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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21
ITEMS FOR THE LADIES.


"Feminine walters" old maids.
The needlewoman's exclamation
Ahem.
Why was Eve not afraid of the
measles? Because she'd Adam.
An Illinois widow was recently
tarred and feathered for playing eros
quet before the funeral.
A delicate female partook of TWEEN
ty-eight different dishes at Chicago
hotel dinner.
Two-thirds of the woman in lunatic
asylums are wives of farmers.
In France there are over three
hundred colleges, not one of which
will admit woman students.
An Eau Claire wis wife bit her
"hubby's" ear off the other night,
and then called him "tough.cuss. !"
Harriet Martineau, the tough old
female Nestor of the blue stockings,
is still ambling around Ambleside, in
the English lake country.
At an approaching high-life wed'
ding on Staten Island there are to be
ten bridesmaids, but no groomsmen.
A man in Wyoming says he never
discovered what splendid woman
his cook was until his wife had been
three nights locked up in jury-room.
The fast young ladies of Saratoga
say they have irrigated themselves
when they partake of the waters.
In Wyoming the bridegroom does
the fainting and takes the kissing al
the weddings, while the bride wills.
pers, clean on me, dearest.
Brown will continue to be a lead.
ing color during the winter, and the
pale>tinted pearl, pink and blue silks
will remain in vogue for evening dress
es.
The princes of Wales has recovered
from her rheumatism, and the "Alex
andra limp" is consequently no Ion
ger the thing in fashionable circles
To be called "Airt' is the bes
protection for man and the mos
dangerous reputation for woman
as in either case nothing serious j
exnected from them,
That New Orleans woman VIII,
attempted suicide by examining rag
down her throat, repented when tn
family sent for G junk dealer ant
proposed to sell the entire packag
for rags.
Calais, Me-, is likely to become
fashionable resort for young men
for it has just been discovered tina
two.t thirds of the wealth of the plae
is to fall to the girls who bloom there
The girls have got a new hobby
This time it is the collection of prin
ted calico. One in New Hampshir
has gathered together I,VUV dl11er
ent kinds.
All silks, and especially black silks
have advanced in price abroad, bu
there will probably be very little in
crease of price here, as most of mex
seasons silks were ordered at wa
prices.
A lady in Mobile is now confne
to her bed from the effects of poison
manifesting itself in sores about tn
month, caused by biting green SEWN
, silk while working with it.
An Illinois agricultural societ
offers a premium to the couple WI
will bring to the fair grounds th
largest number of children, granc
children and great ditto.
Titusvillians express value
, terms of oil barrels. Thus the
] speak of a Fashionable young lady ;
: wearing an eighty-six-barrel oper
suit.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

We are informed that on Thursday night
there was slight misunderstanding between
the Hon. Mr.. Harm, member House Represen-
tatives, (Radical,) and Gen. Burns late of the
United States Army, and also between the
honorable gentleman and the Hon. Morrison,
radical, also member Of the honorable
House, in which it is stated Mr.. Harm slapped
Mr.. Ms face. Sometime later, Mr.. Harm feeling
in the humor to perambulate the city, start
ed up the Avenue and stepped into Mitchelps
saloon to get something to keep his spirits
up by pouring some down. he was very
boisterous, declaring that he was captain in
the State Police, and that he would on the
morrow put on his badge and six shooter and
he then would like to see any Democrat abuse
him, or the party, &c. He also stated that
he was on the war path, and could whip any
Democrat. ThereupOn, Mr.. Miles Miller at
tempted to joke Mr.. H., at which he got fu-
rious and took Mr.. NJ by the arm and jerked
him down on the sidewalk, and called on the
city policemen to arrest Mr.. Miller, which
they very properly refuse to do. Mr.. Harm
was then advised to keep the peace by Mr..
Langley OF the special police and on his per-
sistent and repeated refusals to do SO be was
arrested. He gave bond shortly afterwards
and was released.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

