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Washington County.

This County is situated on the west
side Of the Brazos River, in Latitude
so North and Longitude go West.
BRENNAN,
the county seat, with population OF
4,000inhabitanis, is upon the western
branch of the Houston and Texas Cen
tral Railway, ninety-six miles east of
austin, the state capitol. and seventy
miles northwest from Houston, and one
hundred and twenty-five miles from Gal
weston, the principal seaport ofthe State.
The county embraces about 300
square miles, with 10000 inhabitants,
and is we'll supplied with churches.
and schools, and within convenient dis
tances of each neighborhood- Two
male and three female schools of high
grade and reputation, are located in
this county.
The county is well timbered and was
tered. Tia snil is exceptionally gond.
Cotton and Urn are aheut the principle
products; about 10000 bales of cotton
being shipped annually. Wheat. oats.
barley, potatoes. (sweet and Irish) u.s.
gar cane, sorghum, etc, are largely
produced. All kinds of fruits are suc--
cessfully grown. There are now in the
county tlires large nurseries of estab-
lished reputation. supplying large
portion of tine State with Orchard
sto ks.
The native grasses are excellent, rem
dering the western portion of the coun
ty especially adapted for dairyiny. Cat
tie are kept in a fine condition upon
the pastures during the winter months,
without other food or shelter. Sheep
are extensively raised and require but
little care.
FARMING LANDS
of good quality can be bought at
from 81, to $50 per acre, the price
being dependent upon locality and
improvements, and can be rented
at from 81 so to So 90 per acre, or one
other products.
A railroad is now running through
the county east and west for distance
of forty miles. Another passing north
and south through the county is al
ready commenced and will soon be
completed, giving rail communication
with the seaboard by two routes. The
railroad communications offer the chan
ces of two routes to the North and
East.
The population of this county is
drawn from every State of the Uuion,
and every country in Europe. The
immigrant will find friends in every
neighborhood and be most heartily
welcomed
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OLyING LIGHT.

This mommoth establishment
of its kind, kept by Holmes u
Prindle, both OF whom once re-
sided IN this part of the State.
is one of the institutions OF
Houston. For elegance of APP
pearance, conveniences for its
guests and patrons, we do not
think the "REvoLvING
LIGHT" is surpassed BY any Sa-
loon we have ever seen.
After the labors of the day
are ovor, it is the head ceutre
and grand centre of attraction,
where hundreds and hundreds
of citizens assemble to while
away pleasant hour, or enjoy
the recreation of agreeable, So
cial intercourse. The billiard
saloon is above stairs.
In the rear. of the drinking
saloon is the Geek pit, arranged
in the form of an amphitheatre,
where from three to five hun
bred spectators can find comfor-
table seats, and witness the I'M
flinchiug bravery of chanticleer,
heelcd and GATED, to meet his
fearless adversary, similarly
armed. This sport has tascin-
alton for some, that is really
marvellous. The evening we
were there, we should think
there were at least three huns
dred present, to witness the
cock fighting, a "main" being
under process of decision.
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From THURSDAYS Daily.

