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THAT GOVERNMENT rs BEST THAT
GOVERNS LEAsT.


Tennessee is going to vote on q constitu-
tiOnal amendment, providing that the Leg
isIature be convened only once in four
years. That may do for Tennessee. AS
State, it is fnished-fenced in and lies
fallow; but Texas is growing too rapidly.
The States progressive fortunes are too
changeful, and absolute necessities cannot
be anticipated. Every aspect Of Texan
fortunes viii be transformed by peace or
war with 1IcxscO, or by the practical absorp.
ton Of Mexican States, effected by the
Railway. Therefore the inn
perative necessity for Constitution which
does nothing more than create a pure re-
public and provide for its maintenance.
Tennessee does not need ever changeful and
ever expansive legislation. The State is
fully grown, and its statutory garments are.
well fitted to its elongated bony frame, while
Texas, in the very midst Of the strug-
giles Of adolescence, is almost shirt
less. II the trainers OF the Constitu-
ton do not arrogate to themselves
the Office Of prophets, and undertake to
make code of irrepealable laws instead Of
q simple framework OF government the
Of statutes to the demands of
intelligence and greatness will
be easy and for decade or two the inter-
vention of legislative power will be often
needfuI in perfecting a code designed to
give the greatest possible freedom to indi-
viduals consistent with the security Of life
and property. Above all men tinkerers
with organic law should remember the pro-
Of all maxims Of craftsmanship
that government is best which governs
nnst .
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GovERNoR TaRoCKlOaTox IS a proper

GovERNoR THRocKGoRToN IS a proper
man for the State convention, and Judges
Reagan and Ireland, Hubbard, Stock
dale aud others of like ability should
be employed to frame the States organic
law. We may make horrible botch Of it,
SWISS done By the small party leaders three
or four.years ago in Tennessee. There all
sorts Of ephemeral prejudices and hobby
horses were made part Of the horrible ma
chinery Of government, and it would not
be enduFed, even now, If the State were not
over-burdened with debt and cannot suffer
The cost Of another revolution, II Texans
have proper Intelligence, and are made to
comprehend the task TO be discharged by
members Of this convention, no '.feather
weightsn in the prize ring Of psrtisanship
win enter the arena Of Constitution re-
FORMERS
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TINS Sherman Courier and the Register
forgot their impersonality. Each has been
speaking Of hlmself as Eve. " and get the
tHO s'Weae were found 70 have Only . pair
Of legs and arms each. and they waded into
one another with velocity and violence, and
the Corrier man Is said to have been saw
ageiy Reolsd. and TIE ether I'VE, con
dactor Of the Register, finds himself toting
about the This mark Of the Courier. I'd
iiofs only lessen themselves in The estima-
tOn q communities By vulgar quarrels and
dnasullg 6ghis. and the vulgar fabble only
enjoy the seif-lnHicted degradation Of
journalists.
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THE PRoPHETs AND sUEz CANAL.


Preachers have predicted, with much We
hemence and not little JUNCTION, the impos-
sibility of making the suez canal subserve
the purposes for which it was designed.
Some prophet of old denounced the coun-
try, churchman writes, through which
it passes, and condemned the narrow dis
trict to perpetual desolatlon. The Egyp-
tian king and cotton planter, knowing
more of the Koran than of the Bible, in
vested thirty-one million dollars in the
canal, which cost ninety-fve millions. 1t
pad, last year, one million pounds, and its
maintenance cost a quarter of a million.
It's business is growing, and its shares are
now regularly quoted and have become sub
jects Of daily speculation in the London
stock market. In fact We are led to be-
heve that. the excellent Southern Baptist
preacher and editor who asserted because
the Bible commanded him. the impossi-
bility Of opening a commercial highway be-
tween the Red and Mediterranean seas,
should revise his authorities, and see
whether mistake on his part be not posi-
bic.
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nor SALE.


