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A selrAeeu.ed Criminal Not Believed.


Andrew DOnnan, man about thirty
years of age, was brought before Superin-
tendent Matsell, at the Police Central Office,
New York, on the second inst, under the
circumstances detailed below:
He entered the Sixth Precinct Station
House and informed Captain Kennedy that
he had come to surrender himself into the
custody of the police. Donnan stated that
he had been employed as an agent for Rad
key & Co., tinsmiths, at Austin, Texas, and
on the fifteenth of November last had been
intrusted with $4,000 in Texas State bonds,
which he was instructed to sell on behalf OF
his employers He sold the bonds and ap-
propriated the proceeds to his own use.
With the money in his possession he left
A1stin, and went ON drunken spree which
lasted two weeks, at the end of which time
he found himself in New York. since
then he has been wandering about
the city, until his funds became rx-
hausted, and for several nights he has slept
in various station houses. His conscience
troubled him 10 such an extent that he de.
termined to become his own accuser and
surrender himself to the police authorities.
preferring rather to suffer imprisonment for
his crime than to lead the life he had lived
since his flight from Austin. Superintcnd-
emit Matscll examined the self-accused de-
faulte-, and he repeated the story he had
narrated to Capt. Kennedy in every particu-
lar, and appeared to be very anxious to be
sent back to Texas. The records of the
detective force were searched, but no notice
of the flight of DOnnan could be found
Mr.. Matsell expressed the opinion that DON
nan was merely repeating the tactics en-
ployed by Irving, the self-accused Nathan
murderer, in procuring transportation from
San Francisco to New York. He believes
that DonnaA, finding himself destitute and
without friends in this city, and being de-
sirous of reaching Austin, has accused him
sent 70 Texas
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SAID a young husband, whose business
speculations were unsuccessful, my wife's
silver tea set, the bridal gift Of a rich uncle,
doomed me to financial ruin. It involved
hundred unnecessary expenses, which, in
trying to meet, made me the bankrupt that
am His is the experience of many 9th
ers less wise, who do not know what IS the
goblin Of the house, working its destruc-
ton A sagacious father of great wealth
exceedingly mortified his daughter by or
dering to be printed on her wedding cards,
''So presents except those adapted to an
income of $1,000 Said he: You must
not expect to begin life in the style am
able by many years Of labor 70 indulge;
and know OF nothing which will tempt
you more than the well intended but per
nicious gifts OF richFfriendsr
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IN BANKRUPTCY.

In the District Court Of the United States for the
Western District Of Texas-In the matter Of
JAMES A. SMITH, Bankrnpt-Western District Of
TcXas-Es.
This is 10 give notice. that on the twelfth day az
January. 1874. warrant Of bankruptcy was ifsucd
out Of the District Court Of the United States
for the Western District Of Texas against the estate
OF said JAMES A. SMITH Of the county Of William.
son, Western District Of Texas, adiudged 20 be bank
rupt on his own petition. That The payment Of
10 said bankrupt 10 him or for his lise, and
the transfer Of any property by him, u forbid
den by law and that meeting ~ tho creditors o. said
bankrupt, IN order 10 prove their debts and choose one
or more aHsignces Of said banlrupt's estate win Dc
held az Court OF bankruptcy, 20 be holden IN the
United States Court room a. Austin, before w. d.
Price Esq, Register Of Bankruptcy for said district
on the thirteenth day OF February, 1874 ~ 70 O'Clock
A. y. THOMAS i. PUftNELI.
U. s. Marshal W. D. Of Rexas a. Messenger.
janl3 DIT W3f
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BEET RooT sugar is an article Of manufac-
ture that has long in France proved profita-
BILE. 1t was first tried in that country in
consequence Of the edict Of the First Napo-
leon excluding British colonial products.
Colonial sugar was then selling as high as n
dollar a pound and ms it was an indispen-
sable luxury to the French, whose love for
sweet things is ineradicable, the new indus
try started with every prospect of success
The process was profitable from the begin
ming, and has since been so much improved
that beet root sugar completes on nearly
equal terms with that made from the cane.
The best used is the white variety. Five
tons of clear roots will produce about one
hundred and sixty pounds Of double refined
sugar, and sixty pounds of inferior lump.
So decided has been the success of the man
ufacture that it has been tried in this
country and proposes to beard its rival Of
the Louisiana low land in its own market.
