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WASHINGTON NOTES.

The Interior Department building has been
partially destroyed by fire. The flames broke
out in the attic Of the immense building, among
an enormous collection Of models, and gained
great Roadway before the means of extinguish-
ment could be successfully employed. About
$4,000 patented and 10000 unpatented models
were burned, or broken in moving.
President Hayes and party journeyod from
Atlanta to Lynchburg and thence via Rich
mond to Washington, arriving at the capital on
the evening of Sept. rs. The reception all
along the route was of a most enthusiastic
character.
Washington telegram says "Thirty thou
sand models were destroyed by the fire in the
Patent Office. The value Of the property lost
in the abstract viii aggregate about 81, 500, 600;
but, rs large class Of the models cannot or
will not be replaced, the actual loss will proba-
bly, not reach over ssOo,O0O or $780, OO."
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Resoired That we congratulate the country upon
the progress made toward the resumption Of specie
payment, and demand the adoption Of all measures
necessary insure the restoration Of the standard
uniform throughout the world at date not later
than that now fixed by law.
Resolved, That the Democratic party of the State,
by nominating as their candidate for Governor one
who is in sense identified with the agricultural,
commercial, manufacturing other interests Of
the State, nor familiar with its people and their
wants, and who has twice within the past two
years been = candidate for Office in adjoining
State, have disregarded the uniform practice Of
both political parties, have shown themselves will
ing to sacrifice the most important interests of New
Jersey to the demands Of designing and ambitious
political ring, and have insued the just ate pride
Of every citizen.
RESOLVED, That the reduction OF the rate of inter-
est to per cent il the obvious demand OF sound
public policy, and should be accomplished by ex-
plici legislation at the earliest possible moment.
Resolved That point with pride to the evidence
which the history of the Republican party affords
Of its devotion to the interests of labor 1t has
cured to 100000 Of oppressed people reward for
their toll, and through the agency of reasonable
tariff has sought to protect American workmen
against the hurtfu competition of the -paid labor
of foreign lands the past record Of the party
guarantee that its future policy will be one of JUS
tice to the workngmen well TO other classes Of
the people, and, by the adoption of wise financial
measures, and the encouragement of the industrial
interest, II will, so far can be accomplished by
legislation, tend to open avenues for the OF
capital and employment Of labor.
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POLITICAL POINTS.