One Of the finest stock farms in the State Of Texas
and for health and beauty Of etuation not to be
passed. THIS valuable property is in Hays county, on
the Blanco river, between Mountain City and San
Marcos, on the San antonio road, about twenty-five
miles from Austin This estate contains ESQ acres OF
land with all the stock and improvements 6000 acres
well incOred with stone and cedar fence for pasture
the Blanco runnin nearly through the centre. None
equal to 1t In the Safe Four hundred splendid
land in high cultivation, not surpassed In productions
abundance Of tmbor-elm, blackberry, live oak and
walnut; and one hundred and fifty acres not enclosed
There are fifty buildings the premises; various pens
Tor ropng and handling Stock there are 900 head OF
cattle, from one-haf to full-blooded Durham; from
two hundred and fifty to thrve hundrtd head Of Texas
cattle; fifteen 10 twenty yoke Of oxen; 100 head Of
American horses and mules; two fine jacks; ten to
fifteen work mules and horses; wagons, full and COM
pete stock Of agricultural Implements reapers corn
and cotton planners, threshers, ETC.; and griet
Mills single machine, two cation gins, turning lathe
etc, run by water power afforded by the Banco river
The main dwelling house, with cistefn, out houses
and every convenience and comfort is situated on
country, and has but to be seen TO be admired.
stock business, with an the advantages. now Il the
time TO get a frst-class stock farm, where may be
raised the finest booded stock In the country and an
enterpsng man who would engage in II could get his
own price in this and the neighboring States, as
blooded stock Is much needed and sought after Z
Any person wishing to purchase this place viii COM
municate with me by letter in person, and viii
take great pleasure in showing the property. For
terms, apply to N. B. SWEENEY, !.
+ 80 90 Real Estate ana Collecting Agent,
aus Postofdce Box IN. Austin, Texas
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.Reaer.ncea.

COFFEE HENDERSON, Attorneys-at-lsw; GAF
FEY q MORROW, AttOrneys-at law; MAKEMSON
q POSEY, Attorneys-atlaw, Georgetown, Texas.
NORTON MOSES, Burnett Burnet county, Texas
r. A. BIaANDFORD, Austi2 Encampment, I. D.
o. F,i GEORGE B. ZIEPELMAN, Austin Encamp-
ment, l. o. IF.
/ am personally acquainted with F. H. Bolin and
Hanson county, and believe him and them to be
trustworthy and honorable
LEVI PENNINGTON, Clerk d. @. Williamson Co.
I am personally acquainted with +. n. BOlin, and
know him to be Jealous Odd Fellow and high
toned, honorable gentleman, and as such take pleas
ure in recommending him. AIE
w. K MAKRMsoN, N. g. GeOrgetown Lodge,
No. 10, L o. .. +.
concur In the above. .r. E,
Direct all letters 20 r.. n BOLIN, Manager, Box g.
Round Rock, Williamson county, Texas.
Agents Wanted. Jazz dit W2m
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n AND FOR SALE.

AND FOR SALE.
A splendid farm Of sixteen hundred acres Of land,
with all the improvements; six hundred enclosed
with good cedar rail- and stone fence two hundred Of
which Is IN cultivation. never failing stream Of
water on the tract for stock; fine peach orchard;
two-story stone dwelling, wen finished, fofty-eght
feet 'front.' i've rooms 16xl6 wide ball and double gal
lery; stone milk house and Htchen well Of splendid
water IN the yards stone granary and stables with
good WelL furnishing an abundance. Of Water FOR.
stock good post oak and live oak timber IN sncent
quantity to supply the farm for all times the best OF
rock for building and fencing. No better farming
land, be ter for stock in the State This farm Is
situated in the county Of Williamson, i've miles west
from Liberty Hill, twenty miles west from George
town, in heaRtiful and healthy country. For
further information apply to
fa41 NJ B. SWEENEY,
.hss1 f4 sstt Austin, Texas, p. o. Box lO7.
Title perfect. NOD div WITT Q
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Price of Tickets onIy one Dollar.
CLUB RATRs-ELEyRN TICKETS FOR TEN
DOLLARS.
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u7ltw&atf
FoR SALE.

EoR SALE.
95S acres Of land In Bufleson county, Texas, on
the east waters Of Fret Yegua, nine aud half miles
west OF Caldwell. This laid ie wei timbefed and
watered-a splendid stock rancho. This valuable
place win sell for dollar in coin per acre II sold
within thirty days. BALI cash; balance Ia twelve
months. Can At once on III. d. SWEENEY. z
Janis d&Wff
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THE DemocsacT carried Little Rock, elect
ing Fletcher mayor ana Democraiic city
council, and the people Of Arkansas arc
almost perfectly blest.
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DePOsItOry-G. n. JOHNS & CO., Bank
erS, Austin, Travis county, Texas.
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POR SALE

li14 acres Of land, in Burnet county, $50 acres IN
cultivation, with all the improvements known Back
bono Valley; land very rich; abandance Of timber and
WDter; IN good neighbOrhoDd ihickly settled; two
churches near the place; eight miles south Of Burnett
town; three miles from Marble town, and about MY
miles from Austin The place Is said 10 be very de-
uirabc willssel this place for less than its value.
Part in cash; the balance time. For terms, apply
4 ~ n B. SWEENEY.
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Directors.
FRANCIS N. BOLIN, Mansgcr.
JOHN w. CHRISTIAN,
ALEXANDER HARRIS.