At the Sacramento Beet Root Sugarie''
there was raised last year seven thousand
tons of beets, and this year four hundred
additional acres will be brought into pro-
duction. II now the chemists and the in
ventoT can find some cheaper method Of
manufacture, in time the new sugar may
be en- important and widespread industry.
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IN BANKRUPTCY,

In the District Court OF the United States for the
tern District OF Texas-In the matter % J. W
BROOKS, Bankrupt-Westem District Of Texas
This Is 10 give notice, that the twelfth day Of
January, 1874 warrant Of bankruptcy issucd ont
OF the DistrcNourt % the United States Tor the Wcs
tern District Of Texas, against the estate OF said j. W
BROOKS, OF the county OF MeLennan Western Dis.
trict Of Texas, adjudged to be bankrupt his own
petition That the payment Of any debts and the de-
his use. and the transfer OF any property by him. s.
forbidden by law, and that meeting OF the creditors
OF the said bankrupt In order 10 prove their debts and
choose more assignees Of said bankrupt estate
viii be held Court Of Bankruptcy, be holden Ia
the United States Court Room, at Austin, before
w. ID. Price, Esq., Register OF Bankruptcy for said
district, the twelfth day OF February 1874 nj Ia
O'Clock A. NJ. THOMAS +. PURNELL,
L. 5. Marshal W. d. OF Tcxas as Messenger.
isnla dit WI
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PR 8l;s III,l WALKING cULTTvAToR.
THREE THINGS CERTAIN.

With regard to the next Louisville. Kentucky
gift concert there three things nfahiy certain
first that Il viii take place the thirtyarst Of March,
just as tho thirty-arst day Of March arFyes
second, that the drawing win be fall one, without
partition abatement; and third thar those parties
who delay the purchase Of their tickets long VIII
be apt lose all interest in the concert Never before
in the history OF such enterprises has wonderful a
interest been manifested aud such immense sums or
money daily received Friends Of the cnt srprlsc
abroad can serve themselves and ala the management
by sending in their orders at By making carly
purchases the loss OF interest the buyer as moth
ing in consideration OF the advantages win enahc
the management TO give him in a complete. wcll-ar.
ranged and satisfactory drawing janis d&w Il
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A CoIORED MILIIoNARE.-Men whose
taxes foot up from $1,000 to $40, 900 each
year, can get two per cent. per month for
it, or use it in even more lucrative ways,
while the interest on their taxes is nothing
in comparison. Hundreds of thousands of
dollars are retained in this way. a nota-
BILE instance of this practice is the case of
a colored millionaire of New Orleans, who
has lodged paying his taxes until now they
amount to nearly 800, 600, due to the city
and State. This man is character FOR a
romance. He is so abStemiouS that he may
be called a miser. He disdains rest, and
with wonderful activity works ON in q
small and obscure one-Story house. remote
from the business portion of the city. The
building Is his Office and his home. 1t is
dingy and dilapidated on the outside.
Within kind of lobby. partitioued off
from the main room is the miser's office.
4 desk full of pigeon holes crammed with
papers, an iron safe and chair cor two,
constitute the only furniture.
Beyond are the rooms where he lives with
his mother, a woman about q hundred years
old. Yet this man, so unpretentious in his
business surroundings, has nearly hundred
tenementS, scattered all over the city,
which bring him anywhere from $40 to $500
each per month. He owns over two hun
dred properties, estimated to be worth at
least 800, 600, besides bonds and cash to
large amount. This man, however, never
pays any taxes, except when h; disposes Of
a piece of property and then only on that
property. In the sheriff's Office are tax
writs against him dating back twelve years
and some of them are attached to MS much
as six yards of foolscap, filed Throughout
with closely written descriptions OF the
property. The reason for avoiding his an
nual tax is n speculative one. The city
charges him ten per cent interest on hi
money, which he never loans except OF
mortgage, and he can make from eighteer
to twenty-four per cent. Every tenth yea
also the taxes of one year are wiped out by
prescription. -Ne7o Orleans Times.
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DRoCLAMATIoN .
I'm the Name and by the Authority OF
the state Of Texas.

