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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-15


st. Louis has a color doctor who
Celebrates Gen. Pleasanton's blue glass
theory, and proposes to prescribe and
administer actinic and prismRtic rays
as the homeopathic prescribe aconite
and belladonna, according TO the symp-
toms. He claims that the human sys-
tenn absorbs the solar rays in different
proportions, and when they are prop
erly balanced 80 as TO cause an equilib-
rum Of temperament there is perfect
health. Every human being has its
characteristic color, TO the influence Of
which 1t is peculiarly susceptible.
When a man is sick, he has either too
much or too little of his own color.
The color doctor has only 10 find out
what the color Is, and whether there is
a surplus or deficiency of IL, and then,
when the diagnosis is completed, 10
restore through electro-mhgnetifm the
ceromatic equilibrium. We rather like
that; il sounds pleasant. To lie en-
ones back and take color for medi-
cine is great deal nicer thsn ahyper-
dermic injection or a dose OF quinlns.
Give us case Of assorted solar rays.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-15

MURDER. - CAUSE, WHISKY. - One
of the men, Brieh O'Connor by name,
employed on the bridge across the Col
orado at this place was paid off Satur-
day evening. He came to the city and
attended the sweet little meeting at
Cooks corner, at which drunkenness
grew eloquent and the delights and
blessedness of whisky were painted by
genius and taste and eloquence. The
poor fellow, having his weeks wages
in his pocket, and anxious wife and
children at home, invested in whisky,
was made drunk, arrested by the po-
lice and consigned to the calaboose.
He was liberated, but went over the
unfinished bridge drunk and crossed
again and again during Monday to
sire up" Monday night about
nine o'clock he was going over, and,
drunk as he was, fell from the second
pier from the south end of the bridge
about forty feet upon the rlp-raps be-
low. He broke his skull, an arm and
leg, and was found dead. His body
should be embalmed and petrified, if
possible, and set up on election day
for the whisky-headed people to vote
at. His death was not only the work
of whisky and those who deal in it,
but of those who approve its sale and
use even IN public, and, on the public
streets, speak In favor Of 1t. 1t is need
less to say that the whole force of men
employed on the bridge, and all the
friends of poor O'Connor, will vote
Saturday for the exclusion of whisky
from the capital.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-15

Bishop Wilmer, OF Louisiana, called
upon the President on Saturday TO
urge upon him to recognize Nicholas
government. He said that some such
action was necessary to protect life and
property in that State. He stated most
positively that he believed it was the
only way possible to secure the future
peace in that State, and that the peo-
pie could not be brought to stand the
Packard government. They would re-
volt in body against him. The pres
ident said he did not feel called upon
as yet to do anything. The pubic
mind is in too great state OF excite
ment. and he should wait. He gave
Bishop Wilmer personal letter to Mr..
Hayes. Bishop Wilmer left for Column
bus on Saturday evening TO consult
with Mr.. Hayes upon the situation in
Louisiana.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-15
BEroRE life Is imperiled deal iud

BKroRE life Is imperiled deal judi
ciOusly with the symptoms. Remem-
Der that the slight disorder OF to-day
may become an obstinate, incurable
disease tomorrow. As a preventive
medicine take Simmons's liver reeula.
tor, which, by its mild and beneficial
action ON the liver, stomach axd spleen.
is eminen.ly oslcalatsd to assist nature
in her efforts to re-estA5lish healthy
condition. Il win also remove the
cause OF disease without any Of that
prostration which follows the use of
drastic purgatives, or Any OF the inju-
rious effects of mineral poisons.
Genuine prepared only by J. II. lei
lin s Co., Philadelphia.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-15

THE whisky mems main hope in the
present contest Is the colored vote,
which they claim they will get almost
unanimously. They also tell the
colored people that the local option law
is Democratic trick to deprive them
of their rights. There are Democrats
and Republicans on both sides, and it
is reasonable to say that the Democrats
who oppose local option would deceive
the colored people just as quick as
would the Democrats who favor the
law, and we think good deal quicker.
Whisky, deception and CRIME are trip
let brothers.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-15
Places for Holding Elections In
Travis Cou0Gy and Presiding Of
ncers OF ElectiOn Precincts.

