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Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

BRIDGE DowN.-A BANNER
reporter is informed that the
bridge across a gully or drain
on the road between the Stock
bridge place, and the old ceme-
try is down, and in an impassa-
BILE condition. A man had his
wagon broke, the other day, by
tire bridge filling down.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

New BUILDIsG.-Mr. c. As
beckis now having a brick
store house. 4oxoo feet in size,
erected on the corner of Mar
ket and Quitman streets, oppo-
site the city market.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

First CASE Mayor Kerr,
had the first case up before him
on Saturday. A German from
the country was charged 81
and trimmings for a plain drunk.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

VIZ learn from a gentleman
fron louisville that there wasa
enc shower of rain in that neigh
horhood on Tuesday morning.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

BARLows, whetstones and
soft pine boxes for whiting
purposes arc now the chief arti-
cles in demand. The men have
have plenty of time to white
and spin yarns.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

CHANGING MARKs.-Mr. Paul
Fricke is the owner of a very
fine shoat about eight months
old. The other morning the
said shoat came home with its
ears disguised, some one having
very kindly changed the marks.
Mr.. Fricke now has the shoat
in his pen and extends a cordial
invitation.to the hog-marker to
call upon BIN and prove prop
erty. tits said that there is a
good deal of such work going
on around town.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

THE SILK WORMS Mr..
Herbst has given away several
small lots of silk worms which
the parties report are in a thriv-
ing condition. He also has a
few in the Office which are
growing rapidly, some ofthem
now being from one-quarter to
three-eights of an inch in length.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26
Easter Balls.

On Sunday evening last, our
German friends of the Pleasant
Hill neighborhood, assembled
at Amthor & Krug's Hall, where
fine band Of music was provi-
ded. and engaged in the mazes
of the dance" until the" wee
sms' hours of Monday morning"
There was large crowd pres
ent and general good time
was the result; as is usually the
case when those prince of good
fellows, Billy Amthor ard X c.
mig krug have the manage
ment in hand. The youth and
beauty of the neighborhood was
handsomely represented, while
the quiet, orderly department of
the young gentlemen spoke vol
umes in their praise; the entire
programme was carried out in
genteel and satisfactory mar
ner, and we assure Messrs. Am
thor & Krug that if they contin7
ue to preserve perfect order that
their balls. VIII grow rapidly in
public favor.
On Monday evening TT
beaux and bellies of the Berlin
neighborhood, attended splen-
did ball at the spacious Hall of
our jolly friend, VIM. Pesche,
and passed a pleasant evening.
Dancing was freely INDUCED in
by the young as well as the old,
while enjoyment, laughter and
mirth ruled supreme. As we
have before remarked, Berlin is
not surpassed by any other
neighborhood for pretty girls,
who are possessed of modest,
graceful, courteous and polished
manners; and, as for the gentle
men, why they are perfect prin-
ces of good fellows. and have
a happy faculty of making their
friends, who attend their balls,
feel perfectly at home.
AT the supper table quite a
pleasant incident occurred. Mr..
Paul Fricke offered toast: "To
Mayor Pesche, and the hospita-
BILE ladies and gentleman of the
Berlin neighborhood," which,
by request, was responded to by
a BANNER reporter in an appro-
pirate manner.
Our thanks are due Messrs.
Hoffman, Crater, Pesche, Zeiss,
Lehde, Strewe, and others for
kind attention.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

WHITE dewberries is some
thing new in this section; but
still there is an abundance of
them now growing and ripening
ut the Oak Hill Nurseries.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

TIE lumber trAde u TINS CITY
is daily on the increase; building
seems to be the order ofthe day
il all portions Of the county.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

MARRIAGE LICENCES issued
by H. NJ. Lewis, clerk county
court, for the week ending
April 25th:
/. Alfred F. Anderson and Belle
Anderson.
:. Henry Jefferson and Omey
Wilmington.
+. William Dwyer and Clara
Wilson. -,
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

Pioslcs.-There will be pic
uics on Friday. the sd of May,
at Gay Hill and on old river
near Graball rvTr -
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PERsoNAL.-our young friend
Mr. w. E. Dwyer, took leave
of his friends last evening, and
he'd himself away for Fort Davis.
on the frontier, where he pro-
poses engaging in sheep rais-
inc.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

OuR market is now daily
supplied with the finest beef
mutton and pork to be had
ia the state.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

