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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

Smallpox is still raging in many of the
eastern cities to an alarming extent. The
principal cause of this disease being so VioN
lent this season is the fact that vaccina-
ton has been to great extent disregardedl
owing to prejudiceS which are for the most
part groundless. That vaccination will
greatly modify and in most cases entirely
prevent this disease is not questioned, and ii
is perfectly safe if care is taken to employ
healthy vaccine. Ifseveral years have elapsed
since vaccination was performed, this pre-
caution should be repeated.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

Messrs. Stewart 4 Meir have purchased
some four lots on the north side of the freight
depot, and ara building three story stone
building, to be occupied by them as a for
warding and commission house. The build
Jig is now under contract and the foundation
il being laid. The length of the building is
l12O feet By about 60 wide.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

The torch of hymen-the dOmes-
tic match.
Light emplOyment-building cas-
ties in the air.
Why are Cashmere shawls like
people who are totally deaf? Because
you cannot make them here.
Pressed for time-mummies.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

MIR. Agapius Honcharenke pub
fishes the Alaska Herald.
The Bourbons are dying out-the
inventor of whisky is gone.
1t is requisite, my dear daughter,
to speak of the Duke as Alexee.-
Boston Post.
Why are good women like ivy
Because the greater the ruin the
closer they cling.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

TOR SALE-5OO acres of land on the
{ Cheupedaras; well timbered; sandy loan;
iRe neighborhood; school and church within
one mile OF land; title good; S. per acre.
The Mexican Gulf Railroad have the right
of way through this tract. For further par
ticulars inquire at this Office or of W. ]. W
SAMUEL, San Antonio. jy25-tw&wtf
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

q. B. HIllyer, SO long and fa7orably known
to our citizens as Photographer, will be in
his new building on Hickory street, just west
of the Avenue, in few days, prepared to
produce even handsomer pictures than ever.
Young and old should give Hillyer call
before the holidays.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

7 OST.-JAMEs o'QUIN HEADRIGHl
IL CERTIFICATE, No., issued by Board
of Land Commissioners for the county of
Montgomery, for 800 acres also, the Head
right certificate Of William Hensley for one
third league of land, issued by the Board of
Land Commissioners for Austin county; if the
above described certificates be not heard
from in ninety days. duplicates will be ap
piled for. W. G. HENDERSON, Agent,
oct6 wl2t* Bryan, Texas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

That ever welcome guest, Scribner's Month
ly for December, is on our table. This peri
odical is always interesting, instructive, and
the December number has never been sur
passed, both for the literary talent of its arti-
cles, and the artistic excellence of its illus
trations. No intelligent family should be
without it. Published by Scribner & Co.,
s54 Broadway, N. Y. Subscription 81 per
year in advance.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

Clapp Co. have removed from Roberts
store, and we see that firm advertised in the
San Antonio papers. This gives our enter
prising, wide-awake, A. 8. Roberts, a chance
to display his fine assortment Of groceries
and liquors. Drop in and see his new stock.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

Hogs, when allowed to run at large, are
generally considered nuisance, but some
individual evidently thinks differently, for he
has turned one loose in our streets with a bell
attached. Is this one of the bells of the city
For the benefit of the Sabbath School
children there will be Christmas tree in the
Presbyterian Church, DR.. Porter's, on the
evening of the Goth of December. Let all be
liberal with their gifts, as it is day of joy
to the little ones.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

GARDEN SEEDs.-J. Stein, on the Avenue,
has jsst received very large assortment of
Garden Seeds from that popular firm, j. N.
ThOrburn & Co., New York. The seeds are
warranted fresh, and have been put up ex-
pressly for the South, with directions for
sowing, planting, etc., in this climate.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

We received a call yesterday from W. J.
Joyce, an old acquaintance. Rev. Mr.. Joyce
now of San Antonio, is in our city
to attend the Bible Society meeting, ofwhich
organization he is State agent, and very
Jealous and efficient one.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

If you have farm to let on shares, want
help or a situation, or wish to rent or take
farms on shares. or have personal property
of any kind to dispose of, or wish to buy
call at A. B. Yeomans' Intelligence Office.
See advertisement.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

''When Greek meets Greek, then comes
the tug Of war;" and in case you and your
wife should fall out on account of badly cooked
meals during the coming holidays, it would
be easy enough to put her in a good humor
BY buying one of Beugensr's celebrated cook
stoves for Christmas gift. Try it.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