The Republican State Convention Of Massa.
mated the following ticket Governor, Alex
ander H. Rice Lieutenant Governor, Horatio
G. Knight; Secretary of State, Henry b.
Pierce Attorney General, Charles r. Train
Treasurer and Beceiver General, Charles Epdi-
colt Auditor, JuliusL. Clarke. The following
resolutions were adopted
Resolved, That we reafirm, first Of all, our I'M
waver.ng allegiance to the fundamental truth and
principle which have inspired the triumph of the
Republican party. We accept the responsibility Of
the national administration again committed to
Republican hands trust TO be exercised for
the welfare of all the people, without distinction Of
race, color, locality or creed. The armed struggle
for union and equal rights is at an end The
grand results accepted facts in national history
Watchful, guarding and finally maintaining all that
has been achieved, we do not propose to abandon
the helm drift with the tide but address our
selves with vigor and courage to the pending issues
and to insist upon their settlement in the interest Of
good government, national progress and enduring
union.
2 That we congratulate the country upon the right
full accession Of the Republican President whose
conspicuous integrity, honesty OF purpose wisdom,
moderation, and frmness command the confidence
of the people give assurance of pure, economical.
and benehcent administration of public affairs and
thus afford opportunity and encourage the prospect
of the speedy restoration Of confidence and revival
of business activity
3. That we hail with unspeskable pleasure every
sign of promise of the final and permanent pacfca-
ton Of the Southern section of our country under
local selfgovernment, based upon the full recogn-
ton Of the equal rights Of all by all, and we cor
daily approve the spirit and Of the admin
istration wisely adapted TO hasten this result a.
directed by just Of constitutional right and
duty, tending TO promote the spirit of peace and
between the citizens Of all sections.
and already largely justified by the bettered feel
ing and condition Of the country.
4. That the faith Of the country is solernnly
pledged TO the carly resumption Of specie payments
Public honor and private interest alike demand the
Of this pledge. We approve the steps
already taken, and rejoice at the progress already
ma de. We insist upon the adoption Of all measures
to secure resumption on day not later
han that fixed by law, and IL lie the duty OF the
government TO maintain it's coin and currency at all
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perial Guard, one division Of which Is already
at or near the crossing place on the Danube,
while another is following with % much expe-
dition as possible. But Osman Is getting rein
forcements, too Chefket Pasha, the Bulgarian
butcher has pushed his way northward from
Sofa with convoy Of provisions for Plevua
and force Of twenty or thirty thousand men,
and has already opened communications with
Osman. There is nothing new from Suleiman
or Mehemet ALI"
II is estimated at the Russian headquarters
that the Turks lost 1000 men IN the late at
tempt to capture Fort st. Nicholas.
A London dispatch Of the 22d says lighting
is reported to have begun between the forces
Of Mehemet Ali and the Czarowitch near Biela.
The Turkish commander, who has been adj
vancing for several days with extreme Caution
came up with the Russian outposts Thursday,
and some skirmishing took place, followed by
more serious conflict Friday, resulting in the
loss to the Russians Of 5000 men, and to
the Turks Of 5000. Both sides claim the VIC
tory"
According TO reports current in Constantine
pie, the Sultan is resolved not to accept media
ton "while single Russian soldier remains
on Turkish SOIL" nor to entertain propositions
for an armistice unless the bases of treaty of
peace are at the same time defined.
A correspondent who was an eyewitness of
the battle fought on Sept. 81 between the
Czarowitch and Mehemet Ali, telegraphs from
Tzercouna as follows Give or six different
attacks were made to-day by the Turks, will,
from one to three battalions each, and all un'
supported. The attacks failed. The loss t.
the Turks was very heavy. A number Of killed
and wounded can be seen lying on the open
ground over which the combatants passed
The Russians maintain their positions, which
consist of series of formidable trenches"
The Russian official bulletin, dated Gorny
Studen, Sept. 23, says: "The Turks renewed
the bombardment of the Schipka pass positions
Friday. In the afternoon they began an as
sault on the right flank, but were repulsed
They then attacked the left and center, ant
were likewise repulsed Fighting lasted unit
night"
A Turkish force has crossed into Roumaniar
territory, under cover Of the guns Of Silistria
| The purpose Of this movement is probably Il
cut the Roumanian railroads, il possible, ant
thus increase the difficulty of provisioning TIT
Russian force in Bulgaria.
The garrison Of Plevna, after undergoing
great privations on account Of lack of pro
visions and ammunition, has been relieved by
convoy dispatched from Orkani by Chefke
Pasha.
A Russian army in Asia Minor has received
| large achievements.
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The Force Of Habit.

A party of ladies and gentlemen were
in the rear of our office, watching canal
boats lock through into Lake Cham
plain. The most ignorant one about
canal matters was young lady. who had
passed many summers on the "great boss
Oshen" when her father was Captain of
canal. boat. Her remarks Disguised
San old SALT" who was acquainted with
her previous history. Walking off
distance, he placed both hands to his
mouth and bawled out: Glow bridge 7"
The only one in the party to respond
was the aforesaid young lady, who bowed
80 low that the feathers on her fashion,
able jockey hat swept the tow-path.-
Whitehall On - Times.
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DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
East.


The dedication of the new monument at
Paon, Pa, in honor of fifty-three American
soldiers under Gen. Anthony Wayne, killed by
British troops under Gen. Gray, 100 years ago,
took place on the Goth of September. Among
those present were Gov. Hartranft and staff,
and a grandson Of Anthony Wayne
The discovery of the over-issue of about
100000 worth Of stock of the West Phila-
delphia Passenger Railway Company is the
Quaker City's latest criminal sensation. John
s. Morton, President of the company (and
who, by the way, is also President of the Phil
adelphia Permanent Exhibition, makes clean
breast of it, and says the fraud has been going
on for seven years.
The Clairmont Savings Bank. of New York,
has collapsed and the Presiden! is under ar
rest.
A fire at Keyport, N. j., burned $500, 900
worth Of property.
The First National Bank of Cortland, n Y,
has been robbed Of 100000 worth of stocks.
bonds, etc.
The coal. miners strike in the anthracite
fields of Pennsylvania is ended, the miners
advance of 10 per cent. on their wages.
Three trunks, containing $4,000 worth Of
securities, have been stolen from the Cam
bridgeport Cuass) National Bank.
West
Another Chicago savings bank has collapsed,
the Merchants, Farmers and Mechanics Of
which Sidney Myers is President Its affairs
have been placed in the hands Of receiver.
About $500 900 are owing TO some 2, 500 deposit
tors. The assets are nominally equal to the
deposits.
st. Louis papers announce the death of Hon.
Louis V. Bogy, United States Senator from
Missouri. He was 65 years old and native Of
Missouri.
Late news from Sitting Bull, from British
territory, indicate that he will remain on Brit
sh soil through alleged fear ON his part of
trea,hery. Sitting Bulls force now numbers
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MISS CARLorrA PATTI, 6 ster of Ade-
Lima Patti, is hopelessly ill with compli-
cation of maladies arising from the dis
eassd hip-joint which caused her lame
ness. VIII
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THE WAR, IN THE EAST.