BUIsnEss.-Hoases and residences are still
in great demand, though new ones are going
up daily. We observe the ground has been
broken fer several dwellings within the past
week j ats are sxorbitant, but as there is
no difficulty of finding tenants, we see no
chance of reduction at present.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

UEKND.-No sooner had the colored man
De Hayne been arrested for the murder of
Billingsly than freedman who had long
ing for his fair mate, made overtures for a
change of partners. His seductive wiles
finally succeeded, and he carried her off in
triumph, but they had no sooner reached
the garden of Eden, than their happiness was
brOugh. to an abrupt close by the appearance
of policeman who nabbed the fair lady and
took her to durance vile.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. statcsn,nn

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Statesman.
We are indebted to that able and Jealous
Democrat, Senator Evans, of the Twenty
first District, for list of thiIty-six subscrib-
ers, with the cash.
Our especial thanks are due TO Senator
Latimer, of Red River county, for forty sub
scribers to the DEMOCRATIC STATEsMAN, with
the cash. Such earnest efforts on the part
of its friends will soon give the DEMocRArIc
STATESMAN the largest circulation of any
paper IN the State. So mote it be.
Senator Douglass, of Smith county, one OF
the editors of that sterling Democratic paper
the Tyler Reporter, has placed US under obi
cations for list of forty subscribers, with
the cash.
Senator Cole, of Hopkins county, has been
doing much for'the STATEsMAE, for which we
return our thanks The Senator reports that
DR.. 3. P. BectOn, Representative from Hop
kins county, has not yet been able to take
his seat this session on account of i'll health.
Captain ]. w. Lane has also placed us un-
der many obligations. His whole soul is
enlisted in the csnse Of Democracy.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

We call special notice TO the announce
mant in our advertising columns Of the time
and places in Travis county where public
speaking win take place during the present
month. By looking over the names of the
speakers, 1t will be seen that ample provision
has been made for competent men to address
the several meetings, and We have no doubt
the people will turn out to man to hear the
important questions at issue discussed by
the champions of the people. Democrats
rally --.---
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

It is our judgment that there are too many
people unemployed and louugiDg around the
streets. At the corner of the Avenue and
Pecan streets you can see daily from forty to.
fifty freedmen. This is bad sign.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

Occasionally load of watermelons are Of
fered in our market, but, to speak in market
parlanee, they are "sick," and tine fewer that
are eaten .ae better for the health of the
communit5.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

Patent medicine men find the surest way
Of securing rapid sales is TO advertise freely
Not only this, but of late very expensive adj
vertising is done by the leading houses.
Thousands of dollars are expended annually
by them in getting up attractive show cards
etc. There are some new and very beautiful
samples in carmine and gold, neatly framed
hung in front of Alexander & Co.'S drug store,
which can scarcely be beat.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

What has become of the gas company
We need light now to enlighten some of our
Solons at the Capitol. They appear to be
cropping in darkness. Give them light.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

SINGULAR AoCIDEST.-While boy was en-
gagged flying kite in the western part of the
city this forenoon, = sudden gust of wind
caused it to "dive." Just at that moment u
cOlOred lad was crossing the street, and the
kite coming top foremost, struck him on the
head, knocking him down, making an ugly
wound
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

Colonel NJ. A. Long and General A. j.
Hamilton will address the citizens at Blanco,
Blanco county on Thursday, the 2lst, and at
Round Mountain on Saturday, the 23d inst
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

Mr.. G. G. Allen has resigned the position
Of general clerk of. the State Senate,
which he filed during the last session, we
believe, with credit to himself and general
satisfaction to the officers s7d members of
that body, and by his courteous manners won
the respect and confidence of both Demo
Gratis and Republicans. Mr.. Allen has been
elected clerk of the city of Galveston, and if
he may be as efficient in his present position
as he was as Secretary ofthe State Senate, he
cannot fail of the Just need ofpraise.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

