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The daily gazette., 1876-05-23
The Ercur.ion to RehobotA.

The excursion to Rehoboth on Thurs
day is likely to be one Of the most pleas
ant trips to the ocean shore that could
be desired. The country that has just
been clothed in the most beautiful robe
OF spring, will appear more rich IA the
southern limits Of the State are reached
where the rose and blossoms vie with
each other in color. fragrance and sweet.
ness. The run to Lewes will be made in
few hours and the pleasure of a stroll
on the ocean shore at such deligl tful
season will fully compensate the small
cost which isout half the usual
fare
The daily gazette., 1876-05-23
THsoDoRn THoMAs CIRcUMynNrRr

THEoDoRn THoMAs CIRcUMvENrRp "A
Philadelphia dispatch states that Theo.
dore Thomas's Sunday night concerts.
which were to have commenced in that
city Sunday evening, have been post
poned in consequence Of request of the
adjacent to the garden where the con.
certs were to take place, the mayor and
city solicitor advising compliance with
the request.
An cid copy Of Morse's Geography savs
Albany Is a Town of about 400 housss pl' a
2t00 inhabitants with their gable euds
all to the streets.
The daily gazette., 1876-05-23

This is what the New York Express says
about it; Don Cameron, Secretary of
War, And what warrior, What a
man, too, for the head of department
We read of the visiting of the sins of the
father upon the son, but here the sins of
the father, the old Secretary Of War, and
Of the son, the new Secretary of War, are
visited upon the whole people. 1t takes
General Grant to. perform the wonder
ful.s
The daily gazette., 1876-05-23

THR NATIONAL IHDIorNEST.-There has
never been more terrible ind ctment against I
public corruption in this or any other country
than that uttered by George + Hoar. a re-
publican member of Congress. in the cose OF
his speech on the Be knap impeachment:
My own public life has been brief md
ins'gnihcat one. extending little beyond the
duration OF a single term Of senatorial office
but in that brief reriod have seen fvejudges
Of a high ceurt Of the United States driven
from office by threats of imp achment for
corruption or mala1minIsi ration. | have
heard the taupt from lriendliest lips. that
when the uui.ed states preseuted herself in
the Ease to take part with the civilized
world In generous competition in the arts OF
lie. be on pro uct of her institutions in
which she surpas' ed all Others b, you'd ques-
ton wa! her eruption | have en- in he
STATE on the Union iotem at in power en,l
wealth four jud. es If her courts imp each ed
Tor Corruption, ami the political ad mi nistra-
ton OF her chief 'city become disgrace and
q by-wori throughout the word. l have
seen the ch :lrnan 2f the committee on mill
tary affairs 10 the House. now . distinquished
member of this court rse in his place and
demand the expulsion of four of his asso
clates Tor max ng sale of their privilege of
selecting the youths to be educated at our
great miiittry scnool. Wnen tue greatest
railroad OF the world. binding togetu.r ;he
conuhent and uniting the two great seas
which wash our shores. was finished, | have
eISh WI haeo'hhi triumph ana ekalting tufN-
ed TO b tterness and shame by the unamious
reports Of three COMMITTEES Of Congress, two
OF the House and one here. that every step
OF that mighty enterprise had been t.ken in
fraud. l have heard in highest places the
shameless doctrine avowed by MN srtwn
old ia pub ic Office that the true way b7
which power should be gained in the repu blic
Is to orioe ihe people with the Offices create /
tor their service, AID tho true end sf which
u should be used when gained is the promo
tion OF selh h ambition and the gratificat,on n
OF personal revense. have heard that sus-
piclon haunts the footsteps of the trusted
companion of the President. These things
have passed in history"
This is republican testimony to the enor.
nous ofhcial decentralization which has oc.
Cured since the party to which the speaker
belongs cane into power Such things were
OF the rarest possible occurrence bsforo tha,
period. Would.not the people OF the United
states be justified in trying the experiment
ofa change ofrulers aud going back TO tho
political principles and prActises of q purer
doy and generation? Halt Sun.
The daily gazette., 1876-05-23

The Louisville Courier -Joeendl thinks
the action of the Methodist Conference
the rejection of all ministerial candi-
dates who use tobacco will, in measure,
stop to the curious priestly custom
CT praying in the pulpit with sweet
morsel OF Rns cut" rolling beneath the
tongue.
The daily gazette., 1876-05-23
Hall &f0leAlla.