D;snatches from before Plevna of the 2lst
s,ate that "the Russians maintain partial
blockade Of the plar, and continue a desultory
bombardment. They are waiting for the Inn
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-04-26
A Sample Bottle fer Trial.

II you are troubled with headache,
dullness, incapacity to keep the mind
on any subject, dizzy, sleepy, or neri
.ous feelings, gloomy forebodings, ir-
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the mouth, unsteady appetite, choking
sensation in the throat, pain in the side
or about the shoulders, GOODNESS of ex-
tremities, ETC., or in fact any SYMPTOMS
Of liver complaint, biliousness, con-
stipation OF the bowels, or dyspepsia,
go to your druggists, Morley Bros. and
get a bottle OF DIR. Sherman's Prickly
Ash Bitters. No spirit is used in their
manufacture except pure article of
Holland Gin. Ladies, in particular,
will find them peculiarly adapted to
their wants in all ages and conditions
of life. The label tells ali they con-
tain, consequently physicians do not
hesitate to prescribe them. Sample
bottles for trial free. Regular size 81.
end
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-04-26

The telegraph has announced that
the question of the sale of the "Arling-
ton" estate without compensation to
the owners, to the injustice of which
we have more than once called atten-
ton, is to be settled by legal proceed
ings, Gen. C. W. Curtis Lee, to whom
it was devised by his grandfather, G.
w. Parke Curtis, having instituted an
action of ejectment for Its recovery.
Every effort has been made by the Lees
in the first place by Mrs. Lee herself,
in her lifetime, she having had life
estate in it-but in vain, to prevent lit
igation. The estate contained HOO
acres, and the government claims to be
the owner by virtue Of its purchase at
tax sale, involving the small sum of
$92. OF. Under decisions of the United
States courts all the owners of real es-
tate thus sold in the city and county OF
Alexandra who have sued have recov-
cred their property. Gen. Lee himself
recovered before his death (from the
war purchaser) the Washington Forest
estate. The parties entitled to the es-
tate have sought by repeated petitions
to Congress and by legislative action,
offered by their friends, to avoid the
necessity of litigation, and it is only
after the failure of all other means that
they have resorted to the courts. That
great and victorious government
should not be willing to pay q reason
able price for this property, and should
hold on to eleven hundred acres of
land seized fer the pitiful amount of
500. o., Is an almost incredible display
Of partisan meanness, which ought not
to have needed the interposition Of the
courts to redress.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-04-26

