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1861, as Professor Buckley alleges. turned
'out Of the Office Of State GeOlogist, so that
he CShumard) could be replaced. But Pro
fessor Buckley made charges against him,
which were placed in the hands Of Gov.
ernOr Sam Houston, and they prevented
DR.. shumard from carrying out his plans.
The Professor, in 1867, stated that shumard
tried. to get him. in 1861, to withdraS the
charges, promising some favor If he would do
so, and threatened that he would blast his
scientific reputation If he would not.
As his suit did not prosper he WrDte
letters, making substantially the same
charges which are now reiterated,
based upon Shumard's letter. Prof. Buck
ley then replied IN full, as can be seen by
reference to the old files of the State Ga
sette, then owned by.Capt, Joe Walker, one
Of the proprietors Of the SrArEsMAx-me
every allegation, and said,that he had letters
of the professors Of the very institute alluded
to in Shumard's letters, in relation to scien-
tiic subjects about which they correspondent
in the most friendly manner.
This, Of course, is a strictly personal mat
ter, but simple justice to the party attacked
with the record before us, induces Us to
make this statement. We desire to take up
the cudgel for no one in personal quarrel,
and if it assumes such phase, from pres
ent newspaper discussion, we wish It under
stood that we cannot become party to it
in any form.
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placed upon her, she may never become
one Of the States Of the Union. Another
power may acquire possession, and the
island, which our government refuses to
annex, may become the rendezvous Of a
power which in the future may assail the
integrity Of the Union and destroy the
United States of America. The neglect OF
duty, in case of so much importance, viii,
in all probability, bring retributive punish
ment- Then let our government recognize
Cuba without delay, and thus strengthen
the hands which now falter in the desperate
struggle. Reassure the patriots; givethem
renewed cause for carrying on the war till
the flag of free Cuba shall wave in triumph
over the island.
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THE CRoP PRosPEcTs ~ rom AT parts Of
the county, North and South, with few ex-
ceptions, the prospects, for fpe crops have
not been 90 good for years. Corn and
wheat are ane. with The probability that
millions Of bushels win be added to the
amount gathered. Cotton also promises
wen, but It IS jet too soon 70 tell what win
be the result As the season Tor The worm
appr0aches, there are very serious appEe-
hen1ions that they win destroy much q e;
They ere already reported Il several locali-
ties; but faFuers, Il Is believed, can readily
destroy then II they eifl tai1s some trouble.
A simple remedy is for two pffsops e take
hold Of the ends 81 rope ard drag i
nctoss the cotton, knocking tie worms Of.
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THERE is great excitement in New York
over abloody night shirt which was recent
ly found in the carriage house on the Nathan
property, with the name OF the muruereu
man on the collar. 1t will be remembered
that several years since, Mr.. Nathan, a
wealthy Jew, was murdered in New York,
and that no clue has been found by which
his murderer could be discovered, although
the most active and skilled detectives were
employed It was even charged that one
Of his sons was the murderer, but this was
not believed. DR.. Beach, who was promi-
nently identified with the inquest, and Levi
J. Isaacs, the undertaken, the only two per-
sons who can settle the question as to
whether this shirt found is the one that the
murdered man had on when found, are both
absent from the city, and until they return
It cannot be determined.
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OLD State warrants are firm at seventy
two, and in demand for conversion into
bonds. New warrants are selling at eighty
two.-SpeciaL to tie Telegraph.
Now, we call particular attention to the
above, and ask that the assertion Of facts
be examined. Why should old State war
rants sell at seventy-two cents and new at
eighty-two Does the State justly owe the
holders Of the old warrants as well as the
new : II 50, by what rule Of equity must
the owners Of the old be compelled to take
ten cents less on the dollar than the holders
of the new 2 The old warrants have been
due longer than the new and if there is
any discrimination at all, It should be in
favor Of the. former. The laws Of the State,
in relation to the finances, should not cause
such difference in the prices Of the two
classes Of warrants. The same provision
should be made to pay both old and new at
the same rate Of interest
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iaTHE PArERRD RED-eKINs. ."-Such Is
the appropriate name given'to the Indians
BY Gen. Sherman. He is ironically severe
on The Quaker policy. There Is no doubtif
he had his way that he would make short
work Of their raidihg. However, as the
Quakers aro now convinced that they are
determined to raise the hair on the heads
Of some people, there is reason 70 believe
that in the future their tE4vels viii not be
50 far and pleasant. Cen Custar, in his
Black Hill expedition, which Is to make an
exploration Of an unknown region, may
stir up the redskins, bat thcy viii find
him ready to prove the superiority Of the
Calling gun, and TO teach them hospitality
At their homes. The outlook is moro cheer
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+ A SPANIARD by the name Emanuel was
recently killed in Louisiana, who was
charged with arming the negroes. Three
young men went to his house for the pur-
pose of examining his premises to see if
they could find any arms, which it was
alleged, be had procured, telling him
that it was not their intention to hurt him.
