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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-09-09

Mr.. Mclean took issue with Mr.. Reagan
upon the reference. He claimed that the
Convention held no relationship officially
with the Governor of the State, and could
only treat him as private citizen, and he
desired TO see the resolution of Mr.. Reagan
rejected.
Mr.. DeNIsrse agreed with Mr.. Mclean,
and said that while he entertained great re-
spect for the Governor. he proposed to see
HIM treated by the Convention in private
capacity.
Mr.. Holmes took the same position as
Mr.. Mclean and Mr.. DeMorse.
Mr.. Mclean. upon he President putt.
the que, -.on of tAoliug, raised n point OF
order upon the President allowing discussion
upon the proposition.
Mr.. Flournoy presented a substitute
thanking the Governor for his proffered
kindness in offering information at his COM
mand. Adopted.
Mr. Dohoney presented a report upon the
formation of committees for the COnven-
ton, stating the number and names of sad
committees.
Mr.. Lynch, of De Witt objected to the
formation of a committee upon Federal re-
lafions. He claimed that capxsatiai1 =
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-09-09
CONVENTION raocEEDrNes.
FIRST DAY.


The Convention met at IL N. and went into
temporary organization.
Mr.. Mccormick Of Colorado proposed that
Col. Chas. DeAEorse be selected as tempo
rary chairman. He declined and moved
that Gen. Whitfield be elected. The ques-
ton was put and Gen. Whitfield elected,
accepting the position with a few graceful
remarks.
Capt. Walsh was elected temporary sec
rotary; the roll was called and eighty-one
delegates found present.
Mr.. King Of Kendall presented resolution
that the members present their certificates
Of election as their names were called.
Adopted.
Mr.. Ferris introduced the following:
Resolved. That the following oath be adj
ministered by the proper State officer to the
delegates Of this Convention:
You do solemniy swear that yoa vii sup
port the Constitution q the Enited States
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-09-09

WILL Austin never learn, even by the ex-
ample of others An Atlanta correspond
ent states that owing to the introduction Of
water into the city the rates of insurance
will be lessened; that in localities where
one and one-half per cent. is now charged
the rate will be reduced to one and one
quarter per cent. or less
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-09-09

ADVANTAGE OF HEAVY PLATEs.-The
soft bitumino1s coal used in the West is so
destructive on all cast iron that the heavy
plates in the Charter Oak Cook Stove will
be appreciated by housekeepers as well as
dealers. This advantage, with excellent
draft, quick and uniform baking, make the
Charter Oak the most desirable stove in the
narlaf
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-09-09

Mr.. ALLEN, who went to st. Louis and
Chicago to get theatrical company is ex-
pected to return this morning. He tele-
graphed from st. Louis that a company had
been engaged. The theatre will open, we
presume, about the fifteenth inst.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-09-09

Mr.. PALM proposes to exhibit at the Aus
tin State fair rare collection of Texan and
other antiquities. Then, if the officers OF
the fair choose, these may be exhibited at
Philadelphia next year aud then returned to
his library room
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-09-09

MEssRs. A. ScHEIDEMASTEL & Co. are
now moving stock of fine Stelnway and
Knabe pianos IN the new store-room under
the STATESMAN Office. They will also
keep other instruments, music, etc. Mr..
lido Rhodins is the agent of the above
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-09-09

THE New COURT HoUsE.-An adver-
tisement appears in another column stating
that bids will he received till the twenty
fifth inst. for the erection of a new court
house. Thirty thousand dollars in bonds
have just been sold, plenty of funds are
therefore on hand, and hence contractors
will no doubt ''dip in" lively.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-09-09

COTTON Cotton is pouring in lively
every day, and the receipts are increasing
rapidly. Yesterday nearly one hundred
bales were broughtin. The price was from
eleven and half 10 twelve cents.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-09-09

