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

We are indebted to Mayor Wheeler for
the subjoined dispatch received by him
from Galveston:
GALVESTON, September 6, 1878.
10 The Mayor Of Austin-We the under
signed, merchants of Galveston, do hereby
certify, after a close and careful examina-
ton, that no yellow fever or epidemic of
any kind exists in our city, and further, that
the general health of our citizens never was
better.
Half Weir, Max Kempner, Greenleaf,
Block & Co., Afford, Miller 6 Veal, Moody
& Jamison, Rosenfield 6 Barnett, BrOussard
& Co., Campbell & Clough, Sommerville &
Davis. Wolston, Wells & Vidor, l. Bern
stein & Co., Wallis, Landes & Co., George
Schneider & Co., Kaufman & Runge, Gary
& Oiphint, Brown s. Long, Leo Wenstein
6 Elias, N N. Johns, r. II. Lawther & Co.,
Hobby & Post, E. S. Wood, S. Hendenhei-
mer & Bro, Leon & II. Blum, Conner &
Williams, Ralph, Levy & Co., S. Jacobs s.
Buckley, Lgerse & Co., P. ]. Willis & Bro,
VIM. Hawley & Co., J. C. Gortham, c. W.
Hurley, Mayor; Focke, Wilkins s Co.
Ste. Mi5ys Hospital, Galceston, September
6, 1S7S.--I hereby certify that thereis not a
case of yellow fever in this hospital, nor is
there anything, moreover, of doubtful or
suspicious nature here.
c. II. WILKINSON,
Surgeon in charge.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

THx planning mills in the city are worked TO their
utmost capacity and stiil the demand cannot be sup
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

Why are not the proceedings Of the Council pub
lshed onciallyf epeoplo would willingly pay the
expense to know what Is going on.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

The new stone building just below Bahn's, ON the
Avenue Il credit TO the city. III front Is most taste
"a and ehoKa TINT IA artisan has had hold Of q.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

THx curb stones are SCI ON many blocks along the
Avenue Where ara the stone bloeAa for naggings
Hurry mp Messrs Contractors tbs 4 but tie mere Be-
ginning. Improvements always follow fast on each
other,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

Mr.. LKASpEa BEowS Is candidate for Mayor Of
tho city OF Austin at the approaching election. lie
has Allied the Office before and gave very general salts
faction.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

The committee on permanent organization met last
night and decided IN favor OF COL Dick Hubbard FOR
permanent president Of the convention.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

SEVERAL attempts have been made Of late 10 rob
toll So far the midnight proHrs has escaped arrest
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

"A WAnAsH editor returns thanks Tor .
centipcie sent him from Texas, being Ghc
llsl cent Of any kind DC had seen Tor
month.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

II Is very gratifying 70 see the payemcnts going
down on the Avenue only they 60 down internally
slow. Hurry up gentlemen.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

THn forwarding and commission merchants near the
freight depot have cleared the decks" for action.
Goods a. S0ste to the West arc already beginning to
como forward.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

CITIZENS should be careful during sudden changes,
experienced ct this Of the year Sunday night
was decidedly COOL and the north wind penetrating.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

WE understand the hunting club, long spoken OF,
win organize now In very few days. WeWish the
members much pleasure in their organization.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

wArERsKLoNs are again abundant, but not very
good Be careful sons and daughters OF Africai Ma
laria and fever turks in your fayorIte fruit.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

SCATTER your cards broadcast for the sake Of your
business, and get them executed 81 the sTATEsNAS
Office for the sake Of beauty and style IN execution
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

wEnotlcc number o. sfrangefair faces on the Ave
nne-many Of them relatives Of delegates.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

THH improvement Of the sidewalks along the
Avenue begin to tell in favor Of the city. In many
places the pavemcnts have been laid, while almost
everywhere else the array Of stones for the same pur
pose give promise that the old uneven, dsgraeefrl
sidewalks to give place to something that is
credit to Austin. The city has long needed such i'm
proyements and when the beautiful and comfortable
paycments composed Of the fine stone coming from
tho hills which overlook It, finished the Avenue,
we hope to see the same kind Of work carried upon
Pecan and other streets Besides adding attractions
to our city this work gives employment to our own
citizens and brings into reqnisition native material.
Let the streets Of Austin continue be laid with the
everlasting stone Of our own hills instead OF compost
tons from elsewhere
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

A RAID was made on lilehell's saloon Wednesday
robbed OF 500.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

THs best book and psmplet work e done At the
srATEsAAS once
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Announcements.
ZOE MAYoR o. cIrY oF Ausrrlg.

