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Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20

The last the. public head of
the steamship Great Eastern she:
was utilized in laying the Atlan4I
tic cable, since that time she
has been lost at sight of entirely,
The following from the New
York Express shows that she,
will again be utilized:
A use, and one of growing
importance, has been found for,
the steamship Great Eastern,
which has SO long been useless.
The leviathan of steamships is
to become cattle boat, to ply
between Texas and London.
She is now being rehtted at
Milford Haven for the purpose,
at a cost of 100000. Refrige-,
rators will be built in her for
carrying fresh beef. 1t is esti-r
mated that she will carry 2,2oo,
head of cattle and 5000 head of
mutton.
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Fever Notes.
New Orleans, Sept 49,
Deaths 6S. new cases, 252.

New Orleans, Sept 49,
Deaths 68. new cases, 252.
Baton Rouge. New cases
as; deaths 8. Canton. New
cases 10; deaths II; total cases
1885,; deaths IS. The fever has
appeared at a lumber camp near
Cincinnati, Ohio. A man was
placed under tree and allow
ed to die, no one being willing
to receive him in their houses.
b, Memphis, Sept. IS.-Among
the deaths are two volunteer
physicians. Apparently there
is no decrease in the number of
new cases to-day, although the
death list is lighter, only 80 be-
ing reported to noon, making
81 for the past "a hours. The
supply of collins is very low.
Grenada reports one death
and three new cases.
~ fVicksburg, Sept. r7.-Weath-
er slightly cloudy and warm (;
thermometer go. Twelve
deaths reported for the last "a
hours and new cases about 50.
. Owing to sickness of members
the Towards have been unable
to acknowledge receipt of dona-
tons.
( St. Louis, Sept. 1S.-The
concert for the. benefit of the
fever sufferers netted $3.50.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20

IT is made evident by the re-
suit of the elections in Maine
and Vermont, that the national
banks must contribute literally
to the Republican campaign
fund. The interests of the ma
tional banks and the Republican
party are identical, and the
banks are now, and have long
been used as a powerful engine
in the hands of the government.
The Democratic party favors
the abolition OF the national
banks, and the substitution of
their circulation by greenbacks
or treasury notes. The Repub-
lican party opposes this.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
Inasmuch as NOMINATIONS

Expenses dlS niSh diiu
should be reduced, is the watch
word. The BANNER has repead-
eddy called attention to the ele-
phantine proportions that the
pauper rolls have assumed.
Paupers are being brought be-
fore the court at each term and
such evidence is produced as to
renderft a matter of humanity to
aid them. There. seems to be
no escape from this, and as our
population increases the pauper
roll will continue to grow larger
and larger. At this time there
is now confined in the county
jail, two sick paupers and three
lunatics; they are kept there
at a heavy expense to the coun-
ty for want of other and better
accommodations.
The expense of keeping the
paupers now outside is not less
than $1,000, and perhaps as
much as $4,000, if the cost of
keeping those in Jail be added
!. to the above, the amount will be
found to be much larger.
BY the establishment of a
county farm all the paupers can
be gathered together, and those
who are able made to work and
help to support the totally dis
abled. Where county farms
have been established in other
counties having large pauper
rolls like our own, it has been
found that over half of them
have suddenly found themselves
able to make a living without
the aid of the county. In addi-
ton to taking care of the indi-
gent, the county convicts, who
are now hired out at nominal
wages, could be utilized as labor
ers on the farm and be thus
made to pay their fines.
OF the qualihcatic rs necessa-
ny for a commissioner we have
previously spoken; the respon-
sibilities of the position are well
known. In making selection of
candidates would it. not be a
good idea to have them pledg-
ed to the purchase and estab-
lishment of a county poor farm
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20
MULES AND HORSES
Fashionable Millinery.

