The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-07-30
TEXAS ITEms.

The Sulphur Springs Gazette has entered
upon its ninth volumne.
The Denison Ne,cs says in the criminal
court at Sherman, John NJ. Gillard, charged
with murder, was sentenced to three years
and nine months in the penitentiary. Veg
citation is suffering for rain. Gardens and
shrubbeiy drying up Parties are there
prospecting for emigrants from Missouri
and Mississippi. Texas opens wide her
arms and bids them come.
The Telegraph says that Houston now has
board of trade completely organized.
Capt J. NJ. Smith. OF Lavsca county. writes
]. w. johnson, Esq, the inventor, that his
"Dead Shot" poison for worms upon cotton
is success, as three hundred acres of cot
ton will attest. The funeral of Lieut. viii.
P. MCGOWAN took place on the twenty-sec-
ond instant, attended by his family and
surviving comrades.
The East Teas Herald reports the mar
rage of Mr.. Winfree, of Virginia, with
MISS Mollie Matlock very pleasant affair.
The census returns of the scholastic popu-
lation show, for Houston county, Sal white
and 525 colored; total 1906; an increase of
1872 over last year. The sexes are pretty
evenly balanced. Mr.. W. NJ. Macomb, a
veteran of the war of 1919, died on Cochlno
Bayou on the twelfth instant, aged eighty.
He was native of Ireland. For great
many years he was member of the Baptist
Church. Crops will be better, it is thought,
this, than last year.
The Houston Age says that sit is gener-
ally understood, we suppose, that the local
columns of the Age are controlled by Mr.. b.
F. Hardcastle.n Commodore Morgan, it is
understood, will finish the ship channel
A young negro who says his name is
Berry Smith and from Bryan, was found
under fodder in the back room Of Messrs
Browne S Balfrass. A stolen watch, bag
gage checks and visiting cards were found
upon his person.
The Comanche Chief says the cotton
worm has made its appearance in Limestone
county. Mr.. Joe w. Hill has purchased
an interest in the CRisf. immigration is
pouring into that and the adjoining coun-
ties from Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee,
Mississippi, Alabama and Arkansas. From
the Brown county locals in the Chis, we
make notes. A home guard Of fifty-six
men is being organized. It is hoped that
the government win furnish arms. Com
mon schools are progressing.
The railroad fever is solicited. A church
and Masonic lodge have been established
and an effort to open lodge of /. o. o. F.
They have also 3 hourishing Council Of
Temperance, good Sabbath school, and a
regular prayer meeting.
The jefferson Dsn0cnrt says German by
the name Of August was drowned in the
bayou while bathing. A cucumber Eve
feet long, raised by Mr.. Regan, graces the
Office Of the Democrat.
The Denison Times states that there were
at the government depot yesterday, $50, 900
pounds Of freight for Fort Griffin; Is, 900
pounds were shipped within three or four
days. A train is expected in to-day that
win take it. There is also at the depot
g. 600 pounds for Fort Concho, and II, 900
pounds for Fort Richardson, all Of which
win be shipped in day or two. We are
informed that the shipment Of government
freight from that place win be extensive
for some time to cone.
The Giddings Tri5uns says that it is IN
derstood that cotton Il bursting on Sleeps
plantation. and that picking win soon com
msnce. The worm spPeared week ago.
An apple, weighing ten and > hall
ounces. was presented . the Iribaae,
measuring in circumferenee twelve inches.
And yet some people SAY fruit win not
grow ven IN Texas. Il wlis raised by Mr..
james walker, Of Basirop county.
The San Antonio Hsrals SAYS that Dr..
Galloway, Who lives in the post oaks, va,
accidentally shot, few days ago, and is in
q critical condition.
Ire second negro Who died on York
creek. for astempiing 70 rape German
girl. was hamed I'd. HuIsenan.
Fhs Gonzales Esqnirr lsfozis worms ia
the cottsa. but expresses iii1s in ths use Of
par;s green. ArestFal Is gong on IN the
nsiehborhood. Tie Gasnf pays = high
compliment 10 ths4 eninl,ni surgeon end