Severe storms ragged on Sunday and
Monday in the Western and Middle
States. In Clay county, Iowa, houses
were demolished and the ground was
covered to the depth of four inches
with hail stones, measuring two TO
three inches in diameter. A storm OF
hail, rain and wind at Newton, N. j.,
the same evening, caused damage esti.
mated at $25, 1000, and bridges in the
county were damaged to the extent OF
about SEQ, 900 more. At Morristown,
N. j., hail stones of unusual size fell,
some of which measured 81 inches In
circumference; chickens and birds on
the wiag were killed. and there was a
general smashing of glass in green
houses, ,skylights and church windows.
The daily gazette., 1876-05-23
49,,
Democratic County Meeting,

In accordance with time honored
custom Of the Democracy os New Cas-
tie County. Il County Meeting will be
held in the Court House in the City Of
New Castle,
The daily gazette., 1876-05-23
JOSEPH ROBERTS.

Acting Chairman last County Meeting.
Appoquininink HID. May 8. 1876.
The daily gazette., 1876-05-23

The New York World in its edition on
Monday reviews the Presijential.couis Sc,
and the chances OF both parties, in a
long article, and arrives at the following
conclusion:
Whatever the result, therefore. NAV be
OF the election in the October States. a
wise nomination and a sound platform at
st. Louis will assuredls give t. the Dem.
ocr1cy, out of 1866 elect oral votes, OF
which ls5 are a majority, this victory.
Ihe Metropolitan States-now Dem. 50
The Southern States Except Soutt
.Carolina)-now Democratic. 1871
The Pacific States-now Democratic. II
-
1893
And probably Illinois. s.................. 81
Wisconsion ...........l 10
Pennsylvania. .... 70
W ..-,...... S03
The daily gazette., 1876-05-23
On Saturday, NAV 27th, 1876.

at l o'clock, T.. M. for the purpose Of
appointing Judges for holding the several
Nomination elections; appointing Coun-
ty Executive Committee, and for the
Transaction OF any other business that
may properly be brought before the meet
ing.
In view of the astounding develop
nents almost daily made by investi-
eating committees OF Democratic
House of Congress, fraud and corrup-
tdon in high places. it becomes all good
citizens TO attend this meeting and help
effect thorough organization of the
Great Democratic Party for the ensuing
campaign; SO that it may effectually bat
tie with and overcome corruption and
radicalism in all it's forms. The only hope
Of rescuing our beloved country from
the control of unprincipalled men, from
bankruptcy and reputation, rests upon
tie success of the Democrat, Party in
he coming contest.
JOSEPH ROBERTS,
Acting Chairman last County Meeting.
Appoquinimink HID. May 8. 1876.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-26

Two HUNDRED DOLLARS REwARp.-For
a failure to cure any case of ''habitual con-
stIp4tIon' of the bowels with DIR. Sh,rman's
compound prickly ash bitters, provided its
use Is persisted il as directed. No matter
whether the disease is the result of a torpid
liver or a relaxed condition of the muscular
coating of the bowels, they sever fail to
care It; also, all the various and diversified,
sympathetic, nervous disorders usually ac-
companying indigestion, and occasional or
habltual constipation of the bowels. 1t also
cures dizziness, sick headache, leucorrhea
and all female weakness usually accompany
ing the same. Morley Bros, have /; for
sale, and will explain it further to you.
TheY also have sample bottlps for trial.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-26