FARMERs-You will find ut the agricul-
tural implement house of Stone & Heating,
on Pecan street, large assortment of Fish
Bros. & Co. s. farm and spring wagons, Gar
den City Southern Clipper Flows, and other
farm implements. They keep the best goods
made in their line, and it will pay all inter
ested to call on them,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-09-09

BE CAREFuL.-In these days, when tight
hats, hot air, and sedentary occupations,
cause the hair to fall out, it is a matter of
no little importance to know which of the
hair preparations are of any value. The
majority, as has been frequently proved by
the first dermatologists, or hair-doctors,
possess little or no merit. Such being the
fact, it is consOling to those who are af-
fiicted to know there Is really one good article,
which is recommended and used by the first
medical authority, and has stood every test,
many years. This preparation is Halls's
Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer-a truly
scientific compound, which is unquestion-
ably the best preparation of the kind now
before the American public. 1t will restore
to gray hair its original color, cleanse the
head thoroughly, cure all eruption of the
scalp; and will always restore the hair so
long as any germs remain, as they almost
invariably do, until extreme old age has de-
stroYed the roots. The original article is
made by R. P. Hall & Co., Nashua, New
mpshire.-F0rney'S Press.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-09-09
Local Matters.

Notices of all kinds VIII he charged for
nj our regular rates. This Will DC an
unvaPYfu1 rule.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-09-09

SOME two or three days ago Taylor
Singer was deputized by the sheriff to Pur-
sue and capture a man named Joe McFar-
land, who had gone off with team belong
ing to Il man named Stemper, living about
three miles from Austin. Yesterday reports
reached this city that Mr.. Stringer had been
shot and killed, but later in the day he re-
turned, to find two or three families in
mourning, and his father and Mr.. Millican
gone to look after his remains. Mcfarland
was tracked up into Burnet county, and
then back again to where he got the team,
arriving at the latter place few minutes
ahead of Mr.. StnnRer.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-09-09

MORE County Bonds SoLD.-We are
informed by Judge Smith that $50, 900
more of county bonds have been sold,
c. r. Johns IL Co. taking the whole lot at
92 "a cents, and paying also for the &C
crued interest. They took $25, 900 for
Hors s. Prewett, of Missouri. This is over
twenty cents more than was paid for the
CITY bonds
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-09-09

LUMBER AND MERCHANDISE. Male X
Co. dealers in lumber, will be found near
the freight depot. They keep a-large as
sortment of lumber, doors, sash, blinds and
other necessities for this trade, winch can
be disposed of as low as anywhere in this
market This firm also keeps for sale at
their store large assortment of groceries,
which are bought for cash and sold at low
rates. The public, especially the country
iobbing trade, will do well to call on Male
,S 90. and see how completely bills can be
filed. Attention is directed to the adyer-
tisement of this house.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-09-09

OUR CITY.-The commercial faith of Aus
tin has crystalized itself in stone, brick and
mortar, and the many fine residences and
improvements going On in our midst tell a
truthful tale of prosperity and healthy
growth. The money expended here for
these objects is that which has been earned
OF those investing, and who would rather
remain in stdtu qlLo' than embark in ques-
tionab'e enterprises, based on credit and
promises to pay. Our people are not boast
Jul, but take pride in hearing the many
compliments bestowed non their beautiful
and growing city by the many strangers
who are now visiting us. Our merchants
are of the safe, careful, observing sort, and
only fill their shelves to their utmost capac-
ity when circumstances seem to justify it,
which is not the case in these times of econ
omg and general complaint. However, new
goods for the fall and winter trade have
commenced to arrive, and soon all over the
city fine stocks of new goods of all descrip-
tiens will greet the eye, and from what we
hear they will be sold at reasonable prices.
A LADY living on Bull creek, across the
river, has been missing her chIckens and
turkeys for some time past, and at the rate
they were going off her fowl ranch bid fair
to be closed out in a most Improbable and
provoking way to her. A few nights since,
when the earth was shaded and everything
was apparently calm and tranquil along the
beautiful mountainous meanderings of that
classic stream with the romantic name of
Bull creek, noise broke gently upon her
ears, and from the squalking, cackling and
flattering, she became satisfied that
chicken-house scrimmage was going on
which would require her valor to settle, SO
she rushed out frantically, and there beheld
a whole caravan of opossums, numbering
eleven, who were walking into her fowl
broods with an energy that commanded her
admiration and aroused her Indignation.
Aiming herself with club and dog she
opened hostiities in the liveliest manner,
and the report is that the chief diet In that
vicinity ever since has been ''possum meat
and taters."
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-09-09