The Concert win be under the Imme-
diats supervision or Mr.. Q. Ts SHSSON,
which Will be q gumeiene guarantee
that the price paid for the ticket VIII
insure the worth OF the money.
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T1OR SALE.

710R SALE.
Two md 3 half miles north Of the city Of Austin,
IS acres Of land, under fence. With ana
81 choice peach treeB This land produced last year
ono bale al cotton 70 the are and Il q suitable for
market garden. Terms accommodating
janl5 d&wtf 81 Land Agent
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TNoR SALE.
one thousand seven hundred and ty-six and nine
tenths acres OF land in Williamson county, i've miles
from Georgetown, on Burnet road, with dwelling and
other improvements. Place well watered and tim
beFed. Three lime kilno IN ration; make the finest
lime in the county, for which ready sale j. had at
Georgetown and Rockdale As a stock ranch Il ID
surpassed in that section VIII sell 1t - per acre
$500 for the whole place II applied to &C once II is
worth three times that price Title perfect. Apply
to n. B. SWEENEY, Land Agent, &
jan dtues&fi W.T. Box i07, Anstin, Texas.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-14
THE
0ttoro tlrmotrat
.,,,.hsd Every Tuesday Morning, by
GEO. H. WATKINS,
,.l,-,,. andi PrOprie etOr.

-a9vlS H. Brown, Political Editor,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-12-14
Terms.
:, I'D Per N-cor IN Advance
Rates Of Advertising.
PRINTING 90 Every Description
'' Promptly aud Neatly Executed.

..,..-e.-s.rtr.. by examining the coloIed
.-.-..f..,. papers thc amount due, AMI
r..-- q. avail uem>eive- OF The advanced
-. .,- send 90 us by mail, or hand TO the
-.-..,..a, .-cr- '-i.' ou the slip, means
....-.-.-rs.l ..-to taat date. when money
-. .,-, should bc taken % examine the slP,
.,.,.~.-.y ,uetsrciited within two weeks
-.....tlte .Ha-.set OF lt-
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to adopt any means 10 success. They have
made their most serious mistake In putting 1T
the head Of their ticket their weakes. man in
the person Of Mr.. Harris. Mr., Wallis should
have played the part Of the Greek horse. As
Il is, he is now encountered by the drag
weight Of the GubernAtorial nominee, and, In
addition, is further embarrassed by being
piited against so able and pure a candidate as
Mr.. Gwinn, who has once before been over.
whelmingly preferred to Mr.. Wallis, when
both were presented for the same office. Mr..
Wallis candidacy now, despite anything he
may say or do, will bear the appearance Of
personal pique, which his nomination for an
other position would, in part, have obyiated.
There are few points in Mr.. Wallis accep.
lance on which il is worth while to dwell. His
bid for Catholic support is in bad taste and is
oyerdone, while his talk about "rings" is
fiat, stale and Improbable. Mr.. Wallis or.
gan, the american, has said the same thing
so long aud failed to prove anything, that
people are SICK and tired Of it. When they
listen to any more Of il It will be to somebody
who presents the proofs. In concluding, Mr..
Wallis refers to ''my distinguished friend,
Mr.. Harris" and is proud to be humble
follower Of the great Know. Nothing fugleman
As Mr.. Harris stands by his past record, as
he told us the other night, we conclude that
the change Of sentiment which places them in
harmony is entirely on the part Of Mr. Wallis.
On any other theory il is impossible to recon
Gle them, and there is additional evidence OF
the truth OF this view Of the situation in the
fact that Mr. Wallis is the choice of the re-
habilitated Know. Nothing party, whose reign
Of bloody depotism, unfortunately for his
prospects of success, is not yet erased from
the memory Of the people Of Maryland.
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BALTIMORE County DEMOCRATIC
|cKEr.-Eleetious were held in Balti-
prc county, on Friday and Saturday Of
4 week, under the Crawford county
stem, for nominees, with the following
\ ult Senator, 7. Sturgis Davis; House
Delegates, David Fowler, George IL.
|illiams, Zepbania Poteet, Wilson Town
bd, d. NJ. Matthews and Charles h.
|ndall; States Attorney, J. Fred, Z.
lbot; Sheriff, Shadrach Street; County
|mmissioners, Edward Rider and Pleas.
II Hunter, with tie between William
rmichael aud W. T. Allenderi Judges
the Orphans Court, Joshua F. Cockeyr
Howard Owings aud Thomas @. Rat-
ge; Treasury, John T. B. Parletii Sur,
Eor, Thomas |. George. The Executive
bnmittee will meet on the 9th instant
decide on the tic vote between two Of
y Commissioners.
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CHRISTOPHER'S
Alta Safety Oil.
WARRANTED 1867 FIRE TEST.
IRON THE OIL INSPECTOR or BALTIMORE.
Office of j. ADDISON SMITH,
6l s. Gay ST., Bait, July Ia, 1875.

