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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-11

A review Of railroad operations for
the past year is unflattering indeed.
For while it shows many encouraging
evidences OF the approach Of better
times, and while the net earnings of
most Of our roads have shown q con-
siderable improvement. it is still the
most disastrous year In railroad history
ever known in this country. There
We're sold during the year, under FORE
closure, Gfty-four railroads with 1915
miles Of rail, or nearly one fifteenth OF
the whole railroad property In the
Union. The bonds and debts of these
bankrupt roads amount to $119, s3s, 700,
and their capital stock to $79,O45, 7e0 !;
the total bonds. debt and stock Capital
investe6 to Slss, $50, 400.
This is truly an appalling record Of
loss. as 1t must be remembered that
these foreclosure sales, as rule, mean
the wiping out Of the capital stock and
often Of all mortgage liens except the
first.
These sales. however, do not by any
means represent all the failing roads,
but only those that have been for
some time preparing for this ex-
pected result. Besides these there
are 9 number Of other roads against
which foreclosures have been COM
Inenced generally accompanied by
b sdA
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-11
That gnano war threatens to be a more

That guano war threatens to be more
serious affair than 1t was thought at first
and may yet produce conflict between
England and the United States. AS a
dispatch related the other day, the Gov
ernor OF Jamaica, through q British
man-of.war, dislodged some Balti-
noreans who had taken possession of
certain guano reefs near that island.
IT, now turns out that In this act the
British government wrought grievous
Insult to the American flag. as Secre.
tary Evarts. after a full and searching
Investigation Of the whole matter, had
granted the Baitimoreans the full pro-
lection Of the American flag In their oc-
cupation OF these guano islands.
The islands over which this contest
arises have risen. 1t is said, from the
sea In the past few years. They were
wholly uninhabited, and. therefore,
when q request was made some time
ago on the government by parties III
Baltimore that they be allowed to take
possession OF them under the protec-
tion of the United States. it was
granted, and the islands were oecu-
pied and number OF buildings erected,
Whereupon the jamaican government
interfered, took possession Of the build
ings and ousted the Americans.
Ii now remains to be seen what ac-
tion Secretary Evarts will take on this
question Of our flag and our guano. A
better opportunity was never afforded ua
to bully England q little, That country
is now fully taken up with the Eastern
question; so that IL we go In with
formal demand for these islands as an
appendage OF the United States. we can
easily acquire thereby both glory and
uuano.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-11

Missouri has decided on the creation
of d fishery commission to look after
the fisheries of that State. Similar
commissions already exist In twenty.
seven States, whose commissioners re-
celve, hatch and distribute the fish
eggs furnished by the United States.
Strange to say, none OF the South
ern States have availed themselves of
this privilege, and, although the South
possesses the finest streams In the
Union. streams which are rapidly
being drained Of their fish, it is max.
Ing no such provision for the future as
IL being made In all the Northern and
Western States, at very slight ex-
pense. The Wisconsin commissioners
report that !, zoo, 600 lake trout and $780,
go white fish, and smaller amounts of
california salmon and brook trout
were planted" In that State during
the last three years ut an expense
OF $l5.73l, or only $4,000 year.
The greater portion Of this money has
been expended in procuring. Matching
and distributing fish, only 500 hav-
ing been used by the commissioners
themselves. 1t will be seen from this
that fishery commission does not cost
large sums In salaries and travelling ex-
penses, and costs altogether very little
In comparison with the great benefits
It yields. The Wisconsin commission,
however. has only begun its work. 1t
has erected Matching houses at Mil
waukee and Madison, and Is rapidly
learning ''fish culture" and in . few
years will have completely stocked the
streams Of that State with the choicest
food fishes.
Here is an opportunity for Louisiana,
TO which the Shreveport Tisaes called
attention the other day, and in which
It has been followed by score of
country papers. The water area of
louisiana is the largest Of any State in
the Union: it has more lakes and more
miles of streams than any country on
the globe, and yet these are almost
wholly destitute Of edible fish.
New Orleans Is one Of the finest fish
markets in the world. but its fish come
almost wholly from the Gulf. What a
market it would be could our bayous
ad lakes furnish US with equal delica-
i. Waived from strictly pecuniary
spoint. the planting Of fish in the
IS of Louisiana would be pay
Ltstment. Almost everybody in
= lives along the banks OF some
william il choice fish could be OBJ
Kennedgom, instead OF coarse eat
I n brown, it would serve to feed
nn Corporstitute families. 81
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-11

