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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-07

The Committee on Contested Elections will.
it Ia said, report against Rainey and Smalls,
colored, the sitting members from two Of the
South Carolina districts. The papers are
commenting just now on the fact that the
next Congress will contain nosnegroes; if the
Election Committee reports against these
two South Carolina negroes the colored man
will be wholly obliterated before 1879 comes
around, and the Forty-fifth Congress will
leave Washington an entirely white body.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-07

The war in Cuba is not over yet, 1t seems.
The New York papers show that there Is al
most as much fighting going on in tho East
ern department just now as a year ago. Two
Spanish columns have been cut to pieces near
Cinco Villas and Gen. Campos himself has
found 1t necessary to start for the seat Of war.
As Cuba just now is in the throes of nor first
election, the Ever Faithful Isle is to be sym
pathzed with--a rebellion and m election at
the same time is pretty heavy burden to
haar
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-07

The beauties Of skillful gerrymander is
shown in the Legislative result In Philadel-
phia In that city matters are SO arranged as
to enable 10000 Republicans to elect thirty
seven members of the Legislature, while
$4,000 Democrats secure only seven. This Is
even worse than Morton's Indiana plan. A
political map of the "City Of Brotherly Love
would be curiosity.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-07
FUN ERAL.
HEADQUARTERS BATTALION WASHINGTON
Artillery,
Nnyu Orlnana Dpnprnbar & 1879

HEADQUARTERS IAl IAIIlDf w AShlNfIDN l
Artillery, I
New Orleans, December 6. 1873.
General order No. SOL
This battalion will assemble at the arsenal in
full uniform equipped as infantry. on Sunday
Morning. eighth instant. at o'clock, for the pur-
pose OF attending the funeral Of Private o..
BARON BOISFONTAINE Of Battery A. who
died 1T his residence In this city this morning.
Capt, McElroy Is charged with the duty Of de-
failing the firing party and making all provis-
ion for the last honors to the deceased member
Of his company.
BY order of W. NJ. OWEN, Colonel
de17 ct r. |. KURSHEEDT. AuJutant.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-07

Banks must hays an Office. This Is ono OF
the things for which the American republic
was created. He Is to get fat Job in the
Boston custom-house or go as Minister to
Portugal or Italy, it is said Why not put
him in the commissary department? His
talents run In that direction.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-07

The Western papers consider the vote In
the House Of Representatives., the other day,
upon the reference Of Carter Harrison's free
ship resolution rs o test one, aes' pfeiict that
when this question Is properly brought be-
fore the House IT will vote for free ships.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-07

Elihu b. Washburne Is not In the Illinois
senatorial race. He holds himself In reserve
for seat In Grants Cabinet In 1881, provided
the ex- President does not accept the Bull
garian throne, and can choose q Cabinet. As
neither of these events are probable Wash
burne will find himself among the great army
of the left In 1890. This Is sad And yet 1t Is
not absolutely necessary to have all the
Washburnes In office Mt once.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-07

A constitutional amendment, requiring
voters to pay . poll tax for the benefit Of the
public school fund, before voting, was sub
United IN tho late election In Missouri. but
was voted down by 2l9 93G majority.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-07

The dispatches have recently reported a
sharp decline in the value of Sierra Nevada
mining stock. This Is the beginning Of the
end of the most remarkable scheme of stock
blowingtn modern times. In May last the
stock was worth only 50 80 per share on
dull market. At that time and on that basis
the mining property was worth 100000. Two
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-07

There In said to be no doubt Of the fact that
a majority OF the House Committee on Bank
Ing and Currency favor the free coinage OF
silver, and also fixing the minimum coinage
per m onth at at least six millions instead Of
two millions as IL Is Mt present.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-07

That solitary Old-Lne Wing, discovered by
hf l.. Hayes, II now announced by stalwart
organs 10 be "as good Republican rs there
is In the Cabinet This is o melancholy re-
suit Of bad associations. Before he went to
Washington and became intimate with Hayes
and that crowd. Mr.. Key was respectable
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-07
NEW ORLEANS, DECEMBER !. 1879.

