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The river is still up and is thought be rising At
any rate it is falling No crossing is being DONE
and consequently all travel westward has about ceased
The passengers in the stage from San Antonio night
before last had to remain in the stage all night, and
inc.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-29
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The government of Turkey has sent to
the United States an order for 400, 900 rifles.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-29

Aged people are fond of telling stories :;
may they be said to have arrived at their an
tcdotagel
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-29

- falling yesterday during the most OF the day.
the river commenced to rise again about dark and by
midnight we understand it getting upon second
bender.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-29

General Il. E McCuIoch is spending few days in
our city We are always glad to take him by the hand.
He handed us Z communication on internal improve
ments which viii publish at the earliest possible
moment. Our correspondents must exercise theirs
souls in patience; indebted to them for their
favors but the great length of the journals of the
Senate and House renders it utterly impossible for
to give that space to correspondents which we would
be glad to extend.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-29

A NEW CHURcu.-Some of the members Of the
Christian Church in this city, contemplate the erection
Of a house of worship near the freiOht depot
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-29

The Snake Indians are getting ready to
bite.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-29

The leader of fashion at the Prussian cap
ital is Philadelphia ex-Quakeress.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-29

THE BRrDGE.-since the rise IN the nvor we hope
that all will see the necessity of building the bridge
across the Colorado at once. If any such argument
was necessary practical demonstration of this kind
ought to be enough to satisfy the most skeptcaL
bill has been introduced in the Legislature to amend
the city charter as to allow its subscription stock
not to exceed one hundred thousand dollars in com
pany to build the bridge and hope that the river
will soon be spanned by q substantial bridge.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-29

. assuming ordinary proportions.
crossed on the ferry on yester-
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-29

We have been pleased 10 meet our old friend, Colonel
Robert H Williams of MatagOrda, in our midst. Col
onel Williams was born in CasweIl comfy, North Caro-
lima, on the 10th day OF October, 1886 He emgrated
to Texas in 1926 Arriving at San Felipe he remained
there about year. and then removedto Caney IN the
present county Of Matagorda, opening and establishing
the first cotton plantation in that section and erecting
the third cotton gin in the colony.
The whole country about the settlement oil Co!oneI
Williams. was at that time infested by the Carancua
Indians the most formidable and warlike tribe ever
encountered by tho vhitc settlers OF Texas. 1hey
dlght foot, caring little for plumber,
beyond the supply Of present wants. which were few,
moving in considerable bodies and carrying on almost
continually, open upon the whites. marked by fire.
qucnt and bloody conflicts.
This tribe was composed Of men of large stature.
almost fautless Symetry, great physical power and
thorough courage they never left the seaboard until
almost extcrminated and on old settler once re-
marked. they were never hard to find, and when
found already to fight Colonel Williams bore a
prominent and conspicuous part in these struggles
In 1882 he participated in the battle Of YelaseO and
in the assault on the Mexican fort he lost an eye
W ound from which he long suffered, and which finally
deprived him OF the sight of his remaining eye eav
ing him now totally blind. Before the war he was
one of the largest and most successful planters in
the State and was IN aflucnt circumstances, and
home the dispenser Of profuse and elegant hos
pitaity. and of many and varied charities. All this
is changed; his wealth is swept away, and he is
rich only in the recollection of the fidelity with
which he served his friends and the zeal with which
he served his country On his visit to the Capital it
was gratifying to see many gentlemen manifesting
their respect and sympathy for this worthy rerresen
tative Of a class now almost passed away.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-29

We clip the following from the Bastrop Advertiser
of May II. These gentlemen opened a mercantile
house in the building formerly occupied BY Rust and
Moore We welcome them to our city:
We learn that Messrs. Crow & Jones' of Bastrop and
McDade are about to remove to Austin. These gen
tlemen by their strict commercial integrity, liberal
dealing, social virtues and moral worth, have raised
for themselves hosts of friends. They leave accOmpa
MED by the regrets and best wishes Of the community
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-29