We are authorized % announce L,EANDER BROWN
candidate for Mayor Of the city 81 Austin AZ the
We arc authorized 10 annuunce r. n WIIEETER
candidate for Mayor nt the approaching cloction
in November FOR city officers.
FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRRs TA91vRs
We are authorized to announces Judge JOSEPH
LEE a. candidate 20 represent Travis county m the
Lower House Of the Fourteenth Legiaatnro 20
the decision Of the Democratic Nominating Couyen-
ton. F aus
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

The work on at least half Of the sidewalks on the
Avenue Is progressing finely. twill only be short
while before they win be an honor to the city.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

suxDAx-nis6f We had the dfst pretaste Of fall
weather
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

JoM II. RoBNsoE, ESQ., Of the firm Of John II.
Robinson 4 Son, leaves for New York this morning
The firm win have heavy Gan stock.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

TIE nan Who zen from the third story Of the Rnst
Moore building. died night before last.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

H. n Duble v. lessee Bats & F. Dean, No. 1870
Galveston. Motion for rehearing Overruled.
II. b. WheeiOck & Co. v. w. ID. Wright, No. 1897
Red River. judgment affirmed.
Simeon Hart '. ". W. Mills, No. 1910, Il PasO. Writ
Of Error dismissed.
Affirmed with damages.
l. r. Burns y. The State, No. 17i2 Wharton. Re
vcrscd and remanded
G. NJ. Taylor II. NJ Bonner & Co, No 1885, Ander-
son. Reversed and dismissed.
II. y. & L. ID. Craddock v. John Scarborough, No.
1893, Trinity. Judgment affirmed
George b. Lyles V. Dan Murphy, No. 16CS, FL Paso.
Reversed and remandcd.
A. II. McDonough v. n. g. p. II. Cross, No. 1896
Rusk. Reversed and dismissed.
j. II. Cannon v. Mcdaniel & Jackson, No 1176, An
derson. Reversed and remanded.
j. w. TaulY W. w. Walker, administrator, No. 1i05,
Red River. Judgment affirmed.
F. L. Merriwether v. G. W. Whiteley, No. 1898,
Houston Appeal dismissed.
J. d. Wallace '. j. stubbleheld No. 1850, NeLennan.
Appeal dismissed.
Judgment affirmed
A. sessums ct al " John Thatcher No. 1910, Gal
veston. On rehearing judgment affirmed.
j. n. Miller ct al. v. W. e. Richardson ct al, No.
1917, Henderson. Judgment affirmed.
Simeon Hart WV. Mills ct al, No. 1908, FL Paso.
Judgment affirmed.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

The Presbyterian Church South Is now going up
with rapldliy It wen be an ornament to its part Of
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

THE city engineer has had some bother and trouble
about establishing the grade Of sidewalks. The ordi
nance specifically desgnates the grade but complaint
having been made to the mayor and council several
alterations were made. compromise has been made,
we understand, and although everybody cannot be
pleased, the grade win be maintained which will at
least keep the water of the sidewalks.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

CIR your tnsty bin heads executed at the s4ArEs-
NAx onics.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

