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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17

THE American Bible Society is en-
gagged in the work of thorough and
systematic canvass and supply of the
Bible to the citizens of this State. The
reports for December show that the
number Of families visited were $3.50 !;
families found without Scriptures, 53S !;
destitute families supplied, S67; desti..
tute individuals, supplied in addition,
PAT. The relative distribution of tho
Bible in the cities of Austin, Dallas
and Sherman, is as follows: One fami.
ly in every eighteen in Austin have no
Bible; one in every seven families of
Dallas, and one in every eight families
of Sherman are found without Bibles.
This is not very good showing for
the capital city of Texas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17

ATTENTION is called to the new ad-
vertisement of Mr.. George A. Brush,
the stove and tin dealer. he is selling
some OF the finest cock stoves to be
found III Austin; also tinwsre, house
furnishing goods, bath tubs, sinks,
etc. Mr.. Brush makes a specially of
this line of goods, and also of work
in the tin roofing and guttering line.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17
A Certain Headaene Cure.

II you suffer from sick or nervous
headache, morning sickness or neu-
rslgis, 60 to your druggist and get a
ten cent trial pack of DIR. Heisley's
Victor Headache Powers, or J. r.
IIeisley s. Co., Salem, n. j., will mail
them postpaid. A single powder &C
taally cures the most distressing cases
III ten minutes. Is Is purely vegetable,
entirely harmless, physicians dis
cpvery, and we guarantee it to do all
ae claim. You can get the so cent.
packs or the 10 cent. trial size at Nor
log Bros, in Austin, and at all other
ftst-class druggists everywhere. Con-
vince yourself.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17

ALDERMAN MILLER had the misfor-
tune OF breaking the small bone OF his
right leg on Sunday last. He was
out riding with his family and while
ascending hill one trace broke, when
Mr.. Miller leaped out of the buggy and
in doing 80 broke his leg. The limb
PANIED HIM considerably that evening,
but yesterday he was resting coRpara-
lively easy. A good many accidents
of this kind have happened in this city
in the past few months.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17

when he began to look as though he'd
prefer lust then 10 be on the Kenue-
beck; nevertheless, being well heeled,
he stood his ground, but there IS no
knowing how soon some one would
have been sent to the promised land,
had not the friend hastily procured an
explanation. This story sufhces only
to show how soon g stranger, even
from Maine, is transferred into gen.
uine Texan. But this gentleman came
to stay, and from all we hear Of him, be
will make a most excellent citizen.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17

REME.BER THIs.-Now is the time
oil year for pneumonia, lung fever,
ctlughs, colds and fatal results of pre-
disposition to consumption and other
throat and lung disease. Boschee's Ger
mtn syrup has been used In this neigh
osirhood for the past two or three years
without single failure to cure. If you
hive not used this medicine yourself,
81 to your druggists, and ask
them Of its wonderful success among
their customers. Three doses will re
heve the worst case. If you have no
faith in any medicine. just buy a sample
bottle Of Boschee's German Syrup for
10 cents and try il. Regular size bot
tle IS cents. Donf neglect a cough TO
sASe IS cents.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17

TEE Cincinnati Commercial deVotes
more than six columns, set in ''solid
agate, to an enumeration of the MUIR
ders Committed in 1877. Inspection
of the list shows that the murderous
passion ragged most in hot weather.
The largest number of "killingsn oc-
Cured during the months of June,
July and August. lnspection also
shows that whisky and alcoholic stim-
ulants are responsible for more muir
ders than any other cause.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17

A MINISTER received the following
letter which speaks for itself: + wish
you would get the local editor to ex-
haust his vocabulary of sarcasm in IN
article against those vulgar, i'll bred,
contemplate, we'll dressed, so-called
ladies and gentlemen, who render per-
feet enjoyment Ct church service en-
tirely out Of the question by reason Of
their loud whispering and giggling. /
am not very much of Christian, but
when l do go to church, I go for the
purpose of hearing the minister talk,
and not set of well-dressed idiots,
whose conversation is neither interest,"
Jig nor instructive. Respectfully,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17

lSEsF-HDHe SucKERs.-Tis said of
thtI little nocturnal pest, the 6ei6ag,
thiA At .'nest-hidingn he excels Beech
eFi asa sucker he is superior to the cup
Pig pump, while he equals Lydia
Thompson at drawing" It is rsther
stnInge that they refuse the blood Of =
lady who has the Mysteries, or who is
prostrated with any chronic female
complaint. Now il strikes IA that all
ladies who are afflicted IS above indi-
catisd should AZ once resort TO the use
Of that wonderful female medicino
kntWn g EnClish Female Bittcrs and
be i,sred Of these female troubles. that
thqE may furnish good, Wholesome
biz la-food 70 the poor starving tsl-
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17