While one of them was making the search,
Emanuel took gun from trunk and at
tempted to shoot him. One of the others
ran in, the candle was put out, shots were
fired and all came out together, when
Emanuel again fired at them; they returned
the fire; he ran back into the house, fell
and died in about two hours. A negro being
told the next day that Emanuel had been
killed, remarked that ''he guessed that he
would not try to arm the colored people
any more;" but when questioned, refused
to tell anything. From the Shreveport Times
we gather the above particulars.
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WE call particular attention to the letter
Of Mr.. Barry in to-day s issue. Heis an old
frontiersman, and speaks right out about
the crime and outlaws Of his section. No
doubt the citizens have q great deal to con
tend with, unknown to US who live in towns
and cities and have policemen, IS Mr.. Barry
says, to protect Us, while VIC sleep. We
agree with him thatait would be right to
slay the offender rather than have such out
RACES perpetrated as he mentions, The
Law Of selfpreseryatiOn right to pro-
tect and defend our families and property
is a sacred priyilege-hsy, duty which
speaks at once to the heart. We applaud
men for so doing. We do not desire to
screen them from the just penalties Of the
law. But what We object to is the
lynching Of men who can be brought
before the courts, tried, convicted and
punished. When Mr, Barry says that he
and his neighbors are ready 70 assist the
officers in the discharge Of their duties, we
say that is all that they arc required to DO.
We do not sympathize with the criminals;
but We wish them punished according 70
the forms Of the law. Still man has the
right to slay another, II absolutely neces-
sary, to protect himself or family.
We do sympathize with the trontiermcn
and their familiess and have-uFged Iegisla-
tiOn for their protection. As to tie pris-
oners in jail here, the citizens simply wish
to treat them as human beings Docs not
Mr.. Barry admit that al ars held 70 Be IN
nOcent until proved 70 be guiltyl II We
punish before conviction, We may inhict
pain upon innocent people. But We admire
Mr.. BarTy's candor; and publish his letter,
although he Is severe upon The press.
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NO. So


WE learn from gentleman jast arrived
nom Cuero that unless prompt action Is
taken very sooE there win be bloody scenes
N Dewitt county, IS both parties, each being
ABOUT one hundred and hfty strong, were
shout to slegin skirmishing. Our informant
vas stopped and interviewed by three bows
on horseback, one Of whom was adorned
gltn three revolvers, and a sixteen times
shooting gun across the saddle The vonno
man remarked it would be painful for any.
BODY to capture his party ss thew were
"derned well heeled. "-San 1nfopio HeralS
Captain MeNally ought to hurrx up his
company, if he has not already gene. and
take position in Dewitt county with the
sheriff, 50 as to be ready to turn the tide Of
battle in favor of law and order. Some ef-
feetual disposition ought 10 be made Of the
factions who now keepthe good people Of
that county in constant dread, and retard the
suppression Of crime and the enforcement
of the laws. Can il be possible that there
are not enough men in that section to put
them down and restore orderg We sincerely
hope that the present state of affairs may
not long continue, and that before long we
can announce that both parties have made a
final end Of the matter.
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STORMY. The Fourth of July was not
favored by the weather. There were numer-
Gus storms Of hail, thunder and lightning.
In BALTIMORE, the description Of storm, as
we find il in Virgil, was appropriate: ssThe
heavens thundered and black night looked
down from above" The blackness Of
darkness fiOated on the air; the lightning
gave out the smell Of burning wood; huge
balls of fire dashed through the air, while
the wind rushed and roared 10 such an
extent that two ladies on board of steamers
IN the bay, were frightened to death !
Many lives were lost. In, New Jersey and
Pennsylvania the storm king spread his
wings on the blast, doing great damage.
In the latter State several lives were lost by
the falling of an iron bridge upon which a
number of persons sought safety. In and
around Washington City, the wind and rain
destroyed property valued at one million of
dollars. These are only part of the disas-
ters which the storms in different places,
brought down upon the people. Il will be
long remembered as tho day Of dire ca.
lamity.