COUNTRY people find plenty
of work to occupy their time at
home, in consequence of which
town is exceedingly dnn
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

ROAD Work IS again in order
on the streets and roads within
the corporation. The question
of age is bothcring a good
many persons. Fifteen days
residence in the county or town
entities every man to the privi-
iege ofroad-working.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

Arrived, and just in. the latest
novelties of Ladies Linen Col
lars, Cuff Rushing & Lace sets
at Newbouer Bros Dry-goods
Emporium.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

UNDERTAKERs GooDs.-Mr.
J. F. Parks has just received a
full supply of collins and burial
cases of all styles and sizes,
which he is offering at reduced
prices. Persons needing any
thing in this line, will do well to
give Mr.. Parks a call.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

REAL ESTATE trainers recorded for the
week ending April 25th. Reported by c.
r.. Herbst Of the county clerks Office:
E. l. Thompson to E. NJ. ChappeIl, and
others right ofway zofeet wide; $40.
George P. Burke and wife, to w. B.
Traynham and others, house and lots 7
and 9 Chaopell Fill; $rSoe.
]. T. Swearingen to ]. T. Morris and
wife, 3I-s acres Harrington league);
SI6o.
w. C. Cain assignee of J. E. Neville &
Co., to W. P. Hayter, Elizabeth Leach
and J. c. Hayter, $40 acres of land &C
New Years creek; $1,000.
r. E. Finch and wife to ]. ]. Nichols,
their interest in gao acres, New Years
creek; 5000.
w. P. Hayter to ]. J. Nichols, his in
terest in $40 acres, New Years creek;
$500.
|! Toney Roberts to George Nelson, lot :,
I. in block s in Keys Ist addition, city of
BRENNAN; $z74.
r. B. Rivers and wife, to F. Heisie, ST.,
one acre land, Gin house lot; $40.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

LATEST style prints and per
Gals, a complete assortment, at
D. w. Bloombargh's.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

Edgings & Insertings SO cheap
you have no idea-price them
and be convinced at NEWCOMERS
Dry-goods Palace,
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

JUsT received slippers, shoes
for ladies, Misses and children,
sold remarkable low, at D. w.
Bloombargh's.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

GENTS shirts. drawers, col
lars, ties, hats, wrappers. and
latest novelties at d. w. Bloom
bargh's.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

!. MARRIED, at the Methodist
church in this city. on Wednes-
day the 24th inst, by Rev. E. S.
Smith, Mr.. WILLIAM DwYER
and Miss CLARA WILSON, all OF
city.
After the ceremony was con-
Guided, by invitation of prof.
Donnellan, the happy couple
and their friends adjourned to
Eldridge Hall and INDUCED in a
social dance for a few hours.
The bride and groom have the
the best wishes of the BANNER
for their future happiness and
success.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

DEcLISE.-There IS notable
decline in the price of dry goods
in this city. Prints -best brands
can now be had at 5 cents a
yard, while the best domestics
are sold at from 8 to 10 cents
per yard. and other goods pro-
porsionly low. Brenham is the
place TO get bargains.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

FIREMANs' BENEFIT.-The per-
Torrance given at the Opera
House by the Katie Putnam
troupe, on Friday evening, for
the benefit af the Hook and
Ladder company, Melted S74.
The thanks of the company are
due Messrs. Sam Stone and R.
A. Harvin, for valuble assis-
lance rendered.
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E@- CorToN SEED WANTED
Highest cash price paid or same
delivered at my warehouse.
daw3m. J. A. WILKINS.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

THe puhks roads leading OUT
-ofthe clsg are in, need of re-
pairs.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

Buy your lawns, white goods,
laces, corsets, ribbons, at d. w,
Bloombargh's.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

Summer silks at S. cts. at
Newbouer Brothers Dry-goods
Palace.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

We hear talk of several more
brick buildings to go up during
the comingasummer
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,eayo your Dinner Basket. a. Home

E. Kau,ien, the Champion Restaurant
keeper, has rented stand on the Volksfest
Grounds, and win be prenared to furnish
meals for ten thousand people; so leave
your baskets at home. I'm.
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For the best selection Of Dry
goods-beyond competition.
Go to Newboacr Bros. Dry;
gods Raiace.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

F. BussE has the finest gar
den in the city.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

n@. If you want the best PICTURES
you ever had taken, 60 tO,callOway's Ar
Gallery, main street, Brcnham, and you
W., " s--e;sta,sl '=sE
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