Travis CouaIy and Presiding Of
neers OF Election Precincts.
No. 1-At Hornsby's store, NJ. N.
Hornsby; DR.. Hills Office, Weber
VILE, J. r. Owings.
No. AT j. w. Betting's store, Ma
nor, ]. w. Brown; school house near
c. Phuger's residence, C. Pfuger.
No. Sat Pecan School House, E.
8. Matthews; Simpsons store, Frank
Matthews; Potter's old store, ID. F.
Waddell.
No. AT Merrilltown school house,
]. b. Kemp; Summit school house, Da.
vid Riley; Anderson's Mill, John King;
Ball creek school house, George E.
Jones. ~
No. Sat Lury's store, A. Dawson
EAns's school house, Robert Fans; Dat.
maAville, Peter Thompson Long
Branch school house, G. L. Rose.
No. Cat Rock Church, w. W.
Mederis; African Church, Hugh Eos
ter.
No. AT Sandy creek school house,
J. P. Smith; school house Upper Post
Oak Bend, II. L. Hensel.
No. Sat Sam Longs house, J.
Collier; at Flint Rock, Paul Runke.
No. 9-First ward, At old couri
house, John II, Wood.
No. 10-Second ward, at MHrchl
sons stable, d. ]. Murchison.
No. 11-Third ward, at markeI
house, 4. II. Cook, Jr.
No. Ia-Fourth ward, at Goodman
store. Geo. w. Glasscock.
No. 13-Fifth ward, at Bertrami
store, R. II. Ward.
No. 14-Sixth ward, at EArnest'
store, VIM. Earnest.
No. 15-Seventh ward, at McCash
ms store, Neil NeCashin.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-15

THE intelligence and respectability
of Texas voted to make Austin the per-
manent State capital. Will the peo-
pie of Austin display their apprecia-
ton and gratitude by doing away with
an evil in this city and county which
has had its effect in State legislation
to the great detriment and injury of the
people Of the whole State, and which,
if not suppressed, will continue to
have it's damaging effectl The STATES
MAN thinks they will.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-15

GAME and fish, according to law,
must not be trapped or seined from
the fifteenth of February to the fifteenth
Of June of each year; and yet we are
informed that q party is now catching
any amount of fish daily in trap near
the city. Many fish are destroyed by
this means, and near this trap are to
be seen any amount of carcasses. The
law must be eniorced against those
who would wiIlfully destroy the game
and fish OF the State.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-15
HOLD THE FORT.
LOCAL oPTrsS RALLY.

Ho! my comrades, see CIR banner
Waving in the skyl
Hear our ringing. llgI h-saHna
EchOing ON high
ChOyzs-Hold The 'O-t r. prohibition,
Freedom signals -till;
Answer back 10 her petition,
BY our votes We will.
All our land the foe il wasting.
Let no freeman lag;
Quickly 10 the battle hAsting,
Rally round the nag.
CAOrUs-HoId the fort, etc.
Hear the groans OF thousands dying
On the slaughter field!
BY the ensign DER US flying,
We will never yiel d!
CkO1ls-Hold the fort, etc.
BY the land our fathers bought US
With their precious blood;
BY the birthrights they have brought US
Stem the battles flood.
C2iOraS-HOld the fort, etc.
By the God who freedom gave rs,
With immortal souls,
Crush the foe who dares enslAve US,
Forward 10 the polls.
CLOyns-Uold the fort etc
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-15
AuStiR, March -, 1877.

On Thursday there was local OPP
ton meeting at the rock school house,
on Doggy, about one hundred and
twenty-five being present. At the con-
clusion of the speaking a vote was
taken, and the entire audience, with
but two exceptions, voted in favor OF
prohibition. The meeting was ad-
dressed by DR.. E. B. Wright, s. G..
Sneed and II. L. Bentley. An organi-
cation was then perfected as follows
President, s. G. Sneed vice president,
Benjamin Hopkins; secretary, Mr..
Moore; treasurer, NJ. Tulk; executive
committee-Dr. Stovall, Hawk Miller,
D. NJ. Crosswaite, Mr.. Hopkins, ].
Hugh Jones, Lewis Miller.
Rev. Mr.. Wright and Mr.. Bentley
also spoke that night at Waters's
store, where there was likewise a good
meeting,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-15
A Result of Obstructed Digestion.

