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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

ONE of our citizens, of truly scientific at
tainments, has discovered an immense deposit
of protoxide of hydrogen in the bed Of the
Colorado river, few miles above our city.
We congratulate him on this brilliant success.
This discovery has caused quite an excitement
among our scientific men, and especially the
medical fraternity, among whom there is
much rejoicing because of the prospect of its
cheapening the article, thus enabling them to
use it more freely in their practice. What
with this last discovery, the rapid approach of
the International Railroad, and the prospect
Of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad
moving hitherwaId with rapid strides, truly
the march Of Austin will be onward
In two years time we predict population
of twenty thousand for our healthful and
picturesque capital We understand that a
company is being formed among our home
capitalists to work this newly discovered de
post, and put it at once on the market Its
value is believed by men of science to be i'm
mense. In Arabia and Africa it has fire.
quently been valued at its weight in coined
gold.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

A HOUSE RoBBER ARREsTED.-seveEal
weeks ago the house Of Dr. w. 7. Horne,
living in the southern part Of the city, was
entered at night, the robber taking from the
Doctors pocket few dollars in money and
pocket case Of surgical instruments, and max
ing good his escape. On Sunday the Doctor
received a dispatch from Bryan, announcing
that negro had been arrested there for steal
ing, and that case Of instruments were found
in his possession bearing his initials The
Doctor says they belong to him, and has sent
a dispatch to that effect This, then, is the
second Austin thief that has come to grief,
and it is to be hoped that still more Of them
win yet get their dues.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

Tm WEEKLY STATESMAN. Parties hay
ing friends at q distance that they wish to
keep posted in regard 70 local matters about
Austin, Grin regard to Texas affairs generally,
should remember that the WEEKLY STATES
AJAX, published every Thursday. contains q
large, varied and choice amount Of reading
matter, inclusive Of editorials, locals. State
and miscellaneous news The paper is large
and neatly printed, and win be furnished in
wrappers at ten cents q cOpy-three for TWEEN
ty i've cents.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

WE have been so Often called upon, as faith
full chroniclers, to narrate offensive instances
of injustice, illiberality and lack of the proper
spirit of accommodation on the part of railroad
officials toward the victimized travelling public,
that it is with feelings of unmingled delight
and heartiest cheer, we narrate the exemplary
fact that the trains on our railroad stop at the
Brazos to permit the passengers to gather their
ill of ripe blackerries, which are now in their
luscious and sugary prime. Here Is an ex-
ample for all railroads to initiate. The fact is
that sincet the express trains have been taken
off, it now requires the whole of long sum
mer's day to travel from Austin to Hampstead
on running time, and the gathering of black
berries comes in very well to relieve the intol
cradle and protracted tedium. When Morgan
comes along with his road from Indianols
next year, the Central win probably so far i'm
prove its timetable as to abolish the social in
stitution Of blackberry gatherings.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

TnR total population 81 tie isItnds q
1apan IS ga. ~. e2T. % whom 1875. f58
tfs males ard ID. ga 68I arc females. Of
n SO l29 tanners. 6 $50 ~ ere females;
1ce 40 merchant Offices ere rl Ided oltf
b Wqmen. - coureI with 80 zee, 60
7sDc1 ~ men, he clrinsI1 - pr1
r1uI 1870 men ard only ~ 'ene'
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18
E1otklnE nom Co1aan<hc- srnftt r1tr
Mung-4o, %. Hardin, w, a. and ~. 81.
Dlxon me Victims

EhotklnE ffom CouaanSlse- s7nr.1 r1sr
Iunn-3os g. Hardin. w, a. nr.H ~ |'
u1xon me Viotlmn1
Last night Sunday, body 81 srmea
men came into town about twelve O'Clock
overpowered the guards and took the aho4s
named parties, who were under arrest 81
the accomplices Of John WESLEY Hardin.
carried them about two miles west % ne
town aud hung them The citizens of our
town, We are confident, had nothing 70 Is
with this affair, NOR do We think any one
living in the county took part in 81
The parties wero disguised. and none 81
them recognized by the guard or those pres
ent at the time The guard, which was
composed Of but few men, and those pres.
emf, were taken Of and strictly guarded for
some time after the prisoners had been re-
moved. This is a plain and true statement
OF the case. as observed By the writer. who
was himself placed under arrest with the
guard. -Four other prisoners james An
derson. Thomas jefferson Waldron, VIII
liam Green and DR.. Brockiess-wcro IN tho
room at the time, arrested under suspicIon.
but were not harmed. - Comancae Ctisc
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