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO to-day
Austin was very different place
from what it 10 now with its stately
buildings and its 16, 900 inhabitants
Then there were only few scattering
huts and unpretending houses along
the Avenue and Pecan street. Some
of the old wooden buildings, now on
Pecan street, near the Avenue, on the
north side of the street, and the old
hotel on Cooks corner were the i'm
posing edifices of the place. Those
were good old days. Everybody knew
each other, and kindness and good
will reigned throughout the promising
little town. Twenty-Five years ago,
and how many of those good men
who met and talked over bust
ness and events live to-day. Many,
in fact the greater number, have passed
away, and only few remain to tell
the tale, q terrible episode upon the
struggles and efforts of men for mas
terry and influence and wealth. Two
thousand glad hearts beat then amid
these hills at the prospect, and one by
one they have passed away from the
scene they have leved so well. Many
of them have grown up into manhood
and womanhood, and with these and
the grown up ones that are still left
we will revive recollections Of the old
en- time. Sam Houston's dron wit and
sharp criticisms often enlivened
the social gatherings in the after
moons and evenings upon the side
walks. A. ]. Hamilton, John Hancock,
o. c. Hartley, H. P. Brewster, James
S. Gillett, Fred Chandler, N. C. Ray
mond, Alfred Grooms, and few other
sprigs of the law did what they could
to make the courts lively and adjust
legal differences. Three of those re-
main and Col. Chandler can tell more
about their deviltry than the STATES
MAN. DR.. S. w. Baker and DR.. J. n.
Lltten did all then just as they do now
to relieve sick and diseased humanity.
Down on Pecan street Mr.. George w.
Sampson, to this day very young
man, was selling goods and opening
the eyes of Judge Duvsl and others
about reduced prices. Mr.. s. NJ.
Swenson was making his churchman's
per cent" in selling goods, and now
regally enjoys the profits of
this trade in New York City,
while Mr.. George Hancock, our
own living "Uncle George" in con
nection with Morgan Hamilton, was
selling goods |" at cost, !" and laying up
wealth that he may joke at this day
upon poverty. John 81. Grumbles,
some years ago gathered to his fathers.
in 3 good old age. piled his ferry boat
down at the river and brought the
wagon trains across to empty their
wealth into the store houses Of the
elty. George W. Sampson, and the
other stylish young fellows of.the city,
took an airing every afternoon in Cap
py's latest cuts, and made 1t an object
to catsh the eye OF many fair damsel
then ripening into wOmAnhood. Mr..
William simpson had forgotten the
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CoURT OF APPEALS Causes decide

Court OF APPEALS Causes decided
on Monday, April %, 1877:
No. 1.-THE State of Texas v. John
Crockett; appeal from Wise. Appeal
dismissed.
No. 49-The State Of Texas v. james
E. Barkley; appeal from Dallas. Ap-
peal dismissed.
No. 62-The State of Texas v. A.
X. McCarty; appeal from Grayson.
Appeal dismissed.
No. 62-The State of Texas v. L.
w. Williams; appeal from Grayson.
Appeal dismissed.
No. 65-The State of Texas v.
Charles Luck; appeal from Lamar
Appeal dismissed.
No. 66-The State of Texas v. Ar
gyle B. Wypne; appeal from Lamar.
Appeal dismissed.
No. 68-The State OF Texas v.
Henry Russell; appeal from Lamar.
Appeal dismissed.
No. 360-Er Parte Lewis Schwarty ;
appeal from Lamar. Judgment af-
tirmed. Opinion by Winkler, j.
No. 363-Jennie Thompson v. The
State Of Texas; appeal from Tarrant.
Judgment affirmed. Opinion by
Winkler, J.
No. 403-W. A. and VIM. Pritch-
ford v. The State of Texas; appeal
from Parker. Judgment affirmed.
Opinion by White, ].
No. 424-Thomas Simpson v. The
State of Texas; appeal from Dallas.
Judgment affirmed. Opinion by &c
tor, Pres. ].
No. 534-Evans P. Graves v. Dor
man, Holmes & Co.. error from Dali
las. Writ of error discussed. Opinion
by White, J.
No. 95-E. P. Watkins v. The State
of Texas; appeal from Bexar. Re-
versed and remanded. Opinion by
Winkler, ].
No. 96-E. P. Watkins v. The State
of Texas; appeal from Bexar. Re-
versed and remanded. Opinion by
Winkler, j.
No. SIG. F. Harper ct al. v. VIM.
Kelley; appeal from Wilson. Reversed
and remanded. Opinion by Ector,
Pres. J.
No. 112-Charles Coney v. The State
of Texas; appeal from Williamson.
Judgment affirmed. Opinion by Ector,
Pres. J.
No. 395-A. NJ. Lay v. Theodore
Bellinger ct al. appeal from Caldwell.
Appeal dismissed. epinien by White, ].
No. 504-Er parte Eli Carr. Harwell
Carr and c. Sprayberry. Judgment
affirmed. Opinion by Ector, Pres. ].
No. 133-The State of Texas v.
James Hardy; appeal from Walker.
Appeal dismissed.
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LET the people, one and all, cease
favoring and apologizing for the
disgraceful, lawless acts OF Others, and
on the contrary let all resolve to report
and give testimony against them, and
then soon the complete supremacy of
the law will be established, and then,
sure enough, there will be as much se-
curity here for life and property as
elsewhere. Every citizen and every
man in business, whether q
voter or not is interested in good
government and we cannot have this
until those who do not respect law are
made to fear it and feel its weight.
The present term Of the district court
happens to have the opportunity
to make an impression in this
community that will prove beneficial,
and we trust lasting, and from what
we hear, the opportunity will not be
lost.
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THE ANNIvERsARY IN AUsTIN.-Ac-
cording to agreement the banks and
principal stores and other places of
business were closed Saturday in honor
of the natal day of Texas. All the
courts, from the Supreme Court in the
Capitol yard to the supreme court on
Pecan street, adjourned in honor of the
day, so that chief justices Roberts and
Tegener were left as free to talk over
the deeds of valor performed at San
Jacinto as anybody else. Notwithstand-
ing the fact that hundreds of men,
women and children, in addition to the
fire department, went on the grand ex-
cursion to Bru,hy, yet the streets pre-
sented an animated, if not business
like appearance all day. Large num-
bers OF country people were in the city
and for one day in the year the banker
and merchant could be seen with
groups Of 'horny handed yeomanry, :"
discussing crops, grasshOppers, politics
and finances, to say nothing of eager
inquiries about the sold woman and
the babies" While quite q number OF
houses were open all day we doubt
whether they were benefited to the ex
tent of those who preferred to forego
the profits of days business and
mingle with their outside friends and
at the same time honor the day we
celebrate.
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seo,chIng Malaria.

