The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-23
Texas News and Comments.

company.
Texas News and Comments.
In Galveston wood is worth from seven to
eight dollars cord. Richard Nelson, the
negro, has revived his paper, so that there
are now two colored papers in Galveston.
BY the Dallas Herald we learn that Well
born was elected city attorney by majority
of 191. An excellent selection, as we know
from personal knowledge. The Wichita
Railroad subsidy was carried by two hun
dred and thirty-seven votes-more than two
thirds.
A gin house was burned in Collin county,
near Weston, last week. 1t was caused by
the friction of the machinery. There was
at the Collin fair show Of aged mules.
Good ordinary cotton is selling at Tyler
at II IL cents per pound low middling at
10 cents coin. The editor of the Democrat
has been shown twig of oak, not foot
long, containing seventy-five full grown
acorns. The hogs there will have happy
time this fall
Sickness is said to be on the increase in
Gonzales county, but there has been little
fatality.
have visited nearly all the counties north of
that place, and fears visitation in McLen-
ran. They are on the lookout for their new
fire engine.
Bishop Gregg preached at Methodist
church in Bolton on Sunday week last, to a
large and interested audience.
The San Marcos Times is now in the
hands of Mr.. /. H. Julian, late of Indiana,
and We think will be we'll conducted. He
is gentleman of decided conservative ten
denotes and we think will make a good citi-
zen of Texas.
The total registration of Harris county
sums up white, 1853; colored, 1929. Total,
4OS5. The aldermen fail to resign as we
predicted.
Another mad dog has appeared in San
Antonio, who bit a little child. Rameon
Jeffrey died of the lock jaw.
The Bonham Neacs says that immigrant
trains, mostly from Tennessee, are putting
in their appearance daily.
They are getting flour mill in Kaufman
county. The Star says nearly solid vote
will be given to the Democratic nominees in
that county.
The Dallas Herald says every road lead
ing into the city is crowded with cotton
wagons. Two children near the city We're
poisoned lately by the paint off their dolls
heads.
The Bastrop AdCertiscr notes the calling
of gentleman from Washington county at
its office, and stating that while on the
highway between Winchester and Bastrop,
he was stopped by negro with six
shooter, who demanded his money. Being
unarmed, he struck his horse with the whip
and soon was out of pistol shot. The negro
did not shoot.
The Galveston Commercial is still contin-
ued as an evening paper, we suppose by
Gen. Avery. It still keeps hoisted the
Democratic ticket.
Ennis is said to beimproving. The Argus
apologies for its late appearance on account
Of sickness.
Business is reviving in Jefferson, according
to the Democrat. Hides are bringing thir-
teen cents gold per pound in Jefferson.
They have formed Young Mems Demo
cratic Club at Henderson.
The Hampstead Messenger reports the al
most entire suspension of business in that
place.
The Neics informs us that DR.. Butler and
eleven nurses were sent to Calvert on the
10Th from Houston The Gulf, Colorado
and Santa Fe Railroad were obliged to adj
journ their meeting on account of the quar-
antine.
The Denison Nescs complains of inhumau
treatment of an old man, by the name OF
Dennis, on the part of the city authorities.
They neither looked after him, when sick,
or provided a coffin for him when dead. II
| fell to the lot of frail sister to provide foI
him.
The Sherman daily Courier says that the
guarantees have ciogged business on the
Trans Continental Road. Iron is lying al
/ Shreveport which cannot be moved.
burglars are about Houston. One entered
the house of Col. Wagley and emptied the
pockets of his pantalOons of a considerable
sum Of money.
They have had fine white frost al
GAINESVILLE, as we are informed by ths
Times. Politics are beginning to wax warn
in that region. Capt. w. E. Moore wa.
nominated for the Senate in Lamar by the
primary election.
The North Tcraa informs us that serie:
of meetings have been going on at Pari.
by the Cumberland Presbyterians. The
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The Tezas Observer tells us that business
is lively in ,Rusk. The corn crop of tha
county has turned out very we'll The cot
ton crop is also very good.
The work Of poisoning dogs is going OF
In San Antonio. The Herald wants II, 0Ol
of the poor things killed, because one o
two have gone mad, we suppose. SuppOs
the same rule was adopted concerning men
son Of Mr.. Helmcamp Of Fayette coun
ty, dropped match into pile Of cottoI
and nearly all his father had was DESTROYED
The Canton Neirs SAYS it Is thought tn
\ junction betweenthe two ends Of the Trans
Continental Road viii be made near Claris
Vile about the irst Of December.
The 8Iexia Ledger reports ono case Of ycl
low fever in that place.
Dallas has had another great fire. but !
will nrovc blessing to It. The worst oil
part 81 the city. whole block, on the 81
: fecnth instant, was laid IN ashes. While
remained, q great portion Of tho city wa
IL danger. It was composed mostly O
nne.storv wooden buildings, Old and Of III
tie value. while they stood in the very ccntr
OF the city. The total less IS estimated 3
$e5. o0os insurance 5000.
They hare been having boat lscc .
Galveston. About half q milo south of II
Hait-.lcoa Lighihcuse. they encountered
s1uall ana bad % turn hack some 81 d
Hlrulns g Galveston have had q rneetinE
dcclaring lor the Radical party. lt vas
small 9lai1. few Germans All over q
state arc declaring for The Radical ticket