THE STATEsHASs LUCK.-Ignorant peo-
pie suppose newspapers to be more inter
ested in politics and elections than the peo-
pie, and that newspapers live or die, or
flourish or decay, as ordered by results Of
elections. Nothing is further from the
truth. II properly managed, and if it
represent intelligence, morality and re-
spectabilIty, it is sure to succeed. There
need he only demaud for an honest paper
in the locality In which it is published. If
1t is content TO be the mouth-piece Of the
worst elements of community; to lavish
praise upon undeserVing officials; laud every
oafer and hummer who will pay TO see his
name in print at the cost of truth; to
assert principles chat degrade journalism,
and leave unsaid the very things that
then it is sure to pine away for want of
subscribers and advertising, and after i:
las been numbered among the things that
we're, even those who encouraged it in its
mission of weakness and cowardice and
evil Will sing no songs of praise over its
grave. The STATESMAN, in espousing a
cause, lever aims to get on the strong side.
1t only intends to do right and when right
forward, preferring defeat in a good cause
to success in bad one. In the local cleo
tons Of the last three years, it has general
ly been on the losing side, and because of
ito Haalina haS haan frnnuantlv nre-
dicted by those who prefer trickery and
chicanery and incompetency in office to
honesty and ability. These malignant pro-
phets will not live to see their hopes real
lied. 1t happens that there are more
honest than dishonest people, and for each
friend the STATESMAN has lost by its plaiu
talk and frequent exposures of knavery,
it has gained from three to a dozen.
1t has emerged from every controversy
and every quarrel and contest stronger than
when it was begun. To-day its circulation
is double that of two years ago, and third
larger than it was twelve months since,
while its advertising has so increased that
we have been compelled for some time past
to issue daily supplement. We are now
making arrangements to lengthen our col
umns and add another column to each page.
For the faith reposed by the honest, we'll
meaning people of Austin in the STATES
MAN we are grateful, and yet.lt is no NOR
than our due. There will be no change in
our conduct or policy. We will ever de-
fend the interests of the great body of the
people and stand by the right despite the
wishes or aspirations of personal friends
With the designing and the corrupt we can
have no alliance, and the success of the
STATESMAN and its rapidly-growins power
IS the potent confession that bad and weak
men in this community are losing power,
and that, sooner or later, they will be over
thrown and utterly pOwerless.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-26

SAVE Your EYEsIGHT One does not APP
preciate- the priceless blessing Of a cIeor
eyesight until it fails. For the preserya-
ton OF the eyes from impaired sight, or
the grateful assistance to sight already i'm
paired there Is no article equal to the
"Diamond Hpectaces," every genuine pair
bearing the diamond trade m rk For sale
IN Austin by A. Balm.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-26

COMPANY A, of Major Jones's command,
has been doing duty IN the counties of Bur
net, Llsno aud Mason. Eight of this com
mand reached here yesterday with two
prisoners, one from Mason, and the other
from Burnet. Todd, of Mason, was ar
rested ON u rf4nistion from the Governor
of Virginia for murder committed in that
State, and Hensley, of Burnett, for several
charges, mainly cattle stealing in Burleson
county, Four men were previously brought
dOwa and lodged in the Travis county j. all,
all OF them On charges % cattle stealing in
various and suudry places. Tae first four
were captured after fifty mile chase. They
showed fight but being offectually sur
rounded, were captured without a gun be-
ing fired. This company has also conveyed
to the Williamson county jail two prison
ers, one of whom, named Smart, is
charged with murder in Burnet county. The
other PRISONER, carried to Georgetown, was
also murderer. Part of the company has
bsen constantly on duty, guarding the Bur
net jail, and ct one time 1t was active in
repelling mob the purpose of which was
TO hberate the prisoners. The company
has had plenty of work to do, and il is
kept active at all times. Capt Sparks,
With twenty three men, is now in Llsno
county looking after some notorious char
scters who have been disturbing the public
peace in that quarter. The difficulty grew
out of an old trouble. Irwin was shot in
the back and instantly killed. Capt.
| Sparks is after Walter p. c. FAY. Matters
are quietihg down in Barnet, but plenty Of
work is 10 be done in other counties.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-26

THERE was an el,ction at New Round
Rock on Monday to ascertain the feelings
OF the people rs to whether the town should
be Incorporated or not, and there were forty
votes polled, majority OF which were IL
favor of incorporation. Tue New Round
Rockers, who are not yet voters, asserted
that the Old Round r ckers came over and
voted in force in favor of Incorporation,
hoping thereby To increase the expense ui
living in the new town IN order to beneti,
and populsrize the old town. They had
better make joint stock company of the
jealousy.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-26

THE following entries for the Aus in
Jockey Club races have been made: @ larto,
lilly. ii. Askey-Eliza b. and Reb.. Salie
Kit. c. S. West--Fiora. J. Rogers-Lpne
Star and Humbug. j. w. Geer-Tnm Ser
ling, Alice Carneal, Cora Linn and B sse
Lee. II w. Crawford-Gso. Rumine. A.
u. Blocker-San Jacinto aud Tom McKIu-
ney. w. C. Phillips-Gen. Phillips and
Mary Phillips. Weisseger-Virgiiau and
Iucommode. w. w. Boyce-War Loupe.
Van Hagen's stables, of Gonzales, are already
here
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-26
ause I've given man sozoDoNT. !"