their transfer into the hands OF receiv.
ers. In this respect 1877 makes pain
full record of surrender, after long strug
CLING, just as the era Of better things
1s dawning. The total number Of roads
for which receivers were appointed
during the past year are forty four,
with 5409 miles OF rails, $164, 573 800
bonds and debts and $l5G, 10s, 040 of cap
ital stock. Their total bonds, debt and
stock capital inyested) were $780,
es1, $50.
The total number OF roads, therefore.
that have bankrupted this year and
been compelled to yield to the hard
times Is ia as compared with 76 in
1876. That is, one tenth of the total
railway capital Of the country has been
sold within two years under foreclosure
and scaled down TO perhaps something
like SO per cent Of It's original valuation.
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The provincial government Of Canada
liz thoroughly disorganized and dis
rupted, and all on account OF dinner,
which has developed more envy. ILL
feeling and Observation-Disclosures than is to
be found anywhere else In the world
save In the little principalities OF Ger
many, where a ministry Is often over
thrown on the question of soup or
salad.
The Attorney General OF the Canadian
Ministry. a III. Anglers. was not invited
last year to the great state dinner given
on the anniversary OF the day when
Canada became autonomous. This
neglect or carelessness on the part of
the Lieutenant Governor, by whom the
dinner was given, ranked In the breast
Of M. Anglers, who waited patiently for
an opportunity for revenge. He got 1t |
q few weeks ago. The Lieutenant Gov
ernor. forewarned by the trouble that
his former neglect had caused, deter
mined this year not to make similar |
and q special an very cour- |
teous invitation to the dinner was 40.
sent to M. Anglers. Here was
Anglers opportunity. He took his pen
md wrote at once: 1.-THE Attorney
General declines to dine with the
Governor"
Only this and nothing more"
This cartel Of course produced excite
nent and CONSERVATION. The Lieuten-
INT Governor proceeded at once to the
Premier and laid the incendia1y docu-
nent before him. M. de Boucheville.
he Premier, called on. the Attorney
General to apologize, whereupon M.
myers replied, vehemently, that he had
zen waiting for a whole year for this
pportunity of resenting the slight upon
i'm, and would not lose it for anything
4 the world.
A meeting OF the Cabinet was called.
differences of opinion pre-
ailed therein, a hot debate ensued, and q.
majority Of the Cabinet finally decided
nat Anglers would have to apologize.
b appeal was taken to Lord Dufferin,
no holds that simple apology will
OF suffice, but that M. Anglers will have
, go to the Lieutenant Governors din
err, and eat some of 1t, In order to prove
le sincerity Of his apology. The ques.
on is still unsettled; Anglers still holds
at, to the great scandal and injury of
le Canadian government, ind the
roverb, ''you can lead a horse to the
alter but you cannot make him drink"
,mains still in doubt and unsolved.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-11
REAL REFORM.


