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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-25

DISTRICT CoURT.-Gilbert Stewart, con-
victed at the July term of the district court
for an assault with intent to kill and muir
der-punishment, five years in the peniten-
tiary-appeared in court Friday and
asked that the appeal taken in. his case be
withdrawn, which was done and the pris-
oner sentenced. The State was represented
by District Attorney Trigg and Thomas E.
sneed, Esq. The leading counsel for de-
PENDANT was Judge A. W. Terrell. This
makes fifteen sentenced to the penitentiary
this term.
John Ivey, charged with theft of cattle,
branch of the now famous case of the
State V. Ezell and Ivey, being convicted,
appealed for the second time to the Su-
preme Court. Sneed and Trigg for State,
and Judge A. W. Terrell ct al. for defend
ant.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-25

AT the supper Thursday night gentle
man remarked that he would give twenty
five cents to anyone who could point out to
him young lady born in the South who
could cook an excellent meal and do the
honors Of a parlOr with grace and dignity.
A lady accepted his proposition, and was
soon aiming him about the room, pointing
out the young ladies, many of them born
in this city, who could fill the bill. The
gentleman planked down twenty-five cents
a head, and, being relieved of a two-dollar
bin, required no further evidence of the
parlOr accomplishments and culinary skill
Of our Austin ladies.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-25

IFyour kidneys are out of order, or your
bladder inflamed, or if you suffer in any
way from the effects of previous disease OF
these organs, use Clouds Compound Fluid
Extract of Buchu and IVA Ursi. 1t is pro-
nounced by those who have used it to be
the best preparation of the kind known to
the public.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-25

THE American Union, which has so long
been standing at the number Of thirty-seven
States that our teachers have had no diff
Guilty in impressing the fact upon their pu-
pills, and the most careless scholar has come
to remember that much, has again increased
the number Of stars on its flag by the ad-
mission Of Colorado. Territorially, the
new State is Of highly respectable proper
tons, having an area of over 100, 900
square miles, but by the census of 1870 its
population was under forty thousand. We
give these facts for the benefit of the
bright-eyed pupils of Austin, who wish to
keep abreast Of the times we live in.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-25

LovIcK P. SHAW, who was sent to the
penitenitary, from this place, some few
months since, for robbing letters of money
while a clerk in the postoffice, has been ex-
tended the clemency of the President. So
we are notified in private letter from Mrs.
Belva A. Lockwood, who has acted as his
attorney in the premises. She was here al
the time of Shaw's arrest, and stated
then that if he was convicted she would
obtain his pardon. She states that the pc
titiOn presented for pardon, besides being
signed by great many citizens of Austin,
was also Endorsed by all the Texas members
of Congress and by Senator'S Hamilton and
Flanagan.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-25

A CITIZEN of Burnet informs us that a
man named John Kelley was killed three or
four days ago in Llano county. Kelley
was supposed to have been killed by some
of the friends of the men who were re-
Gently taken from the Mason county jail
and hung.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-25

LAND AM. COLLECTING AGENcY.-Norton
Moses & Son is the style of new firm of
the above character which has been formed
at Strickling, in Burnet county. In view
of the great inquiry into land matters in
Burnet and adjoining counties, we think it
good idea for the firm to just now make
known their business. For his worth, in
tegrity Of character, and identity with the
country Mr.. Norton Moses is we'll known.
he is one of the oldest settlers in his Sec
ton, knows everything about the land sys-
tenn of Texas, and gives the most valuable
information in regard to great many lands.
Land and collecting business entrusted to
Norton Moses & Son at Strickling, Bur
net county, Texas, will receive the most
reliable and prompt attention. Just now is
the time to place an eye on the lands re-
ferred to.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-25

vALUABLE real estate Of all kinds can be
found for sale by Mr.. Sweeney. Improved
and unimprOved city property, stock farms,
plantations and unimprOved tracts of land
are offered for sale BY him, and much of
this property is to be sold at most reasona-
bic rates. The active demand in this sec
ton, in consequence Of the early compile
ton Of other lines Of railway, soon to ira
verse it win make it to the advantage Of
those desiring farms or homes. or seeking
Investments, to call on Mr.. Sweeney and
learn what he offers for sale. A good deal
Of his property is advertised in another
column.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-25