\ SUGGEsTIoN.-We desire to suggest to our less-
lators the proprety of calling up early day. the
BILL which has passed the Senate donating lot at the
head of Congress Avenue to Travis county, for the
purpose Of erecting 4 courthouse thereon. This is
matter OF the gravest Importance both to the State
and county, and hope that the Legislature will not
a djourn without passing the bill
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-29

On THE WAR PATH.-Capt. s. G. Sneed left this
city Tuesday with the boys Of the Austin Normal
School. Their destination is not known. 1t is M
mored that they intend to see the ModOcs and Lava
Beds, and will, perhaps bring in some scalps. Sue
cess to the boys on their pleasure hunt.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-29
/ OST.

Land Certificate No 81 592 for G42 % acres issued
by the Commissioner Of the Land Office the 9Th day
of August. 1885, the Indicated balance of the head
right certificate of Mary Morris.
Also Land Certificate No 1929 for q 46I,991 square
varas issued by the Commissioner of the Land Office
the eth day of January 1860 the INDICATED bal
ancc of the headlight certificate Of Wiley W. Laugh
am.
If not heard from in ninety days application will be
made TO the Commissioner of the Land Office for du
plicatcs. SPENCE Sc NCGILL.
Austin, April 10, 1873 aplll God
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-29

- not El0W Wlelhcr olilky coaIlcI have any
anitaiy orDsnces or not II they have, il is their
uiy 70 haze them enforced and Il they have not it is
their fault and the defect should be remedied at once
The health and good name Of our city depends, to
considerable degree upon its cleanliness, and we do
sincerely hope that this matter will be no longer de-
lived.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-29

-SASITApY.-A few days since we called attention to
the very great importance of thorough cleansing up
of the city We do not believe that the warning we
then gave has been as generally needed it should
have been. Many persons have gone to work and
cleaned up their premises, but there Others who
will never do so until they are compelled. These do
not perceive the Importance Of it themselves, and
others prefer 10 live in the filth Of hog pens. An
such persons who viii not respect their own health,
and by failing and refusing to do SO endanger the,
health and lives of the vhoIe corrl,i1nst, -
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-29

Headlight certificate No. SIS, issued from Shelby
county to Larkin West on the seventh day OF July,
1898 for onehird league. Also Colony certificate No
105 issued by the Commissioner OF Castro Colony, on
the twenty-iifth day of August, 1854, to GregOire
Simon for 800 acres. If heard from in ninty days
application will be made TO the proper authority FOR
duplicates.
feb1Gw9w SPENCE 6 McGILI, for owner
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-29
NOR SALE.

NOR SALE.
MY FARM, FIVE MILES FROM AUSTIN, ON
the Lockhart road. Fine threestOry building twelve
rooms; good spring and Cistern; 500 of land in
the tract 800 in cultivation; tenant houses and all
Cssary out-hOuses and cOnvenienccs belonging 10 a
first class farm For terms apply on the premises, or
to 7. f. Sneed, Austin.
mar1wtf 5. C. SNEED, SR.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-29
Texas Antf-IsIIIOus pills.

cure for bilious fever, constipation of the bowels
headache dyspepsia, liver complaint, etc. At cents
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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-29
STATRNMAN.
AUSTIN,

PAY. MAY 20, 1878
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-14

A LAZY editor In Ohio reads all his
exchanges in bed. He finds it the
easiest way to fill up his sheet.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-14

The travelling public will be pleased
to hear that. a young man OF Morris,
H., who went to Chicago on his we'd
ding trip and bought a package Of
prize candy on the cars, Is now no
more.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-14

GOSHEN. Indiana, has a steam cider
mill which chews up 1000 bushels OF
apples per day.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-14

A KANSAS editor, who feels the
financial pinch, writes column edito-
rial thanking somebody who sent him
loaf Of bread, squash, n lot Of tur-
nlps, and peck Of pop. corn.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-14

ANOTHER balloon accident Is re-
ported from Pulaski county. Indiana,
where professor" fell thirty feet
from his balloon, and Is not expected
to recover.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-14