IRON THE OIL INSPECTOR or BALTIMORE.
Office of J. ADDISON SMITH,
81 s. Gay St., Bait, July IA, 1875.
Messrs Christopher & Co .-Gen.lemen |:
With much pleasure take this opportunity
Of stating that in long experience in the
inspection Of Illuminating Oils, in my official
capacity as Inspector, am enabled to pro.
nounce your "Alta Safety" brand of Oil, the
very best have ever tested or used. In nu.
merous inspections made for myself and
friends have invariably found the "Alta
Safety 10 stand a higher Fire test than that
you claimed for it namely 1907 and have
also found il in uniform purity and general
good qualities, superior 10 any other oil have
seen, and rs such, recommended it TO my
friends and the public generally, as the most
reliable oil for family use now in the market.
AS Reiners, congratulate you upon your
signal success in manufacturing an oil posses.
sing the very best qualities, Safety, Purity,
and the production Of most brilliant light.
In using the" Ma Safety Oil in my household
| have found it to give light for reading or
writing superior to gas and believe with ordi.
nary care, that an accident with this oil is
impossible. Wishing you continued success
with the Alta Safety, which you so justly
merit l am
Very respectfully,
]. ADDISON SMITH,
Inspector Crude and Refined Petroleum,
81 South Gay St., Baltimore.
FOR SALE ny
e. K. GERNAND,
sept. lily WESTMINSTER, MD.
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Notice to Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the subscri.
An Der has obtained from the Orphans
Court Of Carroll county Letters Of Admins
tration on the personal estate of
SYLYANUS LIPPY,
late Of Carroll county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the deceased, are hereby
warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers
thereof legally authenticated TO the subscriber
on or before the 10th day of April next;
they may otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit Of said estate. Those indebted are
requested to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 10th day of Sep
TENDER, 1876.
JOHN KR0H,
sep 25-H Administrator.
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NO. 1927 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
James A. G. Bond and John Bentz, Trus.
tees, VS.. Charles A. Zentz and Wife.
ORDERED this 23d day Of September, A.
" d. 1875, that the account Of the Audi.
tor filed in this cause be finally ratified and
confirmed, unless cause to the contrary there
OF be shown on or before the 18th day Of DC
tober next provided a copy of this order be
inserted, for two successive weeks before the
last named day, in some newspaper published
in Carroll county.
FRANK t. SHAW, Clerk.
True copy.-Test:
sept l5-2t Faux T. SHAW, Clerk.
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NO. 1884 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Joseph Davis and VIM. N. Martin, Trustees,
VS.. Abraham Hiteshew.
ORDERED this 2sd day of September, A.
" d. 1875, that the account OF the Audi.
tor filed in this cause be finally ratified and
confirmed, unless cause TO the contrary there.
Of be shown on OF before the 18th day of De-
tober next provided copy of this order be
inserted for two successive weeks, before the
last named day, in some newspaper published
in Carroll county.
FRANK I. SHAW, Clerk.
True copy.--Test:
sept 26-2t FRANK t. SHAW, Clerk.
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NO. 1874 EQUITY

NO. 1874 EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll Coanty.
Henry H. Miller, Trustee, VS.. John Frank
and Wife.
ORDERED this 10th day of September,
" A. ID. 1876, that the sales of the real
and personal property made and reported by
Henry H. Miller, Trustee, under a deed Of
trust in this case, be ratified and confirmed,
unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown
on or before the 10th day Of October next ;
provided copy Of this order be published in
some newspaper printed in Carroll county,
once in each Of three successive weeks before
the 18th day Of October next.
The report states the amount Of sales Of
real estate to be $l2sl.00, and the sales o.
personal property to be S4s9.3s.
WIN. N. HAYDEN,
Judge Of the CT Court.
True copy,-Test
sep 1885, FRANK 7. SHAW, Clerk.
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NO. lss7 EouITY