A S THE BUSINESS SEASONS
II roll around, it is pleasant at each sue
ceeding change to chronicle our progress
ing success. We are pleased to do this as
it affords us an opportunity of expressing
geatful thanks, to the many friends for the
very liberal patronage extended to US the
past season. While thanking them for this
evidence of their goodwill, we hope to
continue to merit the same by renewed eff
forts to please, and by endeavoring to min
lister faithfully to the varied tastes of our
large and intelligent body of customers.
The stock is unusually full. and attrac-
tive, Silks, Satins, Pushes, Plumes, Vel
vets, Two-toned Ribbons, Feathers, flow
ers, Ostrich Tips, Felt and Straw Hats,
and all the latest styles; Pallan Hats and
Bonnets, Zephyrs in all solors, Knitted
Goods, Elegant Novelties of various des-
cription.
We are also agent for Nine. Demorest
Reliable Patterns, full assortment Just re-
cieved. Illustrated catalogues given free.
MRS. ]. T. NORTON.
Sent. II. wynn.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20

IT has been estimated that
the, aggregate notional, state,
municipal, corporate and indi-
vidual indebtedness contracted
from 1862 to 1873 was $1,000
100000. II this could be paid
in paper money of the same
value, as that in which it was
contracted-greenbacks, worth
Goo on the dollar-it would be
gold debt of only $1,000, 900,
900. The deduction is that the
people lose just S2,ooo,ooo,ooo
and that the Republican party
is responsible for it.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20
PROCLAMATION
BY the Governor of the static Of Te11
Setting apart the aad Sept. 1873.
Is a lar d P;stiag. RuniIiatisn and Prs1cr

Is a Day Of Pisiias. Huniliatisn and PrsJsr
WHEREAS, Our Southern brethren in the
Valley of the Mississippi are suffering from
the most malignant and fatal scourge of
Yellow Fever known for many years;
And Whereas, Hundreds and thousands
from youth to age, have died and are still
dying in those Plague-stricken districts,
leaving disconsolate widows, helpless or
phans, and decrepit old age to be cared for
by the charities of a kindred people, and
who cry out from the ashes Of their desola-
ton to US for help;
And Whereas, Now, as OF old, the prom
Use is vouchsafed to us that the Almighty
and Ever Living God will extend His
mercy when invoked-stay s'the pcsiilcnce
that walketh in darkness and the destruc-
ton which wasteth at monday
And Whereas, Reposing faith as a people
in the same God whom our fathers trusted
before whose affairs our Holy Religion
teaches US to implore Him to destroy this
plague of death among our countymen;
Now therefore, To this end, l, R. b.
HUBBARD; Governor of the State of Texas,
do hereby recommend that the
Twenty-second Day of September, 1873,
(which is the Sabbath Day), be set apart
as a day of Humiliation, Fasting, and
Prayer to Almighty God to stop the rava-
ges OF the pesilence in our sister States,
and that He will in His great mercy. con-
tinue to protect our beloved commonwealth
from its terrible visitation.
And 1 do further earnestly and respect
fully request, that on that day all the people
the Clergy, the Laity, communicates and
non-communicants--Ine IN their :respec-
tive places of worship for the purposes in
Dictated in this my Proclamation.
And, that our people may continue to
bestow their charities falready nobly illus
trated by Texas and by all sections of the
Union), it is further recommended and re-
quested. that a public collection be taken
on said day in all the congregations, Of
this State, with the confident belief and
hope that each member of said congreca-
tons, and others, viii contribute (if only
cent? to the common and sacred fund Of
Relief-that the sick may be nursed, the
helpless. and forsaken cared for, and the
dead have Christian burial.
Done at the Capitol, at Austin, this the
18th day of September, A. d. 1878.
X. 3. HUBBARD,
SEAL Governor.
BY the Governor:
/. 6. SEARcY,
c.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20

The Sherman Register re-
ceived the initial number of a
new magazine published at Dali
las. with a request to notice
editorially." Itproceeds to de-
HloIish the magazine, and says :
Eve trust another number will
not be issued :,
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20

The Connecticut. Democratic
State Convention, met at New
Haven. The committee on res
olutions reported in favor of
soft money. The old State
ticket was re-nominated by ac-
clamation.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20

