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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-08

LOCAL OPTION MEETING. - A very
enthusiastic local option meeting was
held at Fiskville Tuesday night, two
hundred people being present. Rev.
Mr.. Chaplin spoke for an hour and q
half, and after he finished Mr.. Bentley
spoke for an hour. Every white man
in and about Fiskville, with one cx
ception, is said to be in favor of pro
hibition, and many of the colored PEG
pie also favor it. The blacks will have
big meeting there one night this
week. If all the country precincts
vote as enthusiastically in favor of
local option as Fiskville will, the ma
jority against whisky will be several
hundred in the county.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-08

A LIVER DIsoRDERED FOR FIFTEEN
YEARs.-For fifteen years was a
great sufferer from a disordered liver.
during which time l tried many of the
best physicians in the country and al
most all the patent nostrums rec, M
mended, all to no effect, until l used
SimmOns's Liver Regulator; and from
the time used it to this day, winch
Id now several years, l have been com.
paratively sound man, having suf-
fered but very little since at any time
from the effects of my old disease
Consequently, l heartily recommend
its use to the afflicted of liver disease.
MAI. A. f. WooLEY, Kingston, GA.
Genuine prepared only by j. II. lei
lin s. Co., Philadelphia.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-08

A coLoRED local option meeting was
held at McGinnis on Sunday night.
About 100 were present, ard able ad-
dresses were made By A. W. Walker
and Moses Brooks, both colorcd. The
meeting was unanimous in favor Of 10
cal option. Both these speakers will
be here on Saturday, and will no doubt
be heard from upon the great ques-
tion. A large meeting will be held by
the colored club at Manor tonight, and
the club from McGinnis are invited to
attend. The colored voters in the low
or portion of the county are ablaze IN
favor of prohibition, and many of them
will be here at the great meeting Sat
urdsy night.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-08

ESTABLISHED 1e4O.-Tho A. Q. Sim
mons Liver Medicine we see so much
said about In our papers is the cid
original and genuine preparation put
up in yellow wrappers with likeness
of the old Doctor upon each package.
1t cures all affections arising from a
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, Il. IL. Smith. u. A. Thed-
ford & Co., sole proprictors, Chattanoo-
s., Tennessee.
Received weekly.bY Morley Brothers
OF ]. j. s. w. ii. Tobin.
ian13d6meod&WGm
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-08

would be hsrd to tell, bat to judge by
the last two weeks work enough to
carry it by ct least three hundred me-
joTity. Even the more ssuguiEe advo-
Gates OF whisky haYe several days since
abandoned the walk-over-the-tT track
business" lad all of their co-laborers
show signs of fear for the result. To
the friends Of the cause the STATES
NAN wishes to say that it Will fight the
battle to the bitter end, carrying the
war into Africa and Mexico, and that
its ambition now is to see local option
adopted in Travis county by five hun
dred majority.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-08

THE whisky nng hires colored men
~ from two to two dollars and a half
a day to work against local option.
They are hi.ed to tell that whom the law
is put in force it will be crime even
to give drink to friend. The men
thus employed are hired, as they know,
to tell falsehoods, and become the in
struments for degrading their race.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-08

IT is said that the opponents of local
option will do their big work on the
day OF election with the more ignorant
voters, and that they will use money
freely. II they succeed at all, they
can only do so by the liberal use Of
money, and let every advocate Of pro.
hibition resolve to make it cost them
as much as possible, and after the CON
test is over then let bribery suits be in
order. Let corruption and bribery be
warred upon as we'll as whisky.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-08

ONE month ago the opponents of
local option claimed and boosted that
they would have 1000 majority in this
city, and on the total vote of the
county at least 500; now the opinion
is general that they will fnd it difficult
to go out of the city with 300 major
ity, and some think they cannot posi-
bly, get 100 majority in AustiA. 1t is
very evident that local option is gain
ing every day, and we are firm in the
belief that the county can be carried
by 800 majority for the law if the
right kind of work be done. There
are several places in the county where
not speech has been made nor club
organized. The committees should
see that the subject be properly pre-
scented in every community in the
county, and that every inch of ground
be warmly contested. LeTthe friends
of morality, good society, law and
order not be content with bare ma
jority like that which the people
of Williamson county succeeded in
getting-lst them strive for a grand
victory, one that will carry great moral
force with it. But two weeks remain
for work before the election, and that
time should be used to the very best
ADVANTAGE.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-08