LIvERFooLy September e-Nocn. Cotton arm; np-
lands f09d; Orleans 9if9d eaiaa 1000 bales; for
speculation 5000 bales sales d upland8 on bas 81
good ordinary, september delivery isl6d; ditto oc
tobcr and November, 6Hd.
LatsT-Uplends, November Shipments basis q good
ordinary. 8Ed.
NEW Yonk, September s--Noon--csiton quiet and
1m; sales go bales; pnlsnds 25fc Orieans &c; fu-
lures opened a. follows. September, I61ftl8 f3-l6c;
October IS 1i-o3lSifc; December, ~ iS1oc; Zebra
ory, l6ifc; March 18ssc.
Cold ective Is ia.
NV OELEkNs, September 9.-Coru llneI; mixed
U9c; yellow l0c. white &c Pork dulI a ga =.
Sterling II. Sight = premium Cod lIl,f.
Cotton demand fair, sales as bales. The crop
q coming in fparngly and factors more stringent on
prctcuti0ns: ordinary 49, lfc. strict ordinary "a sfcs
good ordinary IS ice; stFct good oflEly d l5c,
low niddlirr l9Eff loc, Efrict uiddi|lr lc, mid
ding l85f1i8sfcs recepts ~ bales exports coast
wise 81 bales, sock 90 Daes
NEE YolK, September Cotton quiet but FRA
sales IT'D bales at 0fflc. fiCur 81 fair req1est
and prices unchanged. Whleky active and decidedly
hi9i,rr ~ locfl Wheat inacfire and e. loser Corn
Give. wf1tfrl mixed ln store, &C. Nc1 clict and
efeaiV PORK quiet and weak new 81 II7l1 -. Lard
and llrpcuilne STEADY. hoslu d1Il at g y. I1llou
quiet
Woner active a yer cent coin EfcrIInE 10erlo8ss
Gold ncfivc and unsettled. closing a. lllt. Govern
ments dnll and seiy iEieslilF states noi6Irg doing
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

THE weather Is si cool and pleasant and the health
Of the city never better.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

The Philharmonic Society met Thursday evening at
sissons music store. The following officers
chosen for the ensuing term President Frank Brown
" President Capt McEwcn; Musical Directrcss, Mrs.
Dr. Carritte; Pianist W. Besserer; Secretary, w. P.
Gaines; Treasurer. C. T. ssson. Although the late
president Dr. Wise declined reelection, he still
mains an active and working member. Mr.. Horace
Rowe then recited Poc's Raven" in very impress
sve manner After which the following ladies favored
the society with musical selections Miss Kate Phillips,
selections from Martha, and song Beware" Miss
Hadley song sGOndOles !" and selections from Tro-
vatore. The Society has adopted text book thenew
song book GLORY" The next meeting viii be held
next Thursday week, in the Societys new room over
slssons music store, In Wells's building. The room
viii be furnished with piano and organ. Persons de-
string to become members can send their TO W.
p Gaines, Secretary, through the postofice.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

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 It'll
not only servicabc 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 weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

WE give notice 70 the public and 70 friends and
patrons, that Mr. W. Bsrzcri the General Agent for
the DHHOcRATIc sFATEsNkn.
Tie 4 authorised 70 solit advertisements, subscrip
tions. job work. ETC., and receipt for SANE
cAnDwE1s. & WALxnn.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

GRAND concert for the benefit of the Austia Turn
Verein comes of at Turner's Hall 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 $500. 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 postofce,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

AGAIN we call attention Of the city authorities TO
the condition Of Ash street Immediately west Of the
Avenue. It has been getting and worse, until
1t is shame TO the city. Only fifty yards from the
Avenue gully about three feet deep wends its way
most beautifully down the hin On one side 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.
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.New AdYertisements.