A SPECIAL agent of the post
Office department has been in
Bell and adjoining counties.
He has succeeded in getting the
mail arrangements made salts
factory.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20

THE Galveston Mescs usually
of a very equitable temper, flies
off the handle and says: "The
7eieg,um's stupidity is..exceeded
only by its paltry malignity."
Such language is calculated to
set a bad example to the
Country" press.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20

Two Austin ladies have left
for Memphis to nurse fever pa
tients. The Statesman pays a
very high and deserved compli-
ment to them. The ladies.
names are Mrs. Kate Davis and
Mrs. Emily Ford.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20

THE world is full of chronic
grumblers; some people if de-
prived of the privilege of grum-
bling would at once sicken and
die. This is illustrated by the
following from the San Antonio
Express. They grumble at the
Democratic ticket and propose
to al get even by running indie:
pendent" as -
About fifty men who expect
to be candidates on the peot,
pies ticket, express, an opinion,
that the Democratic ticket is a
very weak one. 1t would have
to be very weak indeed for
some of these candidates to.
succeed against it.. "
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20

Tx the congressional conven-
ton at Eufaala, Ala, Williams,
alter the 754th ballot, withdrew
his name. Sanford was nomi-
mated BY. reclamation. This
seems to be the champion bal
loting of the season.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20

pRoF. KING, the aronant, pro-:
poses to start from New York
on a balloon voyage to Europe.
He will not start until June
next:
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20
Equality.

In this country there is no
such thing as caste; all men are
equal before the law. Some
people fondly imagine that be-
cause they are wealthy or re-
spectacle, they should be treat
ed with Difference due their
statien. This is a mistake the
laws are made to bear equally
npon all, and no difference
should be shown. The follow.
ing from the Sherman Register
so fully meets our views in this.
respect that we reproduce it:
Pointer, Obenchain and Rosser, the
murderers of DR.. Calder, at Dallas, are
having hearing under writ of habeas
corpus. We hear from reliable source
that these men had never been confined in
Jail, although indicted for murder. in the
first degree. 1t is said the sheriff has Kept
them in his Office under guard, instead Of
combining them in cells, as common mortals
who commit such terrible crimes are con-
fined. If this be true, the people Of Dallas
county should retire this high-toned sheriff;
and put in some man whom money cannot.
swerve from the pat Of duty. A public
officer has no right to mark with peculiar
favors the rich and Influential above; the;
boor. A murderer is murderer, it matters
not what 'his wealth and position in society
may be. The law is no respecter of per-.
sons, and il has been our boast that the
humblest and most obscure citizen are
equally protected and favored with the rich
and powerful The boast is an empty;
falsehood if such conduct as that, of the
sheriff of Dallas county be common with
such officials. viii the court and jury fol-
low the precedent of the sheriff, and stretch
the hard lines of the law in favor OF these,
silk-hat criminals?
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20
A FAvoRrrE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Liv

A FAvoRITE REMEDY.-Simmon'. Liv-
er Regulator is one OF tho most meritorious
and popular preparations offered to. the
public. 1t is entirely free from injurious
mineral substances, and as a 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 iri-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. ZElLIN 6 Co., Phil
adelphia.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20

The Paris Banae, starts a
daily. This is an undertaking
that may or may not pay. Two
dailies, says the Banner. have
already found contentment in
the grave. and the third may
even do likewise.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20

DR., G. w. TUCKER, a promi-
nent physician of Comanche,
accompanied by FIVE nurses,
passed through Dallas on Mon
day night, en- route for Mem
phis.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20