The resolution introduced in th'
House Tuesday, by Hon. r. FL. by
land, to the effect that the per diem o
the members Of the Legislature shoult
be reduced from $S to rs was intended al
d reform measure but 1t was not present
ed in the proper shape, we think. The
constitution fixes the per diem Of mem
bers OF the Legislature, and provide,
that "no alteration shall take efreo
during the period Of service Of the mem
bers OF the House Of Representatives b,
which such alteration shall have beer
made" Under the constitution, there
fore, be the compensation excessive o,
not. the members of the present Legis
lature are entitled to the pay stipulated
Entitled to this, is 1t not unreasonable
to expect them to renounce it or any
part OF it, Indeed, there ere great
many people who do not believe that
the pay OF the members OF the Legisla.
ture is excessive, and who therefore
see no reason why they should volun.
tarily renounce any part OF 1t, or why
their pay should be reduced.
Those who think the pay of the mem
bers Ia excessive, no doubt also think
that the salary of the Governor, of
the Lieutenant Governor and of other
State officials Ia too high. Would 1t
not. then, be as reasonable for some
one Of these gentlemen to request all
the State officers to voluntarily scale
their salaries as to ask the members
OF the Legislature to surrender any
part Of theirs
Such proposition would be mani
testify absurd. We doubt IL 1t would
not be reflection upon the State Off
Gals,
That the expenses of the Legislature
are too large is indisputable. But the
evil should be arrested by a constitu-
tional and permanent provision. A posi-
tive and legitimate reform is what we
require, not voluntary or charitable
contribution from the servants of the
people to the State.
The number Of the members Of the
House and Senate should be reduced
and their pay and mileage permanently
fixed by constitutional amendment.
A reform in this line can be effected
which will, upon solid and permanent
basis, save the State large sum OF
money. But we know enough Of human
nature to understand that no body of
men, public officials or officials OF any
other sort, are, as body, going to re.
1ounce the pay to which they are en-
titled for their service under the exist
ng laws.
DR.. Ryland, while striking out for re-
renchment, has, we think, mistaken
liz remedy. II the doctor will propose
IN amendment to the constitution. re-
lucing the members of the Senate and
House, fixing their per diem ct q just
ate, and regulating the mileage upon
' just basis, we will most cordially sup
'ort him. and we believe he will carry
he people with him. We decline.
However, to join him Ia request to the
nembers OF the present body, or to any
'ublic official or private individual, to
emove any part Of any salary or pay
hat may be due them under the law
r under existing contracts.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-11
TO SENATORS AND REPRESENTA-
TIVES.

Senators and Representatives of both par
Ties, in the city or arriving, will oblige us
by sending us. for the benefit of those who
may wish to meet them or consult with
them on public business, their addresses in
the city We will print them for the con-
Venience Of members and the nublic.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-11
DIED.

CENAS-Op Thursday. January 10, 1879. Dr.
A. II. Csnas. aged 68 years.
His friends and the friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend his funeral from
his late residence, No. ia Customhouse street.
on Friday, the 18th II st.. at o'clock p. m. The
faculty of medicine and the members of the
profession are respectfully invited to attend. z
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-11
WAGONS! CANE CARTS! SPOKES F!
III. N. SOFIA.

Is and 20 Union and Is and II Perdido
streets,
Sole Agent fer the celebrated "sTUDEBA-
KER" WAGONS, CARTS and SPRING WORK
Of all kinds and sizes.
Dealer In Philadelphia and Western Cane
Wagons. Carts and Drays; Timber Wheels !;
,MneelbarroWs q all descriptions; Spokes Eel
Orders promptly filled. All work warranted
inc pdntf
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-06

AID.-Rev. w. B. Riggs,
treasurer of the Relief Commit
tee for elbow yfever sufferers, re-
ports as follows:
Amount collected by committee. S2e4 Is
in NJ. E. Church, ~ 90
Total.... $3.50 IS
Which amount has been
sent to DIR, R. M. Swearingen,
for the Relief Fund of Mem
phis, Tennessee.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-06

PARKS New STABLE.-Mr. ].
F. Parks has just completed his
new, two story brick stable on
the corner of Market and Sandy
streets. The building is 10 X
SO feet. On the first floor
there are 81 stalls, each of which
is FIVE feet in width.
Leading to the second story is
one of the most improved eleva-
tors, in size about 7 feet in width
by nearly I6 feet in length, be-
ing large enough to carry up
the largest vehicle in the barn.
The lower story of the stable is
occupied exclusively as horse
quarters. Ascending to the
second story We find the stor-
age room for the rolling stock
of the stable; here we find ten
bugies, two hacks, one phaton
and one hearse. In addition
there is one fine room for the
accommodation of the hands in
the stable, and also another
room for the storage of the I'M
dertaker's goods, of which Mr..
Parks keeps a large assortment.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-06
CALL FOR A COUNTY NoMINA-
TING CONVENTION.