To all 10 whom these presents shall come greeting:
WHEREAS, The Supreme Court Of the State has IN
recent decision, declared the election held ON the
second day Of December, eighteen hundred aud sew
entythree tlB73l, IN substance 20 be invalid by
OF the unconEtltutionaty OF tho election law under
which said election was held, and
Whereas, Great public injury and further danger
Gus complications Of public affairs likely 20 result
from any attempt the part OF those claiming 70 have
been chosen members OF the Legislature aud other
officers ut said election TO assume the positions they
claim
Therefore, For these ana other reasons which Il Is
not necessary TO incorporate herein, Il Is deemed adj
vsable and II Is so recommended that such persons
claiming 10 have been chosen Legislators and other
officers, should not attempt to assume The positions
they claim, unless by further action Of adequate
thOrity such election may hereafter be validated.
All good citizens are advised 10 abide the decision
Of the competent tribunal and aid IN maintaining pub.
lie order and moderate connscls.
I'M testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my
name and caused the grcnt seal ~
SEAL the State 90 he aflxed at the city OF AnF.
tin, this twelfth day OF January, a. D.
1874.
EDMUND J. DAVIS Governor
BY the Governor.
JANIS p NEwcoNB, Secretary OF State.
jnni3 dit w3i
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The cIvn wrongs Bill.

Please indulge me in the expression of n
few thoughts relative to the civil rights bill
or, more properly Speaking, the civil
toroags bill-that is now agitating the public
mind in general, and Mr. Summers mind in
particular. THIS civil bill, or rather this
uncivil bill, has no precedent in the history
of nations and no parallel in the annals of
government. 1t is altogether anomalous,
unsupported by reason and unfounded in
Justice The negro has every right he has q
right to demand, and every right the nation
has right to bestow. 1t would be just as
rational and as wise for Congress to enact Il
law forcing every farmer in the land to raise
hogs and sheep in the same enclosure, rs to
enact one compelling hotel-keepers and
others to open their doors to whites and
blacks Unfortunately. Hogs and sheep
do not thrive tOgether-no more do white
people and colOred; and as the former
should occupy their separate pastures, so the
latter should live and move in the distinct
spheres in which their Creator, in His I'M
erring wisdom, has seen fit to place them.
dc not wish to deny the negro any
privilege whatever, but 1 am equally anX-
ious not to restrict the white mans liberty
by forcing him to open the doors of his
hotel, or other building, to guests that are
offensive in the extreme, both to himself
and to his visitors. Let the colored citizen
have his own hotels, theatres, restaurants,
ETC., and let HIM have, a right to which he
is Justly entitled, the privilege of refusing
the white man entrance; allow the white
citizen the same privilege, and impartial
justice will be done both parties. The col
ored race have their own public schools,
and are unmolested in the full enjoyment
of the benefits arising therefrom; they have
their churches, and conduct their worship
in the manner best suited to their tastes.
What more can justice demand or power
grantg Both races have the same liberties,
the same institutions, and the same laws,
and the unholy clamor of those politicians
who ring their hideous brsyings in the pub
lie ear should be scOrned by every being
that has q heart, a conscience, or SOUL
/ CorresD0a,leat Richmond Eaqaiptr.
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An Aged NIiser-An Old Woman Dies OF
starvation with $500 on Her Person.

On Saturday evening the Bellevue Hos
pital sick wagon brought from the Twenty
third precinct a woman sixty-fOur years OF
age tbut who claimed 10 be much yOunger).
named Margaret Fitzsimmons, she being
sick and evidently suffering from lack of
tho proper clothing and nourishment neces-
sary to sustain life. She was dressed in rags
of the most filthy description, which were
literally covered with vermin. Before as
signing her 20 quarters Warden Brennan or
dered her to be stripped preparatory tor IN
PRODUCTION 10 the bath-tub; but the almost
helpless old woman stoutly resisted all CT
forts to disrobe her. Why she did so was
soon apparent, for on removing her excuse
for dress and the underskirt Narden
brennan was astonished TO find secured
around her waist a belt, TO which
were sewed no fewer than nineteen
pockets. each one OF which was cram
med with fractional currency notes. some
Of them having been issued soon after the
commencement Of the late civil war, and
many notes on city and State banks, most
OF which long since were merged into ma
tiOnal banks. The bills ranged in denomi-
nation from 81 to 81, and amounted in the
aggregate To more than $500. Many of the
counted SO often that they had fallen apart,
and were found in innumerable pieces and
perfectly Worthless. Nothing could bC
learned concerning the history of this mis-
cradle old miseF, and doubtless she has
been a professional beggar for many year.
past. The fact of despoiling this woman
of her money seemed to have depressing
effect, inasmuch as she never expected Z
see il again, and in this she was right, a.