A Result OF Obstructed Digestion.
Among the hurtful consequences of
INSTRUCTED digestion, is the impoverish-
ment of the blood, and since deteIio-
rated condition of the vital fluid not on
ly produces dangerous organic weak
ness, but, according to the best medi-
cal authorities, sometimes causes as
phyxia, it is apparent that to improve
the quality of the blood by promoting
digestion and assimilation Is a wise
precaution. Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers is precisely the remedy for this
purpose, since it stimulates the gastric
juices, conquers those bilious and
evacuative Irregularities which interfere
with the digestive processes, promotes
assimilation of the food by the blood,
and purifies as we'll as eHriches it. The
signs of improvement in health in con-
sequence of using the bitters are
speedily apparent in an accession of
vigor, a gain in bodily substance, and
a regular and active performance of
every physical function.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-15

less names" they will sadly miss her
dear presence in the home circle, and
will listen IN vain for the sound of her
familiar tOotssep, but they should Ie-
member in this hour of bereavement
that their loss is her gain, and if they
but emulate her example and live as
she did God will in his own appointed
time summons them to partake with
her a habitation in the mansions of the
best.
Sleep on immo- tai ssinted dead
May pgsce and JOY De thine
While glorious angel hands thy brow
With wIeaths celestial Irvine.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-15

ESTABLISHED 1S4O.-Ths A. Q. Sim
mons Liver Medicine we see SO much
said about In our papers is the old
original and genuine preparation put
up in yellow wrappers with a likeness
of the old Doctor upon each package.
1t cures all affections arising from q
torpid and diseased liver. Ask for the
yellow wrapper, and take no other; it
Is the only genuine. Sold by Morley
Brothers, J. J. & w. II. Tobin, r. II.
Cousins, X. II. Smith. NJ. A. Thed-
ford & Co., sole proprietors, Cbattanoo-
gs, Tennessee.
Received weckIy.by Morley Brothers
Or ]. J. & w. ii. Tobin.
ian1 Naturalization
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-15

NoN-ExPLosIvE OL.-Tne "Sun-
light" oil, sold at DIR. Tobin's drug
stole, is the safest burning fluid
known, and gives clear, brilliant
white light, burning we'll in any ordi-
nary burner. This brand of oil will
always be kept up to the standard of
safety, every package being examined
before offering for sale. Sold at the
price of ordinary kerosene. Rcmem-
Der the name, "SunlIght" oil.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-15

THERE are just two classes of people
directly and especially interested in
the adoption of local option. The
moral and industrial interests are in
favor of it, and the dealers in spirits
are opposed to it. These two classes
will work hard for success, and ma
jority of the votes of those who feel
little interest in the contest will be
cast in favor of prohibition, and there
fore the advantage of the local option
lists in this regard will balance the
advantage the other side boasts of con-
sequent upon the free use of money.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-15

Eggs are no 60 at ten cents per
dozen, in Lockhart, and when local op-
ton has full effect and there's no
Christmas anymore and nobody has q
noggin Of egg nog, the hens will incon-
tinently quit Smelling out, and the sad
dest memory that slOps over in tears
for the unforgotten past in Lockhart
will be that Ia which the hens are pic
tured full of energy and hope inspired
with zeal by the demand for the fruit
of their labor which whisky made.
Then in the good old days, before pro-
hibition did its deyihsh work, hens
labor was worth one cent per diem,
and at Christmas two cents. But
whisky fed and the egg market is no
more.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-15

THE opposition have shown them
selves, and il there is now, after yes
terday's meeting, any man who cannot
clearly forssee the result, pair of
spectacles should be furnished him.
Tue most violent oppoRents of the To-
cal option law now admit that the law
will be sustained by the vote of the
people OF TraYis county. 1t now re-
mains for us to roll up q grand major
ity in the city in favor Of truth and
temperance.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-15