sometime since u. ID. Miller, banker,
loaned T. w. PaT, lumber dealer, two
hundred dollars. The story goes that this
money being not promptly paid, Miller
brought suit against Parr, and, by authority
OF law, had quite large lot Of lumber held
for months TO secure payment. The money
was loaned at ten per cent. per month, and
Of course the claim had increased in amount
until it became incredible even to Parr. The
Judgment, however, was a reality, and Of
course time produced bad feelings. On
Saturday compromise settlement, SO we
are informed, was made, but Parr, not alto
Rether satisfied, either accidentally or with
aforethought, met Miller in close proximity
to the Raymond House, and thereupon col
Jared him and proceeded to infict upon the
said Miller a we'll directed chastisement,
through the instrumeatality Of what is
commonly known as quirt. Miller escaped
from him, and got into the Raymond House,
and out of the way Of Parr. After
STAYING within the hotel tor some time, he
came out upon the street and was proceeding
up the Avenue, when he was again brought
in contact with Parr. Miller rapidly ire
treated" $50 witness states)up the Avenue,
with Parr close upon his rear, until he
reached Mr.. VOLTS store, when space be-
tween the pursuer and the pursued became
very limited. Miller rushed, so informants
and eyewitness say, into the back part
of the store, and instead of getting
out Of the back door, as it is sup
posed was his intention, got into
an off-shoot of the main building, and
finallys sought refuge upon a high desk.
Here Parr again used his quirt upon Miller
while the latter was upon the desk. A
number Of persons witnessed both attacks,
but all, so report says, seemed to desire the
matter to proceed rs free thing, until As
sistant City Marshal Herbert came to the
rescue and took the parties in charge. Parr
was all the time accompanied by his son,
Smith Parr. The father and SON and Miller
were taken to the Mayors Office, and the
two former were placed under bond to ap-
pear to answer charges on Monday.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-25

WE have heard of several horses that
have recently died suddenly with the
collie. Mr.. Bonner lost his buggy horse,
and milk man lost fine animal. Let peo-
pie be careful how they feed and treat the
noble horse.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-25

FRUIT AND CRoPs INJURED.-We under
stand that the frost and freeze Friday night
injured fruit and crops seriously. Potatoes
win have to be replanted and probably a
portion of the corn also. It is feared the
peaches have been injured beyond recovery.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-25

49, N-e-~AetH ~
cury. Il begins:
Forth from the people cane q noble prince,
Aman o. irm and noble seal,
whose Ecnlu1, youth and name eFiuce
That factions neer viii him control"
That stanza Is calculated 70 LIT up the
Hon. Mayor into the very midheaycns Of
star-lit glory. He Il prince, the reader
win observe, and in the very next stanza
his beautiful humility e defined:
with . spirit ~ meek q he ecDfie1i d fhose
Who a llfes sunny valley IL Sheltered and ualn.f
A sheepish sort Of fellow, evidently. We
cannot give the next ten or twelve modest
lines, but their grandeur Is aWe-inspiring,
and Mr.. Fulton hides HE blushing face
while We contemplate even this most del
icate suggestion Of bis transccndant glory
and greatness;
ssNofacfioEa clollcrg can coNfro1
Brave F1Itou'e nfm ana noble no1I--
he peoples choice, most ndH1TnbIe uIffrIf
o. fteu debt % gratitude ~ lhoIa y NJ 1g1| w.
That last word was no doubt written
$ deyolve, but she whole thing vas such 4
terrible revolver IN the printers hands, and
fred away 80 loosely and Unfortunately
that We wonder how any two successive
lines were set up IL . row and kept
steady il their places.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-25

THERE Is prospect of female college
being established in this city by Prof.
Fontaine, of Virginia. We have seen at
the Office of Messrs. Larmour & Klerke,
architects, the plan for the buildings, the
cost of which will reach about 65, 900.
The idea is in its incipiency, but still there
is reason to hope that the college will be
established.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-25