New style spring and summer
goods. very low, at d. w.
Bloombargh's.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

Corros ehopping is now in
order with some of our farmers.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

FANS, parasols, silk and lace
fishews, latest novelties and low
at D. w. Bloombargh's.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

WINpY.-On Tuesday morn
ing about 4 o'clock this vicinity
was visited by a very strong
wind from the northwest. 1t
blew empty boxes. barrels and
swinging signs around promis-
cuously and was sufficiently
noisy to wake up the soundest
sleepers. One or two trees
were blown down, but We were
unable to here ofany serious
damage being done. The rain
fall. accompanying the storm
was very slight. The weather
during Tuesday was clear and
,pleaeapt.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

Go to Newbouer Bros. for
your Clothing, Boots & Shoes,
Hats &c.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

BEST assorted stock clothing
for men, youths and boys, at d.
w. Bloombargh's.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26
vE q = TIME,
FOR DYSPEPSIA, YERvoUxESs Ayis
uESEaL DEBILITY.

uESEaL DEBILITY.
BgRSARpsTox, Mass, rs.s
We, Tia undrsigngd, having used yegstise-
tJke pleasure IN recommending II TO al those
ing the great Blood Purixcr. sold by r. -
Croweil 8 Sons, who sell more of itthan nll
other Patent Medicines put togethzr.
MRS L. r. PERKINS.
MKS. II. W. SCG1T. -.
JOsEpfIUS SLATE
vegetius Is the great health rcsiorrr-cam
posed exclusively Of barks. roots aud bsrhs
Il Is very plea ant 10 take; every child iRetf
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Fifty doz. 7button kid gloves
at rs. Fifty doz. 8 button kid
gloves at 81. A bargain at
Newbouer Bros: Dry-goods
Palace.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

If you want a real Havana
cigar for 5 cents, call on
A. NEWMAN.
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{.ware a. d importance Sf this road,
Eabscr;be,ir very libcral and Z seemed al,
one ,;met almost oertaiy that Courtney
would be be starting point. a, this junes-
ure. Navas, pta whila had been lying on her
oars tb;,k;ug perhaps the soad never could
be built BY AID from Courtney ana sur
roundinss appears upon the scene ana
has c,,cir ,iden that she too, would be the
h,,,rr far another railrcf d. 1t remains to
be seen sshieh point Gin be successful,
though d he citizens Of ,urtney deserve the
highest praise for I, interest and public
spirit mi anifested in Tlis, as in all ether pro-
or.s.;v,e works. Nsvasota as if certain Of
success. calls this road The Navssota and
Mont, scmery raIToad."
A magnificent iron bridge, bull, by
Asssr<. King s Son, Cleveland, Ohio,
spans the BraIos between this place and
Courtney. We will venture the assertion
that there have been more bridges built in
Texas within the les, FIVE years, than in
twenty yeah preceding. There ia also
another splendid bridge arsoss the Bra1os
little above Washing tor, about seven
miles from here.
1t has been threatening rain for day or
two. Wewould not objee, to it
Sa<o.
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PERSONAL Mr.. R. J. Ca
ruthers, an old citizen of this
county, but now residing near,
Giddings. was in the city yester-
day and gave the BANNEL a call
Mr.. Carothers says that in his
neighborhood people have quit
talking about hard times and
gone to work. Crop prospects
are very fine.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

Just received, a large assort-
ment of Ladies ready-madc
dresses at remarkably low 6g-
ures at Newbouer Bros. Dry
goods Palace.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-04-26

No FRosT.- We have in this
town an elderly gentleman who
is somewhat of a weather proph-
ct, and who has been by his in
innate acquaintance, brevetted
:" Old Probs." He predicted
frost on Easter Easter has
come and gone. but we have
had no frost. The gentleman
still insists that we will have a
norther, .-
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Eenjoyment; We can desire nothing better
when in perfect health. but how often do the
majority Of the people feel like giving it up
disheartened, discouraged and worried oui
with disease, when there is no secession for
this feeling. as every sufferer can easily OBJ
tain satisfactory proof that Green's August
Flower viii make them as free from disease
as when born. Dyspepsia and Liver Com
plant is the direct cause Of IS per cent Of
such maladies as billousness, indigestion,
sick headache, costveness, nervous pros
tratiou, dizziness OF the head, palpitation Of
the Heart, and other distressing symptoms.
Three doses of August Flower will prove
woa derful effect Sample bottles, tea
nts. Toy il.
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Brenham Literary sosiabls.