JUDGE S. ROBERTS and Reagan
made speeches at Dallas on
Saturday last. The following
synopsis of the speech Of Judge:
Roberts ftom the Hoald will
PROVE interesting:
He said that the policy of States should
be based upon Federal politics and not
local. The facts existing in Federal poli-.
tics determined State politics. He then
indicated what he regarded as the true,
policy of the State, wherein he defined how
taxes should be collected; what may be!
taxed, and what extra taxes could be dis
pensed with He said that when elected
he would examine into all departments of
the State government, and find out the
exact condition of affairs. He believed in.
progression, and stated that the Democratic
party was party of progress. He next
touched upon the financial question, which
he handled in a mastery way. He COM
pared the National Greenback Labor party
ticket, which eminated from convention
composed of negroes, Republicans and dis
affected Democrats, with the Democratic
ticket endorsed by fifteen hundred repre-
sentative men of Texas, and showed that
the principles of the Democratic party are:
not one-idead as are those of the Green
hackers. Judge Roberts gave lucid
analysis of the two parties showing that
many of the acts of the Republicans were
unconstitutional. He is not delicious
speaker, but his arguments were clear,
logical and convincing. He, at once, iu-
spires the confidence of the people by his
plain and straightforward presentation Of
facts and the honest purpose with which he
delivers them.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20

IT is estimated that the
! Knights of Labor have men,
bership of 500, 900, the greatest
number in any single State be-
ing over 90, 900 in Pennsylvania.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20

We are informed that the
Bellville A'gus having finished
its labors, has closed its hun
dred eyes and now sleeps the
sleep that knows no waking.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20

The San Antonio Express
says there can be no successful
denial of the fact that West
Texas is dissatisfied with the
nominations for the Supreme
Bench.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20

WRiTING sensation headings
is quite an art. We are sorry
to see some of our exchanges
trying their hands on head
ings of dispatches giving yellow
fever news. The subject is too
serious to trife with.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20

The Victoria Ad0oeatf is
keepingup a very lively war on
the Hon. John Ireland, whom it
dubs Mighty Intellect John.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20

"A MOVEMENT is on. foot among
the ice merchants of Gardiner,
Me-. to.raise 1000 tops:ofice:for
the fever sufferers. '''.' =
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20

Mr.. ScHLEIcHER is sick at
Seguin, and Mr.. Jacob Valdez
of San Antonio has taken the
stump for him. Valdez and
ireland met at Seguin.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20
TaE Workingmcns-Greer

TIE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
back party of Houston metson
Tuesday nominating full tick
-et. Tracy was nominated for
Senator and R. K. Cage and R.
d. Westcott for representatives.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20

The Dallas COMMERCIAL has
been changed from an evening
to a morning paper. 1t is a
wide-awake, lively and excellent
newspaper.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20

Al CONVENTION of the Sanitary
officers of the State will be held
at Houston to-day. Transpor-
tation will be furnished, free by
the.railroads.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20


THE following are the Sene-
gambian counties which had
Republican majorities at the
last election for State Of
GERS: Brazoria, o49; Col
orado, o5; Fort Bend, 944;
Gillespie, 1S9; Grimes, 1871;
Harrison, 1912; Jack, 2; Ken
dali, Io5; Marion 32I; Mata-
gorda, 1872; Medina, So; San
Jacinto, 1916; Walker, 90; Wal
Ter, IIS; Washington, 500;
Wharton, 547.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20

The clipper. ship Colorad
now loading at New York, viii
take three powerful locomo-
tives, for Sydney, New South
Wales.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20

THE election in Maine has re-
suited in the complete over
throw of the Republican pa
in that State.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20

The death of Col. B. H. Ep:
person is universally regretted
by the State press.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20

SAM EVANS the greenback
nominee for congress in the sd
district, heard one of Mr.. Well
born's powerful speeches at
Cleburne, and at once recogniz-
ing his inability to cope with
him, Withdrew from the race.
Sam showed his good sense
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20


A WASHINGTON dispatch says
considerable interest is felt in
official and diplomatic circles
over the coming presentation of
the Chinese embassy to the
president. 1t is minated that
the minister will ask the same
privileges extended to the Chi
nese in this country as are ex-
tended to Americans in China,
and that the protection be affor-
sded. This will be a puzzler.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20

IT appears that DIR. Locke,
quarantine officer at Dallas,
took upon himself the response
billty of burning a car load of
United States mail matter. DR..
Locke has evidently got himself
into a serious scrape.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20