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Some of or-cotemporaries seem disposed
to impugn the motives and fairness Of the
judges who decided against the Interna-
tional Railroad Company in their applica-
ton for nandqmus to compel the Comptrol-
Ter to sign the bonds. + While we donot
think the opinion of the majority Of the
court is sustained by legal precedents and
in accordance with the, authorities in such
cases, stlll we do not believe that the judges
were influenced by any improper motives.
They are pure and honorable men, with
spotless regulations, and should not bereek-
lessly assailed.aln ali 90 sgHcE 10 1efl
The opinion of Judges Reeves and De-
vine, who dissented from the majority of
the court, is more in accordance with the
law, andtisg generally considered sound. as.
The majority opinion is also supported
and defended by some, who believe it to
be correct. ~ s-sw ,-s'fi al;fr .aii.a
We look upon the Discussion OF the MOI
tives of the court as unfortunate and ldn-
wise, and hope that our contemporaries viii
take the same view Of hematter. s .,i,..s.
Let US learn to, eoncede that men may
honestly and hOnOrably differ in their opina
ions upon Important questions; and the
sooner that officers as well as people CON
cede this right, the betterwill itbeifor De-
mocracv. sa 13hi Tal 11 gns 2
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IN Philadslphia little boy, four ysarr
old, has bsen abducted from his parents
and nov the thieves demand 32o, 900 fos
his Tunsom. eQeh crime "a PbilsdeIphia.
the cradle Of lberty-the plaee where the
great Centennial is 70 Be held What
Wolld Be- s.id i rpch 4 case Wefs % take
place in Tszas Phnadelphis rns 70 be
relapsing into barbari1m. People must
ialss care wben tbey visit that plses.
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contempt and scorn; and may take posses
sion once more OF the reins and guide the
ship Of State safely through the financial
breakers which threaten the safety and sol
vency Of their governments.
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IL
Headlight osrtincaic No. 1ol for Que lcaguo and
labor. Issued io 1ohn B Gay By thc Beard of Land
Cuuamisslonefs q Naeogdochee eoantys Duplicated
hoadrght certificate No 50 Tor so ocree, issued %
Wllaai ~ Sparke hy he Board % Land Commission
ers Galveston county.
Certificate lur 60 acree, nnconditlonel % william
Mccoy ~ onccIal act. February Z, iclA
CcrI1ceIc fof 80 acrcl, 1ounly 30 :. r crerks un-
der entrIal nrt. September 4, 1875.
IeadrRhf cor1calc No. f, inf go acrce. iflncd TO
Thos. n Sadlcl by ne B5lfd ol Land Commissioner
- fnr,ar connIy
ccftlncaIn fol lo acrcl, Issued % John Sparks t1
1rrIlsl oct Anrosl ~ l611
csiliic,lo ios - eclcs. Dounly isancd to JoAa b
Dalcc1 under sIcrial acI 6cnlcunhcr !. ls18
CcrlIlcate ~ SD acrcl ocoutg No fett 60 Gcorro
~ tttItr ar lo1Cl ~ tlc CCnrlilsiooc of Claims.
ore l1tal, No. alt issued 60 James d. Snth ~ tha
to1ld q Land Cc1nli orrl1 &c WaHhinEion county
No M issued % f1IrcIs jordan, ~ ", ~. Lazy,
Coorl - Naco4iochca. M1r letl.
llnoi heel INN - lhe tins rscsclibc1 by law. a.
pIIc1fIcn win 81 n1lo iot lnpilcllea
feltv tANES = RECTOR
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WAR ON TIE INDIANS.


Even the peaceable Quaker Indian agent,
John D. Miles, says the New York Herald,
has foundit necessary to appeal to the gov
ernment for a military force to put down the
warlike Indians. The depredations of the
Cheyennes, Comanches and Kiowas have
been such that he has been compelled to in
yoke the sword of the army, The tribes
named are, perhaps, the most warlikc and
defiant of all the Indians, and have not the
reason or excuse of the Black Hill Sioux for
hostilities. AS far as known there has been
no violation of treaty ,stipulations with
them. Their outrages have been unpro-
voked and spring from their native savage
disposition and habits. Hence we are
pleased to notice the vigorous action of the
government for the suppression Of these
savages Orders have been promptly issued
by telegraph to Gen, Pope, commanding
the Department Of the Missouri, to use the
Sixth Cavalry, stationed in Kansas and the
Indian Territory, to suppress the raids o.