MoNARCHs OUT OF BUSINESS
The living European monarchs now
out of business are: Prince Gustavus
Vasa of Sweden; Count de Cham
bOrd of France; Duke Charles of
Brunswick; Count de Paris, grandson
of Louis Philippe; Duke Robert, of
Tuscany; Duke Francis, of MOdena;
Francis the Second of Naples; widow
of Ohio of Greese; Duke Adolphus
of Nassau; King George of Hanover,
the Elector of Hesse; Princess and
Empress Carlotta of Mexico; Queen
Isabella of Spain; and the Emperor
Napoleon and the Empress Eugene
of France.-Harper's Magazine,
for September.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

The DEMocRArIc STATESMAN has now the
largest country circulation of any paper pub,
lished in Austin-reaching somewhere about
two thousand. We have added this week to
our TTi- Weekly subscribers over one hundred
and seventy names, and to our Weekly over
four hundred names. Business men should
make note of this, add govern themselves
accordingly.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

We direct attention TO the business card
Of Messrs. Lawrence & Clarke, Attorneys at
LaW and General Land Agents. These gen.
tlemen have an experience of twenty-five
years in land business in this State.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

Our merchants all seem to expect brisk
Fall trade, and are laying in large stocks to
meet the demand. Goods are arriving daily,
aud count tiers are already teaming with fresh
stocks. Judging from the crowded streets,
and activity of the statesmen in the larger
mercantile houses, we should say the fall
trade had already opened.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

The cruelty with which many wagOners
treat their work oxen in this section, would
start tears to the eyes of the members of the
Humane Society.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

The stage from the west did not arrive on
time yesterday. The roads between San An
tonic an San Marcos were very heavy, owing
to prOtracted rain, which was pretty ex-
fanaiva -
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

They were in session 10 days and
passed eighty-fve general laws.
This hungry body came back and
were in session 141 days. They we're
hungry, and We again find
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

We understand that the city OF Waco has
voted bonus of 100000 to the Texas Gen.
trail Railroad. 1t is thought the road will be
completed to Marlin in time for the cotton
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

We take pleasure in acknowledging calls
from Judge E. L. DOhOney, CT Paris, Lamar
county, and Hon. ]. B. Self, Representative
from the Twenty. second District.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

The N. o. Picayune says: Here
is the way the most moderate Demv-
cratic papers out in Texas call upon
their readers to come up to the scratch
in the political fight that is soon to
come off in the Lone Star State:
A man who refuses or neglects to
register and vote at the coming Octo-
Der election, deserves to be enslaved.
Every man who desires to be free,
and is worthy of freedom, willprompt-
ly register and vote.
He who loves his God, his family
or his country, will not fail to regis
ter and vote the Democratic ticket.
Ifthe cowboys don't come up after
this last appeal, they deserve to be
lassoed with their own lariats.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

Several misunderstanding were settled on
the street yesterday, by reEort to farms"
Two or three knock downs and black eye
or two resulted.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

We have received the prospectus Of
a new paper to be published at Jefler-
son, Texas, to be called the "Jef-
ferson Democrat" the initial number
of which will appear sometime during
the present month. We extend cor.
dial welcome to this new champion,
and doubt not it will prove a valuable
cO-worker in promulgating and de-
Tending the true principles of Democ
racy.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

Wood is beginning to come in rapidly.
We noticed several loads on the streets yes
terday. The price is still kept up to the
old ignres however.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21
THE STATESMAN.
AUSTIN,
THURSDAY............SEPTEMBER 2 1871
LOCAL MATTERS.

THB following gentlemen are authorized
agents for the DEMooRATIO STATESMAN.
Captain ?. L. Price, Georgetown.
Charles Fssseft, GAINESVILLE.
J. W. Cartwright, Stephensville, Erath Co.
B. A. Brown, Blaneo, Texas.
n. @. Muekols, Caldwell county.
Aston Duggan, San Marcos.
r. D. Guide, Guides Mill, Hays county.
johnson oaI I Whitaker Viii Burnet TEXTS.
Pierre n. Brown, Dallas, Texa>.
Giles H. Burditt, Walnut creek.
John G. Gordon, San Gabriel, Texas.
J. W. Fleming, San Saba, Texas.
]. @. Brown, Esq, Fayette county.
Col. R. A. Rutherford, Travis county:
Captain D. @. Carrington, Leona, Lem CO..
Squire Breedlove, Mountain City, Hays Co.
George W. Glasseoek, Georgetown.
John A. Forbes, Florence, Williamson Co
W. II. Burgess, Seguin.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21
% u DNEEDi IItsIUtnL.
J. F. OATNAN, Secretary.