HUMBOLDT COUNTY, Iowa, has pro-
duced thirteen pair Of twins within as
many weeks, and many prudent
swains have broken oil their engage
ments In consequence.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-14

a CHATTANOOGA couple have taken
three score years and ten TO discover
such an irremediable incompatibility
Of temper as to necessitate immediate
divorce.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-14

As the season OF TON and Jerrys :"
draws on. temperance lectures become
more numerous.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-14

A New YoRK thief tied lady to
the leg OF plano aud then ransacked
the house. This is another reason
why people shouldn't keep pianos.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-14

A RsvESeErUL Maine husband re-
fuses to pay his wife's bills because
she footed him out OF doors.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-14

AN average Of one GIN house per day
Is burned In Georgia by incendiaries.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-14

AN Indiana Judge has decided that
n woman has right to cuff her hired
girl for leaving an outside door open.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-14

A CHILD was scared to death last
week by the clamor Of the fiery, un.
tanned hacgmen at the steamboat land
Ing In Detroit.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-14

DULUTH sportsmen use Northern Pa
cific railroad bonds for wadding.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-14

A VERMONT man is "sparkins" An
na Dickinson, but as he Is deaf the
press will not commiSserate him.
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-22
STATE OF MAINE.


Upon the foregoing application by Nathan Webb,
Attorney q the United States Of America it having
been satisfactorily made to appear to me that the
said applicant is duly authorized agent Of the said
United States to make the same and that the mat
of fact therein set forth true and that n
tains accurate description Of the lands proposed to
be purchased by the United States the erection of
fort and battery, together with the names Of ali
known supposed owners of said lands it is
Ordered that notice of said application be given to
an persons interested in the lands therein described
anu especially to George G. Thompson, therein
nameo as supposed owner, requiring them TO come
iorward In the Supreme Judicial Court, In Portland
IN tne county OF Cumberland, Tuesday the eighth
day OF April, A. ID. 1873 being the second Tuesday Of
April next at eleven o'clock in the forenoon and Ale
their objections, IL any they have tc the nronosed
purchase by the said United States of said described
lands, by publication of true and attesed conv ri
the same application and of this order thereon once
in each week fer the space of four months in the Port
land Daily Press, newspaper published IN Portland
nearest to where said land es the last publication tc
be at least one week before said eighth day of April
next
the thirtieth day of October, A. ID. 1872:
G. w. WALTON,
Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court of Maine
true copy of application and order of Cour
thereon. fT
D. W. FESSENDEN, Clerk.
nov5 oawW4mt ap8
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-22
Recent Publications.

SANTo DOMINGO, PAST, PRESENT AND FU-
TuRE WITH A GLANCE AT HAITI, by Sam
uel Hazard. Harper & Bros. New York,
publishers PIP. 512.
Santo Domingo standing as an outport to
this continent and possessing ahistory replete
with tragic events, and the arena of strifes in
which every Europeaa maritime nation has
been engaged, is yet comparatively unknown
in this country so far as its importance and
resources are considered. When the ques.
tion of its annexation to this country was first
agitated, the general reader sought in vain
for books that could afford information re-
specting the extent, population, productions
and capacities of the island. Scattered about
in various languages could be found accounts
of the attempts of Spain, France, England
and other powers to plant themselves upon
the soil of San Domingo, but there was little
beyond their respective records of rapine.
In view of this lack of correct information Mr..
Hazard, who has given the public Scuba with
Pen and PenciP', set himself to the difficult
task of preparing a useful book about San
Domingo. For this purpose he went to the
Island before the visit of the United States
Commissioners and joining them on their ar
rival, he visited all parts of the territory and
taking sufficient time, has linked the history
Of the country with the fullest info: nation on
all topics of general interest. The book is
finely written and has copious maps and H.
lustrations. 1t is an exceedingly entertain
ing and instructive book and will find place
in every complete library as hook Of great
value. c
TURNING POINTS IN LIFE.-By Frederick
Arnold. 81,
Under the caption of s'turning points in
life" the Rev. Frederick Arnold gives in Sc
ries of discourses, his views on education,
matrimony, the choice Of profession, and
other epochs of mans life-history which
are commonly the shaping Of his fortune.
After the consideration of turning points in
individual, he goes on to treat of turning
points in national history, instanciny as such,
decisive battles and great constitutional
changes. The papers which make up the
volume, are strung on slight connective
thread, and are not necessarily to be connec-
lively read. They are written in style of
singularly pure English, and while contain
ing nothing new or profound, present well
established truths in an attractive and pleas
ing style, very different from the nambv-
pambyism which the title suggests. Ed F
Published by Harper & Bros. For sale
by Loring, Short & Harmon. a -.
The Hns WIsHINa-cAr Papers: By Leigh
ms attractive volume contains the grace
iul and elegant Wishing Cap Papers and a
na@oer OF essays on various subjects, con-
1riouted from time to time to different peri.
odlcais; now for the first time collected. De-
"gntiui as these papers must have been to
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-22
STATE OF MAINE.