the Indians and to force them back to theil
reservations. The general discomfort and
warIike demonstrations of the Indians, botl
North and South, call for earnest action OF
the part of the government, and unless W.
have that there VIII be, probably, pro
longed and expensive war. In view o.
these circumstances, it is well, perhaps, that
the General of the army has removed hi
headquarters from Washington to Missouri
where be will be in better position to con
qner the refractory sayages and TO enforcc
peace. The only use of the army, at pres
ent, really, is to watch the Indians and tc
protect the settlers OF the Western border
By all means let this Indian rebellion 3.
nipped in the bud,
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cUBA-FHE CAUSE ABOUT TO BR
SOLD-REPORTRD CONTEWPLATED
ARRANGEITENTS RETWEEN SANTA
LUCIA, ALDAMA AND CONCHA-
ASTOUNDING TF TRUE.
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r osT,
First class headlight certificate Issued to JOHN s..
BROOKS, for One.fhird Oi = league Of land, by the
Board Of Land Commissioners Oi Harris county. II
not heard from in ninety days application win be made
for a duplicate.
Austin, July n, 1874.
@. r. JOHNS & Co.
jyi5 wow Agents for heirs Of J. s Brooks.
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T osT.
Duplicate Unconditional Headlight Certificate No
Slick Issued 20 Juiiana de Ia Cara on he third OF
November, 16il, BY the Commissioner Of the General
Certificate No. - for one labor, issUed BY the Board
Of Land Commissioners of Jackson county 20 w. r.
Henelcy fnot heard from IN ninety days application
c. r. JOINS & Co.
jc23 wan Agents for owner.
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i oST'
DONATION LAND WARRANT NO. IS for Gao
acres OF land issued 10 JOHN T. sPILsLERS, on the
iwenty-lfth Of September, 1889, by q. X. Johns,
Comptroller
II not heard from within ninety application win
c. r. JOHNS 3 CO.,
jel9 w9t Agents for owners.
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J. oST
The headright Of VIM. Myers, No. 25i for GO acres
issued May s. le4i by the Land Board OF Jasper conn
ty and the duplicate headlight Of John @. Yates No
1856 2696 for 80 acres issued November f6 1862 by
Crosby Commissioner Of the General Land OGice. II
not heard from In ninety days, application will be
made for duplicates. BARNES PARKER.
je25 W2m Agent for owners
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I oST-
Headlight certificate No q. for 320 acres issued
by the Court Of Claims, November 28 1851 TO Joseph
H. Rogers II not heard from within 80 days. appica-
ton viii be made for . duplicate
my9jw0t For heirs.
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T osT,
Augmentation headlight certificate No. n for $50
acres issued 10 Patrick Quinn the twenty hfth day
OF June 1875 by the Lana beard of Vicioria county,
10 John ID Nash. February II, lSS BY the Land Board
~ san Augustine county.
Il not heard from IN sixty days duplicate win be
ss'''--' BARNES PARKER,
ioia w9w Agent.
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I osr
Hr.arlrht No. soi. for 50 nsros. issued 10 D. n.
ERsKIiS NAY q lei8 BY the Land Board of Galveston
county; also headlight No IS fot SO acres Issued to
AUGUSTUS BuItft Mas i1 1854, ~ tho Land Board
~ Brszolia coaniy u nel heard fron II sixty days.
ie:o s.Sl,s' s.S '''' BARNES PARKER. Agent
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T osr. .a -
Headlight certificate No. 1856 for one league and
labor Issued by the Board OF Land commissioners
the eighth ~ January, i8Sa, to II. 4. Watson,
signcc Of Matthew Doyle and recommended by the
travelling board for one third Of league II not
heard fum In the time prescribed by the law appca
lion will be made for duplicate.
ult q. X. JOHNS d CO., ca
les vet
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I osT.
HOnston Tap and Brazoria Railroad certificates Nos
35i 85f and ass issued BY W. 3 HOtchkiss, Commits
sOner Of tlaims II not found IN 30 days. application
viii be made 20 the pr. per officer for duplicates.
Hi w. F.CLARKE,
my26 dit&w2m Agent for Op ncrs.
