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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-01-29
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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-19
THE original
J. WILKES BOOTH.

Give him sopulchrc broad az the sweep
OF the tidal waves measnrclceB motion.
In the arms OF the deep, lay our hero 90 sleep
Md thepcarls Of the fettorless ocean.
Il was liberty slain that maddened his brain
To avenge the dead idol he cherished;
So It's meet that the main, never curbed By chain,
Should entomb the last freeman now persisted.
For the dust OF the brave could not rest IN the grave
OF land where blind force hath dominion;
Then give him cave underneath the blue ware,
Which the tyrants OF earth cannot pinion.
As the ocean streams roll from the Gulf to the Pole
Let them mourn with musical dirgca;
And the tempest shall toll for tho peace Of a soul
More sublime than the sound Of its surgea,
Then hide him away from the sad eye o. day,
MID the coral OF gea-groen abyssos,
Where the mermaids sogay a. they sport meath the
spray,
May purple his pale lips with kisses
He has written his name in bright letters Of fame
On the pathway TO libertye portal,
And the serfs who now blame, win soon crimson
with shame
When they learn they have cursed an immortall
he has died for thewealo Of world meath tho heel
OF too many merclieas Nero.
But while yet there's steel, every tyrnnt shall feel
That Gods vengeance but waits for IL hero.
Then give him sepulchro broad a. the sweep
OF the tidal wave measurclees motion,
In the arms Of the deep, lay our hero 70 slccp,
Since his life was as free ~ the ocean,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-19

CAnnorrC AcrD Gas 70 Pull IRalss.--
There has appeared IN u Aollde paper b
Dr.. II. G. Befns. Of Groniugen, on tn1 prep
arafion ~ LIQUID carbonic acid, and 81 uao
ns q source 81 motive power.
d.. Beins asserts lhnt be has experiments
rIiv proved The entire prncficabiIifg Of op-
orstfnc an engine GA this principIc, and Sc
elaine Tor e superiority o4cr tie steam en-
Qine. not only On the score 81 economy, t
6ecarsc ~ - SAFETY fihe1s being 10 dauesI
q srpiosion). aud bccan1e g Is both I1f1
bulky and les heavy than tie steam engine
properties uhich especially conmd If g
motor ftr 1hipo
Whelhef We hare here found tire motive
power which 8 - BE- tire 81
steam. o. tie Abtc ofno 1rrrc. IS
lor the future o
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-19


Go EAsT VA ST. LoUIs-NoW that Texas has d.
rect ral communication with the whole country trav-
ecrs should remember that the Pioneer Lines OF the
West afford the best and only routes through the In
dian Nation to ST. Louis and an principal cities In tie
Northern. Eastern and Middle States Passengers
nom Galveston. Houston, Austin. Waco. Bryan, Dal
Las, MARSHALL jefferson. and an other tites and towns
On the Houston and Tens Central Railway and ils con
Meeting ran and stage Ines are oeo1 The choice o.
fuao az r1ff r0atcs 70 ST. Louis
AZ Dcaison Texas connccicn = mailc with the Ms
souri, Kansas sid Texas Railway. and Yinita In the
Nation. junction Il formed with ne Atlantic and
Parifc Railroad. By which an passenger are carried
through Southwest Missouri drcct 10 s. Louis lrifl
oufoaa,1s ofc1rs. Or n TIE passenstr sodcsircs. he
can when purchasing his thrsueh tckef arrange -
coutnne his Journey through Vlnita 20 S. Louis ~
WY o. SCALA and TIE 1lissouri PaciEc R1Liroad
Bo.h a. theso roads being under enc management
eoaai facilities arc offered IN ths ml1ter q palatia
slocpng cars. elcEant day coachcs, gqick tine. and
superior acconofziions a. cregy kind. Ihs trains
q thess oopanos ar,ye On 81 Leafs IN lrle TINS 70
u1ke connections with al roadl le1ll1t out - ne
cty. Prticular inecrn1tiun. Win nirz tine ia1l1a
oc can - h,1 a. tie ylloca tArcagh l'czsi cuc. a.
I1zs1. e. 81 el1rcz,sr John Hoa.la, Teas fsasl1-
elr Artni Ilotrfcn. Teas; O. =. A, Fri. ctnllll
rlss.r,sr t..nl' - Io-'l. No. 3uiF
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-19

LEATHER. our new advertisement
heading appears the advertisement of
Messrs. Witteman & Rost, dealers IN sole
and harness leather, French, German and
American calfskins. These gentlemen have
Just moved into one of the new Glasscock
buildings, where they are prepared to wait
on their friends and the public, and supply
them with everything in the leather lice,
shoe findings. etc.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-19