From Thursdays Daily.
WE called at Mr.. Bloombarg's
yesterday, just to look at his
handsome stock OF goods. They
are beautifully displayed, and
are constantly being carried
away by customers.
Personals. r. Blak, Esq,
of Bellville, called at our office
yesterday. His face was as wei
come as spring daisies, looking
almost as fresh. Call again
Reese.
Dir. Upshaw, OF Gay Hill,
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From Fridays Daily.
In the case of the State vs..
Mrs. Sellers, the defendant has
been declared insane.
The Ladies Christian Aid
Society will give a neck tie
festival next Friday night, the
I'd of February, at Randle Hall.
The proceeds OF the entertain>
ment will be devoted to relieve
such deserving poor as need as
sistance. I'd
WE want to remind our read
ers that the proper season for
planting fruit trees and shrub
berry, will soon be over. Now
is the time, and by reference to
the columns OF the BANNER, it
will be seen that there are three
nurseries from which to select.
near Brennan, Rosedale, Oak
Hill and Fairview.
PERsoNALs.-Ceptain W. L.
Shellburne of Nelsonville was
in the city yesterday. 1t is now
inst forty years since Captain
Shellburne came to Texas. and
he has lived all this time, not
exceeding three miles from the
place his father first settled, in
Austin county. Capt. s. is the
father of fifteen children, by
one marriage, twelve of whom
are now living. the youngest
being two years old. Capt. S.
is still in the prime and healthy
vigor of lite and bids fair to see
many days of practical use
tullness.
FRATERNAL.-Those enter
prising gentlemen. Messrs. 10
seph b. Farr and G. W. New
nam Of the Waller County Cou-
rier (the former proprietor and
the latter Foreman) are in the
city as witnesses in a civil case
now pending in our District
Court. They are generous,
whole-souled fellows, and as
newspaper men, are a full team
and hard to match. Their mot
to; SLEW to the line, let chips
fall where they may" is strictly
adhered to, and opposers OF
Democratic doctrine, OF the
Jeffersonian stamp, catch fits
when they cross lances with the
Courier.
THE attention of the Reader
is directed to the card of Geo.
P. Burke, insurance agent, to
be found in this issue of the
BANNER.
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was in the city yesterday. He
reports everything lively around
Gay Hill, occasional social par
ties, and numerous weddings,
making times gag Gay Hill,
which is rightly named.
Mr.. ]. E. Haddon, late OF
Houston, is in the city, spend
ing few days with friends and
relatives.
The JUN1oB of the BANNER
was made to feel very happy
yesterday OH receiving a leetter
from Judge f. NJ. Wood of
Opelika, Alabama, in which this
sentence occurs, "Send the
WEEKLY BANNER, 1 want to
take it on the score of old friend
ship. Thank You Judge. 1t
makes us prouder to be remem-
bered on the score Of old friend
ship, and the BANNER to be ta-
ken on that ground, than we
should feel if you conceded that
the excellence of the paper
commanded your patronage.
Your kind wishes in our behalf,
we beg to assure you, are fully
reciprocated.
DISTINGUISHED VIsIToRs.-Dr.
B. Sears and DR.. r. G. Burle-
son are on visit to our city.
They will lecture tonight at
the Opera House. The first
named gentleman is the United
States agent of the Peabody
fund, and the last named is
agent for the State of Texas.
They will tell us much that will
interest us all. Let them have a
full house. All are invited.
The gentlemen are stopping at
the Mcintyre House. They
leave Friday at 1 o'clock, P. NJ.
FIRE LAST NIGHT.-At mid
night, almost TO minute, the
fire bell rung out its alarming
notes. Our fremen speedily
donned their blue uniforms, and
were promptly on the ground to
do battle with the destroying
fiend.
The tlre was In an old buIld>
ing on the south side of the city,
recently used by Mr.. Axer as a
Broom Factory. 1t was oc-
cupied at the time of the fire,
as a hide warehouse. Some
negroes had been at work
there yesterday, and it is prob
able that the FIRE is due to care
lessness. The loss is small
but the old house made a fire
that looked alarming.
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You need not fear that peo-
pie will know that your hair is
dyed if you use that perfect
imitation of nature, TUFTS Hair
Dye. No one can detect it. 1t
imparts soft, glossy color and
fresh life to the hair-a want
never before supplied.
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From Sundays Daily.

From Sundays Daily.
PERsoNAL.-Mr. Joseph Wat
son of Nelaonville, called at our
Office yesterday. Mr.. Watson
says the farmers are preparing
in earnest for another crop.
Harmony and quiet prevails
around Jacksonville. as usual.
SURRENDERED-Jackson Ras-
berry, who is charged with tie
murder OF old man Boyles, in
this county some nineyears ago,
came in and surrendered TO the
Sheriff a few days since and
gave bond. Mr.. Raspberry is
the sameman that Sheriff Hutch
inson wentfor to Comanche few
months since, and who broke
Jail the. night before Hutchin-
sons arrival there.
PERsoNAL.-James X. Ross,
Esq, of Hearne, formerly OF this
city, has returned from the Law
school at Lebanon, Tenn, hav-
ing attended a full course OF
lectures and graduated.
Mr.. Z. Ii. Norton has return
ed from the North.
Louis Sinons, Of Giddings, is
in the city.
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Austin County Items.
TRAv1s, Jan. 90. 1871.