AN election fUI thirteen Directors II the
Texas Department of the G angeIs' Life I'D
Health Insurance Company Of the United
States Of America, vii be held al their
office in the Sampson Il Henrick. Built
ing, in the City Of Austin, ON the first day
OF November, 1876. at II NJ. All Trustees
are entitled to vote. BY order Of
G. B ZmPELMAN President
Per A. J. JERNIGAH, Secretary.
Il oc 81 & no 10 & &c
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-26

DYSPEPSIA are particularly
subject to this disease and Its effects: such
as sour stomach, sick headache, habitual
costiveness, heart burn, water brash,
coming up of the food, coated tongue, disa-
agreeable taste IN the mouth, papitation Of
the heart and all diseases of the stomach and
liver. Two doses OF Green's August Flower
will relieve you ut once, and there positively
is not case in the United States il VIII not
cure = you doubt this 20 to your drug
gist, Morley Bros. and get sample bottle
for ten cents and try it. Regular size
seventy frye cents.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-26

Dixie ALLEN HUNG.-A private letter
from Lockhart to Judge Burts states that
Dixie Allen, who killed the depuy sheriff
of Hays county, and was chased through
several counties and finally cIp'ur"3. was
taken from the. L ckhart ] Ill Saturday
highland hung by unknown parties. He
had been tried and convicted Of murder in
the first degree, but sentence had not yet
been pronounced upon hun.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-26

We take pleasure in calling the attention
of farmers and Others 70 the excellence OF
eur wagous-the LsBelle aud the celebrated
Jackson-which are the best wagons made,
and which We will sell as cheap, if not
cheaper, then any first class wagons can be
sold. Certain parties have attempted to
interfere with our sales 10y asserting false
hoods regarding the weakness OF the tires
and bands of our wagons but we are W H.
ing for the people to satisfy themselves uu
that point 10y calling and investigating for
themselves. We will give $50 70 anyone
who will psove that We had to streLg hen
aud repair the tires and bands Of our wsg.
ons. HINCHNAN & Bios,
% d&wlt Pecan street.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-26

Lieut.. Foster went to Lampasas with a
squad, but has again reported at headquer-
tiers. For this information the STATESMAN
e indebted 10 Mr.. Walter =. Galloway, be
longing to NJ jor Jones's es-ort.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-26
WEEKLY STATESMAN
.USEvN.
THURSDAY. OCTOBER 90, 1876

ARRESTED. strickland, Of Bur
net, and one of his deputies arrested man
In this city charged with stealing $50 head
OF cattle in Burnett county. They put him
on horse, chained his feet together and
started home last evening The arrested
man claimed that he was gathering stock
for another party.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-26
TO CoasHm Puves.

The advertiser, Il retired physician, hav-
ing providentialy discovered while medi-
cal missionary in South Asia, very simple
vegetable remedy for the speedy permanent
cpre of consumption, asthma, bronchitis,
cltarrh, and all throat and lung affections
also positive and radical specific for
ner Gus debility, premature decay, and all
nervous complaints, feels it his duty to
make it known to his suffering fellows.
Actuated by this motive he will cheerfuliy
send Gree of charge to all who desire it,
the recipe for preparing, and full directions
or successfully using, this providentiallY
discovered remedy. Those who wish to
avail themselves OF the benefits of this dis
coveiy without cost, can do SO by return
mail, by addressing with stamp, naming
this paper.
DR. CHARLES p. MARSHALL.
% f,I,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-26

THE Williamson CouutvAgricultural, Me-
chanical and Stock Association holds its
second annual fair ut Georgetown from =
tober "a to 30. Georgetown Is in the midst
of a fac agricultural section, and The dis
play in both farm products and live stock
should be excellent. No doubt Travis
county will have full representation at
this fair
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-26