EMANCIPATION DAY.-The colored people
Of this city, county and adjacent counties are
preparing to have celebration on the nine
teenth Of this month in this city. They will
have basket dinner, music, ETC., and it is
expected that the attendance win be the largest
Of the kind that has ever taken place in West
ern Texas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

PRIsoNERs. Thirteen men belonging to
Capt walters frontier company have ar
rived in Austin from Comanche, having in
charge seven prisoners. charged with cattle
stealing. The prisoners arc from Comanche
and Dewitt counties, and are to be turned
over to the State authorities. Some Of them
are supposed 70 belong to the Hardin Taylor
gang Of cattle thieves. The rangers report
that there seems 70 be a systematized plan or
ranircd for stealing cattle on a gigantic scale,
and that recently Hardin and Taylor were
orezhaulod while ea rbs,e for Kansas with q
large drove Of cattle, and lot Of blank bills
q sale Of cattle taken from thomi or, rather,
picked up af,er thelr aisht from camp
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

CAUSES decided in the supreme Count June
II, 1874: Power e az '. Davis. Governor;
appeal from Travis; affirmed The State v
Blosslngame; appeal from Grayson; reversed
and reminded Fuller v. The State; appeal
from Fannin; reversed and dismissed. Gurley
'. The State; appeal from Falls; appeal dis
missed
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

CAUSES decided in the Supreme Court,
June Is, 1874: Wise v. The State; appeal
from Harris; affirmed. Townsend " The
State; appeal from Lavaca; affirmed HOl-
comb " The State; appeal from Cameron; re-
versed and remanded Houghton " The
State; appeal from Williamson; reversed and
remanded. Jenkins v. The State; appeal
from Bexar; affirmed Stafford v. Stafford;
error from Victoria; reversed and remanded.
Martinez v. The State; appeal from Bexar;
reversed and remanded. Lott V. The State;
appeal from Goliad; reversed and remanded.
McCarty v. The State; appeal from San
Patricio; reversed and remanded.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

ARnEsrED "A three hundred pound infant
was lodged in the calabOose Thursday night,
the little chap being found on the streets so
drunk that Il could not tell whose child It was
Mothers should be careful how they allow
their little darlings to wander about subjectto
the ups and downs and the temptations Of
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

NoTHrNo has been heard that we can learn
Of the parties In charge Of the colored man ar
rested in this city for the outrage perpetrated
near San Antonio, since their departure with
the prisoner. It was generally eonjectured
that the prisoner would ''get away" while en-
route to the Bexar jail.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

By request Of the Superintendent Of the
Lunaiic and Blind AsyIums, the city divines
have inaugurated church service in each in
stitution every Sunday.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

Hos. A. BLEDsoE, late Comptroller was
married few days since to Mrs. Ellison of
Tarrant county. II we remember right Judge
Bletlsoe Is some seventy-ive years old, but the
old man has plenty Of fire in him yet
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

Mn. BAHN, the popular jeweler, has pre-
sonted the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
with a fine clock, and the STATESMAN has
been requested by some Of the members to
return their grateful Acknowledgements for
the same.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

AUSTIN GRANeE.-The Austin Grange are
fitting up the old STATE Gazette and State
Journal building, at the upper end Of the Az
enue, FOR a hall, and win henceforth hold
their meetings there regularly every Saturday.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

A SMALL addition Of two rooms is being
added to the ComptrOller's building. The
upper room is TO be used as an Office, and the
lower one as record room.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