The La Grange Nes0 Era says:
In spite of the muddy roads and
threatened bad weather, the meeting
at Neese's store was a success. We
have been to a good many of the
meetings at different points in the
county, but this was the largest that
Il has been our fortune to attend dur
ing the present campaign. Eloquent
and stirring addresses were made by
Capt. L. W. Moor, Maj. W. R. Jar
mon and Judge J. G. Stiehl, and the
greatest enthusiasm prevailed for
Hancock and the political views and
measures he represents. At night
there was a grand ball which conclud-
ed the festivities of the occasion.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

CAYoTE.-Degener wanted the State
divided, and gave as a reason that
-" Western Texas or Cayote would
have so few niggers his very words
=" that they would not be cause of
politics in the new State, which would
be all white men," What do you think
of this, cOlored men? "No niggers'
in Degener's State.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

No less than half dozen mercantile houses
have been opened in our city inside Of three
weeks, and all first class Establishments.
We are pleased to note growing tendency
to deal in speeialties. This is the only sys-
tenn which will secure full assOrtments The
advent of the railroad bids fair to completely
revolutionize business in Austin in this res
peet, to which we-presume noue of our siti-
Gems win object.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

The Military Institute was opened yester-
day for the reception of pupils. Some fifty
cadets were in attendance, and good many
arrived last night. 1t is anticipated the
number of students will be very large this
term-probably fully hundred inside o.
couple of weeks. It is unfortunate that
owing to the inability to secure lumber at
the proper time, the addition to the Institute
is not completed. We believe however
that it is intended to have this work fDished
at an early day.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

INCOME TAx.-Degener returned So.
600 income for the year 1S64-made
by selling powder and lead to the Cen.
federacy to kill Union soldiers-and by
running the blockade with cotton, his
friends say, he made $4,000.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

There were ffty-two immersions at the
river last sunday-members of the colored
Baptist Church. -
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

We had fine soaking" rain Thursday
night, hardly enough of it however.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

We place no confidence in the story,
started in French journals, that Rus
STA and France are combining against
Germany and Austria. France has
had enough of fighting for the pres
ent, and must nurse her resources as
we'll as her vengeance, which will
keep very well without nursing; and
Prussia went to war, doubtless, with
the best understanding on the part of
Russia, which may not, indeed, look
with complacency on the large terri
torial acquisitions made and the lar
ger ones in prospect, but which has
designs of her own which would not
be advanced by hostilities with Ger
many
When may a man be said to be q
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

Our young friend TT Fillmore, Esq, was
chosen by the Sabbath School of DR.. POrter's
Presbyterian Church to deliver an address,
which he did last Sabbath afternoon, to a
select and appreeiative audience. The sub
jeet-"The importance of Sabbath Schools
and their conduct-was handled very credit
ably, and bis remarks, besides being replete
with good sense and dictated from an evident
practical knowledge OF his subject was highly
appreciated.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

QUALITIES OF PowDER.-Degener says,
and he ought to be good authority,
that Mexican powder is not very good;
that the first lot he imported to sell the
Confederate Government (so-called)
would not exlode
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

A lady writes to know if it is
proper-that is, if it is ladylike-to
retaliate by squeezing back when
man squeezes her hand. Mr.. Editor
answers; swell, you might squeeze
easy, just enough to let him know
that you are not disposed to be mean
about it. But don't turn round and
ask him, 'How is that for high?' or
he might think you too forward"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

Our mornings are now quite cool and
pleasant, while blankets are acceptable at
night,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