a convention OF the Democratic party oil
Washington county will meet at the court
house in the city Of Brennan on Saturday,
September 9TH, 1873, at II o'clock A. NJ,
for the purpose of making nominations for
county officers, and for such other purposes
as to the convention may seem proper:
The Democrats in the several justices
precincts are recommended TO hold their
primary meetings on Saturday, August ~,
to select delegates to the county conven-
ton as above called. Some confusion and
dissatisfaction having arisen in previous
county conventions, from the fact of sepa-
rate delegations claiming representation
from the same precinct, it is hoped that but
one meeting will be held in each precinct,
and but a single delegation will be sent
from each.
Each precinct will be entitled TO one
vote in the county convention for every 90
votes cast therein for the Democratic nomi-
nee for governor at the general election in
1876, and one additional vote for any
fraction of fifty votes over twenty-five.
For the purpose of perfecting the organ
ization Of. the party, it is further recon-
mended that the several precinct meetings
should appoint permanent chairman and
such other officers as may be necessary,
and that such steps be taken with regard to
nominating precinct officers as may seem to
them proper. 1t will also be competent for
such meetings to organize one or more
Democratic Clubs at each voting precinct
in their several Justices'.precincts.
1t is believed that with thorough organi-
cation, and reasonable degree of energy,
the county may be entirely relieved of the
thraldom and misruie which has hitherto
oppressed u.s.
BY order Of the Democratic Executive
Committee for Washington county.
B. II. BASSETT. Chairman.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-06

Often innocently gives her nursing little
one the severest Collie or Cholera Iniantum
by INDUCING herselfin fruits and vegetables.
Parker's Ginger Tonic, taken freely by the
mother, will not only counterfeit this dan
nerous effect on her babe, but will strength
en- her own nervous and physical system,
and impart to her little one quiet, cheer
fulness, freedom from pain, and Gisposi
ton torefreshing sleep. Its cheering relief
from the miseries ofDyspepsia, Headache,
Nervousness, Palpitation, Heartburn, Liver
disorders, Constipation, Low Spirits and
Wakefulness, and the dangerous Cholera
Infantum, Cramps, Collie, Cholera Morbus,
Diarrhosa and Dysentery are rendered
harmless and speedily cured by this match
less and invigorating corrective. Buy from
your druggist, X. E. I.uhn, ST. 90 bottle
or a sample bottle for IS cents and test its
merits.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-06

REAL ESTATE transfers record
ed for the week ending Sep,
5th. reported by c. F. Herbst,
of the county clerks Office.
Edward T. Austin, trustee,
G. F. Whisenant, 574 acres.
part of Silas Clark and lanes
Stevens League, Sass.
James Guyton and wife, to
Livia NJ. Carter, lot No. 6,
and store-house and stock ot
merchandise, Chappell Hill, in
consideration of 1901 acres on
VIM. Robinson league, Whar-
ton county.
VIM. B. benson, trustee, to
Mrs. Q. ]. Lott, 100 acres, w.
B. Mann tract, $500.
T. w. Morris, to Corie Nc
Nelly, So acres of S, Clocky
league, for valuable considera-
ton.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-06
FROM WASHINGTON.
Sen. I'd, rs.

sen. 20, 10
EDITORS BANNER
1t has been some time since wrote you
last, owing to the dullness of the place.
Our temperance society has fallen through,
and the literary club, that was to have been
organized, was not, and We have only a
faint recollection of the Knight have been. "
[ Mrs. English, of Galveston, is on visit
to friends here.
Having no news or gossip to write, you
will indulge ME in my day dreams of the
long ago; some are sad; some tinged
with girlhood's roseate hues. 1t is not ui-
til the family circle is broken, and those we
knew and loved in our early girlhood are
taken from us, do we realize the many
blessings we have enjoyed from the hands
of divine providence. How often, when
sitting around the winters freside, do We
go TO dreaming of the loved forms that
once occupied the vacant chairs; the many
happy hours We have spent together; the
hosts Of joys and sorrows we have shared !;
or, perhaps, some thoughts will steal across
our souls, like the requieum OF half for
forgotten melody; then our hearts send
forth piteous wall for our loved ones of
other days. Then it is, we realize that
this life is not all dream; that there are
some stern realities in life. Then, why
can't we live in dreamland! II is time
for reckoning, too. This musing, all alone.
wakes US from our sleep" TO work, and
whispers 10 our conscience what might
have been" When we look bacl, over q
long journey in retrospect, the little mis-
haps will crowd themselves where pleasures
ought TO have been alone
A distinguished author says: ''The world
is filling up with little half-turned corners,
never turned; while others are turned too
soon." l agree. with Mary Kyle Dallas,
when she says: "Never home like the
one we dream Of building; never voyage
like the one we never take" Often think
that those who only dream, and never actu-
ally possess what they desire, are the hap
piest in the world, and that Heaven is the
only place where our dreams of happiness
are realized. The lips may laugh, and the
heart may mourn; life MAJ be burden,
though the feet may dance. If the con-
ventional masks could be lifted at some
great assemblage, and the truth forced out
of the lips that are uttering merry moth
ings, the air would be full of wailings; sor
rowful eyes would meet each other. and
each would CRY: "And you also grieve as
do" DREAMER.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-06
BAGGING AND TIES

