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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-18
Pith and Point.

The blind ought to be happy. At
any rate they cannot themselves see any
reason why they should not be.
1t was Pelham who said that it is
eminently respectable to be arrested for
debt, because il shows that you once
had credit.
They say it takes pine tsilors to COM
fortably make man, but to make a
man uncomfortable only ope tailor with
an unpaid bill is required.
One of the best OF epitapbs, and one
of the shortest also, is that which Jer-
rold wrote for Charles Knight, the
amiable historian. IL was simply
Good Knight"
If you should tell all you know the
recital might not require any great
length OF time, but If you should at
tempt to tell all you don't know one
lifetime would rot suffice.
A man may be a poor scholar wheu
he has everything in his head aud moth
ing in his purse, and he may be equally
poor scholar when he has nothing in
his head aud everything in his purse.
There are some people who resem-
BILE storks. They are said to have one
foot in the grave, but, like the sedate
bird above mentioned, they are able to
stand on the other leg so long that
their heirs become impatient.
1t may be that the answer of the poor
servant girl may find q response in
other hearts. Some one said to her,
well, Mary, hear you have left your
old place. Where do you live nowg"
She replied with a pleasant smile,
''Plesse, marin, don't live nowhere
now-I'm married."
1t does not follow that man is a
fool because he is a servant. Quick
wit is frequently covered with the rags
of poverty, and stupidity is sometimes
fortunate enough to wear broadcloth.
When an lrascible but wealthy old
gentleman, who took peculiar pleas
ure in finding fault on every possible
and on some impossible occasions, told
his valet that he was the king of fools,
81 wish SIT, you could make your words
good, for should then be the greatest
monarch in the world, with more SUBJ
jects than Alexander or Cesar"
The man who was '.driven to de.
spsir," made his way back on foot.
The woman who does fancy work
very often don't fancy work at other
times.
Fortune does not change men it only
unmasks tnem and shows their true
haIsoter.
A little boy, after gszing earnestly
at msu who was bald but had heavy
whiskers remarked: "His head was
put on upside down when he was born,
wasn't it, papa9"
A schoolmaster recently informed an
ANXIOUS mother that her sons were so
thoroughly disciplined that they were
as quiet and orderly as the very chairs
in the schoolroom. 1t was probably
because they were cane-bottomed.
If man whistles in the street as if
be were calling dog. from three to
seven men will stop suddenly and look
about them. Is Darwin right9
An Irishmau, adorned with blue
ribbon, went into an apothecary shop
and said to the clerk: "If We place,
sir, I'm q timpeSapce man, but if ye
have any soda water of the strength
and quality Of whisky, rll trouble ye
for little"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-18
smoked Corn for Seed.

An intelligent farmer who is q very
close observer and 9 successful corn
farmer, says that he always smokes his
seed corn. After selecting the seed, he
hangs it in his smoke-house and smokes
it well. Sometimes the corn 10 quite
black. The result Of this treatment is
that the corn is not liable to rot before
it sprouts, and insects do not disturb
it. Where he used smoked corn there
Is no necessity for replanting. He has
tested his experiment for q number OF
years and has always been successful.
Last year he ran out of smoked corr
while planting one field, and used q
small quantity Of corn that was not
smoked. On the portion where un-
smoked corn was put, he was compell-
ed to replsnt the greater part.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-18

FRIDAY night the warerGOm of the
Tank Ipsuranoe OIL Company, situated
near the Central depo:, was burglar
ously ertefod and their safe badly
damaged. The entrance into the build
ing was ffected through the back door,
which was forced open without irjui-
ing the lock. The indentations on the
safe door showed heavy hammer had
been used for the purpose of forcing it
open. The hinges, combination and
handle were off aud the safe door bad
ly damaged. This failing to open the
-dIsRusted knight Of the dark lantern,
who was evidently 4 novice in the bus
mess, serenely endsavored to heat up
the obdurate safe and cause It to ex-
psnd sufficiently for him to insert a
crowbsr between the door and its cas-
ing. This, tor, was miserable fail
ure, and the burglarously-inclined in
di fidual contented himself with rifliDg
the desk drawers and leaving, sader
II not wiser man, and minus the
wealth he no doubt fondly dreamed
would be his. The safe contained
about $50. The clerks in w. B. Walk
er's store, just across the street from
the wareroom, heard some one ham
mering on iron about 2 O'clock in the
morning, but as it soon ceased they
paid no attention to it. Certain par
ties are believed to have been interest
ed in the business, and it is thought
they will come to grief.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-18