The party named Wheeler has again been
heard from. He comes to the front with the
staten en- that the political outlook Is I'M
usually bright and cheerful. This Is interest
ing III true
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-07
BODLEY BROTHERS

Have the most complete stock Of Cane Wagons.
three and four mule Cane Carts. Ok Carts. Log
Wheels, Cotton Wagons, BaRasse Carts. Farm
Carts, Rice Carts. Small Carts Of every size, four
and six seat Family Wagons. Spring Wagons
for delivering goods, Spokes. Felloes. Shafts,
Hounds. Wagon Material. Axle Grease, Cart
Boxes. etc. We especially call attention to our
full -sized swedged and hardened Axles Chilled
Boxes and extra ironing OF all our Carts and
Wagons. Manufactured In our own factories at
Wheeling w. Va. from the best material and BY
skilled mechanics. We can give reliable
guarantee, meet any competition and supply
the largest demand.
DepOt-Iz7 and l70 Common street.
fe3 " 2dp
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-07
DELINQUENT CITY TAXES OF 1873.

DEpARTMEwT or FINANCE CITY HALL.
New Orleans November 30. 1873. !
All unpaid city taxes for 1873 are exigible on
the s1st OF March. 1918. and dellnquents are
hereby respectfully notified that ON the 18th Of
December proximo. interest at the rate OF 10 per
cent per annum viii bs charged from April.
1873. together With the cost of advertisement and
clerks costs. ALT. II. ISAACSON.
del It's Administrator.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-12-06

The Marshall Herald relates
the.following case ofbulldozing:
Armistead Tucker, a colored
man, living eight miles south
of Marshall, after casting his
vote left town for. home. At
ter dark having reached a point
four miles from town, he was
encountered by band of his
own color, who dragged him
from his mule and gave him
two hundred lashes for votin g
the citizens, ticket. Tucker is
afraid to make any complaint,
fearing the same parties will
kill him. The Herald vouches
for the truth ofthese statements
and remarks this is the charac-
ter of bulldozing that has been
going on for years, This kind
of bulidozing does not call for
federal interference.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-12-06

Washington, Dec p Sen
ate Buck, of Kentucky intro
duced a bill to retire the trade
dollar and for its recoinage into
standard dollars, VOORHEES,, of
Indiana, submitted a resolution
instructing an inquiry into the
expediency of making the
trade dollar a legal tender for
debts. Blaine, of Maine, offer
ed lengthy resolution asking
an inquiry into the recent cleo
tons with a view to ascertain
ing if any citizens rights had
been interfered with.
House The roll showed
22o present. Wood, of New
York regretted that the presi-
dent could see violations of law
in the South Carolina elections,
while his eyes were closed &c
New York, when thousands Of
voters were outraged. Ar
acrimonious debate ensued.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-12-06

GEN. SHERMAN favors trans
ferring the Indian bureau to the
war department giving it entire
charge of the Indians. He
thinks the army can exercise a
outstanding influence over In
dams as well as civilians can,
and that they prevent an an
nual recurrence of Indian wars
One thing is certain and that is,
the present system of Indian
agencies is not only a swindle
or the aborigines, but also on
the government. The Indians
have been swindled so long and
so often that they have lost all
confidence in the pale faces.
Any. change made must be I'M
doubtedly be for the better.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-12-06

The presidents message is
Justly calling down the .indigna-
ton of the people of the south.
He has evidently gone over
into the hands of Blaine, Conk-
ling, Ingersoll and other wal
vers of the bloody shirt. This
is evidenced by the introduction
of Blain's resolutions in the SEN
ate. Preparations are already
being made to. conduct the next
presidential campaign under the
"bloody-shirt" banner. Money
and time will be literally spent
by the republican managers to
maintain the third-party or
greenback or national organiza-
ton as being inimical to the
democracy. Hayes southern
peace policy will be entirely
abandoned.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-12-06
AUSTIN COUNTY.
BELLVILLE, Nov. IS.