Bagging, double anchor, heavy, I4@-
Ties, all kind, per bdl. ....275 O.
IUMBER.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-06

A FAvoRrrE ACCOMPLISHMENTS Liv-
er Regulator is one of the most meritorious
and popular preparations offered to the
public. 1t is entirely free from injurious
mineral substances, and as vegetable pre-
paration made OF southern roots and herbs
it is sovereign remedy for all liver and
bowel complaints. The merits of this REM
edy commend it to the public as standard
to be kept constantly in the family. 1t has
the most unqualified endorsement of thou
sands of our most prominent citizens |
parts Of the country, who have used it and
testify to its excellent medical and curative
qualities. Purchasers should be careful to
see that they get the genuine" manufac-
tured by only by J. H. ZEILIN & Co., Phil
adelphia.
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Mayors Court.

Monday and Tuesday.-The
first unfortunate who appeared
before His Honor, the Mayor,
was Bill Hill, colored individ-
ual, charged with fighting; found
guilty and fined SIS 90 and
trimmings. Appealed to Coun-
ty Court.
Next on the docket was Jack
Crozier, colored, who was
charged with being drunk and
disorderly. Assessed 81 and
costs. Paid.
The name Of that distinguish
ed colored individual, know1 -
Bill Price, was then can
Charge, disturbing the pea
but, as he didn't disturb thl
peace, he was discharged, and
warrant issued for complainant
Adam Sanders, colored, was
next brought forward, charg-
ed with resisting an officer.
Fined SIS and trimmings.
Adam is the man who shot the
colored policeman at Camp
town a few weeks since, and
was out on bail. His bondsmen,
however, surrendered him to
the Sheriff yesterday. and he
now takes his hash inside the
Jail door.
Two white citizens were also
arraigned before His Honor,
charged with disturbing the
peace. They each deposited
V and costs, and departed wiser
if not better men.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR SHERIFF..

The friends of Mr.. J. II. Grabow here
byannounce him rs candidate for Sheriff
of Washington county, subject to the &C
ton of the Democratic county convention
The Friends of JoHN A. VERNON hereby
announce him as a candidate for Sheriff of
Washington county, subject to the action OF
the county Democratic convention.
We are authorized to announce SOL NJ.
WILLIAMS as candidate for Sheriff,
subject 10 the action Of the Democratic
county convention.
We arc authorized 10 announce ROBERT
ScHMERREcK asa candidate for Sheriff of
Washington county, subject to the action
OF the Democratic county convention.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-06

If you want bargains, you will
have to attend the auction sales
and inspect their goods, and
you will certsinly buy. Don't
forget the place, Star Auction
House, Allcorn's Building.
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From Gay Hill.

Sep. 5, 1873.
EDS. BANNER -
Please insert this notice for me, and if
you will not insert it gratuitously, send me
the bill and viii settle for it. We have
taken your paper for year, and will renew
our subscription if you viii give my no ice
very conspicuous place in your valuable
paper. The concert is for charitable pur-
pose and know you will do the nice thing
for me. Have this notice especially insert
ed in the weekly, and and until the 18th in
the daily, and will be under obligations
to you. This is the notice:
Concert at live Oak Seminary, Septem-
18th, 1878. All are invited to come and
contribute. Concert for a charitable pur-
pose. Admission so cents. Children half
price. The little girls will dispose of flow
ers 10 the willing ones
Very respectfully,
Miss MAMIE MILLER.
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If you want to buy town
property in Brenham, call on
John A. Randle, and see his
list of offerings, and get general
information. He has now in the
market about 100 lots, in var
ious parts of the city. both i'm
proved, and uninprovcd. Terms
made easy.