THE CENTAUR LnSIMENTs are of two
kinds. The WHITE is for the human
family; the YELLOW is for horses,
sheep, and other ANNALS. Testimc-
malls OF the. effects produced By these
remarkable Preparations are wrapped
around every bottle, and may be pro-
cured of any druggist, or by mail from
the Office of THE CKNTAUR COMPANY,
40 Dey ST., New York City. jan16-w1y
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17

HARRX Cook, who formerly worked
in Murchison's livery stable and joined
the rangers year ago, was recently ar
rested and brought to this city, charged
with appropriating State arms. The
RANGERS yesterday started with Cook to
FL Paso.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17

Popular illustrated book (26o pages) OF
MANHOOD WoMANHooDI MARRIAGE
fmpediments to Marriage; the cause and
cure. Sent SeeE,siy sealed, postpaid, for so
cents, by DIR. c. WHITTIER, 6I7 St.
Charles Street, St. Louis, No., the great
specialist. Read his work.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17

THE largest well-boriDg, mining,
prospecting and ar.esian tool manu-
facturers in the world are located at
Bloomfield, Iowa. Send to Great
Western Well Anger Works for their
catalogue.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17

The London Lancst correspondent At
Rome writes ~ follows: "Notwith-
standing the optimist representstions
which the 0sssrOatoTs Toal9so Gnd the
Eons deIs Esritd have BEEN instructed
% put forth with regard 20 the health
Of the pontiff. Il is mauifest thai his
strength is slowly and steadily decl1n-
ing. The epiIepsoid seiznrDs 20 which
the Pope has thFppghouf life been sub
jected hive lefs his circulation Lam
guid and prone 70 that passive aesons
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17

VENICE has her bridge of sighs; st.
Louis her bridge of size, one poetical,
the other practical, and in the latter
place is manufactured that valuable
tonic, Home Stomach BItters.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17

BIBLES, BIBLEs.-See in another part
Of this paper an offer of high-priced
Bibles at low rates. The offer Is genuine,
and all orders and letters will have
prompt attention. We suggest Bible
IL handsome present.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17

How TO GET HUSBAND. of
modesty large portion unite it with
urbanity and good humor; to which add
good sense and plenty of love, with a
yirtuous heart and pretty face. Take
Simmons's LIVER Regulator regularly,
that the blood and complexion be
pure and health good.
"From actual experience in my
practice, I am satisfied to prescribe it
as purgative medicine.
eat. w. MASON. NJ. D."
For sale by J.H. Zeilin Sc Co., Phil
adelphia
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17

Dr. c. w. BENsoN's celery and
chamomile pills are prepared expressly
to cure sickheadsche, nervous headache,
dyspeptic headache, neuralgia, nerv-
business and sleeplessness, and will cure
any case. Price so cents, postage free
Sold by all druggists Office, No. 106
North Eutaw street, Baltimore, Md.
ia3 W3m
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17

If you are troubled wltk headache,
dizziness, IDcapacity to keep the mind
on any subject, dizzy, sleepy or nerv-
Gus feelings, irritability Of temper or
a bad taste IN the mouth, palpitation,
unsteady appetite, pains in the side,
or any such symptoms OF liver COM
plant and constipation Of the bowels,
go to your druggists, Morley Bros,
aud get a bottle OF DR.. ShermAn's
Tricky Ash Bitters. No spirit is used
in the manufacture of them, except g
pure article of Holland gin. They are
g thousand times easier to take than
pills, seidhtz powders, etc. Ladies in
particular will find them peculiarly
adapted to their wants and conditions
af life in all ages.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17

THE STATESMAN now receives the
fullest press dispatches, and it is the
only paper in Austin giving telegraph
ic news.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17

ToBIN's drug store is the best place
to buy your toilet articles, as theirs is
the largest and best in the city. oc17 If
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17