WE ask the colored man how many
of his race have been butchered by
drunken men since freedom, and how
many have been sent to the penitenti-
AIRY, leaving their families in want and
misery And yet your votes are asked
to keep whisky shops, six-shooters and
all other vices in our county.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-15

REV. G. CHARSQUIsT, the pastor OF
the Swedish Church, is working hard
for the cause of local option. He has
issued u circular in the Swedish Ian
guage favoring local option, and in
answer to the circular in German OPP
posing it.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-15

WE are glad to know that Sheriff
Corwin and Marshal Creary regard pro-
hibition the true province of peace
officers, and that they are doing all in
their power to carry this county in
favor of it. The STATESMAN and the
people appreciate their services. Where
is Wheeler2
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-15

THE Texas Central owes the counties
through which it passes $50, 900 taxes,
and it owes the Missouri, Kansas and
Texas road large amount, for which
executions will soon be issued, but the
largest debts are due to Moses Taylor,
j. J. Casineau and the First National
Bank OF New York. These last debts
amount to about two and half million
dollars. The receiver will be ap-
pointed no doubt.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-15

Popular illustrated book (26o pages) On
MANHOOD WoMAsHooD MARRIAGE
Impediments to Marriage; the cause and
cure. Sent IreH,riy Irdled, postpaid, for 50
cents, by DR.. c. WHITTIER, 6I7 St.
Charles Street, St. Louis, Mo-, the great
specialist. Read his work.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-15

A GREAT invention has been made by
DIR. Tutt, of New York, which re-
stores youthful beauty to the hair.
That eminent chemist has succeeded in
producing a hair dye which initiates
nature to perfection. Old bachelors
may now rejoice.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-15

THE oratorical advocates for whisky
are requested to state why they do not
take their wives, sisters, daughters
and lady friends to the meetings they
address2 The absence of ladies from
all their meetings is itself an answer
against all they say in opposition to
local option.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-15

Do AWAY with TIE liquor shops and
common haunts for debauchery and
then you can look forward with bright
hopes for the future Of your now prom
Using little boy. Nor will your daugh-
ter be subjected to the corrupting in
fluences of debauched society.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-15
FOR PROHIBITION.

Grid on the whole armor,
Prepare for the fight,
Your cause II most worthy,
Pat forth your whole might.
All good men will aid you
In Staying the foe,
Who's struck down his thousands
In sorrow aud woe.
Unfurl your bright banner
And fling to the breeze,
The tide in your favor,
The first moment seize.
The demon King Alcohol,
Strike off his head,
Strike now for the living,
And strike for the dead.
Remember the wife, who,
With tears falling fast,
Beholds her sad ruin
BY Alcohons blast!
Her little ones naked
And crying for bread
The coming Of papa
Is always dread!
She's plying her needle
b night and by day.
And trying her best to
Drive sorrow away
But there comes the demonl
The cause of her grief
Oh, fly to her rescue
And give her relief
oh, dry up the sources
Of sorrow and woe,
And health, peace and gladness,
Like rivers shall flow.
Mrs. ...
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-15

II prohibition fail to carry in Travis,
the country precincts will vote against
whisky, thus forcing the roughs who
terrorize the small towns, where there
IS no police, to come to Austin to get
their liquor. The people of this city
must vote liqusr out for self-protection.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-15

No. 16-Eighth ward, at new court
house, A. Deifeubsugh.
No. 17-Ninth ward, at Crozier's
store, a r. Crozier.
No. 1S-Tenth ward, at Ed. Walk
er's shop, Ed. Walker.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-15

We ask the laboring classes to vote
for local option. 1t will put money IN
your pocket, honor in your breast and
happiness in your family circle.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-15

IT is said that some Of the talking
anti-local optionists owe heavy whisky
bills at some OF the saloons. 1t Is nee
ossAry for them to pay in some way.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-15

We ask the colored man to help in
the noble cause Of temperance. The
Bible plainly teaches US, "No drunk.
ard shall enter the kingdom Of heaven"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-15