M ' hS, y es'-. ~, 49,
Newspaper correspondents are
frequently compelled to say
things calculated to wound the
feelings OF those for whom they
entertain feelings of personal
friendship. In giving an ac-
count of the recent shooting af-
fair in this vicinity, | shall SIM
ply state facts as detailed by Mr..
Allen himself, who by the way
is an uncle of Messrs. John and
James wilkins Of your city, and
bears the reputation OF being a
a quiet, inoffensive gentleman.
Mr.. Allen, Mr.. James Camp
bell, and his uncle Mr.. Ran
dolph Whitley were returning
from court at Bellville. Mr..
Campbell asked Allen to go
home with him. He declined
on the score of pressing bust
ness, but Campbell still insist
irg, Mr.. A. told him that he
and Mrs. Campbell were not on
very friendly terms, and altho'
he had high regard for Mr..
Campbell, asked to be excused.
Suiting the action to the word,
Mr.. G. then said, 'damn you, |
will shoot you," inaicting the
wound already mentioned in
your paper.
Mr., A. tells me he would as
soon have expected a shot from
his brother. Mr.. Whitley, an
uncle of Mr.. Campbell, also
makes the same statement.
Mr.. Allen is now at the resi-
dence of DIR. Hober, where he
receives every attention. DIR.
H. thinks he can save his arm.
A petition to test the strength
of local option in Beat no. 1,
which includes Travis, Sempro-
Mus, Buckhorn, Raccoon Bend
and Bellville, has just been
started, and we expect, by hard
work to succeed.
The building OF the Metho-
dist parsonage, which was to
have been commenced at this
place the first of the month, has
BEEN post pened until next sum
mer, on account of the scarcity
OF lumber at Brennan, and the
difficulty OF getting to the saw
mills over the dirt road.
Your correspondent, for the
first time in life, had the rather
doubtful honor of exercising his
muscle on the section of road
between Bellville and Travis
consequently that portion of it
is necessarily in splendid con>
ditiou. TRAVIS.
LAST night, our friends at
Bellville had a nice festival.
We knew it was an en-
joyabIe occasion, and delight
tul reunion of congenial friends.
No people can surpass those
OF Bellville in such matters. We
are in mourning because it was
impossible fol- us to attend.
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The following Offers and Agents have
been established by this Company.
where information may be had concern
ing not only the II & T C Railway, but
Texas generally.
FL. MANCHESTER. Eastern Pas
senger Agent AT Broadway, n. Y.
Gen. j. B. ROBERTSON, Pass. & I'm.
migration Agent, 113 North Third St.
st. Louis, Mo.
A. ALLEE, Northwestern Pass. Agt.
10l Clark street, Chic ge, III.
NICK HOLMES, South eastern Agt.,
No. Burnett House, Cincinnati, Ohio.
]. R. COFFIN, Southern Pass. Agt.,
Chattanooga, Tenn.
Information may also be had at the
Agencies of the NJ < l. I Railway, in
New York, Chicago, Cincinnati, Han
nibal and st. Louis,
j WALDO,
Genl. Pass. & Freight Agt.,
Houston, Texas.
] DURAND,
Gen'l. Supt., Houston, Texas.
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WE GIVE "Frater," who seems
to be somewhat exercised on the
subject OF "styles," a place in
the BANNER. We hope it will
not produce anything like dis
cussion, ON this never to be set
tied question. Ever since we
commenced reading newspapers
we dislike to say how long
since-small wits have delight
ed in trying to perpetrate some
thing funny on the ''style" or
fashion adopted by ladies. If
"Buddy" will consult sissy on
the subject, she will very likely
tell him he is meddling with
that which concerns him not,
The lively anxiety Of men on
the subject of ladies' styles, may
be nationally explained by
slight modification of Burn-'s
couplet on "Rob Morrison's
Bonnet
ut is ma the hats, bnt the heads that
are in 'em,
That make people talk o. the head
gear O. wemen."
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FRUIT TREEs.-Gentlemen
wishing to plant fine fruit trees,
or ornamental shrubberY, can
have a bill filled on advantages
Gus terms. by calling at the
BANNER office,
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The People Want Proof

There Is no medicine prescribed by
physicians, or sold by Druggists, that
carries such evidence of its success and
superior virtue as BoscHEE's GERMAN
SYRUP for severe coughs, colds settled
on the breast, consumption, or any dis
ease of the throat aid lungs. A proof
of that fact is that any person afflicted,
can get sample bottle for 10 cents
and try its superior effect before buying
the regular size at 70 cents. 1t has
lately been introduced in niis country
from Germany, and its wonderful cures
are astonishing everyone that use it.
Three doses will relieve any case. Try
it. Sold by R. f. Luhn & Co, Bren-
ham. Texas. feb3'77w1y
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TUE Wurrru.rrp WAnors

THE WHITEwATER WAGONS
By reference to the columns of
the BANNER it Will be seen that
Jas. A. Wilkins has these wag-
ons for sale. They are a good,
substantial wagon, and Mr..
Wilkins, we are certain, will
sell them just as cheap as they
car. be afforded.
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HoLLowAY' PILLs.-Turn OF
Life.-Arme1 with this great
antidote, the fiery ordeal is pass
ed through and the sufferer
once more restored to the pos
session of unimpaired health.
These pills are equally etfica-
cious in all female complaints,
and Instructions at the dawn
of womanhood. Sold every
where. 25 cents per box or pot.
IT is wonderful to realize the
new principle, DIR. J. II. Nc
Leans Cough and Lung Heal
ing Globules. As the Globule
comes in contact with the juices
of the mouth, gas generates,
which soothes and heals any
soreness in the Throat or Lungs,
stops coughing and consumption
Trial boxes 25c. by mail, DIR.
j. H. Mclean. 314 Chestnut ST.,
St. Louis.
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Consumption.