LAW CARD.-Attention is called to the
law card of Mr.. Sam W. Wildly. Mr..
Wildly is a gentleman of close business
habits, and causes or collections entrusted
to him will meet with the most prompt
attention. He is to be found in the Office
in the back part of Miller's bank, under the
Avenue Hotel.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-25

IN calling attention to the card Of DIR. I.
G. Sinclair, on yesterday, his profession
was inadvertently omitted His card still
appears among the new advertisements.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-25

THE front entrance to the new Presbyte-
rian Church South is now graced with ele-
CANT stone steps. Steadily work on this
stylish edifce goes along.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-25

SEcE ladies Of Austin are famed for their
pretty feet, any fact that remotely affects
the subject possesses infinite interest. A
shoemaker is the only individual who
watches the pretty feet of the pretty girls.
Blacksmiths are led by some curious con-
catenation Of ideas to dwell upon the per-
fections Of the female understanding, y
simply because they are addicted to horse
shooting. In any event '1earned black
smith" Of Austin told US yesterday that
rubber shoes for horses are the latest nov
city, and that he would have supply
within the month. The cost, as patented,
is one-third more, and the weight forty per
cent. less than Of iron shoes. Defective
hoofs, which the girls do not have, or they
could not kick SO cheerfully, are soon cured
by these shoes, and the horses to be exhib-
tied at the coming Austin fair will be shod
in india rubber as elastic as their joints and
muscles.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-25

KIDNAPPED Mexican was kidnapped
near this city, few nights ago, and has
not been seen or heard from since, although
his Mexican friends have searched for him.
The Mexican was arrested with the man
who killed the negro Paul, but there being
no evidence against him he had been re-
leased as prisoner and summoned as a
witness against the white man. The affair
should be sifted to the bottom.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-25

Orr or FURLoUsH.-Col Tom Murrah,
the efficient and agreeable agent of the
Texas Express Company in this city, left
yesterday, accompanied by his lady, to be
absent about month, upon visit to his
friends in Georgia. Col. Murrah has been
a faithful servant to the interests of his
company. He has lived in Austin, in the
abOve-named capacity, for over three years,
and has never, up to this time, been absent
from his post. We wish him pleasant
Journey.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-25

TIM NEW OPERA HousE.-we under
stand that Austin has two chances Of get
ting an elegant new opera house during the
present season. In addition to the joint
stock company which was formed a couple
or three weeks ago for thepurposo Of build
ing the hall, We now learn that the Odd
Fellows Association, which contemplates
erecting ine building, is willing that the
opera house should be in their building.
We earnestly hope that BY next winter
Austin viii have a nice little modern opera
house, capable Of seating comfortably from
zoo 70 1000 people. An over-grOwn opera
house in a small city seldom proves pay
ing investment, and care should be taken
not 70 oser-do the thing. A four~story
building, with stores below, both in front
and on the side street. the second and
third stories devoted to an opera house, and
the fourth to an Odd Fellows hall, would
not only be a great ornament and credit 10
the Avenue and Austin, but it would most
likely prove a good paying investment.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-25

THE city of Austin pays at least $500, 900
year for FIRE wood, and the liquid fire
costs even more than this enormous sum.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-25

MURDER.-On the sixteenth instant, near
Round Rock, Mr.. Thomas NJ. Brown was
brutally murdered while on the highway
driving his wagon. He was shot three
times through the body. A negro man,
named Campbell, has been arrested on sus-
picion, and lodged in Jail. A thorough in
vestigation will be Immediately made.
These are the facts as far as we could gather
them from an informant.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-25

WE understand that the business men OF
San Antonio have held a meeting and
pledged themselves not to ship any freights
over the Cuero Railroad, prcferring to get
their supplies either by way of LulIng or
this city rather than patronize a corpora
ton that they look upon as inImical to their
interests. Extortion, sometimes, does not
pay as we'll as corporations or monopolies
expect
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-25