We have been requested by the friends of WILLIAM
sMYTH TO announce his name candidate for
County Assessor and Collector at the coming election
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-09-09

GRAND CoNCERT.-Preparations are now
going on for grand concert, which is to
be given under the management of Mrs.
Crooker and Mrs. Blocker, for the benefit
of the ladies' cottage at the fair grounds.
At the concert gifts to the amount of $4,000
will be distributed. A list of the gifts
will be found in double column adver-
tIsempnt elsewhere
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-09-09

IT is now well established that there is no
impurity of the blood which the Home
Stomach Bitters will not eradicate nor any
hillary irregularity which it will not rectify.
The most inveterate chronic eruptions, de-
pendant on constitutional taints, succumb
to its remedial virtues, and the most threat
ening disturbances of the liver and gall
bladder are speedily corrected by its prompt
and penetrating action.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-09-09

We are authorized to announce A. r. MORRIS a.
a candidate for Assessor and Collector of Travis
county at the next general election, subject to the
action Of Democratic convention.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-09-09

We are authorized TO announce JOHN o. JOHN
SON candidate for Assessor and Collector, sub
ject TO the action OF n Democratic convention.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-09-09

ASYLUM IMPROVEMENTS Considerable
improvements, amounting to about $1,000,
are to be commenced at the Lunatic Asylum
without delay. The old building is to be
repaired at an expense of about $4,000, and
new stone building, to be used as a
laundry, is to be erected at cost of about
$4,000. All the buildings are to be supplied
with Barbarian gas. Mr.. Hight, of Hous-
ton, is here to superintend putting in the
gas fixtures
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-09-09

Book Campaigns of Walkers
Division2 is the title of work now being
published by one of the New York pub
fishing houses. Mr.. ]. P. Blesslngton, the
author, and once private in Walkers Di-
vision, has shown us the proof sheets as
far as the 100 page. 1t is being gotten up
in elegant style, and will be ready for de-
livery before the last of this month. The
work will be interesting and instructive,
and should be purchased by great many
people, especially in Texas. 1t will contain
nearly 400 pages of reading matter.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-09-09

LuNfnER AND PLANNING MILL. -Everybody
who comes to Austin should visit the large
planning mill of c. +. Ahllett, who has one
among the most complete establishments of
the kind in the State. He keeps on hand
an immense stock OF lumber, and is pre-
pared to put it Immediately into any shape
desired. All stock usually kept by lumber
dealers is on hand, and every kind of work
IN mruher executed with neatness and dis
patch. Parties in the country desiring to
build, or Otherwise improve, should not
fail to call at Nhe establishment of Capt.
NRllett, and cousrAt their interests by max
ing his acquaintanse. His responsibility
and reliability is bnquestioned, aud his
means permit him to sell on the most favor
able terms. The advertisement OF Capt.
Millett appears in another column, and is
comprehensive within itself.
FuRSrTuRK. Attention is called to the
advertisement of Hannig & Kreisle. This
firm has succeeded to the old and well es-
tablished house of ]. w. Hannig, and its
. business is continued at the old place on
Pecan street. Mr.. Hannig's long acquaint-
ancc with the furniture business, and his
character gives assurance Of his ability to
understand and supply the wants Of this
community. Mr.. Kreisle, but lately ao-
CURED as citizen Of Austin, bears high
character as close and attentive business
man, and viii add strength to the establish
ment. They propose to carry an immense
and comprehensive stock Of everything IN
their line, and 20 sell At such rates as
the community can afford 10 pay. MI.
Hannsg is now at the North, laying IN At
different cities q completes stock OF furnl-
ture. which win commences 20 erri e IN large
quantities in few days.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-09-09