No NoNsENsE.-SolOmon, who was wise
to pIoverb, says there is time for all
things, and he no doubt would, could he
have lived at the present day, in apprO-
priating time to its legitimate objects, have
declared that now is the time to buy tickets
for the next and last Grand Gift Concert Of
the Public Library Of Kentucky. he would
have done that very thing and been sure to
secure a supply for himself, in time, for he
would know, as all may know, that unless
applied for Immediately, they viii all be
zone.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-19

We note from our exchanges that values
are declining, factories running on reduced
time, jobbes complaining Of low prices,
and capital cautious, timid and reserved
Neither persons nor corporations are spend
ing or earning as much money this season
IS last and the important process Of con-
traction, with the great financial changes
that il involves goes steadily and silently
on. The end Of this process viii soon be
reached. and something Ike the old easy
TINES be re-eslahIshed.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-19

TAXES ARE DUE.-Time is rolling along,
and every day shortens the time-allowed
for the payment of taxes before legal action
Is taken against delinquents. Go and settle
with Sheriff Zimpelman before he ''goes
for Won y
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-19

Col. CREARY, Of Omaha, manager of the
st. Louis and Mexican Gulf Railroad, to
run from Sabine Pass to Paris, Texas, is in
the city. The Colonel says that the pros
pect for the building of the road is now
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-19

IT begins to look like business about the
location of the new Jail. Some ten or
twelve men are busy excavating, and chisel-
ing the rock for the jail and the jailor's
residence, and huge piles of rock, sand and
brick are scattered over the ground.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-19

IT PAYs.-One day last week Mr.. Smyth
lost pony. The next day he advertised
him in the STATESMAN and the pony was
returned to him before dark. Men who do
not believe in advertising would have ne
elected their business and worn themselves
out riding hired horse over. the prairies
in hunting the pony had they lost it,
but Mr.. Smyth lost no valuable time, but
got his pony by investing one dollar in an
advertisement.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-19

THE jury in the Newcomb case were una
Bile to agree, and were therefore discharged
by the court Thursday afternoon. The case
goes over to the next term of the court,
and Mr.. Newcomb has given bond for his
appearance at that time.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-19

HAEeIxG OF DAN GALLAGHER. - The
hanging Of Dan Gallagher at Hearne BY
disguised men on the evening Of the eighth
instant, is another evidence that the people
Of this State are determined that desperado-
ism shall cease in Texas, or that those
who viii wiIhully and in cold blood take
the life Of another, shall hastily suffer death
as the penalty Of such wicked crimes.
Gallagher was notorious desperadO, and
the blood Of several murdered men was
upon his halds; but, as Is generally the
case with his sort, he was unceremOniously
sent into eternity, and although all depre-
cate mob violence, yet none will regret that
Dan Gallagher has been so disposed Of
There is hardly county in this State but
that is cursed with at least two OF three
men who have for years stalked about armed
with knife and six-shOOter, and who
are the peers of Gallagher in deeds of
blood and crime, and who are looked
upon as dangerous characters" by peace
loving, law-abiding, useful citizens. Let
the papers and the people all over the State
give them to understand that they viii no
longer be tolerated, but one by one brought
TO grief as rapidly as possible. Let-them
be made to understand that they are even
beneath the adder and the mad dog with
out reason, which is therefore less dan
gerous than the demon in human form, who
goes prepared, with instruments of death,
TO take the life of his fellow-man. Let
every good citizen do his part in bringing
into the clutches of the law all men of the
Dan Gallagher sort, and, when once there,
let them get the benefit of jury that viii
give them the full force of the criminal
law.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-19

Cart. ]. A. HOOPER, Of the house of
Moody s. Jemson, cotton factors and COM
mission merchants for the sale of cotton,
wool, hides, ETC., No. 12s Strand, Calves
ton, and No. % William street. New York,
arrived in our city on Wednesday, looking
after cotton, etc. Mr.. Hooper is too well
known by our citizens to need commenda-
ton from us. Mr.. Moody is the financial
agent of Texas for the sale of Texas bonds,
and the house of Moody s JemisOn is a safe
one, and all business entrusted to their care
viii meet with prompt attention.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-19

xxx, or Ku Klux Khan, often carries
terror to the hearts of many; but X. K. K.
-Kay's Kentucky Kure-is the only Lini-
ment that always brings relief to those who
use it. MORLEY Bros, Druggists,
nov12 If Pecan street, Austin, Texas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-19