WE are indebted to Judge Charles Il.
Howard for specimens Of ag'ladieats, pure
brandy, and of FL Paso wine, both made
at FL Paso from the delightful grape grown
in that section. This celebrated grape was
transplanted from SPAN some 200 years
ago, and has steadily improved in quality
until it is unsurpassed. Other grapes viii
do just as well in Ell Paso, and when rail
road penetrates that country it viii export
millions of gallons of the finest wines in
the world.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-25

GRAND OPENING To-day, the grand
opening at the millinery establishment of
Mesdames Glenn s. Anderson, near the post
Office, takes place, and no doubt ladies viii
throng the store to see and buy the rich
goods that will be on display. The stock
consists of millinery and fancy goods OF
the latest styles, and a choice assortment OF
flowers, ribbons and laces. Ladies, be on
hand at the grand opening.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-25

ABOUT a month ago Marshal Purnell ar
rested a maz in this city for offering three
counterfeit $50 bills at city bank, but be-
ing convinced that the man was not aware
that they were counterfeit the Marshal dis
charged him. The party Immediately
started back to Georgia. and there had the
man arrested from whom he got the bills,
and then returned to this county, where he
has located. The dispatches announce that
the man arrested has been sent to the Geor-
gia penitentiary for three years.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-25

WE can always detect sunny nipples
stealing over the sweet faces Of pretty girls
when they move, singly or in pairs, with
that peculiar undulat0Ty motion. reminding
one Of the sUaying 10 and fro Of tie waves
Of the SEA, and when one o. these eiances
int millner's o. manlua-maler's shop
window lhe sunlight bla1es uIs and b.
cones q rudy glow, Illuminating the whole
facs Of he sweet eharmsr Especially d
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-25

Mr.. JOHNSON, editor of the Burnet Adper
tiser, is in the city.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-25

An editor, we suppose it was the Bonham
Nesos man, attended q party, and became
desperately enamored Of pretty girl with
a rose on her forehead. He gushed as fol-
lows:
Above her nose
There ie q rose,
Below that rose
There IL q nose
reese, nose,
Nose, rose,
Sweet rose,
Dear nose.
Below her chin
There Il pin,
Above that pin
There IL o chin
Pin, chin,
CHA, pin,
Sweet pin,
Dear chin.
The Nesos's rival wrote as follows:
Above the stool
There a fool,
Below the fool
There Il q sfoOl
Stool fool
Fool, stool,
Old stool,
Damphool.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-25

In. Bon ROnEREeoE Is h1ildine = me
residence "a the Raymond plateau. rtisto
cost $500. Mr. Levy proposes 70 son
build 6ne residence; also Major Ryan ana
several oihers.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-25

COUNTRr butter is still remarkably scare.
in this market.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-25

SEE advertisement Of dark brown horse
estrayed or stolen.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-25

Washington CITY.
WASHINGTON, March 17.-The President
sent amessage to the Senate regarding the
Black Hills. The treaty will be attempted
to open the country. In the meantime the
intruders viii be expelled.
Commissioner Douglass decides that the
tariff and tax bill signed by the President
March 8, commences operation at midnight
Of March 2. Tobacco, cigars and cigarettes
stamped, sold OF withdrawn after that hour
must be reported for additional tax.
WASHINGTON, March 2O.-A rather stout
black man, giving his name as John s.
Hunter, appeared at the police court, and
asked for q warrant against Carter u.
Stewart, a well known colored barber and
hair dresser at Willardis, for alleged viola
tons Of the civil nights bill. His request
was refused because barber Bhops were not
included IN the schedule Of inns and thea
tres. He then appeared bafore the district
attorney, and that officer made out q writ
Of information, and at the same time In
formed him that the case did not, in bis
opinion, come under the law, and on tins in
formation be asked warrant, which was =
second tine refused He charges that on
Wednesday last be went 70 SteWart's shop.
and asked that his hair Be trimmed, but
Stewart refused to allow Il to be done in
his shop. on the ground that waiting on
colored men would iniure the business Of
the establishment
WAsHIS0ToS, March 20.-The President
recognized Charles Edward Winderlock
Consul for Belgium e. Charleston, South
Carolina.
WAsHIs0Toz, March e0.--A letter from
Butler says that the civil nights bin gives
the negroes no rights IN drinking saloons
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-25