VIGoR OF MIND AND BODY.-Every per-
son would have more vigor of mind and
body and mental clearness were they to use
as daily article of diet the unbolted wheat
-four. Blood manufactured from such food
is the purest, richest and least liable to be-
come diseased. The most desirable way is
to mix with the flour dry, DR.. Prices Cream
Baking Powder, stir in pure water, form a
soft batter, bake into gems or biscuits, in Il
hot, quick oven, and the result will be the
sweetest, most wholesome, nutritious article
of food that can be made; and his True
Flavoring Extracts of vanilla, nectarine,
etc, are the purest and best.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-09-09

BEAUTIFY Your HOMES THE FINE ART.
Four beautiful fine oil chromos, 7x9, and
one 9x12, sent for fifty cents, and six, size
7x9, and six 9x12, sent for one dollar; OF
full family port folio of one hundred oil
and gem chromos, all designs, very fine,
two dollars. Our chromos are fac siDailt
reproductions of the choicest works of the
great masters, and pronounced by Connois-
seurs equal to the original oil paintings.
Our Scriptural scenes, landscapes, Rocky
Mountain scenes, sea views, fruits and flow
ers, designs, ETC., are meeting with great
favor Three hundred decalcomanie pictures
fifty cents; large mixed various kinds, one
dollar, or 1900 for three dollars. Satisfac
ton guaranteed. Catalogue of useful ar
ticles sent on receipt of stamp. Address,
enclosing price, in registered letters or post
office, with three cent stamp for return OF
goods by, Felix Glare & Co., dealers in oil
chromos, etc., 224 East 18th street, New
York. Please state the name of the paper
you saw this in. seq 6m d&w
BRAZILIAN TURNIP SEED.-Six hundred
bushels to the acrel The turnip grows very
large, weighing from six to twelve pounds,
and is more juicy than any other kind ever
raised in this country. They are exceedingly
healthy and grow very thick. These tur-
nips have been grown 600 bushels to the
acre. They should be planted during the
month of September, north, but in the
south, at almost any time, except middle
of summer. Price, prepaid by mail, fifty
cents per package; three packages for. one
dollar. Seed all fresh, last years produc-
ton. Address, Felix Glare & Co., 224
East 18th street, New York. ses 6m d&w
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-06-17

CLEAN THE CELLARS. country
ought to be far more healthy than the
city, but statistics do not prove it such.
Diseases are engendered SO often by
foul cellars and bad drainage for slops,
that special attention should be given to
them. We would suggest the propriety
OF a particular and thorough cleaning of
the cellars, sinks, etc, and the removal
of all filth and rubbish from the vicinity
of the house. We advise it as a meas
ure OF precaution against the develop
ment OF various forms of disease pecu-
liar to hot weather. Do not wait until
the odor Of the cellar becomes SO offen-
sive that it is unbearable, but do it now
before the vegetables begin to decay. In
case you have no cement On the bottom
remove skimming CT the soil and put
IN It's place a sprinkling of fine sand and
little quick-hme, purify the wall and
ceiling with whitewash, and see that
there is good ventilation through the en-
tire season. We know farmers cellars
are often a fertile source of foul air, and
a large proportion of sickness in the
country may justly be charged to the
cellar account. The proper cleansing Of
them then becomes a necessity and can
not be neglected with impunity. Clean
up the yards, also, and be watchful that
there is no decaying matter in proximity
to the dwelling. Do not throw the slops
all out at the back door upon the sur
face, but either scatter them on the gar
den or prepare drain to take them from
the house.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-06-17