A SPECIAL train arrived in this city at
2;30 yesterday, bringing a postal railway
commission appointed by Congress to visit
this State, and Superintendent Durant and
Mr.. VIM. X. Baker, of the Central. The
commission consists of Hon. Gardher G.
Hubbard, of Boston, Oh lirman Hon Frank
w. Pslmer, of Chicago, and Hon. Daniel
VI. Fox, of Philadelphia. Miss Gertru'e
Hubbard and Miss Fox were also with the
party. nj,r Purnell, United States Mar
shel, and several prominent merchants and
bankers met the party and showed them
about the city. The commission has visited
Texas to see what further mail and postal
facilities the State needs, and we believe
their visit will result in much good. They
expressed themselves as delighted with
what they had seen nf Texas, an! spoke
in terms of praise of Austin.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-26

An on FACToRY-Austin now has a
prospect of getting cotton seed oil facic-
nv, but not on account of home enterprise.
chased about seven acres of ground from
the Rev b. A. Rogers, embracing his home
stead, and expects TO begin the establish
ment of a factory on it in few weeks.
Enterprises OF this kind are 'st what is
needed to give Austin snbstaHJIal benefits,
and the more We get of them the better of
we will be. Who will be the first to estab-
lish IA wooden mill in Austin?
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-26

The election contests now going on be-
fore the District Court are attracting con-
siderable interest, and they promise good
results it matters not in VIII JSe favor they
are decided. We are Informed that over
two hundred fraudulent votes have already
likely be swelled to four hundred. To de-
tect these fraudulent votes, which arc said
to have been cast by strangers and also re-
peaters under imaginary names, the mayor,
the city marshal, several of the oldest pc
licemen m the city, exDeputy Sheriff
Pendley, several of the present deputy
sheriffs, all the colored preachers in the city
and number of old athens from the diff
identify, if possible, the persons whose
names were given on the ballots, and in
this way it is proposed to get base for OPP
Grafton, and after the fact shall have been
established tnat illegal votes were cast,
then, by reference to the ballots, it will be
An easy matter to ascertain for whom they
were cast. The impression has been gen
eral that illegal vo es were cast in this city
at the last two elections, and we are glad
that the subject is to undergo thorough
investigation. Ii frauds were perpetrated
they deserve to be exposed the city will
Oe the gamer by it, ana no honest man can
object to it. Tue principle of the thing,
not the benefits that this man or the other
man may get by the contests, is what In
Jerests the public. Should the election
frauds be established and fully proven,
then the parties who planned, organized
and perpetrated them should be held up To
public execratiou.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-26

MAJOR WEST states that kilograms and
letters are pouring in from race horse men
making application for room at the fair.
Nearly fifty entries have been made for the
Capital Jockey Club races, which com
mence ON November 10 and continue on the
aud eighteenth. The fair opens on the
fourteenth of November, and every indica-
ton is that it is tn be the graudes affair of
its sort ever held thJ side OF 81. Louis and
Louisville.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-26
g Ell ILIS3
LIVER!
TO WHOM II MAY CONCERN.

How astonishingy remarkable that many will
suffer and shake with Chils ana Fever when two dol
lars, invested in Ho mans que and Liver PAD will
stop trem in Il few hours at most in = few days.
And will cure the wCrst of Torpid Liver and
ID sea- ed Stomach, ard the inru cradle amouut of
ills that directly from these consequences such
Fever and que. DUN Ague, Intermittent, 6emit
tent ID Ri ious Fev,rs Enlargement of the Spleen,
Female Weakness Liver Coughs. Irr gular Action of
The Heart Ind gesun, Peru dical Lifelong Sick Head
ache, Neuralgia, by pepsia, Bilious Collie and Diar-
rhUa
This is long list. Every OF The above proceeds
from the same Sc Liver and Stomach. Remove the
cause and the cure curta IL. Homsns Fad throws a
prompt but gentle tonic into ths stem; also absorbs
tHe poison from the system intO the Pad.
Parents and Guardians. if sOu can afford
to suffer year after year. then the OF humani
ty Save your children from a like misery.
r. ID. W. FAlRCHILD:
take pleasure in testifying hat Holman's Ague
Pad has cured me- promptly and cffe, tn ly, of The
chilli and in additi, to tn il has pcrmau lily cured
of torpid Of The liver. which has subjected
TO periodical bill Gus attacks; and a sequs nc
am now enjoying better health thon l have for
twelve years.
Respect fully yours,
JOSEPH H. THORNTON,
Asst Postmaster, Cincinnati, O.
Rr. ID. W. sFAsHC aaLLD, PrOp,r,
24S ~. Fourth ST Cincinnati, Oni".