REPORTED FROM THE Law, CLAIM AND
COLLECTING OFFICE OF STEWART,
LowDAY & HABICHT.
AUSTIN, January 10, 1878.
The week ending this evening has
disclosed but few changes in the value
of securities in this market.
Bonds continue in good demand, the
supply being extremely light. All of
ferings are taken without much hesi-
fancy, and holders are stiff sin the
prices asked.
State warrants continue to gain
strength, and a further advance of
about Lee over last quotations can be
safely given. All offerings are readily
taken by buyers, the stock on hand
being principally held by investors.
Land certificates continue quiet,
with but an occasional demand. The
supply has shown itself fully equal to
all inquiry, and will continue so for
some time to come; therefore, prices
quoted may in the main be considered
nominal.
Approved fee accounts continue IN
good demand, and, with the exception
of the discrimination mentioned in the
last report, can be readily placed at
prices given.
Approved pension claims are grad
ually but surely increasing in favor and
Strengthening as desirable security.
The quotations given are as near the
market as it is possible to give them.
In city warrants there has been but
few transactions. The supply is good
and the prices of last report will be re-
peated.
Bid. Asked.
Pensions, 800. 49,. .104 1-2 los 1-2*
Pensions, fr'ct'nal -. 100 1-2 10S 1-2~
Travis CO. bonds. =. .104 1-2 los 1-2*
Austin city Z" -. par
and.interest.
State Treas'y warrants 81 IL 90 1-2
City warrants( Austin) az Ia 70
Land certificates
Alternstes, GAO. -. SIS 90 8 "a 90
Ditch, $40. $3.50 90 195 90
International, $40. .SaO5 90 2i5 90
Memphis and Ell Paso
$40 (per acre.
nominal :. ... 65 rs
Approved fee acc'ts. &C S.
pension claims 45 AZ 1-2
Stocks
First Nat'nal Bank. / IS
Austin City r. R. Co.
l45 per cent paid
In. .-..---.- par
Austin City Gas Co.. As
Austin City Water Co.
co per cent. paid
IN. )....-.. par
Austin City Water Co
(full paid in) 49,. par
Travis county Road s.
5 Bridge Co. ..... %
Gold Qarge, full w.t. 101 IL 102
(smalD 1890 par 101
Silver, American -. par 100 IL
Mexican. 90 95
Exchange, currency
On Galveston. Ia dis. to IL prem
On New Orleans. par 70 IL prem
On st. Louis. -. par TO 1-s prem
On New York. par 70 L. prem.
Gold and silver nominal.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17

A newspaper Garner Of Baltimore,
eighty-three years old, thinks the secret
Of his good health is in combining him
self to one cup Of coffea and one Of tea
daily. He has scarcely tasted water
for fvsseazs.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17

Mr. J. d. JONES advertises reward
of $50 for stolen horse. See the no.
tice,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17

Go to Tobin's drug store for pure
fresh drugs at bottom figures. oc17 If
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17

THE largest and best stock of wall
paper ia the city, $50 patterns, selling
at cost, at Tobin's drug store.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17
How Is Your Liver.

bags. Full particulars can be had of
Austin d7ucgists.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17

CALL before it is too late, if you
want picture frame at cost.
TORN Bros.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17

FINE lot of liquors, sold only for
medicinal purposes, at ToBIN Bios.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17

A LIFE sCaoLARsaIP-In the 1ssau,es
IA ciaI College. win sell ~ a iiafRnfn. 81 ex-
change Tor horsc % wagon e. other property.
address x u. ~ eT6TEsaAE ofscc- dAW
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17

Lamar cousty Is . nsIt Tor Throck-
morton for eogef1of.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17
Galveston Live stock Market.