A VERY large meeting of both white
and colored voters was held at Mount
Salem church on Saturday night last,
Addresses were made by Revs: DR..
Bacon and Chaplin, and by Mr.. r. M.
Russell, Col. w. A. Craft and others.
A great deal of enthusiasm was mani
tested, and out OF one hundred pres
ent, but one voice was heard when the
vote was given, against local option.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-08
To ConsumptIVes.

The advertiser, a retired physician,
having providentially discovered while
a medical missionary in South Asia, a
very simple vegetable remedy for the
speedy permanent cure of consumption,
asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, and all
throat and lung afTections-alsoa posi-
tive and radical specific for nervous
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 cheer
fully send Gree Of CHARGE to all who
desire it, the recipe for preparing, and
full directions for successfully using,
this providentiallY discovered remedy.
Those who wish to avail themselves of
the benefits of this discovery without
cost, can do so by return mail, 10y adj
dressing with stamp, naming this paper.
DIR. CHARLES p. MARSHALL,
No. 33 Niagara Street. Buffalo, n. Y.
THE PEOPLE WANT PRoOF.- There
is no medicine prescribed by physi-
clans, 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 or lungs. A proof
of that fact is that any person afflicted
can get a sample bottle for ten cents,
and try its superior effect before buying
the regular size at scvcnty-five cents.
1t has lately been introduced in this
country from Germany, and Its Won
derful cures are astonishing everyone
that use it, Three doses will relieve
any case. Try it. Sold by Morley
Bros. Austin.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-08

CHOLERA. danger from cholera
if the liver is in proper order and or
binary prudence in diet is observed
The occasional taking of Simmons's
liver regulator to keep the system
healthy will surely prevent attacks OF
cholera
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-08

HoLLowAY's PILLs-The most pow
.eriul existing medicine for the cure of
female complaints. Fifty years. expe-
rience iucontestably prove these rene
dies unrivaled for the disorders Incl,
dental to the softer sex. No family
should be without them. They may
bo taken by young or old, as they will
restore health when every other means
proves unsuccessful. Twenty-Five cents
per box or pot.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-08

MEssns. Looms & Christian an
lnouuce by advertisement that by the
'twenty-third Of April they will get
their planning mill and lumber business
established at the old court house,
across the street from the international
depot, aud until that time they can be
found at their old stand. They are
now also putting up an Office building
and establishing = lumber yard at the
Central depot, that they may be better
able to serve the public. All orders
sent them by mail for lumber, shingles,
laths, doors, windows aud blinds will
be filled promptly and to the letter.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-08

4 GREAT invention has been made by
DR.. Tut, 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, 1877-03-08

RECENTLY a saddle horse was stolen
from the rack in front OF the postoflice
and two others from a rack on the
south side OF the red brick. The
country is full of horse thieves, and
every man should be on the lookout
for them.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-08

TIE assassin who shot the little col
ored child in Masontown a year or two
age was led to the deed by intoxica
ton. With the evil suppressed,
peaceful families living IN the suburbs
of Austin will no longer live in dread
OF men made fierce with whisky.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-08

Popular illustrated book (26o pages) on
MANHOOD WoMANHooD! MARRIAGE!
Impediments TO Marriage; Tie cause and
cure. Sent 5ecHyeiy seaLrd, postpaid, for 80
cents, by DR.. {. WHITTIER, 6I7 St.
Charles Street, ST. Louis, Mo-, the great
specialist. Read his work.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-08