DRIvATE BOARDING.
mrs. X. N. cray,
snss cOr7Asr, HzAa err naaknr 81
Firs. class boara AID rooms
Rates reasonable. segin
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A sERIous AFFRAY.-Last night, about o'clock
P. NJ, an ARRAY occurred the Avenue, in front Of
Messrs. Long s. Grants saloon, between Mr.. Dowty,
clerk at the Raymond House, and Adjutant General
Brtton The trouble appears to have originated from
an old unsettled account which Mr.. Brtton is said to
have owed the Raymond House. Mr.. Dowty met Mr..
Britton and accused him Of owing the account, and
that II he denied 1t he liar, words to that eff
feet. Mr.. Britton then struck Mr.. Dowty and both
elinched During the few minutes following, several
hard blows were received on both sides, when Mr.. B.
broke and ran out in the street. and turning rushed
into Messrs. Long & Grants saloon followed closely
by Mr.. Dowty, where they again came together. Mr.
Britton here snapped pistol at Mr.. Dowty, but it
failing to explode he struck his opponent in the face
several times, when Mr.. Dowty threw Mr. Britton on
the floor and struck him several times about the head
We look for more particulars in the morning.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

san tRASCIsco, September S.-john
Irving, Who recently confessed being I'M
plicafed in the Nathan murder. has made 4
further statement 70 detective officer Lees.
IN which he insists Upon the truth Of bis
former statement, and VIII swear to It Be.
fore q judge Of enc of the courts to-mor.
RON. Lees win forward tho statement 20
New York. Irving says that with proper
guarantees for his safety in New York, he
VII produce Natban's memorandum book
and bonds. taken ir,m hiz safe the night d
tle murder.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

WE acknowledge friendly call 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 Tsran devoted to agriculture, horticulture, the
mechanical arts stock raising fuit growing, etc, nm
der the style and firm Of Charles E. Brown 8 co.
They have our hearty wishes for Such papers
should be encouraged in Texas-Northern publications
Of the kind are unsuited to our climate soil and pro-
auctions in a great measure.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

NATANoRos, September 6.-The news
from Monterey continues to indicate a prob
able outbreak in that city in consequence Of
contention IN the election for governor Of
the State Of Nueva Leon
Gen. Garcia Ayala, having received ma
iority Of the popular vote over either Of bis
competitors, his friends arc eanguine Of sue
cess IN the Iegislaturc--upon which the
choice now dcvoivcs.
The present State government bitterly
opposes Gen. Ayaia. and has Organized
military force. which Is guarding the Gov
crnors Palace. and several chiefs Of the
revolution 81 last year. who are IN sympathy
with the state authorities have reached
1IonIerog and taken up quarters there.
The federal governments. however. which
s. supposed % favor Gen Garcia Ayala, has
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11
Judgments Rendered I'm tho Supreme
Court at Austin, September 0, 1873.

Chairman Democratic EI. Com. Travis County.
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No Yelle1v Fever In Galveston.

We are indebted to Mayor Wheeler for
the subjoined dispatch received by him
from Galveston.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11


NEW ORLEANS, September THE fol-
lowing dispatch was received to-day, dated
Shreveport, September 8: lowing to the
prevailing Of malignant fever in this city,
and consequent panic in the country, the
city has been quarantined by interior
points, and trade, in consequence, paral-
yzed.
CSigned) r. Il. LINDSAY,
president Shreveport Board of Trade
NKw ORLEANs, September 5.-Christian
Roselius, prominent citizen and lawyer,
died, aged seventy, Of apoplexy.
Tragedy In Louisiana.
MONROE, La, Sept. 9.-Judgc 4. S.
Crawford, Of the Eighth District. and Dis
trict Attorney Arthur ii. Harris, Of the
Twelfth Judicial District, were assassinated
yesterday, II miles southwest of Winns-
boro, in Franklin parish, while on their
way to hold court at that place. The
bearer Of this information says they were
shot several times and their brains blown
out. The murderers arc not known. bat
il is thought that It was q personal. and
not political, difference which led to the
asssssination, as Judge Crawford was q
Radical and Ar. Harms a Democrat. Both
leave families.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

THE Texas Military Institute has opened its session
with the most nattcrng prospects, At this time there
one hundred cadets tn attendance and the number
Is constantly increasing The capacity OF the instiu
ton IL such as TO accommodate only about one hun
dred and forty cadets but the proprietors are a this
time commencing additions 70 the buildings. which
win increase Il 70 the accommodation Of nearly two
hundred Between now and the beginning OF next
year considerable number Of young men Hin make
application for admission and It il intended that an IL
possible, shah be admitted We feel great pde in the
Texas Military Institute. and hope it may grow and
prosper a. It fully deserves.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