THE disreputable proceedings of the
Democracy in New Hampshire did not
succeed in cheating the Republicans out
of their victory. Parson G. Cheney, the
Republican candidate for Governor was
elected by the Legislature on Wednes-
day, and has been sworn into Office.
Neither of the three candidates before
the people had majority at the election
in March, and the election, by the con-
stituhon, devolved upon the Legislature,
in which the Republicans have major
ity. The New Hampshire muddle may,
therefore, be considered ended.
II is reported that Annie Culver, of
Pennsylvania, who went out to the Fiji
Islands last summer as a missionary, is
home sgain. Her biggest Sunday
school class came shuffiing into her
house with nothing on but necklaces,
whereupon Annals enthusiasm melted
away.
IT isn't often that any ordinary per-
son accumulates board bill of $40. 900,
but a San Francisco man has brought a
suit for this amount for boarding the
wife of relative from March, 1S49, to
July, 1862.
The whisky fight is called a general
engagement. 1t might be termed a
knaval battle.
A HANDSOME fortune used to be known
as ga plum" hence the word plumber.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-06-17

AN ORPHAN.-"An orphan boy" an
nounced Bijah, as he handed out Tim
othy DrummOnd.
Tim had fearful eye, bloody shirt
front, and his short hair stuck up like so
many wires. One coat-tail was absent,
and there was look to man as if an ele-
phant had played with him in tan yard
for half day.
''Where do you belong 2" inquired the
Court
''Tlejo," was the gruff reply.
''What are you doing up here? %
'.Looking for my brother.
''Have you found him?''
''No, zIr."
''Well, SIR" continued the Court, as
he looked into the apple drawer to see if
it contained anything, 81 am your broth
er-your long-lost brother. L have the
strawberry-mark on my left arm, and [
now begin to see some familiar lines on
your face. / have been greatly concern
ed about your health, and about your
pecuniary prospects, and I've just made
arrangements with man to board you
three months. Go in and sit down on
the saw-horse until my landalet comes. +"
''Am sent up?"
s'rHhe same"
''Blast yer old ph1z for that" exclaim-
ed the prisoner and he muttered so
that His Honor did not hear "Wait
till catch you in Tlejoi"- Free
Press.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-06-17

2 They must not have any salable
value, nor bear any manuscript writing
other than the name or the trade or pro-
fassion of the sender, the address Of the
packet for whom the packet was intend
ed, manufacturer s or trade mark, num-
bers and prices.
3. 1t Is forbidden to introduce these
art -cles into letter, or into packet of
any other kind, save in the case in
which they form an intergral part of q
particular work.
4. Patterns which are not in accor-
dance with the requisite conditions will
be charged as letters, except those which
are valuable; the latter will not be for
warded, nor those the conveyance of
which would be attended with risk or
danger.
LEGAL AND COMMERCIAL DOCUMENTS.
The following articles are considered
legal and commercial documents. and
will be admitted as such to the reduced
postage extended to them by the treaty:
Acts and deeds of all kinds drawn up
by public functionaries; invoices; the
various documents on the service of
insurance companies; copies or extracts
of deeds under private seal, written upon
stamped or unstamped paper; scores Of
sheets of manuscript music, and in gen
eral all manuscript papers and docn-
ments which have not the character of
an actual and personal correspondence.
Legal and commercial documents
must be sent under a movable band,
and made up SO as to admit of their
being easily examined.
Packets which do not fulfill the condi-
tions above enumerated will be treated as
unpaid letters and charged accordingly.
ARTICLES EXCLUDED FROM THE MAILS.
The treaty provides that there shall
not be admitted for conveyapce by mail
any letter or other packe6~hich may
contain either gold or silver money, jew
els, or precious articles, or any other ar
ticles whatever liable to Customs duties.
Correspondence for all portions of
the General Postal Union will be for
warded through the existing exchange
offices.
BY order of the Postmaster-G General:
JOSEPH Ell. BLACKFAN, Superinten-
dent