The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

The Iex1s Military Institute has opened lie session
with the most hattcrng prospects, At this time there
are hundred cadets IN ATTENDANCE and the number
Is constantly increasing. The capacity OF the instu
ton Il such to accommodate only about one hun-
dFed and forty cadets bur the propretor are a this
time commencing additions 70 the buEdinss which
win increase It 70 the accommodation Of nearly two
hundred Between now and the beginning OF next
year considerable number Of young men VII make
application for admission and it IL intended that an II
possible shah be admitted We feel great pFie IN the
Texas Military Institute and hope It may grow and
prosper a. it fully deserves.
II is fact, although sad one. that hundreds Of
young people die premafurely from lack Of proper
lnoWledgs as 10 the cause Of their aflment In some
cases. especially with the female sex false delicacy
prevents their informing any one OF their suerings
Scores Of victims Of iEeguarty In the monthly
Htions suffer on from day to day, without taking any
thing to relieve them. Many ysung men have made
the first false STEP and fear Of discovery and shame
deters them from applying for relief. To all such
say with confidence, get Parker's Compound Fluid
Extract Buehu and take It according to directions and
you win soon be made happy in fun restoration Of
the vigor Of youth Sold By all druggists everywhere
MoxDAx morning We had the pleasure Of making the
acquaintance Of Of the few survivors Of the classic
field Of San Jacinto Moses Austin Bryan, nephew Of
stephen Austin the founder Of the Republic Of Texas
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and likely TO live long in the enjoyment Of his well
earned lanrels He is now in our city on business con-
nected with the late meeting OF Texas veterans, at
which his gifted brother Guy, made the great speech
Of the occasion, which did him 50 much credit.
VIZ acknowledge friendly can from Mr. James a.
Moore Of Calvert who, together with Mr.. Charles E
Brown, Of Calvert, and Mr.. J. W. Ellington, Of
Bryan, propose TO publish at the former place the
Rural Tszan devoted to agriculture horticulture the
mechanical arts stock raising fruit growing, etc.
der the style and firm Of Charles E. Brown Co.
They have our hearty wishes for success Such papers
should be encouraged in Texas-Northen publications
Of the kind unsuited to climate, soil and pro-
ductiOns, in great measure.
AGAIN we call attention OF the city authorities to
the condition Of Ash street Immediately west OF the
Avenue. It has been getting worse and worse, until
It is shame TO the city Only fifty yards from the
Avenue gully about three feet deep wends its way
most beautifully down the hill. On one side ii is dan
gerous to pedestrians at aght and carriages passing
that way after dark in danger Of getting upset
Ash street Is Of the best settled streets in the city
but its condition is no credit to Austin.
A GRAND concert for the benefit Of the Austia Turn
Veren comes of at Turner's Hall on the night Of the
rst Of October This is the grand prize concert. at
which $4,000 in cash is to be given away The capital
prize is $780, Nearly all Of the tickets have been TAKEN
but what left be secured at almost any Of the
principal stores in the city. They sold at only So
Mr. ]. Massman is general agent box 29s postofhce
Austin
THE public are indebted to Mr. Balm for the fine pub
lie clock he has placed the gable end Of his store
house, the Avenue Besides being ornament tits
not only seryicabc during the day. but at night The
dial is Of ground glass; beautifully numbered in gold
which, when night comes, is brilliantly lighted up from
behind and shows the time at all hours of the night
This spirit of advancement deserves commentator.
The city engineer has had some bother and trouble
about establishing the grade Of sidewalks. The ord
nance specifically designates the grade but complaint
having been made to the mayor and council, several
alterations made. compromise has been made
we understand, and although everybody cannot be
pleased, the grade viii be maintained which will at
least keep the water of the sidewalks.
Last night after the adjournment of the convention
everybody remained and succeeded in getting speeches
from "Old Phil. Claiborne Of Bastrop, and Judge
Munson, Of Brazoria The first was as is usual with
Claiborne, full of wit and humor, and kept the au
dience in. a constant roar Of laughter The body
broke up just little before ten o'clock.
CONSIDERABLE cotton is making its appearance in
our market We are happy to state that the cotton
prospect in all the country trading with Austin is very
nne. In places bale to the will be raised
In fact look here for the largest crop made in
this section.
The cotton crop in this section will be heavy Al
ready the demand for labor exceeds the supply Fifty
to seventy-fve cents per hundred pounds, with
board, is paid pckcrs. The industrious portion
Of the coored population leaving for the country
There arc plenty of idle fellows who had better follow
them.
WE don't wish the colored individuals who run the
church few squares east Of the Avenue Hotel, any
HARM but do devouty hope the late long spell of
camp meeting may have.rendered every mothers son
and daughter Of them hoarse, they can't pray and
shout above whisper for the next six months LET
us have peace"
AN ACT OF CoURTEsY.-During the morning session
of the Convention yesterday the Travis county dele
cation did their county and themselves great honor
in extending the other delegates the chairs occupied
at the time by themselves, and retiring to less
Portable seats in the gallery.
THE new building on southeast corner of Bots dare
street and the Avenue is an ornament to the city.
The whole cost complete, was little over ten thou
sand dollars Mr.. LarmOur the architect and superin
tcndent, has done well with the limited means at his
disposal.
No Yellow Fever In Galveston.
We are indebted to Mayor Wheeler for
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