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Headlight Certificate No i22 issued by the Board OF
Land Commissioners Of Jefferson county TO Amos
No. 8843925 for 10 $50 square vaFas, issued
To Absalom Gray, by the Commissioner OF the Gen
eral Land Ohlce, January IS 1855 Also, INDICATED
balance for A. 66 66 square Varas issued to Decatur
Daniels by the Commissioner Of the General Land
Odlce. II not heard from In ninety days, applica-
tion viii be madefor duplicates.
I. L. WREN & CO.,
je25 w2m Agents for owners
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T osT,
Unconditional headlight certificate No i60 issued
TO ABfAM tAzLkY, by the Board OF Land Commits
soners of Harris county, for 1880 acres II not heard
from within nnoty days application win be made for
C. R. JOHNS q CO.,
ei0 w9w Agents for Owners
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II osT.
Alternate certificate Nos 1851 and 16-i3i, issued
October 90 1874 for go acres Of land EACH 70 the
Southern Paciac Railroad Company by s. Crosby, Cou.-
missioner Of the General Land Once n not heard
from in the time prescribed BY law, application viii be
made for duplicates. 'ii'i'.s ,.n,o,,
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+ osT
haro iolt hraaileoi cegilacste issaed 10 Rn
LankIcIt fr cac icorlo and oeo labol, ~ ne D|E'
Ir|cl 1ucu @ Red HlFcr, IsIl term. telL N nCi
h.ro Ircr hf ne cCI lonef q l1e 6lnctoI Land
o4ca q nlncly t.yH. tIsh.li ap7,E fos aal. leal
ig84u d0WN ". kkkSR
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INDICATED Balance Headlight Certificate No.
Hsi315. issued 20 Jose Antonio Gutierrez by Coni-
u abora. Also certificate No IS issned 20 Frederick
Endcrle, February 81 1855, by Commissioner Of Cas-
tros Colony for go Of land. II heard from
In ninety days, application win be made for duplicate.
jei7 W.T. 4. X. JOHNS & co,
Agents for owner.
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Drn',Si1 ctrfI1Cala for lsaraa .nt lahor a. lsnd
40. .e i111ll nsc..locl 81. l1I1 - c'1.Lasionel
- fIe O1fclai fl1n1 oaro @ D1nIcl A. DrntaE. q
roI t.1 mem NI1.r rIullr aa.a 1rrIIc1I - viii ID
n.ia 81 lripilcale eafliac.',. &. .Z.
49,, ''s -. e 2. A naisss'' sssssssa
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7 Osr-
An INDICATED balance Of 60 acre land certificate
In the name OF DAVID s. Fies issued by the commits
siuner of the General Land Once February -. 1855
II not heard from within the time prescribed by law
viii apply 70 the proper authority Tor duplicate.
A.gsTns, gulyi, 1874. VIZ. WELLS.
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+ osT,
First class headlight Certificate No. a. for one-third
league issued 70 Richard B. Durst by the Board OF
Land Commissioners OF Brazorla county. IL not
heard from within ninety days application viii be
made for duplicate.
ROGERS & PECK.
jeis w9t Agents for Owners.
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7 osT-
Dsnation warrant No. sl1, Issued 70 Wa Johnson
by II. l. UpshHr, AdIltant General, o. me W. nly-
fth dnv of nne ffFI for go acree and approved BY
the Coarissoner "a Claims, NOgenibez, 1858. n not
found within the time prescribed by law, application
"''i " 1-'' - : - c. R. JOHNS Co,
iy19 w9t Agents Tor Owner.
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j. 0ST.
Bounty warrant No 1917, Issued TO VIM s. Parker
BY a. sydney Johnston, Secretary Of War. on the
twenty seventh day Of November, 1873 for 80 ucres
made for duplicate.
T. L. wRE8 & co.
~ NB Fog administrator
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The recollection Of these fscts-of the
manner in which the Confederste States
was treated--Isas had the ELECT Of restrain
ing and crippling the governments in taking
position for the recognition Of the inde-
pendence Of Cuba Had thewar not taken
place there can be no docbt that, to-day,
Cuba would be recognized as frSe and inde-
pendent. And it is right that he should
be. She has shown a power and endur-
ance to sustain 3 separate government,
which, according to the Law Of na-
ti0nA entities her to admission among
the nations Of the earth. Shall she be ig-
noEed and neglurted tia ths sword Of lib
erty drops from her gruspl Hers isa golden
oppOEtunity to acqaife the island for there
can be no doubt about aunsx1iion aIttf
Iso0gnition. But II the present movement
is neglected; II the shackles are once more