THE question is often asked why are oil
paintings so costIyl The pigments and
other material used in their production are
very cheap, the resources for obtaining de-
sirabIe effects unlimited, the number of
artists ample--alI of whom have prefer
ence for oil work-many of whose produc-
tons, however, though expensive and
scarce dozen years old, appear worn, dull
and dingy, fading, scaling, perishing rap
idly, and in portraits, the features once IA
'miliar and true to life, convey false i'm
preston now. Time having already oblit-
Grated, no skill can restore them. Then
why are good, well-seasoned Gil portraits
so expensive7 Principally because artists
have to be paid for idle time in wait
ing for customers to order exorbitantly
high-priced and frequently Indifferent work !;
also because, until more recently, the art
world has offered nothing equal OF supe-
rior. But progressive age, among other
scientific attainments, has produced also a
new and popular portrait, life-like and beau
tiful as durable. Carbon, the only I'M
changeable and absolutely permanent sub
stance known, has but recently been
adapted successfully to portraits. Prof.
Hagan makes the carbon portrait especially,
and will picture large family with his su-
perior life-size portraits at the nominal price
of one good oil painting; also offers 500
to any one who will produce faded carbon
picture of any age, size or subject. Who
will offer a reward for faded picture in
oil or any other materials Orders solicited
by L. A. Hagan & Co., Austin, Texas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-19


The New York Hruld has lately pub
hshed poem upon the burial Of j. Wilkes
Booth, claiming the authorship Cor citi-
zen of Springfield, Illinois. The one It
published may have had such an author
ship, but the conception was borrowed, we
may say transcribed, iron the pen OF an
other. These lines have been known to
many in Texas for eight or nine years They
were horn Of adistempsred feeling, which,
at one time, too much prevailed at the
South. But calm reflection has doubtless
convinced the author, as it has all Of us that
the killing Of Mr.. Lincoln was murder,
which did no good, and has resultedi in evil,
Below we republish what appeared in the
Herald, and follow it with the original. No
matter what the subject may be, the author
must be admired for his poetical genius
The original was printed the first time IN
New York paper. several years since.
lcOpy taken from the HERALD
J. WILKES BOOT4I.
AENARKAnrx roxn on ;. wItxrs nooru nr = err.
zHN OF LNoorN's Hoaa
To the Editors Of the Herald.
The following lines were written by a
prominent citizen of Springfield, Illinois,
the home of Abraham Lincoln, and are
founded upon the report that Stanton, then
Secretary Of War, ordered the remains OF
J. Wilkes Booth TO be taken 70 sen. and
thrown overheard in-mid-ocean;
Oh. give him grave As vide IS the sweep ~.
OF the tidal waves measureloss motion;
Lay him % sleep IN The arms o. the deep.
Since his heart was as free as the ocean.
It was liberty slain that maadenel his brain
To avenge the dead idol he cherished;
So tbs meet that the main never curbed by chain,
Should hold the last freeman, now pcrished.
The dust Of the brave could not rest In the grave
OF land where blind force hath dominion;
But the step Of the slave never aoilcd The pfoud
That spurnstA the hamper and pinlon.
He, who dared break thorod Of blacinmoor's god.
All the hosts OF the despot dofying,
Nay not sleep In the sod, by naiioA'e feet trod
That he slammed with his glory In dying.
Yes hide him away from tho sad eyes Of day,
In the coral OF eca-green ahyssee,
Where the mermaidcns gay, as they ay thro' The
Shall purple his pale cheek with lasses.
Az the ocean streams roll from the gulf 70 the pole
Let the tempest-bell toll TO the ropose Of q soul
More sublime than the sound Of ~ eurges.
he hath written his name IN letters Of fame.
Ger the pathway 70 Liberty's portal;
And the serfs that now blame win crimson With
shame
When they learn they have cursed an immortal
he hath died for the weal Of world meath the heel
OF TOO many mercileEs Nero
But, while there Is Steel every lyrant shall feel
That Gods vengeance but waits for ita hero.
Then give him a grave as broad a. the sweep
OF the tidal waves mcaeurdltss motion;
Lay our Brutus 70 sleep IN the arms Of the dcep,
Since his heart was as wide as the ocean.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-19

WE are informed by cattle buyers that
good beeves now bring on the prairies
twenty-five dollars head. At these rates
the cattle raisers ought to be flush.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-19

Coz. ELLIOTT has gone to st. Louis after
a car load of ckambermaids. Wonder if the
Colonel is in favor of female suffragel
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-19

EVERYBODY uses Clouds Invigorating
Cordial for dyspepsia, liver complaint and
general debility. AS female remedy, it
never fails.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-19

GAS IN THE CAPlToL.-We learned last
evening that Messrs. selby s. Caldwell had
contracted to supply the Capitol building
with gas pipes, and that they begin the
work at once. No doubt the Legislators
will be glad to learn that the building can
be Illuminated with gaslight the coming
session.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-19

WE hear that there is some typhoid in
San Antonio. Our advice is, drink rain
water and let well-enough alone.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-19

Cart. L. E. EDWARDS has gone on a sur
veying and land locating expedition, to be
gone sill Christmas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-19