SUNsTRoKE.-A colored man was sunstruck
Wednesday, about 1s o'clock, on Pecan street,
near the old Bremond residence. Hewa on
horseback at the time, and lay for some time
in the dust and sun after he fell from his
horse.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

II occurs 10 Us that the State might afford
to build soma modern Outhouses in the CAPT
toI yard.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

MRs. MnLErT's fine residence gong up just
north Of the ComptrOIler's Office is getting
well advanced to completion. It one of the
most imposing and roomy residences in that
part Of the city.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

WoEK is being slowly pushed ahead on the
new Presbyterian Church now being erected
on Hickory street, one block east of the
Avenue.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

Leg BROKEN. Charley Woods, a,colored
man, who has been porter in the Raymond
House bar-room for few weeks past, broke
his leg below the knee, Tuesday night He
went TO step off the sidewalk into the gutter,
near Mr.. Brass feed store, and by some mis-
s,ep his leg was broken.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

CAUSES decided in the Supreme Court June
~. 1874: Johnsony The State; appeal from
Gillespie appeal dismissed. The State v.
Robert Williams appeal from Karnes
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

VIZ have learned on the street that the little
elrl who was foully dealt with near San An
tonic has since died
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

/ OsT
Headlight certificate No agi for one LEAGUE ana
labor, issued to John B. Gay BY the Board ~ Land
Commissioners Of NacoQd0cho8 county. dnnI|faIc1
August 4 1856, No. ds63486t
Headrgh certificate No a8i TOT go aeros issued %
William n. Sparks BY the Board Of Land Ccnlue1ion,
ere, Galveston county.
Certificate Tor so acres donation to William Mckay
by special act, February q, 1853
Certificate for 80 acfes bounty 10 8 IA En1fIn IN.
der special act, September ], 1886.
Headlight certificate No III, for go acro1 iasncf 10
Thos. r. Sader By the Board Of Land coalnI1loncls
Of Lamar county
Certificate for 1880 acres Issued 70 John SPARKS b
special act, August IS, 1885,
Certificate FOR $40 acres, bounty iCGucd % John II
Gaines under special act September 4 1858.
Certificate for go acres, bounty No 1855 70 N1nI0r
W. Sewer, approved Dy the Commissioner % Claims
One labor No sl5, issued 20 james ~. 1mIlh 81 I1n
Board Of Land Commissioners Of WashInrton county.
IL not heard from the time prescribed b. law. g.
plicatlon viii be made for duplicates.
jei7 WOW JAMES IL RECTOR.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

TIE roof of a house IN the northeastern
portion Of the city caught fire last Monday,
but was soon squelched by the inmates and
near neighbors A chimney caught fire the
same day in the same locality, which set peO-
pie spinning about pretty lively for few
minutes.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

''sxART ALEcK" wants to know why it is
that scarf pins don't get sea-sick, when they
are floating about Austin on the bOsoms of
such immense swells9
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

TuE following named cadets failed to re
celpo TIE Memorable mention they deserved in
nt late report on the Texas Military Insti-
.lut1 commencement exercises Second class.
~. s. Walker Of Austin. Third class, E. De
Nolmandio. Austin; W II. Murphy. Jeifer-
son, Us McSWecn, Burnct Fourth class,
Guy Carleton. Austin; J. ]. Scott, Dallas;
R J. Murphy. JeIIeIson.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

THE second quarterly conference for the
Austin station, Methodist Episcopal Church
South, viii be held at the Methodist Church,
Friday May -, sa5 P. n. Preaching at IL
A. N. and s:l5 P. N. Saturday, with Sunday
services as usual. II. v. PHnPoTr.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

sHEAF OATS, for horses, is quite plentiful in
Austin. For forage, it is just the thing for
the faithful animals.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