Upon the foregoing application by Nathan Webb
Attorney of the United States of America it having
been satisfactorily made to appear to me that the
said applicant is duly authorized agent of said
United States to mae the same, and that the mat
tiers Of tact therein set forth true and that
tains accurate description of the lands proposed to
be purchased by the United States for the erection of
tort and battery, together with the names Of all
known supposed ow ers of said lands, it is
Ordered, That notice Of said application be given
TO all per ons interested in the lands therein de-
scribed, and especially Benjamin B. Dyer therein
named as supposed owner, requiring them to come
in the County Of Cumberland, Tuesday the eighth
day Of April, A. d. 1878, being the second Tuesday
Of April next at II o'clock in the forenoon and file
their objections If any they have to t proposed pnr
chase by the said United States of said scr bed lands
by publication of true and attes ed copy Of the
same application and of this order thereon once in
each week for the space of four months in the Port
land Daily Press, newspaper published in Portland
nearest to where said land es the last publication to
be at least week before said eighth date of April
! Dated at Portland in the County of Cumberland
the thirtieth day of Oct ober. A. D. 1872. !
f1 a G. w. WALTON,
Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court Of Maine
:, A true copy of application and order Of Court
thereon. M ,f +l.so y sls
Attest:
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-22

O'Kelly, the Don Quixote OF the Herald,
seems to be spreading CONSERVATION through
out the Island of Cuba, if we may judge from
the tremendous head which is erected over
his dispatches. Through the medium of
these hydrocephalous bulletins we see O'Kely
Pushing on Afoot and not Daring to Halt"
Con the Trail of Cespedes," with his ''Horse
Captured after Bloody Battle,' ''Seen with
the Well Dressed Eye, Sabre in Hand,'' etc.,
etc. What formidable object must that
warrior be among the mountains of Cubal
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-22

If Of ale things that are beneathe the sunne
Whereby doe divers creatures fnde defense,
Of differing kinde and differing excellence
Manne to himselfe mighte choose among them one
Not tyger's clawe or lions force shpulde wishe,
Or feete foote Of the fox; witfulle wighte,
Or tooth Of crocodill or serrent's bite
Best shielde of ale, were silence of the Fishe.
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-22

IHE most sanitary results are experienced BY
'aking an occasional dose Of that paiatsble
vegetable compound, S,doLAspxn's EXTRACT
OF bucHu. This medicine, by It's curative
properties, removes or counteracts kidney,
bladder and glandular diseases, mental and
physical debility, female complaints and al
diseases of the urino-genital organs in either
sex, and produces permanent health.
maris-eod1w
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-22

ADVERTISERS naturally seek the means tor
reaching the largest number of readers. and
those of the best quality. The Daily PHrss
fills the bill in both particulars better than any
other daily journal in Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-22

JOB PRINr1No-Every description " jos
Printing executed promptly, and at the lowre'
prices, at the Daily Press Printing house, ~
Exchange st. .r-,-- Wh- ~
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-22

The latest statement about heirs is made by
the World which reports that "the heirs of
Robinson Crusoe have begun suit to recover
possession ofthe Island of Juan Fernandez.
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-22

There are but three ways Of living, as some
one has said, by working, by begging or by
stealing. Those who do not work, disguise it
In whatever pretty language we please, are
doing one ofthe other two.-Fyoude.
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-22
STORE TO LET.