DELLVlLLE, NOV. 20.
Editors BANNER.
On Friday, J. w. Farrar, T.
Pryor, white; E. Bremees, R.
Jackson, colored, were captur-
ed by a posse at Eagle Lake,
charged with stealing cattle from
San Felipe neighborhood. They
were jagged to appear before
the district court. Since incar-
ceration, a horse, supposed to
have been stolen, was claimed
by negro, who proved prop
erty and got the animal. Pros
poets for the narrow gauge are
better than for the Santa Fe
road. The Misses Wears, of
Hampstead, gave a concert here
on Saturday night; performance
was good. We boast of an at
torney who is we'll versed in the
manley art, judging from the
appearance of his opponents
skull. A civil tongue and a
sober head would have saved a
fractured Uranium. Bellvllle
challenges Washington county
to a game of base ball. Our
club is well organized. Officers
all qualified on Monday.
HARRY.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-12-06

THE indignation meeting at
Navasota on Saturday last was
well attended. The Tablet pub
fishes an extra giving the pro-
ceedings in full. 1t appears
that one Jas. B. Farris, town
marshal and defeated candidate
for tax assessor was the instiga-
tor of the bulldozing prosecu-
tons. A series of resolutions
were passed, among others one
requesting the town council to
remove Farris. A collection is
to be taken up in the county to
defray the expenses of the gen
tlemen who were arrested and
taken to Austin. The recent
election was the most quiet and
orderly ever held in Navasota.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-12-06

PEOPLE cannot be too careful
about the internal revenue laws.
The government does not ac-
cept plea of ignorance. A
merchant of Fannin county was
recently arrested and taken to
Tyler on charge of selling leaf
tobacco. He was fined 81 and
costs which including his own
expenses amounting to over
$500. This occurred simply
because he did not know that it
was unlawful to sell leaf tobac-
CO without a special license
which costs about 5000
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-12-06
For Sale, Rent and EIelalge.


IIo7 ACRES of land, unimproved, near
head OF West BENEFITS creek, Hamilton
county. On this tract there is prairie,
timber, and living water. Is fine for
small grain, and IS also good cotton
land, and will make splendid stock
farm. There are two nice farms adj.
joining this tract; viii sell on good
terms, or will exchange for good
farm in Washington county.
go ACRES, unimpIoved, on Waters of
Kechi creek in Jack county, about II
miles southwest from Jacksboro; will
exchange for property, in or near Bren-
ham.
1877 ACRES, s miles north Of Brenham
good land, IT'S acres in cultivation, one
or two houses, two wells, and other
Improvements on the place. This is u
fine prairie farm, and can be had at a
great bcrgain by applying soon; terms
half cash, balance on time, or a uis--
count for all cash.
ITO ACRES, S miles north of Brenham ons
Independence road, e5 acres in culti-~
walton, one or two good box houses,
and some other improvements. This
is the best quality Of prairie land, and
: lies well; 10 acrer of this place is TIM
Der; will be sold on easy terms.
414 ACRES TDIBERED LAND. Il miles
north of Brennan. Good land, and some
cedar. VIII sell on easy terms, or win
Exchange for good property In Brenham-
$40 ACRES. A farm in Lee County. WIZ
sell or exchange for Washington County
lands.
3IS ACRES good prairie land on head Of
Woodwari's Creek, about four miles
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-12-06
THE WEEKLY BANNER.

Being fully determined to
keep up with the times,
the proprletors of the BANNER
have concluded to enlarge the
weekly by the addition of an
other column on each page and
also by making the columns,
longer. The enlargement will
add six columns of matter, the
present size, to what is already
given. The material for the err
largement has been orderea
and is now on the way. O
the sd of January next, being
the first number OF the four
teenth year of the WEEKLY
BANNER, it Will be enlarged to
a thirty-six column paper, max
ing it the largest weekly paper
published in the interior of
Texas. No pains will be spar
ed by the proprietors to make
the BANNER a newspaper in
every sense of the word. Not
withstanding the increased ex-
pense in getting out an enlarged
paper, the price will remain the
same at the present 81 per
year. The patronage extended
to the BANNER, both in the way
of subscription and advertise
mcnts, has been liberal, still
the proprietors feel that they
could get along if it were ma
terially Increased. 1t has
been their object and aim to
publish a paper that should be
a credit to Washington county,
one of the oldest and wealth
lest in the State, and it is
source of eradication to know
that their efforts have been ap-
preciated.
For the present the size of
the DAILY BANNER will not be
increased, though more reading
matter will be given. 1t is our
wish and earnest desire to en-
large the daily, but we regret to
say that with the patronage now
accorded it, we are not justified
in So doing. 1t will however
be enlarged at no very distant
day.
In this connection we would
modestly beg leave to assure
our patrons that no inconsider-
able expense has been incurred
in the way of material and la
Dor, and also to assure them
that both these commodities
cost money. Such of of our
patrons as know themselves to
be indebted TO US will confer a
favor by settling.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-12-06