Hex W. F. CODY, better known a:
Buffalo Bill, accompanied by Dir. u q
Thompson and several members oil his
company, went cur yesterday, when he
again displsyed his fkill IN handling 4
rife. lie is undoubtedly one Of the
b ST marksmeu row on the American
cor tinent. His shooting was perfectly
marvellous.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-18

MEssRs. HUMAN & GARDNER. rue
cessors TO Clay Jones, are hard al
work psperiBg, painting and Ienoyat-
ing the old stand from top to bottom
and will have everything as neat as q
pin. They expect TO be resdy to open
for business on Monday next. The
stock of candies and fruits will be new
and fresh. and their oyster parlors for
ladies ami gentlemen will be the finest
in the city.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-18

OFFICERS Sheehan and Sublet, and
the sheriff of LsVsca county arrested,
ATE Thursday night, two cattle thieves.
They stole forty head Of cattle in La
vaca county and brought them to this
city, when they were sold to butcher
over the river, and the men were 10
receive their money this morning but
the officers nipped :heir little game In
the tut, and they now rest in the
county Jail, where they will most likely
remain until their trial comes eff.
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os December the women Of 3 s
ton epjgyed their first privilege u S..
ing fen Il the baliot-bex. Toes aid
not Ggtf, were not drunk nor sisof1sr.
y, but came to tie polls with escorts
Or in the care 81 p3liceaen. 1od ros<I
IS good. hon q Eomen sk84 Fei.
A. hat a d noefatic ms ~3
elected, bat 1, l. raid there Rsz neFzl
tuch excgatehIre.v
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PRESIDENT Hays, 90 tho R<pnbit-
can organs ssy, frss sent for Rspnbli-
can C0ngressmen 70 explain 20 shtm
that his message had been milpndei.
STOOD b. them. Now be y Exp siaini, Z.
70 them again that hiasxp ~ silous bsfe
been misunaer.t ood. sas5 rs Pbii-
adelpba 71mss: 'sTsc Psssieeas sesiza
% have 8 msuth aimost Is s5asfd s
some Of those which tie Cjnitssrz.s
brigadiers used 10 keep n 6sogegons
operation.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-18

DIED.-On Friday, December 10,
Mrs. SALLIE G. DODGE, wife of Mr..
II. W. Dodge, Jr. The friends and
acquaintance of the family and of Dr..
Dodge, the former pastor of the Bsp-
tist Church, are requested to attend the
funeral services at the Baptist Church
to-day at II A. NJ. Services to be con.
Quoted by DR.. Chaplin.
MRS. MAYS, wife of Mr.. W. V.
Mays, of the Comptroller's Office, de.
parted this life on Monday, after &
short illness. Her remains were taken
to Seguip, where thew will be inferred
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-18
THURSDAY. DECEMBER IS. 1873

AND now the cheerful deputy United
Safes marsbals who have been deVot-
ing themselves 70 the pleasing task oil
arresting innocent men up IN the Fan
Handle region are in trouble. Distric'
Attorney Miner, of Dl.lss, has de-
minded their r, fDovsl.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-18

A CARD.-To all who are suffering
from the errors and indiscretions of
youth, nervous weakness, early decay,
loss of manhood, etc., ! will send q
recipe that will cure you, free of
charge. This great remedy was dis
covered by . missionary in South
America. Send self-addressed en-
velope to the Rev. Joseph T. Inman,
Station d, New York, City.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-18

OUR CLAIMs.-We claim that there is
greater certainty and uniformity in the
production of good bread, biscuits, etc.,
in the use of DR.. Pnce's Cream Baking
Powder, and that the articles made
with it are more wholesome and d.
gestible than if made with any other
kind Test it by the most reliable and
truthful test-in the oven.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-18

EVERY FLAVOR True By procefs
entirely his own, DR.. Price is enabled
to extract from each of the true select
fruits and aroma les, { of It's charac-
teristic flavor, and place in the market
class of f4vorings of rare excellence
We know DR.. PIECES True FlavoriDg
Extracts will give perfect satisfaction.
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Tn. punches.