A LOCAL IMMIGRATION OFFICE.-lt seems
TO us that some OF our rea! estate dealers
might make ten strike by seeking to at
tract to their Offices the hosts Of immigrants
My passing through this city in search
homes. Itisto the interest of Austin that
hll the vacant lands in this county should, at
tthe earliest day possible, be'brOught into
thorough state of cultivation, and made to
contribute to the revenue of the State aud
the wealth Of the country. The growth OF
this city is actually retarded by the slowness
with which the country round about is set
tied up, and now, before the country be-
comes checked over with railroads, and
the trade Of our city from distance thereby
cut of, is the time that should be improved
in attracting to our county producing pop
ulation-a substantial and lasting depend
ence for the city Of Austin. NOdOubt hun
dreds Of the immigrant families that
monthly pass through this city would just
as soon locate in Travis county as any other,
II they could be informed without delay
where they could find a place to move into
and lands that they could buy or work upon
fair terms. II some Of our land agents
would take the right steps, no doubt they
would get thousands to settle in Travis
county. and get well paid for their trouble
besides. Peoplow who have lands to rent or
sell, could leave 3 memorandum at their
Offices, while the agents could, by spending
little money, attract the attention of i'm
migrants to their places Of business. Hand
hills and painted boards might be put up
on the different roads leading into the city,
and at the depot saying, ready homes for
the immigrant, Glands forsale or rent upon
reasonable terms. .scall at such an olIice
Tor information etc. Those who have
lands for sale or rent would, Of course, pay
sny one Tor finding them purchaser or
renter. Then Why not some one embark in
The business and thereby become public
bcnelaelorl
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-19

CoTToN report for the week ending Fri
day, November IS: 775 bales Via Houston
Direct Navigation Company, 125 bales ola
Galveston Railroad; total 900 bales, of
which go were for Houston, $50 for Calves
ton, 1875 for New Orleans, 65 for New York,
The frelghts on the same are: to Houston
81 per bale; Galveston So, New Orleans
5000, New York So So.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-19

NATIVE BANANAs.-Last Saturday we were
shown by DR.. Litten at his residence a
bunch of very fine bananas, presented to
him by Prof. Van Nostrand, of the Deaf and
Dumb Asylum, where the fruit was grown.
DR.. Litten has very fine banana tree in
his yard, which he thinks will bear fruit
next season, and many rare plants of differ
emit varieties. The Doctor has just COM
pleted an addition to his residence, con-
sisting of kitchen, dining room, store
room and bath room, with elegant large
galleries between the new and the former
house. The addition is built with a special
view to comfort and modern conveniences,
and the Doctor now has one of the most
desirable houses in the city.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-19

In Galveston, on Wednesday, Novumber II, 1874
SERENA MARIAN, aged six days, daughter Of Henry
and Mamie l. Mordccai.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-19

NovEMBER.-The sun is well on his
journey southwark, and the warm, golden
days of the last autumn month will soon
draw to close. November in Texas is a
favorite and pleasurable month-to us one
of the most delightful in the year. The
days are cool and pleasant, with just
enough suggestion of warmth at night to
convert the necessity of sleep into luxury of
life. This is the month for kindly reunions
at the old homestead, for strolling in the
woods and pastures, for hunting and fish
ing and for outdoor social life. In the
bracing sir, the rare golden sunshine, the
softer tinted skies in the forests and fields
gorgeous with the richness of autumn color
ing, there is keen enjoyment of living
given to no other time of the year. Now
a quiet DREAMER stiffness comes upon prairie
and wood, earth and sky are wrapped in
the tender, misty veil that the Indian sum-
mer wears, and the occasional Norther
hints of the dull and sombre winter coming
on apace. And as November leaves US
the best loved month of the twelve-heap-
ing with its generous prodigality barns and
granaries to overlooking, may the hearts of
all fill with grateful thanksgiving to the
Giver whose bounty Is so full and complete.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-19
IRON for the Blood,
Phosphorus for the Nerves,
Wild Cherry for the Lungs,
Golden Seal for the Stomach,

Mandrake for-th Liver,
are the ingredients of Clouds Invigorating
Cordial-a combination unequaled for the
facilitating effects of this changeable eli
mate. MORLEY Bros, Druggists,
nov12 If Pecan street, Austin, Texas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-19

STOLEN SADDLE REcovERED.-Mr. Plat
had the good luck, on Tuesday, of recover
ing a saddle stolen from him month or
two ago. A black man rode into the city
on horseback, when Mr.. Plat happened to
notice that the saddle belonged to him.
The saddle had been borrowed by the black
man from the wife of the negro Alexander,
who was arrested as an escaped convict a
few weeks ago by the Messrs. Metz and Mr.
Freeman.