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

WE are indebted to Judge Charles Il.
Howard for specimens Of ag'ladiente, 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.
ABOUT month ago Marshal Purnell ar
rested maz in this city for offering three
counterfeit $50 bills at a 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.
OFF or FURLoUGH.-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
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.
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 a prisoner and summoned as a
witness against the white man. The affair
should be sifted to the bottom.
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.
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, preferring to get
their supplies either by way of Lullng 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.
MURDER.-On the sixteenth instant, near
Round Rock, a 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.
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 g. Klerke,
architects, the plan for the buildings, the
cost of which will reach about 65, 600.
The idea is in its incipiency, but still there
is reason to hope that the college will be
established.
LAW Characterization 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
IFyour kidneys are out of order, or your
bladder inaamed, 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.
A CITIZEN of Burnet informs us that Q
man named John Kelley was killed three Oh
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.
FRUIT AND CRoPs INJURED.-We under
stand that the frost and freeze Friday night
injured fruit and crops seriously. Potatoes
viii have to be replanted and probably a
portion of the corn also. It is feared the
peaches have been injured beyond recovery.
WE have heard of several horses thai
have recently died suddenly with the
collie. Mr.. Bonner lost his buggy horse
and milk man lost fine animal. Let PEG
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