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Elias Brothers, vs.. Daniel Frazier and Wife.
ORDERED this Goth day of September,
" A. d. 1875, that the account Of the
auditor filed in this cause be finally ratified
and confirmed unless cause 10 the contrary
thereof be shown on or before the llth day q
October next; provided copy of this order
be inserted for two successive weeks before
the last named day in some newspaper pub.
lished in Carroll county.
FRANK T. SHAW, Clerk.
True copy,-Test;
sep 26-2t FRANK T. SHAW, Clerk.
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GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS,

consisting of Undershirts, Drawers, Gloves,
Suspenders, Hosiery, Linen and Paper Col
lars, Cuffs, splendid assortment Of Neckties Of
all styles. Also Gold plated Studs, Collar and
Sleeve Buttons, of the latest designs. Special
attention il also called to n fine lot of
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TO WHEAT GROWERS.
"EXCELSIOR.

Composed Of 500 pounds of No. Rerurian
Guano, and 1900 pounds Of Soluble Pos.
phdte Of Lime, lbones dissolrcdin sal.
phtrie acid, Potash and Soda.
MORNING the most concentrated, univer.
IL sal and durable fertilizer ever offered to
the farmer-combining oil the stimulating
qualities of Peruvian Guano, and the ever
durable fertilizing properties of Bones. In
fine dry powder, prepared expressly for
drilling, and can be applied in any quantity
however small, per acre. II is the opinion Of
many close calculating Farmers, after SEVEN
TEEN YEARS experience in testing it side
by side with other popular fertilizers, that an
application Of 100 pounds Of Excelsior is equal
to 200 pounds of any other fertilizer or guano,
and therefore fully 100 per cent. cheaper.
UNIFORMITY OF QUALITY GUAR
ANTEED BY THE MANUFACTURERS.
Rkd- Farmers should see that erzy Bag is
branded as ADORE, NTH the ANALYSIS and
OUR NAME In RED LETTERS. Al
Others are countnfeits.
PRICE $50 PER TON.
J. J. TURNER 4 CO.,
aug 7-Sm AZ Pratt St., Baltimore.
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l02 IA ACRES,
1911 ACRES OF LAND.

more or less. The improvements thereon
consist Of two-story Dwelling
House with Basement Kitchen, As1l4-A
a large stone Spring House,
with a never-failing spring of ..
good water near the dwelling, a large Hog
House, and a large Bank Barn, large Wagon
Shed and Corn Crib, &c. The land is in
good state of cultivation. under fencing, with
a due proportion of Woodland, and has a
young Orchard and other fruit trees.
Lot No. 2 contains
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ELECTION NOTICE.

A N election will be held at the Office of
"A the Westminster Savings Institution, on
Saturday, ed Of October, between the hours
OF 2 and o'clock, p. M, to elect Seven Di-
rectors to manage said Institution the ensuing
year BENZ. W. BENNETT, 4
sep lS-te Treasurer.
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For he Democratic Adeocate.

MEssRs. EDIToRs:-Please allow me
bee in your paper to ask our Republican
ENDS one question How do you like
bow? NEW YORK.
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Also at the same time the following per.
sonal property: 2 HORSES, colts, ~
I'D 2 mich COWS, narrow.tread0 u
4-horse wagon, S-horse pillow XkcwAs
-ae=axs3 -horse harrows, set of breechbands,
set Of front gears, sets pillow gears. wheat
ian, cutting box and knife, hay carriage,
stonebed, template stove, &c, &c.
Terms for the Real Estate - 0ne-ihird on
the LIST day Of April, 1876 one-third in u
months, and the remaining one.third in "a
months from the LIST day Of April next the
credit payments to be secured by the notes Of
the purchaser or purchasers, with approved
security, bearing interest from the LIST day Of
April, 1876.
Terms for the Personal PROPERTY.
sums under IS cash on sums Of IS and up.
wards credit Of 4 months will be given, the
credit payments to be secured by note with
approved security, bearing interest from the
day of sale.
j.. HENRY HOPPE, Trustee.
sep Its