GALVESTON, January IA, 1878.
johnson Foster, live stock commits
sion merchant, reports the live stock
market as follows:
Receipts-Beeves and cows, 1877
calves and yeariings, 90; sheep, 236
hogs, 107.
Sales-Beeves and cows, 206; calves
and yearlings, so; sheep, 247; hogs,
1877.
On hand-Beeves and COWS, 25;
calves and yearlings, =; sheep, 2S4
hogs, 246.
Total receipts since January l.
Beeves and cows, 32S; calves and year
lings, 1903; sheep, 43S; hogs, 407.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17
PRESENT QUOTATIONS.,

Beeves and cows-Good to choice,
per Id. gross 2 1-2 to 2 4c; common
and ordinary, per ID. gross, . -. to
2 1-4c. Two year olds Choice, per
head, SO to $12; common, do,
So to $40. Yearlings-Cheice, pc
head, So to SO; common, do,
81 to So. Calves-Choice, per head,
$500 to 5000; common, do, Sc to
81. Sheep-Cholce, per lb. gross,
3 1-2c to 4c; common, do, 3 to
3 Lie. Hogs-Choice, per ID. gross,
3 IL to 4c; common, do, -. to 49,.
Cornfed beeves and cows-Choice pei
Id. gross, 10 to &c; fair to ordinary,
do, 3 to 1.2ci rough, do, 2 "a to
&c.
The market closes this evening al
most bare Of cattle. Prices are firm at
quotations. Demand active. Calves
and year;ings are much inquired for.
Sheep in fair supply. Hogs-ten to
fifteen days supply on hand.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17

Gold and American silver nominal.
Mexican silver, 10 10 20 per cent. dia-
count for small amounts.
Rates for money unchanged. Banis.
discounts for customers ~ 10 Is per
cent. Open market discounts on good
short paper 10 to 80 per cent. Long
loans on first class city or county real
estate, - to IS per cent.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17
Monetary and Financial.
AUSTIN. January Is, 1878.

REPORTED FROM THE Law, CLAIM AND
COLLECTING OFFICE OF STEWART,
LOWDAY g. HABICHT,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17

AU9TINT
THURSDAY. :. JANUARY II. 1878
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17
Austin sIarkss aaosaslon..
COUNTY PRoDucR.

Butter, a5c. Eggs, 15c. New swee
potatoes, SOC.
Fruit-Apples, S4.50 per barrel.
Dried peaches, &c.
Hides, dry flint IL to i4c- Wool %
to %.
Grain.-Corn. 35c. Oats, $50. Wheat,
No. ,. $1.15; No. 5, $l.05.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17

Texas Pine, Rough, per NJ ...$ 10 90
% Dressed one slde. 2e 90
" Dressed two sides "a %
" Flooring, dressed,
tongued and erooved. 800. "a 90
Texas Pine, Siding. ...... Is 90
White Pine, Siding, ciear.... % 90
Three-eighths
beaded ceiling, clear. $500. "a 90
Shingles, Sawed Cypress, No.
1, per thousand, heart. $50
., per thousand .......... 3 so
Lath, White Pine, per 1000. :. o 90
Texas Pine. 400
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-01-17

ACnoiCeou icSci'So ~ "OAuSou ~
and blank sc.
CoNsrANT1EoPLE, January 15.-Ser-
yer Pasha and NAnik Pasha ap
pointed ENJOYS to negotiate with the
Russian Grand Duke Nicholas, left
to-day for Kezanlik, where they are ex-
pected Thursday. The Grand Duke has
informed the Porte that be 10 invested
with full powers on the question Of
the conditions Of peace.
DUBLIN, January 15.-Sergeant Chas.
Mccarthy, the recently released Fee
MAN who, with his companions, reached
Dublin Saturday night, died suddenly
in Morrison's hotel, where he had
gone with the other three prisoners
to breakfast with Mr.. Chas. Stewart
Psrneil, Home Rale member of Parlia-
ment. Corporal Thomas Chambers,
another Of the released prisoners, is
very i'll.
RoMK, January 9.-King Victor
Emanuel received the consolation Of
religion before be died. In the after
noon sacraments were administered 70
to him He received the priest with
great serenity. The King then gum
A1OuCA AA1(C Al4AA0IAly e4AS AGAA 1P-
parent, and his wife Margherit to his
bedside, with whom he conversed. A
few moments Afterwards the Military
eruption increased, aud the King then
summoned al those who were In the
habit Of approaching him. He address,
ed to eTery one present few words.
and few moments after died. The
news Of his death soon spread through
the city, and caused great emotion
among ali the people All the shops
were closed, and Prince Humbert was
proclaimed king of Italy. he con
frmed the present Minister'S in their
posts.
LoxDox, January i4.-The Timers
correspondent ~ Bucharest says new
complications seem TO have arisen.
The R0unanians talk Of declining 70
submit to an aFmistice unlessff Il aepA-
rAtely arranged with them II il
thought they have possibly been insti-
gated b. the Russian military party.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-08-07