Paper car wheels have been slow 10
win favor from American railway man
ayers. 1t is said, how ever, that they
are to be adopted by several English
railway companies. The London Echo
describes the process of Manufacture,
from which it appears that the paper
wheels are to be made in Sheffield, but
according to the American process. :"
The advantages claimed for paper
wheels are greater elasticity and great
er strength, in proportion to weight,
than can be obtained from metal
wheels and the esme wearing qualities,
steel tires being used. Experience in
actual use for s series of years, under
all conditions of service, is the only
test for matters OF this kind. Time is
the great solver of ali problems about
the running gear of railway trains. If
the paper wheels should come out from
such q test with the approval of expe-
rienced railway engineers, there will
be q gain; but until then the popular
faith In iron wheels, such as.Whitney's,
will probably induce railway comps-
MES to adhere TO that article.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-08

Curiosity as tothe real value OF those
''three dollar chromos" which have
been so popular rs prizes for subscr.b-
ers TO certain newspapers Is at last sat
is6ed; suit in New York has brought
out the testimony VI man in the
business that he could furnish them Tor
ten cents apiece and make money.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-08

SINGS LIKE A BIRD. The delightful
effects of this new principle, DR.. J. IL.
McLean's cough and lung-healing glob-
ules. AS the saliva in the mouth acts
on the globule as gas is generated,
which soothes and heals irritation of
the throat and lungs, makes the voice
clear as a bird, cures hoarseness,
coughs, colds and consumption. Trial
boxes, by mail, 25cts. DR.. J. Ii. Nc
Lean, 3l4 Chestnut, st. LOUIS.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-08

WALL PAPER! WALL PAPER!-A
large and varied assortment for sale at
greatly reduced prices, by ]. J. 81 w.
III. Tobin. flSd&wtf
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-08

THE Germans are almost to an unit
opposed to local option, and the Irish
take the other side.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-08

The hulk of Commodore Perry's flag
ship, which was exhibited at PhiladeI-
phia last summer, has been taken TO
Trenton, where the timbe1s are to be
fashioned into caneA baskets, wall
pockets, picture frames, crosses and
caps.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-08

The advocates OF rum argue that
the adoption of the local option law
will reduce rents in this city. Many
OF those who rent stores and shops and
offices and residences viii perhaps &C
cept that as an argument in favor of
local option. Saloon men and probes
sional gamblers can or do afford TO pay
$3.50 month for the best buildings on
the Avenue, and consequently mer-
chants in the same vicinity have to pay
correspondingly high rents.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-08

The earliest mode of writing was on
bricks, tiles, oyster shells, stone, ivory,
bark, and leaves of trees, and from the
latter ''leaves of book" is probably
derived. Copper and brass plates were
very early in use, and bill of feotf-
ment on copper was some years since
discovered in India, bearing date one
hundred years B. G. Leather was al
so used, as well as wooden tablets.
Then the papyrus came into vogue, and
about the eighth century the papyrus
was superseded by parchment. Paper,
however, is of great antiquity, especi-
ally among the Chinese; but the first
paper mill in England was built in
1886, by a German, at hartford, in
Kent. Nevertheless, it was nearly a
century and half, namely,
in 1918, before Thomas Wat
kins, a stationer, brought paper max
ing to anything like perfection. The
first approach to pen was the stylus,
kind of iron bodkin but the Romans
forbade its use, on account of its fire.
quent and even fatal use in quarrels,
and then it was made of bone. Subse-
quently reeds, pointed and split like
pens OF the present day, were used.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-08

KU-KLUxIsM, in lts last analysis, as
every negro knows, was only whisky
mashed and on shaky legs.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-08

The people about Summit are in IA
vor Of local option.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-08

AT Tobins' drug store you can get
window or picture glass of any size.
fch2jtf
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-08

LOCAL OPTION at Merriltown was
prospectively in full force on Saturday
afternoon. A meeting Of ladies and
gentlemen, one hundred or more, were
addressed IN so able manner by DR..
Chaplin and Mr.. Bentley. Those pre-
sent, by an almost unanimous vote,
declared their intention to work faith
fully for and to vote for local option.
A campaign organization was effected
with Judge Woodland as president.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-08

MANOR has local option club mum
bering 55, with Professor Murray as
president; Webberville a club OF "a,
with Aaron Burleson as president; also
a colored club numbering 40, Sandy.
- as president; Hornsby's Bend
a club of "a, NJ. NJ. Hornsby, presi
dent; Fiskville club Of GO, Giles
Durditt, president.
lie was armed to the teeth. He car
ried no gun,
No pistol, no dagger, no sword, no not
one.
He was armed to the teeth, according
to wont,
lie carried his bottle of Sozodont,
Which preserved his mouth, his gums
and breath
Said we not right, he's armed to the
teeth2
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-08
Renovation. NOT Pro.tratron.

