The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-05

ing Will be the court house"
The San Antonio Herald states that
'iSherif Ronnett was able to get out yester-
day for the first time since he met with the
accident OF breaking his leg. The enter
tainment At the Alamo Literary Hall, for the
benefit of the orphans, wSs a financial sue
cess. We learn from Gen. Ports. who
has just returned from 0akvilIe, that Har-
rison, one of Wallace's company Of rang
ers, is in Jail at that place for the alleged
murder OF Sidonio Delgado, about two
months ago. He was arrested at Sherman
and will be sent to Wilson, where the muir
dered man died, for trial. Harrison is also
charged with the murder of another Next
can by the name of Villareaf.n
The BastroP Adrertsser says that 1--WE re-
greet to announce that that terrible disease,
bloody hux, is on the increase in our COM
munity. So far but two deaths have Oc-
CURED from IT, but almost every one YOU
meet is attacked, more or less, with the dis
ease. Our brother, W. J. Cain, former edi-
tor of this paper, has been seriously i'll for
the past ten days, but is now slowly recoy-
ering, though still unable to leave his bed.
It is hoped the northsr of yesterday will
bring about change for the better. Mr.
/ A. Scott has placed at our Office for general
inspection few sample stalks OF the Lou
lsiana ribbon cane, raised on his farm near
McDade. From an acre and half of this
cane, Capt BillingsiY cleared, last year,
three hundred and fifty dollars %
The Southeastern Eadez states that ''1lr
Strickling, of Lavaca county. came to the
fair here last week, with specimens of SUI
gar cane and improved cotton. After the
close of the fair, pair of mules attached
to his wagon wandered of without driver,
and going into the river for water, were
drowned. The wagon and harness were
recovered on Sunday"
+. The Weekly Ners Echo says that ''our
tc. .psman, A. Doris, took the premium at
lhe y Gonzales Fair on his new patent churn."
The Waco Examiner of the thirtieth ulti-
no states that "a great number of immi-
grants arrived yesterday, by wagon, from
Missouri and Arkansas. They settle princi-
pally in the counties Immediately surround
ing this (dcLennsn) county. Such is the
number of articles on exhibition, that speak
! ing with especial reference to the commit
tee work of examination, comparison, tests
/ and awarding of premiums, it seems that
there should be, must be continuation or
prolongation of the fair. Mr.. Marion
Martin, Navarro county, exhibited some very
fine horses at the fair, of the fieet-footed
persuasion, among which were the prime
favorites ELLA Harper and Cousin Dick, ,
both horses of distinction, and would at
tract attention on any course in the land"
The Bryan appeal states that ''the Grang-
ersa are taking ground against usury, and are
in favor of passing law making all inter
est over ten per cent. per annum illegal"
The Canton Nelos states that ''the Kauf-
man Star says that the person murdered
near Prairieville some time since is now
thought to be a young man by the name of
Green"
The Dallas Commercial states that ''One
Hundred and twenty-five immigrants came
in on the Texas and Pacific this morning
Nearly all stopped at Dallas. The incom-
ing trains are crowded with first and second
class passengers, while there are but few
on the eastern bound trains"
The Western Stock Journal states that
''settlers, both for town and country, come
IN among u.s. whereat our hearts are glad
dened. Pleasanton and Atascosa are going
steadily ahead"
The Jefferson JimpIecute gives an account
of fire which, on the twenty-ninth ultimo,
consumed dwelling house belonging to
Miss M. 7. rGarwood, valued at $1,000 and
insured for $500; also the furniture and
wearing apparel, which was almost total
loss, valued at $4,000 and insured for $3.50.
The -Four Counties states that ''Mr Ran
dial, near Walkers Station, lost his gin
house and about forty bales of cotton by
fire last Saturday. From all the circum-
stances it is evident that the fire was caused
from match in the cotton, as 1t began in
the lint room, and too soon after the gin
started to be caused by friction. Loss
$4,000
The Teras Neao Era states that ''the pro-
tracted meeting at the Methodist Church is
progressing finely. Several have united
I with the church and many seem to be
! deeply impressed. Rev. B. w. Brown and
Rev. /. o. Clifton are conducting the meet
ing =. We learn that the Rev. d. S. Snod-
j grass has received a call from the Baptist
g Church at Huntsville. We regret to part
with the Rev. Mr.. S. from our community,
but can congratulate the Baptist brethren
and citizens of Huntsville in securing the
services of so able and accomplished min,
ister."
The Tyler Democrat states that ''Majol
Waltham began, yesterday, the survey OF
the Tyler Tap Railroad. The route has
already been carefully looked over and it il
believed that but little difficulty will be met
in getting good line"
" The Trinity Advocdte states that the cleo
ton for mayor and board of aldermen fol
the town of Palestine was warmly contested
and resulted in the election of S. N. Pick
ers,F mayor, and G. r. Howard, n. R. Royall
NJ Ash, NJ B. Barnes and II. Nathan,
| aldermen. =. The trains passing through
{ our little village are crowded, more or less,
! with immigrants from the old States; ano
we are glad to state that good many OF
) them are fixing their local habitation and
: name in Anderson county"
3 The Central Texan states that .sabout one
hundred and fifty Cinnamon, employed il
}. various occupations in and around Calvert,
registered this week and will all vote to
5 man against the removal of the county seat
viii the atrabilious editor of the Brenon6
E Sentinel take note accordingly I"
The Tyler Reporter states that ''the CAM
meeting ten or twelve miles from our city
;: on the Starrville road, that has been in pro
eress about two weeks, closed last Monday
The results of the efforts of the Christian
people on that occasion were between sixt'
and seYenty-ive conversions and forty o.
! fifty accessiOns to the church."
The Vest Teras Eree Press states thai
the West Texas Presbytery is in session Al
t this place.. About twenty members are II
attendance.
/. 1.-THE Bonham Neses states that walnuts anC
/ rhickory nuts sold there on the twenty-nintl
: nlrimo at twenty-five cents per bushel.
e nIt is thought that the valuation of thC
b University Lands in this county will b
completed within two weeks more"
2 y The HI County EzpOsitOr states tina
f'John Caradine, tried at this term for ab
( duetiOn, was sentenced to the penitentiar,
( for four years. He is the same man whI
escaped from the guard in Gatesville, Cory
4 ell county some months ago. Mr. Donald
: son, the fasher of the girl abducted by him
/. is gentleman Of considerable means anC
I greatly esteemed. The girl was only twelve
K years old. The father was overwhelmed
. with grief and his indignation knew n
e bounds \ Crowds OF immigrants still con
q tinue passing through.