ORDERS for $4,000 standard
silver dollars were received at
the Treasury Sept. 10.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20

The Lampasas Daily TIMES
is dead.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

r WILL. BE AT THE FOLLOWING
Il named places, either in person or by
deputy, on the respective dates, for the
purpose of collecting the State and County
taxes due for the year 1873:
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20

THE Denison Neaos is not
quite as large as the Dallas Her.
aid, yet it goes for its large
neighbor, as follows: !:
The Dallas Herald says its circulation
is larger than that of all the other daily
papers in Northern Texas combined. 1t
would have been just as easy to say Sin all
Texas" and We are surprised the editor of
the Herald didn't think Of it.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20
Once roo omen

You neglect Cold and the lurking con
sumption steals in and you are lost. So
with many debiliiated ladies who suffer
from Nervousness and functional derange-
ment, thoughtless of the fact that neglected
weakness invites the same fell destroyer
Danish these Affections one and all with
Parkers Ginger Tonic, matchless eitahz-
ing agent and corrective that affords the
most gratifying relief from Nervousness
and Painful Periods, establishes the healfh-
full regularity of the female functions and
prevents the development of Consumption
in the feeble. The Aged and ln6m, the
Weak and Convalescent, find in it just the
aid they need. 1t builds up and sussains
the strength, diffuses warmth and energy
through the system, banishes melancholy,
and fortihes the powers Of endurance Bay
from your druggist, X. E. Lnhn, 81 90
bottle or sample bottle at IS cents and
test its merits.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20

ELSEWHERE appears the proc
lamation of His Excellency
Governor Hubbard, appointing
Sunday, Sept. e2d, as a day of
fasting humiliation and prayer,
and suggesting that collections
be taken up at all places of
public worship for the benefit
of the yellow fever sufferers.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20

CHICAGO has a perfect mania
for contributing to the yellow
fever sufferers. Already s4o,-
900 has been raised, and it is
thought the amount will be
swelled to 100000. We do
not like to ascribe mercenary
motives, but rivalry towards St.
Louis has something to do with
all this liberality.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20
An E1egnnt Prepnratlon

Designed to meet the public want for 4
harmless hair dressing and restorative, is
found in Parker's Hair Balsanl. 1t acts
ike magic, commencing at tie very roots,
removes Dundruff and ali hun ors from the
scalp, and never fails TO restore gray or
faded hair to its original youthful color and
beauty. Falling hair is Immediately check
ed by its use, and it produces growth Of
beautiful young hair, soft, glossy and luxu
RANT, that surprises everyone. Those
added to its exquisite prfume
and purity of composition, render j, the
growing favorite of the toilet table every
where. Buy bottle from your druggist,
R. E. Luhn, and test its merits.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20

THE cause of hard
says the Austin Stdd
there are too many fed
holders and too much
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20

Bagging, double anchor, heavy, I4G.
Ties, all kind, per bdl. 275@
LUMBER.
Rough lumber, all kinds, pei NJ. $50 90
Dressed and matched flooring, in. ~ so
Shingles, o. K, per M............. s rs
- b. " ....... az
Doors, smallest sixe, 2-6x6-6 EACH. rs
Sashes, glazed, smallest size, SxIo... 40
Blinds, rolling stats, smallest size. SxIo 90
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20
GRAND BALL
AT BERLIN,
Saturday Evening, Oct 5

The undersigned respectfully informs his
many friends that he viii give another ball
at his hall on the day and date above
named, TO which they are respectfully in
vitcd. Good music and good order guar
anteed. Come one. Come ALL
WIN. PESCfI.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20

The greenback victory in
Maine does not pan out" quite
SO much of greenback victory
after all. The victory belongs
jointly to the Democratic and
greenback labor parties. 1t is
signal defeat of the Republi-
cans and has created no little
connection in that camp.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-09-20

BUTLER having been nomina-
ted for governor in Massachu-
sets re-opens the spoon ques-
ton.
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER Goth.