Our great need in the churches of Austin
is good music. The members of the PreSby-
terrain (Dr. POrter's) Church have discovered
this, and steps have already been taken to
organize a good choir. The choir meets
every Saturday evening.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

A considerable quantity of poor whisky
was consumed in our city Saturday. A close
observer says about one-third more fred
eye" is drank during cold weather than when
it is warm and pleasant. Quite likely.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

A large frame building has been put up on
East Avenue near the railroad depot the past
week-He understand it is intended for a
dwelling and grocery store.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

The G. D. c., We understand, intends to
give grand railroad ball and supper on
the I'd of January, 1872, in the House of
REPRESENTATIVES.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14
A .HaIf-Lengthn Picture.


The Reese River ReYeille tells the
following:
Douglas, the photographer of this
city, had a loR-priced subject on.
hand the other day, who wanted a
single picture taken, as he had no
friends to give extra copies to.
Douglass highest price for picture
is one dollar and half, Tho subs
ject after e long banter, proposed
having half,leDgth picture taken
for half price. This the artist
agreed to, partly because he is natur-
ally accommodating, partly because
he was tired of the long controversy,
and partly because he considered
himself smart enough to give lessons
to unreasonable chaps like the one
then in hand. The subject, fearing
the artist might go back on his
agreement, came down with his six
bits and took his "posish." Doug
las viewed his man through the ma.
chine, took a frst>rate picture, and
soon had melainotype finished and
delivered to the waiting customer.
1t was a fine view of the subject from
the waistband down. There was no
mistake; it was halfspriced, half
length picture. Brief interrogations,
with supplemental exclamation points
from the customer, and brief answers
from the operator, who steadfastly
refused another view short of full
price, ensued. Douglas was mex
orable, and his customer walked of
in reflective mood, probably con-
Guiding that he had paid well for a
view of his boots, even at half price.
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OF SCHOOL BOOKS Is FoR SALE b

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And all prominent dealers In Texas and New Orleans.
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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

T OsT-The Duplicate Certificate Gsued to Rief ard
II WhltShesd a. bis head-ight, by tho Commits
Eioner Of the General Land Once, August 18th 1851.
If not found application will be made TO the General
Land Once for q triplicate certificate.
AUSTIN, Nov. Is, 1871. JOHN DoWELL.
nVl6-l6W3m
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

Saturday was a cold, bright day, but our
streets presented busy scene, and Oul
merchants wore cheerful faces-as they are
fully supplied with everything to meet the
demands of all. @
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

Mr.. A. S. Barnes experiment of establish
ing meet market on the west side of Wal
Ter Greek, has proved a very successful one
he has recently enlarged his building.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14
LOST.

OST--Uulocated balance head right certificate for
Ii one labor of land No. I59, issued by the Commits
sioner of Land Office March 10, 1861 TO heirs Of Sher
wood ]. Dover. If not found within the time pre-
scrbed by law application will be made 10 the proper
officer for Duplicate. SPENCE d HCGILL,
December 9, ISL. CIV For owner.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

On Saturday night last, at Ada Franklin's,
BY the Rev. Geo. c. Thompson, Mr.. Chism OF
Chism Creek to Miss Garry Weston.
It is understood that Miss Weston will not
withdraw from the stage, but will in the flu
ture, as in the past, continue to fascinate the
public at the Theatre COmique, and will ap-
pear in her celebrated double fling at ThOmp-
sons benefit on Friday night next.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

Mr.. James Beekway has sufficiently re-
covered from the wound he received from the
hands of Mr. Brown, his father-in-law, as
to again appear on the streets.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

Young ladies should take good care OF
their love-letters a precious billet-doux was
picked up on the Avenue recently which one
ofour good looking, city clerks knows some
thing about. Be careful with your letters.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

Capt. Vim. Ford has sold out his store on
the Avenue, and will at once prepare to erect
q building on Pecan street. where he will
opea large commission house.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

Mr. Robinson is putting up store room on
the csrnsr of East Avenue and Bots d Arc
street This building is to be stone.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

The usual charge OF our hackmen in this
city is fifty cents. Street cars wonld knock
all this little arrangement of the haekmen in
the head. Let us have street cars.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

Mr. s. B. Brush has $4,000 worth of
goods which must be sold to close up his
business. Read his advertisement.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

The cOlOrsd schools of our city are very
largely attended. The number of mail
students is 24o; females 265. --..... yEr--
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