Tuesday night was brigh,
and beautiful but the attendance
was more than usually slender.
Not more than half the appoin-
ted contributors being present.
Verify it seems that the good
people of Brennan, fail to ap-
preciate the quiet enjoyment
that can be had by attending
our weekly social gatherings,
If one thing more than ahS go
tends to lessep. the ,insen
our entertainer ~ it,
iact that the app3
tfibutefs often fail
Some offer as
they are not nofi]
are on the list, Bt
~ excuss for or
Q. in town, becs(
BANNER pubiishes Ely v
a list of oppointees, and evez
body should certainly take theif
daily paper.
On last evening, Miss Smith
Miss Maui Rial, Mrs. Gagett
and Prof. Brown, contrRnted
music; and Rev. Mr.. Smith and
Mr.. w. w. Searcy, -ead;ng.
All the contributors did c.,d;t
to themselves, and confeEed.
pleasure upon their hearers.
The 4la9HH.ilRl g5 are>the con-
tributors for next week:
Reading-Genl. Sayles, My
Riggs, Miss NJ. B. Mcintyre,
Miss Lizzie Matthews.
Music Prof. Brown, Miss
Mamie Lockett, Mrs. Norton,
Misses. Ida Rippetoe and Ruth
erford.
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inch ~, I'm.

FREE BILLIARDS at Hirsch-
berg.
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PERsosaL.-Gen. J. B. Rob
ertson was in the city on Mon
day and favored the BANNER
with a call. The general has
been making a general tour of
the State along the railroad
lines. He reports. the country
settling up very fast and every
where is to be seen evidences of
thrift and prosperity; farms are
being opened and improved.
Crop prospects throughout the
sections visited were never bet
ter.
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" IA G. N u. I NJ n
FOR NERVOUS HEADACHE ASB
RIfEENATISA

CrscisSArI, ONO, April D, ls77.
II. X. STEvxssos. ESQ. Dear Rir-I have
used ypur yesefiue for Nervous Headache.
aud also for Rheumatism. and hare found % :
tire relief rum both, apd take great pleasure
In recommending Il 70 all who may be liks-
wis afflicted FRED. A. GOOD.
Los NH Street. Chm.
vegetlns has restored thossxrds 70 bys1iA,
who have long and painfully SUFFERED.
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LEGAL Intelligence.

BUSINESS in town isvery dull.
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sat Blood PuriIsr a1d
psiIcd ono bottle, which VS. >
Id. He khpfon with the medirtat.
ally gaining. lie be. taken eishtssn
Dy5tfies In all. and he Is completely rES3ored .
health-walks without crtfches or cana He
L twenty years of age: havt q ycanger zga.
fifteen years Of age, who Is subject 20 Ohflif.
Whenever he feels ons coming on, he cornss
In. takes dose, Of yegctine and tLas Is tlsn
last Of the Chill. ysgslins leaves no Rad
feet upon tho - stem like most ofthe medictIlrB
recommended fnr the Chiils. cheerfhlly 49,
commend vegotine for such complaints.
think IL is the greatest medicine In thsworsa3
Respectfully,
HRS. ]. W. LLOYD.
yEGETlSE. the blood bscnme
lifeless and siagnant. either from change ni
weather or Of cfiniafh. want Of exercise, h
regular diet, or from any other csnse, ~
vegctine will renew the blood, carry OF tbf
pufrid hufnors, cleanse the stomach. requisite
the bowels aad impart tone Of yiser 10 he
whole body.
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nRCGGlsrs, TEsIIMorr.

Mn. II. r. sTEyEse.-Dear Strive hxvs
been selling your remedy, the vegstins, feT
about three yenrs, and take pleasure In r.
instance where \ blood purifier would reach
the cese, has il ever failed 70 eiIecs n enc, -
our knowledge. Il certainly Is the ~ plos
ultra ofrenevstors.
Respectfully,
Z. n. Rf1EPHEkD d CO..
Druggists. NJ. vesnas, n.
" - q N - x n n
Prepared BY
R. n. STEVENS. BOSTON. MASS.
veseiss issesd By IN Dro5i.s-
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vss..sas Is sesd By N Druul.s-
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-10-17

rur 0ooD TIxR CoMIno.-GsorGs
!. : Icsdinr polilician In one OF our
ss.,.t;es "a ( chrouie candidate Tor
tbs Tec;slature. His platform this
sesr q q follows; I'm gwintsr pass :
- IN a. 0ubuer to pay ebery man
ann when he gets . mule stole; -
vhsn : Niger takes his hog or Gov.
:. r., ~v;nter hust up de peniteotiary
.-,.s.,.s - m ana a Il . that thieves viii
.rss-. ter dc6 over 'morss Of con-
cience.'
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-10-17
MISCELLANEOUS.