A large brick store in the Racklef Block, corner
"A of Middle and Ceurch streets-basement and
dry goods or other similar trade.
Apply to ALLEN HAdNES.
s Sept11dtf
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-22

My yoke is easy and my burden is light,'
as Georgia youth said when his girl was sit
ting on his lap with her arms around his
neck.
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-22
WOOD! WOOD

HARD and SOFT WOOD for sale at No. 43 Lin
~ coin street. Also Dry Edgings.
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-22
ROSS & STURDIVANT,
WHOLESALE COAL DEALERS

ASO OOmmerc1al Stss FOrtlunQs
oleagents in Maine for the sale and shipment of
the Celebrated Coal mined by Messrs HAM
NETT Neill & Co., of Philadelphia.
We have also for sale at lowest market price,
Wilkesbarre, Scranton, Lackawanna, and Pittston
Goals shipped from the vicinity Of New York. Yes
sells procured for the transportation of Goals from
port of shipment any point desired. tfapr27
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-22
B e III @ i D.!
WILSON'S S a 4 !.
AMdONIATED
SuDerphosphate of Lime,
AT AUCTION.


About year ago concluded to sell nv Super-
phosphate of Lime to the farmers of New England
n places where it was not KNOWN by aucti. n to the
highest bidder in quantities agreeI on beforehand.
proposing at the same time to pursue this course
amer year, until the farmers could besome satisfied
OF its value to them. ~ 80,
| shall make this proposition good
The superphosphate made this year will be more
valuable than it was last year.
will publish as heretofore the materials Of which
1t il composed, and the proportions of each, and
Will guaran, ee i to have been so made. IT, y -
have many letters from farmers who bought at
auction last year. thanking me for adopting the auc-
tional plan and speaking in the highest Of tie
results obtained from the use of the fertilizer.
know that the article Is a good one, and that it
will in time, as all my other productions have done,
win irs way to the confidence Of the consumer
Ample notice of the place and time tor SALE by
means of circulars and sers will be given SO that
as ri a. possible no farmer shall have occasion to
in fair competition with his neighbors.
The most liberal terms and conditions win be ex-
tended to purchasers, which will be made known at
the sale. ~
OFFICE OF THE RUMFoRD CHEMICAL WoRRs,
Providence, H. l., Jan. 1. 1873.
GEL r VIII cON Trao.
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-22

A Cincinnati pedagogue named Rapp re-
Gently raped pupil on the skull with
quarto grammar as the only way of getting
pint O. grammar into the youths head, and
the experiment was so successful that the sub
ject thereof went into decline and parsed
away
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-22

Ogoodly usage Of those antique timesi
In which the sword was servant unto right,
When not for malice and contentious crimes,
But all for praise, and proof of manly might,
The martial brood accustomed to fight.
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-22

The law phrase ''beneft of clergy" was
never, perhaps, so well illustrated as it has
been in the case of the convict Foster.
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-22

xvxx.o vary nIoasant and desirable front rooms on
Consress St.. between High and Green SITS.
Terms reasonable. Apply at lSS Fore Street.
mar12
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-22

CHILDREN cRY-for Pitchers Castor,a. !.
regulates the stomach, cures wind colo and
causes natural sleep. 1t is substitute for
castor oil. m.roo..s,~s,.
The Portland daily press., 1873-03-22

Cashmere in all the new light shades will be
the most popular material for spring cos
TUNES. The trimmings are generally of the
goods itself or of silk of a harmonizing color.
The silk is laid on in plain double folds or u.s.
ed for narrow ruffles, futed headings, bows
and fan shaped plaitings.