NEW 4oRK, September 6.-Tbere was
good deal Of excitement in Wall street to-
day, both IN the gold and stock markets.
Il Is reported that the clique for bullinQ
gold have gone into liquidation, the decline
ofyesterday having been construed as an evil
dence Of It. The price at one time during
the day fell to liz rs, but afterwards rallied
and closed at 113 Is. Before noon there
were rumors that the bank statements would
be even more unfavorable than expected.
and by the time the statement was out the
excitement had increased and there was a
rush to sell stocks. Money, also advanced to
per cent gold and commission. There
was no abatement to the excitement until
near the close Of banking hours, when it
quieted down.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

ordered several companies Of cavalry from
San Luis Potosi to Monterey, and their ar
rival IS daily looked for.
CmcAoo, September Slight cholera
deaths last week against five the previous
ST. LoUIs, September Six cholera
deaths the past week.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-05-17

NORFOLK, May ls.-Cot'on--Sct receipts sb1
bales exports co;stws. g57 bales sales. 100 ales;
stock. 1918 bales. Weekly net receipts, 1889 baes'
exports coastwlse, 3.755 bales sales. e4s bales.
New ORLEANS. May l8-C0tton-Set receipts.
7l0 bales; gross AHA balrs exportsto Great brl-
lain I535 bales: cnastwise bales: sales, 1900 bales;
last evening" 2.p00 bales: stock, li2,270 bales eek
ly net receipts Is 02I bales gross Is i79 bales tx
pors--To Great Britain, 2l.?47 tales; to the Cohti
nent. 3.2t3 bales coastwisc, ?,sa3 bats SaeS l''"
bales. ., M,
MEMPHIS. Muy ls.-ColtDu--Net receipts, l,cet
bales shipments, f60 li'cs stock, 33'Ilo oaieS' :
weekly receipts. sc.e bales: shipments. s,ea' balcs
sales, 1000 bales. ,, ,--
CHARI ESToN. May ls.-.Co't"n-Net receipts, So7
bales gIUss, J5T bals3 scs 800 b,lcS s,ock' 2.-on
bales: weekly net receipts. 29s rilcs: gross 3oel
bales: exports To the Continent. l,29o Uaies COAST
wise. !, ,954 Ialcs: sales, i,I5u l'aicS. -
GALVESTON, May ls.-tott"n-Nct receipts '9s
bales; sales. 500 bales; stock. 4i,i:o tales; weekly
net receipts, 23.s ir,i"s: exports 10 Great brtan
I.73l bales coasiwse l,5jl hlcs; sales 2'io9 oacs
| BALTIMORE, May l6.--t'"lton quiet: lnlddlliSr'
| Isc.; net receipts l2" blcs gross, .ol hales tH
ports coastwsc VI bales; sales, 80 tales stnch'
| G,a. bales. Weekly hrt receipts, 377 bales: grpss
| ,63s tales cXpnriS-to Great Brli,n, l.ol5 ptfs
| coaslwisc lO9 bales; to The continent, 1873 par'
| ales. l,5os bales. ,. IN,
| SAyASSAil. May 1G.-.tntton-Nct receipts sps
bales cXports-to Great Britain. 23!5 bales cGSt-
wise LOIS ale,; sales III bales stock, 3! 2!l Etlrs.
Weekly net receipts, I,.22 bales; tNortS--io hT,a'
Britain 2,3a6 bales: colstwsc 2.7i9 bales; sa'eS,
j.2eS bales . ~ ,,.
| MOBILE May ld.-totton-R"cetpts, 6'' Daes
| cxpors--,o Great Britain ?,iIS bales: ronsl"iH..
III bales sales 500 bales stock. "3.oss bales Ncchi
net receipts. 352! bales; eXpors-to the coh'iiGn,
2lI8 bacs; coi>twisr, 2.33 bai"-; sales iloo oaFs'