Go East VIA ST. LoUIs.-NoW thar Texas has d
rect rail communication with the whole country trav-
eers should remember that the Pioneer Lines Of the
West afford the best and only routes through the In
dian Nation 10 St. Louis and al principal cities in the
Northern, Eastern and Middle States Passengers
from Galveston, Houston, Austin, Waco, Bryan, Dal-
las Marshall JEFFERSON. and all other cities and towns
on the Houston and Texas Central Railway and its con-
meeting ran and stage lines. offered the choice Of
fico az rc1 goiaes to 81. Louis.
Atkinson, Texas connection e made with the Ms
souri, Kansas snd Texas Railway, audaf VirIta, IN the
Nation, junction is formed with the Atlantic and
Pacific Railroad, b. which an passengers are carried
through Southwest Missouri direct to ST. Louis, srit-
OF oaaa7so q co.'s. Or II tie passenger 90 desires, be
can When PURCHASING his throagh ticket arrange 70
continue his journey through Yinita to St. Louis. b.
way Of Sedalia and the Missouri Pacific Railroad.
Bofa 81 these rolis being under onc manararnsrt
equal facilities offered n the matter q palatal
sleeping cara elegant day c0aches quick tine and su-
pcrior recommendations Of every kind ne tr.ins of
thcss companics arrive IN ST. Louis IN ample tine 70
make conncction With al roads leading ont Of TIE cty
P.riculur iniorzion. with uspa, tine tables. &C,
ctn BE had a tbe various through ticket onees IN
Tszns 1r 81 addressing John Howard, Texas P.ssun-
ger Aeoni. ho1siOn. Tczass or & A. Foud, General
ralssngE Aglnf s. L0His, No. izsEiy
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

THE VNITA ROUTE TO ST. LOUIS AND THE EAsT.-
Our people under the impression that there is no
connection BY the Missouri Kansas and Texas Rail
way Vinita in the Territory with the Atlantic and
Pacific Short Line for St. Louis This is mistake and
we are glad to say that by the time table, connec-
lions are perfect. Sleeping run nom Vinita to
St. Louis At less charges than any other route and ar
i've in St. Louis daily at P. n, the Atlantic and
Pacific short Line thereby giving to through passe-
gers ample time for supper before leaving St. Louis on
the fast express trans for tie East For fun parcu-
lars apply the ticket agent Of the Central Road IN
der Raymond House, Austin, or address J. Howard
Texas Passenger Agent. Houston, Texas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

DISTRICT CoURT-This term Of the District
Court promises to be a full seven weeks SEES
sion. So far, tho grand jury has returned one
hundred and six indictments for felony and
murder There are three cases of murder and
one of rnno to be tried this term.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18
IcoMMUNIcATED.l
Our County JaII-Its Horrible Condition
Thirty Prisoners In one Small Room.


Editors Democratic Stdtesman-In the name
of God and humanity, / ask for permission
through your columns to call the attention of
our citizens to the awful condition of the
county Jail. know this subject has often
been spoken of in your columns; but it cannot
be alluded to too often, until some change is
made. While measures for new Jail are
being discussed, some present relief is greatly
needed. For nearly year have held divine
service in the Jail once month for the bene-
fit of the prisoners, and can speak from very
accommodations. The condition of the in
mates is bad enough in cool weather, but in
summer it is simply intelerable, and the won
der is that any survive Imprisonment
Last Sabbath there were thirty human be
ings in that small room, fourteen or fifteen
feet square. These were mostly naked, and
the Precipitation ran down them in streams on
account of the neat. The air is so foul and
dense that it may almost be cut with a knife,
and the room is so dark that lamp Is neces-
sary in order to see to read. / might still
further shock your readers by going on to give
true description, of all the horrors of the
place, but forbear
The officers in charge seem kind and consid-
crate, and feel deeply the condition of af-
fairs, but are pOwerless to effect a remedy.
understand that several prisoners have re-
Gently plead guilty in order to be trans
ferred to the State Prison. If any one wishes
to. see a place which in Indebtedness rivals
the ''Black Hole y of Calcutta, let them go
and look for themselves. Win not our city
and county be visited by the judgments of
Almighty God, if these things are permitted
longer to go unremedied2 Where is our
boosted Christian civilization, if right here
among us, we allow such outrages to exist?
Respectfully yours,
tttkt It EDWARD B. VIRGIN,
Pastor Presbyterian Church.
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Local Matters.

