn. Then oar people issw but little
aboat sailsosAs, now hey arr CONVEX
sant with their advantages, end The
prosperity incident to shsir construction
W. hops 70 eco, not oaly this roed
extended 70 kl Psso, but many oshsss
and pushed forward 70
All that Tsxas requires %
make ii the leading STATE Of the south
IL the establish ment OF these grsaa
agencies Of wealth, popslatios, ensss.
prise, civilization, and progress.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-11-06

II is proposed tina. General A nder.
no be presented With = testimonial
"a occasion Of bis expected retire.
70 ont from active service Y.
World.
What on earth did Robert Andsr.
son ever do TO deserve this Asnori
lie lost u Fort 8snpssr. Pr hsps
il was not BIZ faslt, bit still ~ Lost
II, aud he bsonisg Of oasnse ~
Affected HE nerves tAss - ns,ss
wsst bask iste ~ army. TAsrs ars
hundreds Of o1ssss tAat esptur 4
forts Who have not hsss half - nus b
hoaorsl - y vas fos losing eus.--
FiaAss Bxllseim.
80, il sssms, Plaks has - hieh
regard for Robsst Aadessss. He
ssds tbs capturing Of other fss.s vss
rot ~ ~ ~ with ~ SANE vssu,sL
II - Iisy On . var, dss.ss ~
country 10 blood, ssd plses - ~
scals Ia power. This last fasasss 80
eitlss Robert Andsrseu 70 the lassing
srssits1s Of every ssslsvsg 80
aspst- Dagger 10 the country
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-11-06

~ CRY Horst. Nxw OxlxAxs
Personsvisiting tho Crssosn. City. should
not forget this model hotel. which has
AssA rented, andis kept in superb style
The worthy proprietor, NJ. Morse, has
always been favorits with Texans.
Vi uniform tindnsss H. them is well
known, Ths City Hotel !. rseoxs.sgs'
- the "Texas House. ~ nearly all
Texans stop there.
~ The new we'll On the pablic
square is likely, ffon appearances, 10
prove failure nis il the second II.
tile sssemp< 70 pssssss water % The
sqn.rc, by we'll aisgias. Oar county
soAo and busiasss men hsd bstesr tuss
aheir attention " eisssr~s. Four lasss
cisserns wonld furnish sufficient water,
with the wells % the different blocks,
70 pa, out any ordinary Gre.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-11-06

0u'e"a teegraphed schohed iAi from 10000 nu. m
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-11-06

~ Judge Caldwell 10 rsSssss.ssd %
have made speech u 0slvssAr n o.
tho 2ssd, in which he pssssa - . vol.
ans Of SANDER AAA aAsss ~ ,oa The
people Of Easssra fssaA h charged
thss the Ku KI.. ssss.lly y tssp.sd 70
Assassins.s AiA lie SsaAs ,ess referred
10 tho Ik6snsa X Kk Z Newspaper,
that DAssd hi. se.s = oa.hs ago in IL
dirty column csss.s il i., .ha. afssr
smith wss Killed, - h. I'd every assurance
from tho citiasss, ~ 1 no personal in.
dignity or hsr~ - ould be offered hin
liz subseqssnsly made \ speech =.
in vA ich there WA. no A..
tempt TO nsels.s or make him afraid, and
ne 'e't the place when it suited his
no one caring wither he
went, or de- ring his return Il. .....7.'
to several prominent citizens tina. he
had no q pprehensions Of danger, and
that ~ ias not leaving on that account
The trs III ia, that with Caldwell, lying,
No i"s {, has become chronic.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-11-06

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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-04-18
SPENCER & WRIGHT.


BALTIMORE. Ter. 25the 1851.
Having known Mr.. Fletcher T. ilerin" for many
years past take pleasure in stating Il tive know
him to DO gentleman in whom the utrius confidence
may be placed. in the In usacion uf business. He Is
prompt. attentive. obliging aud reliable John ".
Randolph. Esq. Cashier Ind National Bank. Isaac T.
Cook, Register Of Wills. Robert Turner ESQ john ".
Ruff Co., Rev. Andrew 3ianaiip, rhi!,. Armstrong
q Berry. Aug 3, 1867.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-04-18

HAvRE DE GRACE Hartford comfy. Md
MR.. r. y. MARINE Sir We can say that Won Al
ways dealt correctly and satisfactory to for all the
business have had you to do for aud We Away
recommend any persons that know to you and yor
names for any Recommendation that You
may want Yours,
December Goth. 1868 SPENCER WRIGHT
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Jobblng also done with neatness and dispatch
Jan ii, looo-3in VIM. II. EDER
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DARLINGTON. Md, July %, 1867.
Mr.. r. f. Marine Ii IL sold produce for us for some
time past to our entire satisfaction His industry and
correctness eni.tlo him to success.
y. NJ ALLEN CO.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-04-18