death enSued from exhaustion, from expos
ure and starvation, in few hours after ad
mission 60 the hospital. Deceased, wh'
had long been widow, was native o
Ireland. II she has relatives in this com
try It is likely they viii come forward ans
claim what money may be Left after dc
fraying the funeral expenses. The filth,
rags, BY courtesy called clothing, and th'
vermin they contain. viii le consigned {
the ilamcs.-N 7. HtralL
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TtEspAy morning q serious sctidcut occarro,l on
ensrcss Axennc IN the sciaity N Dci livery stable
Which 4 IN Substance a. follows; Ccruan LADY. hy
the name 81 Mr.. Suope. living a Post 0sks. ahont
Ten miles from Austin came % town On Tuesday
mosnag. ln comrany viii her son and aanshlcs,in.
law with The intention 81 purchasing gods. A. they
ncrc walking az the east side 81 Congress Aycnue,
and crossing Ash stFcet Mrs. SWopc being some few
ps,,es aheai q her couranionsi Mr. Eseef's hogsc.
Win rider npon him. eso dasAns oat % Deis livery
stable towards the Avenue ana struck the ady 10 ihg
eafth AZ lhe horse leapcd over her. ne uas scn 70
strike hcf uifh HE hln1 e., via zrcat loscc Shs
uaz ihroan 81 ne earth VIA ercsi xioienoc.
ASH ~ an inscnsihle stats vas removed into
taiasm Naihofs falniinrc storp. wAcFo AIS
81 nusc rcceiscd motick AID flcr skaa uSs
foand 10 - hacieesa and Acr cAess sescscls
tsal-cd. she haa scceivcd ssecrc Internal iurics.
nlaol vac csespnz ison aeg neath AMI cars and tit
loor iy leaalae1 o. 81 eniirtly necnsbc state dur
iss 40 thc iime 80 vas q ~ sioso Her fsfcuis
fusily nnoesd her hose. slnce WhicA time ne
1ase hssa unahie ~ bar - ~ eo1lisio1- Crest
Fears afc cnicfialsea that 50 NH DE fron 81
aoands fas dcl Is lhe holse az. ~ ionnl ihe ami
nal euii1eig anrsna,sahlc Bet "a le4 strps hcload
~ ai ar shose anlarInrsle orfafscc he WAS
lieirnils shroan l.a ~ Aels hai 30, sssioa.ly g.
iafsd
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WIDE AWAKE HoILow.--The young ladies Of Wide
Awake Hollow oiias the pupils Of Miss G. BacOn's
school, had most delightful dance and supper at their
school Friday night the senior editor Of the
STATESMAN being an honorcd and happy guest. The
gentleman cadets from the Military Institute were
out In force well quite number OF young gentle
men from the city and the dsneng was spirited and the
supper excellent. All seemed to be up TO the highest
point Of enjoyment. We viii match the school girls
10 Austin, for good looks good manners, and good
sense against the girls Of any town in the State Tho
hnurc bellies OF the fair City Of the Hills are destined
keep mp fully is past and present reputation for
beauty. grace and intelligence. Miss bacon may well
be proId OF her pnpis as We know icy are proud Of
their accomplished teacher.
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AT mcetngof the Lone star Chapter, No. 6. X. a.
NJ, ON Saturday night the tenth instant the following
officers were elected for the ensuing year, viz; j. W.
Hannlg. NJ +. II. p; W. @. Thomas, f. K; W. j.
ELEPHANT K. s.. j. N. Denton, c. H.; G. T. Allen, p.
\; T. C. bartholomew, Sec. A. Biberstein. Treas.
!. larson, r. a. C.; J. A. sink, G. NJ. Sd V. NJ
H. sharpe Guard
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FnrDAY night about 7:s0 o'clock our citizens were
startled by an alarm OF ere, which was caused by the
explosion Of a kerosine oil lamp At the Bird Cage
Saloon - on Pecan street, near Congress avenue NO
damage DONE We suggest Capt. Hte's Barbarn gas
apparatus a. preventive to accidents Of this kind
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VIZ learn that the stage from Gonzales, due here
Saturday night when within eight miles OF Austin up
SET iniurlng two OF the passengers Ono OF the lady
passengers had her collar bone broken. The accident
was caused BY 3 broken wheel. We are informed that
there were eight passengers in the coach when the Sc-
cident occurred
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Tux improvement TO the walks on the Avenue Is
agaln being rapidly pushed forward We are glad 10
zee this a. nothing presents more pitiabe appear
ance than heaps Of rubbish piled up on pubic ihor-
.mohfaFa
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60 to Ben ThOmpson's drug store and secure some
~ the celebrated Amargosa DiarThea Specific II y
one u the safest remedies for choi
era morbus ard kindred complaints now known.
nO6 d&wtf
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ArrEsrT0x Il called 20 the legal card or Mr. W J..