AUSTRIAN WOMEN. Women in
Austria perform the duties Of bricks
layers laberers, and may be seen
carrying hods of mortar and baskets
of bricks mp high ladders. More
than this, they actually supply the
place of natives, and dig, and wheel
barroWs of "ballast" almost as MIN,
bly, as their lords. They chop wood,
they carry water, they offer to black
your boots in the street, and perform
many other little Offices, which, ac-
cording to our notions, hardly come
under the denomination of woman s
work. Perhaps this state of things
is unavoidable in a country where it
is considered necessary to keep a
standing army of 100000 men. The
women work inordinately hard,
while hundreds of idle men are con-
stantly sauntering about in various
uniforms, doing nothing at all, ex-
cept, perhaps, blowing a cloud of tor
bscco smoke.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

Hazard has enlarged his borders, by the
addition of another tent. His business is
increasing very rapidly. Another large sup
ply of oysters in the shell just received.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

The half drunken negroes who eongregate
about the corner of the Avenue and Pecsn
street, are an absolute nuisance to every
body and the rest of mankind in that vicinity.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

No doubt many of our citizens will desire
ornamental fruit cakes, and various articles
o: pastry, for the holidays. To all such we
take pleasure in recommending Schultz L
Bro, bakers and confectioners, on Pecan
street. These gentlemen have had many
years of practical experience in their BUSH
ness, they superintend their own work, and
manufacture their candies from pure sugar.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14
REUBEN w. FORD,

LAND SURVEYOR AND CIVIL ENGINEER.
OALLs for work promptly and faithfully attended
~ to. Residence on Pine street, one block east OF
theayeuus Business solicited. nv2Stw&wly
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SATUI
Placing the little i
Ready for church Q
Washing wee facAs

flaciug Inc liItle
Ready for church 9
:! q: !: 4! I: 4: !" ! ::
Spying ont holes in the little worn hose,
Laying by. shoes that are worn thro' the
toes
Looking DER garments so faded and thin
Who but a mother knows where to begin2
Changing button to make it look right
That is what mothers are doing tonight
Calling the little ones all round her chair,
Hearing them lisp forth their soft evening
prayer,
Telling them stories Of Jesus of old,
Who loves to gather the lambs to his fold;
Watching, they listen with childish delight
That is whst mothers are doing tonight.
Creeping so softly to take last peep,
After the little ones all are asleep;
Anxious to know ifthe children are warm,
Tucking the blankets round each little form;
Kissing each little face, rosy and bright
That is what mothers do night after night.
Kneeling down gently beside the white bed,
Lowly and meekly she bows down her head,
Praying as only mother can pray,
"GOd guide and keep them from going
astrsy."
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

The Democratic Statesman has the
largest bOna-6de circuI alton, in both city
and country, Of ANY paper published ut
the capital
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

The State grave yard has not tree, shrub
or flower in it. This calls to mind little
scripture-HLet the dead bury the dead"
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NOW IS THE TINE TO LOCATE
TEXAS UNION STANDARD
SCHOOL TEXT BOOKS.