A trial bex Of DR.. Kissner's celebrat-
ed Consumption Powders will be sent
free, by mail post paid, to every suffer
er from the ab.,ve disease. This is the
only preparation known to cure or
benefit that disease. Price for largo
box, $500. Address,
ASH & ROBBINS.
36OFulton Street,
oct3 WY Brooklyn, n. Y
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EIooded Stock.

Having purchased the blooded bull,
SAM TIEDEN,
notice is hereby given that he will
stand at my stable at the low price of
81 90 per season payable in eerf or
money.
decl9d4wtf A, TESFARp.
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From Wednesdays Daily.

FROM Wedn"sC ay Daliy.
THE hop at the Central Hotel
Monday evening was pleasant
reunion of the bounding hearts
of youth and beauty. We called
in a moment to look at the SYM
metrical figures moving grace
fully in the dance. aud to enjoy
the pleasure of peep at the
radiant countenances of youth,
beaming with the glorious lustre
OF undoubting trust and glowing
hope.
HOOPER & FELKER.-This en-
terprising new firm, doing bust
ness near the centre of the solid
block Immediately north of the
court house, we are glad to no.
tice are becoming daily more
and more known to the our peo-
pie. In their line-choice fam
lily groceries-they are deter
mined not to be excelled by
any house in the city. We
cheertuIly commend them tc
the patronage OF our city and
country friends.
PERsoNALs.-Dr. Hober, OF
Travis, was in the city yester-
day, and honored our Office by
his welcome presence. We learn
from the Doctor that the farm
ers around Travis are busily en-
gagged preparing their lands for
planting. Gardening has COM
menced in earnest.
Mr.. W. "A. Stuckert, of We
ley, also called at our Office, and
represents the citizens surround
ing that place, as manifesting
their usual spirit of industry, by
being busily engaged in prcpar-
ations for planting,
YESTERDAY was very pleasant,
and a number OF people from
the country were in the city.
Austin county had a fine paying
delegation. Among them we
noticed W. 7. Campbell OF
Travis, and the Messrs. Burns
of jacksonville. Many of our
merchants found it a good day,
notably among whom we may
mention Kleaden, Pampell and
Simon, whose places of business
seemed crowded the four times
we passed their doors, to aud
from our meals.
Mrs. NJ. JOSEPHINE WILLIAMS
This lady gave readings last
Monday night in the capacious
parlor of the Central Hotel.
Those who attended were de-
lighted with her readings. and
have cause to telicitate them
selves on their good fortune.
1t would be cruel in us to tan
talize those who failed to attend,
by telling them of the intellec-
tual feast they missed by their
absence. Her manner is easy
and unaffected, her voice full
and sonorous, capable of great
meditation. Altogether, she is
a superior artit.
The interludes were most
agreeably filed by music on the
piano forte by Mrs. Goodwin,
who is a thorough proficient in
this science, and performs char
mingly. Mrs. Presley, an ex-
cellent performer, executed sew,
eral pieces, accompanying her.
self with her voice.
After the close of the read
ings. Mr.. Wood and Mrs. Good
win performed several duets on
the piano forte, delighting all
who heard them.
From THURSDAYS Daily.
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Prescription Free

TOR the speedy cure of seminal
n weakness, lost manhood, and all
disorders brought on by indiscretions
or excess. ANY druggist has the IN
gradients Address
W. DAVIDSON & co.
sc Nassau ST., New York.
aug4eowly
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STATE OF TEXAS.