lose, SO, 600; total loss above $500, 600.
This does not include the probable loss
below.
PrTTsToN, Pa. March 16.-The loss Of
four bridges and the damage to property
by the ice food reaches more than half {
million. The ice is again gorged at San.
som, three miles above this place, TO the
height Of twenty feet, and extending ~
the river for about five miles. The Lehigf
Valley Railroad track is entirely covered
with ice six feet in height. In the mar,
rows, two miles north Of here, they have
gang Of workmen digging through and
trying to clear the track. L Is impossible
to say how soon they can run through, a
no trains have been able TO reach here
either way. A great many mines in thil
locality have stopped work on account Of
having no route left By which to ship theiI
coal. The greatest anxiety exists here in
regard to the weather. Should Il become
warm enough to move the gorge, II viii
cause even more destruction than the Tues
days food.
HARRzBURe, Pa, March 1e.-The ice Il
passing quietly. No damage Is appre.
hended in this country
BREzTvnLE, Va, March 19.-One thou
sand persons witnessed the execution ol
Faulkes; besides the regular police guard,
fifteen cOIored men were on duty. The
convict warned his hearers 70 escape the e.
feet Of bad passions The fail broke
Faulkes's neck, and be dled instantly.
NOZZLE, March 1o.-Magnolia tI0ttinQ
races to-day-CottEell's bay 6lly Winfrsd,
mile dash, time s5l; Winfred, best two n
three, mile heats, time / So IL and /: -
81 TEotting IL harness: Scranton's brown
mare Jennie, best two IN three, time IA
IA and 2si1 IL. There was z large atten
dance.
PoRr DEFosrT, Pa, March 70. - Tbs
food here Il fearful. The water Il from
I've 70 fifteen feet deep IN the streets.
Nearly the whole town is flooded. Ih'
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-01-21
peath OF +. ". HOdykinsou, Ed.

X is with pain that we aui.orince The death
of +. w. HodgkinSon. win, died in New York
City OH rne Si inst. la The lar stage. of con
sumption. his irIenJs<wcr afraid when he left
>aIii'a that he ys5fild hardly be able To reach
New York. But he arrived safely. though his
lie was soon tn close /: and among hi. rrla-
tives and iriend- he quietly passed to the OF her
shore. In the New York Times of JANUARY 10.
we find this notice. under the he'd of Died -
On Jan,lary 8, Edmund w. Hndrkinson. ut
hi> late residence. No. lGl Charles ST.. ia the
35,h year of his age.
The remains will he taken to ST James Long
Island. t"r iniernlent, on the $50 train. from
HUT crs Point. Fri, nds and relatives are re-
Siirctiully invited IN attend
Thus one of the ableSt and most accomplish
el OF Salinas citizens has passed awar. Mr.
IlodykiiI>on> was possessed Of u clear and log
cal mind, which fitted him for the highest
station in life. Death met him before he had
fairly stepped beyond The. threshold of man
hood and cut him down just at that period ia
lite when men begin To make their abilities
felt. Among the lawyers of Kansas lie stood
among the first in ability. and his associates in
the practice OF lie law feel that his MANY good
qualities ana rXcciirncics of heart cannot stou
b" forgotten. And he who now sleeps by the
sea wil! not soon be forgotten by the citizens
of Saline county.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-01-21

Mr.. g. ii Eastman. agent at the Singer Sew
ing Machines tor this part OF Kansas. has sold
HI machines IN the last five months. In the
territory included in Illinois. Missouri and the
states west. he j. one of 800 agents. He lately
f.ilnwing note from the company explains
itself: We take pleasure in informing you
that the second pren,ian Offered by u to the
agent showing next tn the highest per crntagc
of sales of our machines Ito population dur
ing the year 1874. has been awarded to You.
and that there Sin ger, Machines. nov retailing
al SO each. are subject to your Disposal