NEW BUILDINGS AND STREET IMPROVE
MENT.-A handsome block of new buildings
is about to be erected at the corner OF Clay
and Eleventh streets; in this city, for NJ. E.
Mcdowell, ESQ.,, OF Philadelphia, Pa,
which will be a great improvement to that
part OF the city. These houses are planned
so rs to contain all the modern comforts,
and are to be supplied with hot and cold
water, marbleized slate mantcls; kitchen
ranges, from which the servants rooms
above are heated, and gas-tiXtures, &C.,
complete, making the houses ready for oc-
cupation, and not, as is usually the case
here, requiring the tenants TO furnish these
necessities before the houses are habitable.
Mr.. Mcdowell is also finishing up another
block of three dwellings on Eleventh street
Just in rear Of the block mentioned above,
and when Eleventh street is improved by
the city authorities, which improvement
we understand is now under way, this por-
ton OF the city will wear new and hand
some appearance, and on account OF its GEN.
trail location, most desirable for residences.
The contract for building the tirSt-men-
toned block has been awarded to Messrs.
George IL William Gibson, and the last
mentioned buildings are being finished by
Mr. II. Wiley Davis. The whole work OF
Improvement is under the charge Of NJ. j.
Dimmock, architect, who will superintend
the construction, and has planned these
houses with great care as to every comfort,
ventilation, &c.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-08-07

BRIEF LOCAL ITEAS.-There was an in
crease in the tobacco transactions yesterday.
Highest reported price paid, $35. Que pack.
age was withdrawn at $50. a se- rs.
The German brig Amor, Brummond mas
ter, cleared yesterday for Rio de Janeiro,
with 2,9fO, barrelAof -four, valued at S18,-
923.30, shipped by the Haxall-C CrenshRw
Company. .agr .s.84F 4 .5siz
The amount of United States internal
revenue collected yesterday amounted to
S5,2O0.18.; ina ll.a....t il z.t:
j. The American schooner Paul Leavey,
Wentworth master, entered yesterday from
Boston, laden with salt, and after discharg-
ing will load -four for. Brazil.
No where in the city Is a lamp more need
ed than. at the north end OF Mayo's bridge.
By supplying this deficiency the Committee
on Light will be entitled to the gratitude OF
,, s-sr..s s.at,. :
Jennie Miller (colored) was received yes
terday at the penitentiary from Nottoway
county for eight years for cutting with in
tent to kill.
The Attucks Guard will have a battalion
drill and dress-parade tomorrow night in
front of the City Hall.
The promenade concert announced at
Franklin Park last night was postponed
until next Tuesday night.
The record OF the Trogden case in the
Hastings Court fills one hundred and six.
teen pages OF legal-cap paper.
Centenary Methodist church eXcurts to
West Point August 21st.
A small colored boy was bitten on the
hand by horse, with which he was med
ding, yesterday in front OF the store of W.
D. Blair & Co.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-08-07

TIE EXCURSION TO BEAUFoRT.-On Mon
day next the 18th instant there will be an
excursion from Richmond to Beaufort. n.
c., and most agreeable trip is promised.
The train will leave Richmond by the Rich
mond and Petersburg railroad at $40
O'Clock. and will run through to Colds
boro', Y. c., without change, reaching the
latter place at 3:45 P. NJ. at Goldsboro',
owing to q difference OF gauge, there will
be a change to the eycars OFT the Atlanta and
North Carolina railroad, which leave at 4
p. NJ, arriving at Morehead City, the ter
minus OF the road, at O'Clock. From that
point there is short ferriage-a beautiful
sail over to Beaufort. ..
This seaside resort offers, it is said, at
fractions which deserve to make it we'll
knownand sought after. Situated directly
on the ocean, and searched in every quar-
ter by sea-breezes, its GOODNESS is most re-
freshins and bracipg. The surf-1athing is
represented to be excellent, resembling, it
Is said, that OF Cape May, while, for such
as prefer it, the opportunities for still
bathing are abundant. There is good fish
ing, whether by trolling or otherwise. The
facilities for. yachting or boating of any
kind are also good.