HoLLowAY's PILLS AND OINTMENT.
Scrofula was considered incurable until
the great discovery Of Holloway's Pills
and Ointment flashed upon the world.
Diseases which balll Q the skill of the
medical schools readily yield to these
peerless,remedIes. Scurvy, erysipelas,
saltrhesm, itch and all cutaneous erup-
lions are durable by them. Twenty
five cents per box or pot.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-15

WALL PAPERl WALL PAPRR!-A
large and varied assortment for sale at
greatly reduced prices, by J. J. & W.
ii. Tobin. f1Sd&wtf
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-15

Is it possible that one will be so
foolish to suffer from catarrh, cold in
the head, bad smells in nose and
throat when by this new antiseptic
principle. DIR. ]. II. McLean's catarrh
snuff, you can be cured3 Trial boxes,
by mail, only hfty cents. Or. ]. II.
Mclean, SI4 Chestnut, st. Louis, MIS-
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-15

Ask me not why my breath is pure and
sweet;
Ask me not why my teeth are white
and neat;
Ask me not why my gums are firm and
sound,
And why no tartar on my teeth is
found;
Ask me not why, for all that l can say,
Is do like me, use Sozodont each day.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-15

AT Tobins' drug store you can get
window or picture glass Of any SIZE
feb2Jtf
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MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
GALVESTON MARKET s.

GALVESTON, March -Cotton-re,
ceipts, net 965 bales; exports coastwise
6372 bales; sales oil bales; stock on hand
II, All bales; market weak; good middling
12sc; middling 1880; low middling
10Xc; good ordinary 1890.
Gold 1OG Silver par.
Hides advancing; dry, selected, 15c;
light, sailed, 13c; stack, sailed, lie; wet
sailed &c.
Later - Cotton - Market dull; low
ordinary SIC; ordinary &c; good ordi-
nary 103sc; low middling 1O2sc; mid
ding 1l38c; good middling 113sc; sales
613 bales
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
q OARD.

To all who ere Suffering from the errors and
indlseretIons Of yoath, narsoos weakness. early
decay. Ioss Of manhood. etc, viii send = recipe
that win cure yea, FREE or CHARGE This
great remedy w1s discovered By . missionary
In sO1ih AmsFiea. send pe1-aAdren,cd en-
seIope 70 the Rev. JosErH 7. IzHAx. Station d
BlSe Hoaise. .Ssss York Clty. jsnsidsod-ucm
ISoR sALs-A BIiniy subsoii Piov. by r.
Il BBRTRAN. d&Nlt
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LIVERPOOL MARKETS.

LIVERPOOL, March 1S- Noon. Got
ton - market very fiat; middling
uplands 6 7-16d; Orleans 65Sd; sales
5000 bales, including 5000 for speculation
and export; receipts AS, 1874 bales; Ameri-
can "A, 125 bales. Futures weaker with
sellers at last nights prices; uplands and
low middling clause, March and April
delivery, 6 5-16d.
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AUSTIN
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NEW ORLEANS MARKETS.

New ORLEANS, March 10. = Cotton
dull; sales 1850 bales; good ordinary
104@101@c; low middling 1078@l11sc;
middling 114@115sc; good middling
12@121sc; middling fair 1215@125sc;
fair 12%@1318c; receipts, net, 1858
bales; gross 1891 bales; stock 295, 239
bales.
Later-Money 2@215 per cent. Ster-
ling 4.S415, Gold 1919. Governments
active and steady; new 5s 1919. States
quiet and nominal
Cotton easier; middling uplands 12c;
ordinary 1914; sales 1916 bales; net re-
ceipts $4,000 bales; gross $4,000 bales.
NEW YORK. MARKETS.
New YORK, March 13.-Stocks active
and lower. Money 1929 per cent.
Gold 1O45s Exchange-lOng a. S4114 short
4.SG. State bonds steady. Governments
steady.
Cotton-market dull; uplands 12c;
Orleans 1215c; sales 1927 bales. Futures
opened steady but at a decline; March
l1S5@11.90c; April 1.S9@11.9lc; May
12.25@12. 3Oc; June 12.17@12. 10c; July
IL. 25@12. 30c.