Renovation, not Probation.
Did any enfeebled human beng ever
become strong under the operation of
| powerful cathartics or salivantsl 1t is
sometimes necessary to regulate the
bowels, but that cannot be done by
active purgation, which exhsusts the
vital forces and serves no good purpose
whatever. The only true way to pro-
mote health and vigor, which are essen
tial to regularity of the organic func-
tons, is to invigorate, discipline and
purify the system at the same time.
The extraordinary efficacy of Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters in cases of debility
or. lrregu!arity of the organs of diges-
ton, assimilation, secretion and dis
charge, is universally admitted. Appe-
tite, good digestion, q regular habit of
body, active circulation of the blood
aud purity Of all the animal fluids are
induced by this superb tonic and cor
receive. It has no equal, moreover,
as preventive of chIlls and fever, and
other types of malarial disease. To
cmigranis and travellers it is particular
" serviceable rs medicinal safeguard.
TINES are not hard IN Austin, for
the city keeps up solid growth. The
only trouble is that business Is wofully
overdone. A physician has made an
estimate tina. there are only eighteen
persons to each physician, and perhaps
the eighteen are being rapidly killed
of. There are more lawyers than doc
tors, more mechanics than lawyers and
world Of merchants and clerks, and
the natural result is that there are not
clients and BUYERS and work in
proportion to the number of pettifog-
gers, sellers and builders. II one-third
of the mechanics, lawyers and mer-
chants would go 10 farming aud stock
raising, the remaining two-thirds
would be thirty-thrce and one-third
per cent. better of. There can be lit
tie change for the better until people
everywhere learn that business in the
cities and towns is already overdone,
and that men who attempt TO engage
in business will lose instead Of make
money.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-08

SPECIAL PREMIUMs.-The board of
directors of the Far Association have
assigned their labors to the respective
standing committees appointed to
make preparations for the next annual
exposition, which has been fixed for
the sixteenth of October next. The
premium list committee will commence
their labors at once, and it behooves
our citizens to contribute their share
toward making the exposition q grand
success. While liberal premiums will
be offered by the association, it would
be proper and very acceptable to offer
special premiums for special articles
for instance, dealers in cotton might
offer a special premium on the best
bale of cotton exhibited, dealers in
produce might offer special premium
for the best can Of lard or side of ba-
con; hotel keepers and proprietors of
boarding houses might JOIN and offer a
special premium for fruits, VI get-bles,
etc. Let all take an interest," III this
enterprise, which will eventually be-
come the recognized Stdte Jair, and it
will be like bread cast upon the waters.
ANY suggestion in this, Or any other
subject connected with the exposition,
will be duly considered and appre-
ciated by the officers of the associa-
ton. DON'T wait for your neighuor to
commence, but take the lead yourself.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-08

AUSTIN
THURSDAY. MARCH 8. 1877
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-16

The play of ''Frou- Frou'' came to an abrupt
close at the end of the second act last evening,
Miss Marsh being too i'll to go on with her part.
She appeared against the advice of her physi-
clan, and was unable to sustain herself longer.
The two acts that were given, however, went to
strengthen the favorable impression which the
new company has made. Mr. Gossin was an
easy, finished, and very natural "Sartorys,"
while Mr.. Armstrong made decided hit as
"Valreas." Of course Mr., Mccall did the papa
well, as did Miss Williams the maid.
The performance finished with that capital
farce, "The Bonnie Fishwife," in which Miss
Williams's sweet voice wins SO much praise.
During the wait, made necessary by the change
in the programme, Mr.. Gossin kindly recited
"The Dream of Eugene Aram" to the great
pleasure of the audience. He exhibited q
dramatic force in voice. manner and feature
which is earnest of unusual power and ability
in emotional parts, and a method to which no
exception can be taken.
This evening, owing to Miss Marsh's Illness,
(Which all will hope is not serious) "Frou-Frou
will be Withdrawn and "Sull Waters Run
Deep given in its place. 1t is wise selection,
and those who like to see good play well
presented have now the opportunity. The new
company is a great improvement over the
former one, and the Portland public have only
to see it to like it. In "Still Waters the
"John Mildmay' of Mr.. Gossn and the
"Potter'' of Mr. Mccall are excellent bits of
acting
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-16