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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

For HUNTSVILLE. Sheriff Zimpelman sent
off eight prisoners to the penitentiary Monday
night, convicted at this term of the district
court. There are still twenty two prisoners in
our little cramped up filthy pen called jail
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

WE are sure our readers win thank US for
calling their attention to the very handsome
advertisement of the Excelsior Manufacturing
Company of St Louis, as it would be useless
for us to try to say anything in favor of the
great Charter Oak Cooking Stove. The very
word suggests the thought of a well cooked
meal, followed by easy digestion, vigorous
health, with desire to have plenty of real
work, to say nothing of the comfort of a
happy, contented household.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

Mr.. HONEY, who contemplates going North
to live. has sold his interest in his new grist
mill to his recent partner, Mr.. Bonner, of St.
Louis.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

ATTEMPTED HOUSE RoBBERY.-A thief at
tempted to enter the residence of Mr.. Nc
Geary, in the northern part of the city, Mon
day night, about 10 o'clock. Mr.. McGeary
heard him on the gallery, and when he in
quired the second time as to what the intruder
wanted, hereceived the reply: 81 am looking
for place to stay all night" Mr.. Thief &C
cepted an invitation to leave without taking
time to express his gratitude for the invitation.
The ladies in the house were very much ex-
cited, and requested Mr.. McGeary not to use
his shot gun, which he keeps in trim, as Others
ought to do, for such visitors. -
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

Jon PRNTNG.-We would remind our
readers that VIC have one of the best arranged
and appointed job Offices in the Southwest.
The type is new and clear, with a very large
and well selected assortment of display type.
Our steam presses are Of the most approved
style, and capable Of working off an immense
amount of printing at short notice. We can
execute plain and ornamental printing, from
a poster to ''gutter snipe." We are pre-
pared to do book and pamphlet work, rail
road work, briefs, bill heads, and, in fact, all
kinds of printing in the most approved style,
at prices to SUIT the times. Now is the time,
when business is dull, to have printing done
for the year, as care and attention can be given
to it much better than when there is a rush,
and every one wants his job first.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

Mr. CRANBERRY is aboutto begin the COM
plehon Of his brick house on the corner
northwest from the Catholic Church. For
several months 1t has been standing in a state
Of partial completion, but now work is to be
commenced on it again without delay. In
the fan Mr.. G. viii build fine front to it
twenty-five by forty feet two stories high.
The building win have about fourteen good
rooms, and win be suitable for arst-elass
hnardinc house
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

THE GALVESTON AND SAN ANTONIO RAIL
RoAD.-A dispatch of the tenth instant, from
President Pierce to the San Antonio Express,
states that the report about work having been
stopped on the above road is incorrect; that
work is now progressing vigorously, and that
it will be completed TO the San Marcos river
by the first of August This will be good
news to the people of Western Texas gen.
orally, and those of Hays county especially.
Another year, and we firmly believe that
Austin will be accessible by two and perhaps
three railroads. With the Central, Morgan's
Road from Indianola, and the international,
we can get along very comfortably for years.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

THE LUNATIo AsYLUM-The work at the
Lunatic Asylum, as we learn from Col. Cook,
is steadily progressing, and perhaps there are
but few persons in the city or State who are
appraised of the proportions Of the improve
ments going on there. The ell now being
added to the Lunsiic Asylum building is one
hundred by forty feet and is to be three
stories high, and built in very substantial
manner. The first story of the building is
already up, and the job is to be completed
during the coming fall
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-18

81. LOUIS, June 10.-The drst locomo-
tive and train Of three passenger cars
crossed the bridge to-day. The train made
several trips over the bridge.
AUGUSTA, Ga. June 10.-Thc Cotton Ex-
change Convention has organized with the
following officers. John Phelps. 81 New
0rseans. president; G. Q. Easlon, % New
York, vice president; John s. LOOT, of
lenphla secretary. Aflcr the ossaniza-
ton. the convention took recess uniii
O'Clock, in order 30 give tinc % nppoint che
committees 1nd prepare Cor bcsi1ls
IrrIir,ros. June 1.-THE FrrDc