CAPT. BRAINS LEcTURE.-Is was our pleas
ure Friday evening to listen to Captain John
c. Brain, in his thrilling narrative of the
exploits of himself and comrades during the
days of the Oonfederacy as warriors on the
high seas. While the lecture was pecu-
liarly entertaining, as are all the adventures
of the gallant tars in their naval exploits to
us land-lubbers, the services of Captain
Brain lose none of their brillisncy or vim by
comparison wi 4 those of historical and oft
repeated fame.
No man ever displayed more daring, more
courage, more endurance, or has suffered
more in bodily wounds, in support of accuse
he justly deemed sacred; but which of
late has proged so thankless!
OF his exploits we shall say nothing, for
it is the duty of the citizens to hear from his
lips what has already passed into histOry-it
is well worth listening to.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

Joel Parker has received the Demo.
cratic nomination for Governor Of New
jersey.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

When may man be said to be a
book? When he is tome.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-07-06

<5EBoARD10F DIRECTS5RS OF
the Washington County Agricultural
and Mechanical Society, will receive Seal
ed Bids for contracts to do the following
work on the FAIR GROUNDS, II miles
from Jonesborough, viz
For inclosing the Grounds with .
Fences feet high, pannels to be II feet
long. with posts Ak inches, 8 feet long, 2
feet in the ground, and 8 feet apart, of
Oak. Cedar or Locust ; with a base plank
IL inches wide, the other plank to be up
right, and not over 8 nor less b 6 inches
wide. Three Scantling 81 81 inches to
each PANEL. Plank and Scanflfng to be
ofOak. Nine 8 penny fencing nails to each
plank. Bids by the pannel, for I, J 4 or
the whole fence will be received.
For Digging and Walling mp ONE WELL
5 feet in Diameter, with Wall II feet thick;
Bids by the foot.
For clearing off the woodland and trim
ming up the Shade Trees. Bids by the
acre. And
For Grading Race Course ! mile in
length, ready for use.
The Board will require bond and secu-
rity, for a faithful performance Of all ac-
cepted contracts, and reserve the. right to
reject any Bid that may be offered.
All Bids must be sealed up and address
ed to Il. HI. REEVES, Secretary, by whom
they will be opened, in b presence OF
the Board of Directors, and bidders, If
they desire to be present, on Saturday,
the 18th day Of July, 1S51, at .
O'Clock, A. NJ. july6w2.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-07-06

THE speck of war which was observed
on the coast of Corea, the other day, has
expanded to a cloud larger than a mans
hand. By the way of the East Indian and
Atlantic cables dispatches have been re-
ceived from Commodore Rodgers, dated
June 23d. The barbarians have been
severely handled in their attempt to with
stand the peaceable invasion of the West
erners, and, after a vigorous resistance,
were routed with great loss. The Corean
manner of warfare does not appear to have
been well adapted for defense against
modern weaponry and American pluck.
The Commodore says he counted 243 dead
Coreans lying about, and 481 brass pieces
of artillery and many small arms were
captured. This all took place at Kiang-
Ko, a fortified port on the river Kiang, on
the western coast of Corea, the nearest
point to China. The fight was still going
on.-N. Y. Tribune, 29h.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-07-06
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II " Il AZ ~ -
BUFFALO INSTITUTE, Carter County.
Tenn, June 30th, 1S71.-We take great
pleasure in returning Dur thanks to Prof.
Presnell for his visit to Buffalo School,
for his gentlcmanly bearing, and compli-
ments paid to Teachers and Students
Glad to inform him and the readers of the
Tribune that we had the honor of witness
ing the concluding exercises of said school
which occurred the 10th of June, and can
testify without any mental reservation or
fear of successful refutation that the ex-
animation in Mathematics, Latin and
French, was well performed, the entire
satisfaction of all present, and in a man
ner that did great honor to the Teachers.
Prof. Akard, and Miss Bohawcan, as we'll
as to their students. Students also in
Defamation and Composition acquit
themselves conspicuously.
Your readers may infer from this. that
we are alive on the vital subject. Kindly
and affectionately,
W. G.. b.