It is a fact widely and amply attested
that where the powerful and pernicious
drug, quinine, and other mineral
poisons. administered as remedies for
fever and yue and bilious remittents,
fail to yield more than temporary re-
lief to the sufferer, Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters scotches those tremendous
epidemics most thoroughly, and BY
strengthening the system and regulsi-
ing its functions, protects IL against
malarial attacks. No resident Of 3
locality where the above msladies pre-
vail, or where they are likely to break
out in consequences Of the poisoning Of
the atmosphere by noxious exhslstiOns,
should fail to take practical cogniEAnoe
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scenes at San Jacinto, in his desire to
drive a trade in watches and jewelry,
and John B. Costa, now Judge Cos
ts," was making it lively for those who
had used the professional knowledge
of Drs. Baker & Litten without turn
ing over the cash. F. T. Duffau, whose
estimable lady still lives on the
hill, tiled prescriptions and sold
books, and ran a lively compe-
tition in the same business with
Baker & Townsend. DR.. Baker
who still lives can finish the tale about
the doctors and druggists and even
quacks. r. II. Peck, who to-day lives
at his delightful country home, two
miles north of the city, was another of
Austin's stirring business men, as was
also our worthy citizen, J. W. Law
renee, who, in 1852, was already
doing a good business in real estate.
A. Blomeke, who now carries on gro
Gerry business just this side of the City
Hotel, pandered to Austin appetites in
a modest way in the little house now
used as a beer saloon by Pressler.
Had bankrupt laws existed in his palm
lest days he might have been a mil
llonaire with three-story fronts on the
Avenue and Pecan street.
The business of Austin was not the
only feature which gave life to matters
twenty-five years ago. Politics were
getting lively for the fall elections.
There was to be a Stale and county
election and strange to say there were
men who were willing to take Office.
A. J. Hamilton was candidate for at
torney general, Jas. II. Raymond for
treasurer, and James B. Shaw for
comptroller. Mr.. Raymond was the
incumbent treasurer, and was a candi-
date for re election without opposition,
showing that confidence bestowed in
him at this day as one of our
leading business men was already
cherished in 1852 by the people of all
Texas. Among those who coveted
county offices, and who were success
full, were John B. Costa, for chief JUS
tice; ABB. McGill, for county clerk,
and James NJ. Swisher (the living
Milt,'D for county treasurer. Thos.
H., now Judge, Duval, was Secretary
of State, and the good liver, Governor
P. ..Hansborough Bel, conducted the
affairs of TIE administration with gen.
crosby to all Texas.
In those days local option had its
advocates as we'll as now. There was
a lively temperance organization in the
city, and among its most active mem
bers were DR.. s. G. Haynie, and A H.
Cook, both living to tell tales how sly
drinks were taken in the back part of
the store of H. 6 II. A lodge of the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows,
Milan Lodge, was organized IN 1852.
George w. Sampson was one of its
officers. At this time the United
States government kept up military
post here, and large amount of
money was spent among the people.
Hard times were never complained of.
Gossip was not as busy then as now,
and good will and brotherly love is
spoken of as prevailing to an unllmit
ed extent in Austin society. How
changed has the city and its people be-
come in these twenty five years!