loan and SAVINGS
AGENCY.
Sound country msy b msds avsilable in
DEVELOPING THE
AGRICULTURAL, MECHANICAL
Mineral Resources
OF OUR TERRITORY
And. at the same time. to provide . safe means
for investing the same. the nndersigpsd will re-
ceive money in sums Of
Five Dollars and Upwards
Tok Lounsd on Real Estate Security.
for the Benefit Of the parties on whose account
the loans are made, upon approved Real Estate
unencumbered BY any prior mortgage. judgment
or lien.
When the amount required on . loan exceeds
the sum Of money on hsna belonging 70 any one
individual. number Of deposits Will be put to-
gether to mako mp the req uired amount, and the
note AMI mortgage taken for all parties inter.
ested. specifying the share interest Of each in
the same.
All applications for loans must be made In
writing, stating the object for which the same IL
required. giving . description Of the property
which 10 proposed TO be nortsaged. the value OF
which must be csrtined 70 under oath BY the sr-
plicant.
No loan shall b made until It b shown that
the applicant hes . perfect title, and all the
forme and requirements Of Law are comp. ste In
conveying the property - security.
In all cases, the expense OF examining the titles
to property. e6e1ed for security, whether the
same be approved or not. must be borne by the
applicant.
Applications to be made to
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-10-17

49, Rasland payg ~, ,ooopsO aa'
n1siIv q Inpsrted ksits.
Daily globe., 1878-02-09
The Venezuela Case.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8.-The subcommittee
on the Venezuela case examined Rev. John
C. Nobles of Newark, N. j., brother of the
late Col. Mobiles, to whom VIM. p. Murray
addressed the letter that has since been so
extensively published, in which Murray con-
fesses he divided $4,000 out of the $250,0O0
awarded by the mixed commission to Beals,
Mobiles and Morrison between the American
minister, the American commissioner, the
umpire and himself, his own share being
$37, 800. Mobiles testified that he obtained
the letter from his brother; that he once
showed it to Secretary Fish, but the latter
informed him he was too late as Congress had
ratified the awards, and the executive de-
partment considered such action a fnality.
Mr.. Mobiles remained in active duty until
the advent of the present administration,
when he called on President Hayes, by
whom he was referred to Assistant Secretary
Seward, Secretary Evarts being then out of
town. Seward suggested that Dolla Costa,
the Venezuelan minister, would be the
proper person to communicate with. Mr.
Mobiles visited Dolla Costa, who directed him
to see w. A. Pike, who was attorney for the
Venezuelan government, who resided il
Philadelphia. Mr.. Mobiles did SO, and hand
ed the Murray letter to Mr.. Pike, who agreed
to compensate Mr.. Mobiles literally for hi
assistance in exposing the fraudulent char
acter of the mixed commission.
Daily globe., 1878-02-09
THE LAW OF LIBEL.

Important Decision by the Illinois SUI
preme COurt--Publicati0n of the News
Widely Different from an Expression of
Editorial Opinion.
CMeAGo, Feb. Sin the case of Early ps.
~ 6fesey, editor of the Chicago Times,
in which the lower court awarded large
damage to the plaintiff for defamation of
character of his daughter, the supreme court
of this State has reversed the decision and
remanded the case for trial. The principal
grounds of this decision are that in the low
er court the judge gave erroneous instruc-
ton, and excluded competent witnesses of
defendant. It is also set forth that the pub
lication of the news as such. differs widely
in the sight of the law-from the express
sion of an opinion by the publisher of the
paper in the editorial columns. The decision
was assented to by all but one of the su-
preme court Justices.
In the case of Law VS.. the People, the
supreme court has decided that the city
certificates of Indebtedness issued under the
Colvin administration are illegal and void;
that whoever buys them does SO at his own
risk, and that the tax lexy made to pay them
is utterly invalid. The chairman of the
finance committee, however, states tonight
that these pledges by the city will all be paid
They aggregate 100000.