BowDoN ALUMNI-The seventh annual din
ner OF the Bowdoin Alumni Association was
given at Hotel Brunswick in New York Tues
day evening. Before the dinner business
meeting was held and the following officers
elected: President, Rev. DR.. John Cotton
Smith; Vice Presidents, N. Cleveland, Will
liam 81. Allen, N. Cothren, G. F. Bracket and
William A. Abbott; Recording Secretary,
Frederick S. Dow; Corresponding Secretary,
Theodore D. Bradford; Treasurer, Samuel L.
Gross; Executive Committee, Dexter A. Haw-
kins, G. P. Hames, Charles E. Soule, B. B.
Foster and James Mexican. Resolutions ex-
pressing regret at the death of Rev. Dr. Hen
ry B. Smith of New York were unanimously
adopted. After the dinner, which was slmp-
tuous one, responses to toasts were given by
President Chamberlain, Prof. Carmichael of
Bowdoin, and Mr.. f. r. Upton, Mr.. Charles E.
Soule and Mr. William 81. Allen, President of
Girard College, Philadelphia, and Rev. John
Cotton Smith. Among the gentlemen present,
besides those already mentioned, were Rev. G.
A. Washburne, Prof. E. r. Peaslee, Rev. R.
B. Howard, Prof. g. f. Brackett of Princeton,
and Prof, Upham of Philadelphia.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-16
PORTLAND POST OFFICE.
Once Hours.

Once Hours.
From 500 m to $50 p m, Sundays excepted.
Sundays open for Carriers and General delivery
from to 10 m.
PORTLAND, ME-, Jan. 8, 1877.
Arrival and Departure of Mails.
Boston and intermediate offices. Arrive at 1920
p. m. and ~ 80 a. m. Close at $50 m, and 230
Boston and the West. Arrive at 5.1Opm.
Railway. Arrive at 1920 and $40 m. Close at
$50 IN and $50 pm.
Great Southern and Western. Arrive at 1920 m
and 1890 m. Close at $50 m, 2.3O and 800 m.
Bangor, Mattawamkeag, and connecting routes
Arrive at 800 p. m Close at l130 a. m.
Augusta and connecting routes. Arrive at 900
N. and 90 Q. m. Close at II 80 m and 500 p m.
Morning Northwestern by G. I. r. Arrive at $40
m. Close at $50 m.
Lewiston and Auburn. Arrive at 900 a. m, and
800 m Close at $50 m, 1l.30 m and 500 p. m.
Rochester N. H., and intermediate offices. Arrive
North Conway and other offices on the P. q o.
R. Arrive at 1905 a m and SO m. Close at 900
a m and 2.20 o m.
By the Bridgton Stage. Arrive at m. Close at
$50 m.
Eastport, via each steamer. Arrive at 600 m.
Close at 500 pm.
Nova Scotia and Prince Edwards Island. Arrive
Thursday at a m. Close Saturday at $50 m.
Foreign Mails per Allan Line close every Satur-
day at II m.
Foreign Mails, via New York, day previous TO sail
ing OF steamers. Close at 230 m.
Express, Augusta, Bangor and the East Arrive
at 200 a m. Close at 900 p m.
Skowhegan intermediate offices and the north.
Arrive at SEQ . m. Close at IL 80 m.
Skowhegan closed pouch closes at 900 pm
Canada and intermediate offices, via G. T. R. Ar
rive at 1890 p. IN. Close at 100 pm.