TEXAS UNION STANDARD
SCHOOL TEXT BOOKS.
~ OEcial adoption by the State Board Of Education
JEne Goth and July tn 1871
In accordance with Section Three of AN Act to or.
ganize and maintain system of Free Public Schools
in the State of Texas the books adopted By the state
Board Of Education are required 10 be used in all tho
Public Free Schools of the sta'e. The NATIONAL
SERIEs" Of Standard School Books have been selected
after careful comparison, as follows:
wATsON's INDEPENDENT SPELLING BOOK.
wATSON'S INDEPENDENT SERIES OF READERS
MoNTEITH & n NALLY's BIOGRAPHIES.
CLARK s DIAGRAM ENGLISH GRAllMARs.
BARNES BRIEF HISTORY OF THE s.
sTEELE's FOURTEEN WEEKS IN EACH NATU-
RAJ SCIENCE.
These selections are from the celebrated Irrational
Series" published by A. S. Barnes & COMPANY, New
by our best private institutions. MessrG. Barnes g.
Co. Aso publish the following standard works 40 in
eressingly popular throughout Texas:
DAVIES PRIMARY ARITHMETIC.
DAVIES INTELLECTUAL ARITHMETIC.
DAVIES PRACTICAL ARITHMETTC.
DAVIES ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA.
DAVIES ELEMENTARY GEOMETRY.
OAHhA0 Lhl DlOLOU1 AND LAhb OF HEALTH.
WOODS UNIVERSALLY POPULAR BOTANY.
SMITH ETYMOLoGY, FROM ALL LANGUAGES.
SMITH & MARTINS BOOKKEEPING
WoRMANs GERMAN AND FRENCH SERIES
sEARING's VIRGIL AND CLASSICS.
BRooKFIELD's BoYD's COMPOSITION.
CLEvELAND's COMPEYDIUMs OF LITERATURE.
NoRTHEND's SERIES OF SCHOOL SPEAKERS.
THE SCHOOL TEACHERS LIBRARY, IN 30
VOLUNNs.
The foregoing publications may be obtained In e,,
from either Of the following hOuses or indeed from
any respectable dealer in books and stationery:
| RcBISsoS& Co., J. Z. Mason, Pierce Tyvpv
GGtUeStOH.
z. II. CUSHING, Hous.oa
STEWART s. AAIR, Gfddinqs
eLoCUA q THOMPSON BAKER RAYMOND & Co
Austin.
NIX W. GAMBLE, 7. BREEDS, San dntoHio
GEORGE A. OBRIEs, Waco
VIM. SEDBRRRT g. Co. Jsfers0u
w. ID. CoUsIHs, Z. II. WILLS q Co.. TvLer
Eor descriptive Catalogues Of Standard Text Rooks
A. LII. WILKINS, General Agent.
80 and SO Common St., New Orleans
[nv9wl5 lnl
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

On Thursday evening Mr.. Brown and his
son-in-law, Mr.. James Beckway, met on the
street, and had some pretty high words about
some old difficulties. Mr.. Taylor, standing
near, seeing that the misunderstanding was
liable to result in a serious difficulty, stepped
up to lead Mr.. Beckway away, when Brown
drew knife and stabbed his father-in-law
in the side, infictiug very serious wound
Fortunately the knife glanced, before pene
trating the vitals, but made an ugly cut some
eight inches in length. The man is rot cor
sidered in danger.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-12-14

SELF-lNsTRUCToR IN STENo- PHoNoGRAPHTs-
We have been placed in possession of a copy
of this work by the authoress, Mrs. E. B.
Burns, of New York The system taught is
substantially that of James E. MunsOn which,
in our opinion, is superior to any of its pre-
decessors The principles of phonetic short
hand are clearly taught in the work before
us, and the various rules for writing illus
trated by various examples embodied in the
text, and also by interleaved pages of epN
graved Typography. Following the manual
proper are some sixty pages of reading less
sons, selected and arranged so as to give the
student thorough practice in applying the
principles taught in the body of the work
and especially calculating the art of phrase
writing. The lists of workshops and phrase
signs are large, and with perhaps few ex
ceptions we'll chosen, and are couvently ar
ranged for the student. This is the cheapes
work on Photography that contains th'
latest Improvements, and at the same timt
teaches the whole system. Neatly ound il
muslin, and sent by mail for 81. Addres!
the Authoress at So Park Row, New York.
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REFRESHMENTS.
3 MILITARY INSTITUTE,
AUSTIN, TEXAS.

AUSTIN, TEX AS.
ACADEMIC STAFF:
Colonel John G. james,
Superintendent and Professor of Mathematics.
Colonel CA. James,
Professor of Modern Languages, History and
Literature.
Major H. H. Dinwiddie,
Professor of Engineering, Architecture and
Drawing.
Major F. w. Jumes,
Commandant of Cadets, Professor of Military
Science and Natural Science.
Major Il. l.. BrOckenbrOugh,
Professor Of Ancient Languages and Moral
Philosophy.
J. b. Shepherd, M. D.,
Surgeon and Professor of Anatomy, Physi-
ology and Hygiene.
Captain w. NJ. JerdOne,
Assistant Professor of Mathematics.
Captain J. .. Myriek,
Assistant Professor of English.
A. G. Du TOur,
Fencing Master.
OPRING SESSION opens February 9, 1872. The
~ accommodations having been increased,
Forty New Cadets Can BE Received.
Applicants must be at least fifteen years old. The
Corps of Cadets 10 fully armed and equipped for the
onet and sword exercise and fencing. Course OF
studies extended and instruction thorough. Gaia
logues and circulars furnished on application 70 the
Superintendent. de14W6wks
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LOCAL MATTERS.

Parties in town heard the whistle of the
railroad engine, early yesterday morning.