MERCANTILE CATECHISM.
Who sells the BEST PRINTS, at u! cents !?
Il. BROWN T. BRO.
Who sells Canton Flannels at l24 cents?
f. BROWN s. BRO.
Who sells best y'dwide Muslins at l2a cts T?
r. BROWN & BRO.
Who sells best All.Wool Flannel at 30 cts T?
e. BROWN g. BRO.
Who sells the best DELAINES at 20 cents ?
e. BROWN T. BRO.
Who sells best GINGHAMS at 12t cents?
T.. BROWN s. BRO.
Who sells the best SUGAR at 1911 cents?
T.. BROWN s. BRO.
Who sells the hest COFFEE at % cents?
e. BROWN f. BRO.
Who sells the best COAL OIL at sc cents :?
f. BROWN & BRO.
Who has the best assortment of
Ladies' Dress Goods, Mems and
Boys Clothing, Gloves and
Hosiery, Boots and Shoes q?
e. BROWN T. BRO.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-04-18

CONSENT gEPER 20 THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATES:
ELsroS, Nd, July 81, 1867.
In all our business transactions with Mr. F. H. Marine
have found him prunuit and reliable Comnissil,
Merchant, and we very checrfuy recommend him to
the farmers and Others Of Cecil who have produce t.
sell 10 Il. = baltimore markets. JbiiN PARTRiDGE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-08-15
4 Mntinr oncIled by an Elephant.

Recently fine specimen Of the Aslailc
elophsn< was landed at Southampton,
Eng, aud Vas purchased By Mr.. 4. Fair.
grIeyo, tie acting proprietor OF tho
Queens Nenagere. 1t was shipped Of
Bombay, and was under the charge Of a
Sumarrlan named Rance Jhandccgga ia
mlIiarIy known on board by the term OF
"Ramy" }, 10 whom the elephant was
particularly attached and who had
brought tic hugo brute under perfect sub
lection. During the first few days after
the ship had cleared the land everything
went on perfectly satisfactorily, but, IN
fortunately, h avy weather coming on a
spirit OF lnsubordinaiIon was displayed by
several of the crew. The woud.be nu-
uneors assembled together one evening,
near the whcelhouse on the main n-deck
close to where the elephant was chained.
snd held council as to .heir future pro-
ceedings. The keeper, RAINY, lying al
the side OF the animal, foigned sleep, al
though he paid attention TO what the dis
affected spIrlls were saying lie heard
the whole details Of a most dlaboIIcsl
plot to murder the capIsin, and greater
portion Of the crew and passenger, and
he ascerlaned that lie ,Rsmyl was one Of
the selected ones who were thus appoint.
ej TO be rulhlessly massscred. The on
slaughl was 10 be made when the watch
was changed that night No time was to
be lost in warning Ihe captain Of the dan
ger but 1t was utterly impossible for
RAINY to proceed to tie state cabin with
out incuuing the greatest TIsk, Inssmuch
as he would have been compelled to pass
through the midst Of the Piotuag rascals,
& they would certainly not have scrupled
IN effeciualIy sIlencing on the spot one
whom they had themselves selected Tor
slaughter. The willy keeper, however.
took a wiser course, and as il turned out.
a very sorvicesbe one. NoiselesIly M
fastening the chain which bound the ele-
pbants fofe.legs, RAINY sci the animal al
liberty. and springing 10 bis feet IN an M
slant he bounded into the midst Of the
mutineers. followed by The elephant.
Giving signal 10 the intelligent brute, 1t
laid abou, 1t right and leh with ITS trunk,
and the as,onshed sailors were quickly
prostrated on the deck, wounded and
bleeding, and shouting loudly for mercy.
The captain hearing the disturbance, was
soon on the spot, and. having been made
acquainted with the facts OF ihe case.
caused the mutineers 10 be placed IN irons :,
10 be dealt with at the fret port at which
they touched. The wounds csUsed by
the animals trunk were somewhat fearful
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-08-15
Iul too Busy