The commercial convention
at New Orleans met on Tues
day and was called to order by
Gen. Cyrus Bussey. Gov.
Nichols delivered the address
O. welcome, Gen. FitzLugh
Lee, of Virginia was elected
permanent president and II. G.
Hester of New Orleans secreta-
~. The Texas Pacific railroad
and the permanent improve
ment of the Mississippi river are
the most important matters that
will be considered.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-12-06
THE MESSAGE.

Congress assembled on Mon
day. The presidents message
was delivered; the document is
very lengthy, occupying five
columns solid nonpariel in the
Galveston Nc7rs. The only new
Feature in it is his recommended
ton of a national quarantine
Ilap. He has much to say in
egard to the alleged violations
the civil rights bill and is
much disposed to waive the
bloody shirt. He shows a dis
Gsition to throw himself into
the arms of the extreme repub-
Hhcans. In regard to the hnan-
ces the president says:
an the present financial con-
dition of the country l am per-
suaded' that the welfare of le-
climate business and industry
of every description will be
best promoted by abstaining
from all attempts to make radi-
cal changes in existing financial
legislation. Let it be under
stood that during the coming
year business of the country
will be undisturbed by govern
mental interference with laws
affecting it, and we may conf
IDENTIFY expect that the resump-
ton of specie payments, which
will take place at the appointed
time, will be successfully and
easily maintained. and that it
will be followed by a healthful
and enduring revival of business
prosperity"
Taken as whole the docu-
ment is weak one and fully IN
keeping with the weak charac-
ter of the president.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-12-06
LIE Plea Santor

The Pleasanton Journal does
not seem to have the most eX-
allied opinion of the honesty of
certain citizens in its vicinity.
A number of burglaries have
been committed. Itsays: "We
would not cast suspicion upon
any one, but the conviction is
forced upon US that the imam
and brother" residing among us
knows more of these things
than he avows. He lives in
idleness and ease, enjoying
every privilege of the civil
rights bill to its fullest extent,
as well as constant and unceas-
ing religious privileges"
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-12-06

THE action of the president
in the matter Of Miller, the In
dianopo is embezzler has been
misrepresented. Miller and his
friends had repaid the bank and
president Hays simply request
ed the district attorney not to
present the case to the grand
jury for the present. The gra-
tuitous information is volun-
teered that the grand jury
had the same right to investi-
gate as it would have had if it
had been formally presented by
the district attorney.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-12-06