it gives to the passenger a view of the
grandest scenery, finest agricultural
district and great grazing grounds of
the west
Its passenger and freight trains are
surpassed by none in the State. Pull
mans Palace Drawing Room and Slrep-
ing Cars leave st. Louis daily via the
M K & T Ry- at 8 A. NJ; Hannibal at
1000 A. NJ, and Sedalia at 6:.23 f. NJ,
running through to Denison, Shermon,
Dallas; Hearne, Austin and Houston
without change. Connection is also
made at Sherman with the Texas s.
Pacific R'y. for the above named D ,ints.
The connections of this Road with
the NJ X & t at Denison for ST. Louis,
Hannibal, Chicago. Fort Scott, Kansas
City and all points North and East;
with the Texas & Pacific at Sherman
for st. Louis, Cairo, Memphis. and all
points East and Southeast, and ut Hous-
ton with the G Il & S A for San Antonio,
the G Fl & Fl for Galveston, the Texas &
N Orleans Ry. for Beaumont, Orange,
&c; the Morgan and Mallory Steam
ships for all points on the Gulf and At
lantic coasts, and the Liverpool 4 Texas
Steamship Line to Liverpool, Havre
and other European cities are perfect,
while its freedom from dnst and heat
on account of the nature of the soil and
the open prairie country over which it
passes. with It's cooling sea breeze,
pleasant scenery of broad prairies. beau
tiful groves, well cultivated fields of
cotton, corn, small grain. and fruits,
render it especially desirable and ad-
vantageous to travellers aud shippers
in preference to othets.
Buy your Tickets and ship your
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Local Intelligence.
From Saturdays Daily.

= From SATURDAY phlLS.
Ar HoNE AGAM.-Col. j. D.
Giddings returned home on last
nights train from Galveston
and Houston, where he has been
spending some days.
PERsoNAt.---Miss Matte and
Eudora Traynham, of Chappell
Hill, are visiting some friends
in the city-making sunshine
wherever they go. They are
stop9ng with Mrs. Parks.
CHAMPION SALooNIsT.-The If
rerressible and indefatigable
George Hirschberg informs us
that he intends soon to open a
first class saloon at Navasota.
George is the Napoleon of sa-
loon keepers, and understands
his business to perfection,
We learn that arrangements
are being made by our Hebrew
citizens for the annual Puri1n
Masquerade ball. We are sat
istied it viii be a grand affair.
and that the occasion will be
one of unus ual pleasantness to
such of our friends as attend
places of rational testivity and
mirth.
In the case of the Stat. s.
10. Collins and others, for / :
mapping, change Of venue to
Austin county has been granted.
YESTERDAY was pleasant and
inviting for outdoor exercise,
and we noticed more of our
friends from the country In the
city, than we have seen any one
day for the last ten or a dozen.
In coming up the road yester-
day from Hampstead, we no
iiced that a large amount OF
ploughing has already been per-
formed on many plantations
along the route. This looks
like business. ''The sluggard
wilfnot plough by reason OF the
cold, he shall therefore beg in
harvest and have nothing"
Observation has long demon
strated that those who are ear
lest to put the seed in the
ground, reap the heaviest
harvest.
RoGERs LOGAN at
the Methodist Church in Chap
pell Hill, Texas, Thursday eve>
ming January 18th, 1877, by
Rev. I. W. Rogers Mr.. W. NJ.
ROGERS and Mss c. NJ. LOGAN,
all of Washington county.
We congratulate our friend
Rogers on his good fortune in
culling so fair a flower, and
trust that each anniversary of
the day that placed him on the
apex of happiness, may find the
flower" above alluded to,
blooming with additional
charms for his enraptured heart.
ExAMINATIoS.-The Semi AN
nual examination of the pupils
at the tree school in this city,
took place yesterday and the
day before. The exercises, we
learn, were highly creditable
both to the Professors and those
undasA eir charge and guidance.
Z knowledge the receipt
kation to be present,
press of business in
1eprived us of the
ut.
- :! :! -!
or 20 Fladies and gentlemen
if the term is preterable-for
future usefulness and honor, is
a most honorable aud response
Bile position.
From Sundays Daily.
PERsoNAL,-Mr. Joseph Wat
son of Nelsonville, called at our
Office yesterday. Mr.. Watson
says the farmers are preparing
in earnest for another crop.
Harmony and quiet prevails
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or y0a ladies and gentlemen
if the term is preterable-for
future usefulness and honor, is
a most honorable and response
Bile position.
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90 AMONTH.-Agents wan
DACO ted everywhere. Business
honorable aud first class. Particulars
sent free. Address ]. WORTH & Co.,
St. Louis No mar31wtf
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FLOODED STOCK
FOR SALE.

The undersigned has an aged Thor
ougi bred Durhum Bull, and three
Young bulls. same breed, now ready for
service. VIII sell for cash or trade.
Apply early.
A. ]. ROBERTSON,
Miles South East of Brenham.
jsn26w3m
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WANTED-To trade a sewing
machine for q horse.
1w S. G. WRIGHT.
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Houston & Texas Central R'V.

] OU'
Freight by the
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Satisfaction guaranteed as regards
quality of work and price.