\ merchant sat al his office desk va
rious letters were spread before him his
whole beng was absorbed IN The inuics-
cIes Of his business. jealous friend Of
mankind entered the office.
Mr.. --. / want 20 interest you
little in new etTor, for 8 beneyoen,
cause, SAID Ihe good man.
The merchant cut him of by replying
"Sir, YOU must excuse me. bu; really I'm
too busy at present 10 DO anything"
when shs! call again sir :"
al como. tell, I'm 100 busy. I'm busy
every day; excuse me sir ; wish you
good morning. Then bowing the inIru-
Ger Out o! the Office, no resumed the
study OF bi. papers. The merchant had
frequently rcpuiseL tie friends Of human
ity IN this manner. No matter what
wss their object ne was always 100 busy
to listen 10 ilcr claims. lie had even
told lis minister thal lie vas 100 busy for
ANYTHING Jut TO make money.
But one morning dslGreeable slran.
ger stepped very softly to hIs side, laying
cold molsl hand upon his brow, and
saving. so home with me- The
merchant laid down his pen ; his head
grow dizzy his stomach iel' faint and
SICK he Iell the counting room, went
home and retired TO hls bcdchambCr. His
new, unwelcome visitor had followed him
and now took his place by the bedside.
whispering ever and anon, "NOu must
90 with NE. A cold chill settled upon
the merchants heart. dim specTes Of
ships, notes, and lands nultered before
his excited mind. Still his pulse beat
slowly, his heart heaved heavily. thick
films gathered over his eyes, bis tongue
refused to speak. Then the merchant
knew that the name of the visitor was
Death.
All other claimants on his attention ex-
cepl the friends Of Mammon, had always
found quick dismissal in the magic
phrase Pm TOO busy" Humsuily,
mercy, religion, bad alike begged his in.
hucnce. means and attcn,lon ~ vain But
when Death came, the excuse was pow
crless he was compelled 10 have leisure
to die. Letus beware how we make
ourselves TOO busy TO secure lIe's great
end. When the excuse uses 10 our lips,
and we are about 10 say We are too busy
to DO good, let US remember We canno,
be too busy 10 die.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-08-15
JOHN L. RICHARD. JOHN T. wELsHASs.
TIE LADIES' STORE.
NEN SPRING s. SUMNER GOODS !

WE gTc now receiving from the PAiladclvEIa
" and Baltimore markets . large and well
selected Stock Of Dry Goods, Motions, Fancy
Goods and 1iillenery. Our Stock OF Dress
Goods is the largest ever brought TO this mar
ket, consisting, in part, OF De LANES, PoPlins,
Black Silk Mozambques, Jasper Cloths, Ar
mures, and a large stock Of Lawns and JaCO-
nets, both figured and PLAIN.
Our stock Of Domestic Goods is complete and
consists Of bteached and uaDc0ched Musins,
Prints, GlngLams, Cotton and Linen Checks,
Shirling, Striped TicSnEs, Deuims, Cottonadcs,
Brown Linens, Table Diaper, Crash, &C, &c.
We would cali particular attention to our
Stock Of White Goods, such as plain and plaid
JaconctS, plain and figured SwsS, plaid and
striped Organdics, plain, plaid and striped Nan
aook, Irish Linens, soft finished Cambria, &c.
Our stock Of Notions, Is very large and com
plctC anl We defy competition.
MiLIENFRY We are constantly rccciy-
ing all the latest styles and novelties in the way
of Bounets, Bonnet Frames, Hats, Ribbons, &c.
We would also say in addition TO the above
thatW have on hand and will constantly keep
complete Stock of Mourning Goods.
We would invite our customers and the pub
lie generally to call and examine this stock Of
Goods for We arc confident that we can offer
them Il prices TO suit all.
We would be pleased to have all come and
examine our stock, as it is no trouble TO show
goods. TERMS CASH.
RICHARD s. WELSIIANS.
ShephcIdstown, April II, 1865. #
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-08-15

Wssted tina; set with the actions OF Others
who have since attained TO lhst rank, and
have concluded that no such patriotic &C.
,ion will ever be performed by the pres
eni commander-iu-chIsl.
While moving around through Bslu-
more did not see any o! tie Shepherds
town boys. Major Jas Law Hooff Of
Charlcstown was at the Howard House
when arrived bu, took the evening train
To-, Harper Ferry We started for Phil.
adelphia. from which place you will next
hear from me. Il. 7. MEG.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-08-15
"The Old Woman >

Once she was "Mo,her." sLd II was
Mother, I'm hungry" "MoIhrr, mend
my jacket" "MoIher. Pu' UP my d'n-
ner," end "MoIher." with her loving
hands would spread The bread and butter.
and stow away the luncheon and sew on
the great patch, her hesrI brImmIng wiih
affection for the imperious lIIIle curly
pate that made her 90 D1ny ,iops and
and nearly distracted her with bis bo'rf.
Gus mIrlh.
Now she 10 lhe "old ~or !" bot she
did not think il would ever come to that.
She looked on through the future years
and saw her boy to manhood grown; and
be stood rsnsfgur,J j in the light 81 her
own beautiful love. Never was there
more noble soD ihsn he-honored OF tie
world, and The sIaf Of her declining
year,.
Aye, lie was her support even then, but
she did not know u. She never realized
that II vas her little boy that gave her
strength for daily ,oIl-that bic slender
form was al that upheld her over the
brink Of dark despair. She only knew
how she loved the child, and felt that
amid lhe mnu Of age bis love would bear
her gently through its inhfm,iies 10 the
dark bali Leading 10 the life beyond.
But the son has forgotten the mothers
tender minIsHslions now. Adiifi from
the moorings Of home. be 10 cold. selfish.
hesrlless and "Molber hs, no sacred
meaning TO the prodigsl. She is "ihe
old woman" wTinkIsd. gray. lame and
blind.
Pity her. o grave. and dry those tssrs
thai roll down her fUTTowed cheeks.