Montgomery Mr. Montgomery has lived among US Tor
some year. ~ prneiicng lawyer and during that time
. established reputation for devotion 10 business
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YESTERDAY was one OF the most beautiful days that
ever dawned In our midst. The air was mild as In
spring lime, aud everybody out and on the move.
There was nothing TO the pleasures OF our city
hat the dust which was rather too much for the other
surruundlngs
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TUESDAY we had tbs pleasure OF meeting our old
friend, NJ W.T.. Melton, formerly Of the Lampasas
Dispateh, who informs Us that he is abont to start
paper at san Saba in probably lees than two months
We wish him all kinds OF IN his anticipated en-
ierpfise
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YESTERDAY we had the pleasure Of call from Capt.
John NJ Pnney tbs ahable district clerk Of Bastfop
county We have always had high respect and
esteem for the good people Of Bastrop, and heartily
,releoue their citizens 10 our sanctum.
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TmE planning mills Of this city are dong good bust
ness. Daily large numbers OF wagons arc seen stand
ing In front % q r MIletts establishment piiing on
quantities OF dressed lumber and finishing for bnd
ng- on the outskirts Of the city aud In the country
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f,PoErED GISsER ALE.-Yes'erday we were CON-
pllmentrd with delightful beverage bearing the
bo1c tle and pronounce it the most refreshing and
,emnerate which could possibly be invented.
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Il case samuel Hooper resigns bis place
as mcmllerof Congress from the Fourth Mas
sachusetts district. il Is reported Collector
Russell win BE- elected 70 so the vacancy
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Wa understand the Baptist Church Of this city have
determined 70 rent the alternate pews Of their house
OF worship the proceeds to be applied 70 the support
IT the PASTOR the eloquent and faithful Dr. Dodge.
We requested to say that oil wishing pews may
them Il already appropriated, by applying to
either Of the dcacons OF the church, Messrs Harrel,
Chandler Wayman and Pilgrim
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Tns well known and skflfnl physician, Dr. W. J.
McIAnghln Of this city, delivered an able ndinstruc-
tive lecture on anatomy. TO the pupils Of the Austin
Female College the afternoon Of the ninth instant
which was listened 10 with much interest by the facu
~ aud pupils OF the college. WoarO Informed by Rev.
4. a. stacy, the principal that Dr. Mclaughlin viii
deliver series OF lectures on anatomy surgery end
other interesting matter TO tho scholars during the
sesslon. OF which this d tho frat
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ses adyer,lsemeni Of the Fitzhugh House in this
,o,n,no,. paper The popular proprietor, Col L. II.
F,zbagb l. striving to make his house the most de-
.fr.bie IN the city.
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iHg Srleatiric Amsriofn publishes full
description Of the proposed great tower to
% erected IN Philadclphiaat the centennial.
IS 70 height, anything Of pious device sinks
into significance beside ii. The tower 81
BABEL was common affair. in all probabili-
G., and the s.. Peters, a Rome. 81. PanI's.
London. and ;he Pyramids Of Egypt, viii
''look IKE plsnies." The tower Is 10 be
enc thousand feet in the air. Of circular
mon; one hundred and fifty feet at the base
and thirty az the top, with spiral staircase
for the use 81 any one who is loolisl.
enough 10 attempt 10 walk up. and an clc-
vator Tor those who aro willing ~ risk :
ride.
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ATTENTION Il called to the adsefiise'neni o. inc
Grand Gin Concert Of ibe heniueAy stare Library
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At the meeting of the Washington Fire Engine
Company, on Wednesday night, the following gentle
men were elected officers for the ensuing year, viz:
John Brcmond, Foreman; J. N. Miller, first assistant
fo.emon; L. Mas second assistant foreman; WI.
Oliphant secretary; A. II. Robinson treasurer; E T.
Eypleston, Steward; E. Perry. Engineer; F. Prcsscr,
Fireman.