lilccGSt III Tic way vi poiistS
on debts. and Of the per cent.
in all cases added to the cost of
articles purchased by the coun-
ty. If a days work is. fairly
worth 0ne dollar the county
must pay,two dollars in scrip,
the market>yalue of which is
fifty cents on tae dollar. Even
tually the taxpayer must pay
that additional dollar as well as
the>price of the Article.
We trust that our present
county commissioners court
will inaugurate a. new system
of county finances. free the
county from debt, and give us
a new court house, which is
greatly needed for the safety of
the records as well as for the
convenience of the public. On
this matter we propose hereafter
to give our views more at length,
pledging our cooperation with
the court and also that of every,
good citizen in allmeasures cal
culated to promote the public
interests. Our object in this ar
ticle is merely to call atten-
ton to matter upon which
some legislation is required;
that is, the exhorbitant compen-
sation allowed many of the
county officers.
There is no reason why a
county officer. should receive a
larger compensation than he
could obtain for similar services
in private employment. We
are not able to state the amount
of fees received by the officers
in this county. The general
impression is that the office of
sheriff and collector are worth
to the incumbents, several thou
sand dollars. In many coun-
ties it is authentatively stated
that these officers receive from
from 5000 to $4,000 per an
mum, a rate of compensation
that shocks every ones sense
of right. In all public Offices
the fees Should be regulated so
as to give a fair compensation
for the services rendered, and
nomore. Offices ought MOTTO
be regarded as bonanzas to be
schemed for, struggled for and
paid for; no corruption fund
should be made up out of their
excessive emoluments. The
remedy is within the power of
the legislature. Make all fees
OF office receivable for the use
of the county, permitting the
officer to retain out of the fees
an amount to be fixed by the
county court of each county,
and not to exceed a maximum
prescribed by law. Our large
counties, which are now most
heavily burdened with debt,
would derive a considerable in
come from this source, helping
US to cut down county taxation
to the same extent.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-12-06
A MEETING of prominent

A MEETING of prominent
greenbackers was held in Wash
ingtnn on the sd inst, and an
address to the people of the
country supporting their views
was issued. There was talk of
holding a national convention
of the party in 1880. The ma
tional committee have their
headquarters in Washington.
The indications are that the
party organization will be main
tanned and worked in the inter
terest of the republican party.
The greenbackers think they
will WELD considerable inf
uence in the next congress.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-12-06

BLoATED bondholders are
awful, awful old fellows, says
the Dallas Commercial, but still
it would ike to see half a dozen
"old bloats" take hold of the
Dallas and Wichita railroad,
which it appears is at a stand
still for want of funds.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-12-06

McCABE, who ran against
Godlove S. Orth, in Indiana for
congress, will contest the lat
ter's seat McC. has accumula-
ted evidence that will blow
Orth cut of water. Orth is a
dirty radical.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-12-06

A NUMBER of pictures by for
eign artists were sent from this
country to the Paris exposition
by their owners. Now they
have to pay duty the second
time to get them back.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-12-06

: The bark Monroyia, with an
installment of negroes for Ii
IBERIA, sailed from New York on
Tuesday. The Senegambian
district in, Texas could spare a
ship load or two.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-12-06

The House comnlitte on ways
and means will confne itself to
currant business leaving the
tariff and kindred questions to
settle themselves.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-12-06

THERE were IoS murders last
year in Switzerland. in a popu-
lation of less than 100000.
Capital punishment has been
abolished in that country.
There were 5o7 suicides,a grea-
ter proportion than obtains in
any other European coantry-
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-12-06

The Houston Age and San
Antonio Espress have measured
swords. The former acknowl-
edges that the the latter's is the
longest, and this amicably set
ties the dispute.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-12-06

SENATOR MATTHEW'S, of Ohio,
called up the Texas and Pacific
railroad bill and said it should
pass as a matter of justice to
the southern states. He be-
lieved its beneficial influence
would not be felt in the. south
alone, but throughout the coun-
try.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-12-06

THE Dallas Call, after htful
existence of a little more than
a year, has given up the ghost.
The reason can be given in three
words: 1t didn't pay. The
Dallas Herald INDUCES in some
very sensible reflections on the
demise of the Cail,saying truth
fully, that Dallas has had two
many papers the patronage
is divided and none get an ade-
quate support. The public at
large have but little idea of the
trouble and expense incident to
the publication of daily paper.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-12-06

The Tylor Democrat says
Texas has too many patent in
side and outside papers. Patent
papers are a humbug, better re-
duce the size and print the pa
per at home.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-12-06

Gov HUBBARD has committed
thesentence ofone..ofthe negroes
sentenced to death, at Bastrop
to imprisonment for life; this
leaves only two to be hanged
on the. 18th inst.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-12-06

The vote for governor in GO
counties that have sent there
reports to the Secretary of State
gives, Roberts 7o,7o4 Ham
man 52,o42 and Norton 1923.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-12-06

The BANNER acknowledges
the receipt of an invitation to a
banquet complimentary ssto
Judge L. C. Alexander, at Bel
ton on the 9th inst.