MARRIED In the city OF Austin,
Tuesday, December II, at IL A NJ at
the re.idence OF the brides parents. by
Rev. DR.. Sheppard, Mr. n. s. WAL
TON. of this city, to Miss ANNIE HICKS,
late of Memphis, Tennessee.
the bride has been 3 resident of this
city for only few moths, but in this
short time she has established herself
in the hearts of many. She has been
known for her virtues, her intelligence
and beauty, and we are not surprised
that she has won the everlasting sffec-
ton of one of our most worthy and
es,imable youog men. Mr.. Walton Is
the son of our dist nguIshed townsmaD,
Major w. NJ. Walton, and he inherits
much of the legal ability of his father.
He is gentleman of model habits, and
while all feel that he merits the richest
rewards, they know he has gained q
great prize in the person of so est mable
bride. The STATESMAN wishes for
ness. They left on the Central train
yesterday, and will be stee1t for g few
days.
MARRIED. Ga Wednesday evening,
at 8 O'clock, at the st. Charles Hotel,
by Rev. Father Spillard, Mr.. H. G..
Brown and Miss CATHERIN NJ. TYLER
all of Taylorsville, Williamson county,
Texas. After the ceremony, those
present to witness the happy event
were invited to psrtake of a bountiful
supply of cake and wine. Georgetown
papers please copy.
MARRIED.-In this city, on the even
ing of the tenth instant, at the resi-
dence of the brides father, by the
Rev. Mr.. Philpott, Mrs. MARYP. DAM
IELs, second daughter of Hon. A.
Dora, to Mr.. A. G. TUMEY, of Round
Rock, Texas.
MARRIED the Blind Asylum at
3 P. NJ, Sunday, Mr.. ]. NJ Cloud and
Miss Emile Remian, Rev. DR.. Smoot
officiating.
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INFLUENCE CT WmsKY.-A devoted
lsdies'man was one of party of four,
two ladies and two gentlemen, who at
tended the theater. just before
getting in the carriage to
60 beyond the city limits for the
ladies, one of these gentlemen had
gone into a drug store and bought
some medicinal whisky. The night
was cold and little artificial warmth
would be necessary after the ride when
the play was over, and the ladies left
at home. 10 the Opera House every
thing was delightful excepting the
smell of bad whisky. The ladies and
the gentlemen both declared, 1t was
whisky, and bad whisky; and they
heartily abused the wretch who would
come TO such place with the fumes of
,Euct eNfsi stuff about him. They
were onS and when the play was
over and Tfse9 had gone home the
smell had been so great in their nos
trils, that ''like the scent of the roses, "
it chung TO them still. NAt last adieus
were said, and the young men depart
ed. Peut up misery had endured all it
could, and the one with the quart bot
tie was only half way between the
house and the front gate when he
calculated something that would not
read well in a Sunday school book.
"John," said he, '.just hold on for me
to get this -. bottle ont of my pocket.
It's uncoIked aud the liquor Is all gone
TO ...." The mystery was explained.
M wonder the smell of the WIN, ky was
overpoweriDg. The liquor had all
leaked out, and, instead of the fumes
being emitted from the mouth of some
awful bibber, It had been wholesale
evaporation from the young man's vest
ments. Aui now the young ladies
know all about it. He didn't drink it,
only absorbed it, but the quality of the
whisky was too well settled to permit
explanation.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-18

To partially atone for our many ellis
during the year now closing We wish
to expose q frand. We refer to the
large packs Of hRrse and cattle powders
now sold. ShefS dams are ahsolEtely
pure and immenkely vslnale. This
statement Is true.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-18

TnDEx's first choice for the presi-
dency is himself, hisi second being
Governor English, Of Connecticut. he
claims that the Democrats must nomi-
nste . hard money. var D mocrAf.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-18

VALUABLE observation-disclosures
Anodyne Imminent will positively pre-
vent diphtheria that most to be dreaded
Of all dreadful diseases. Don't delay q
moment, prevention is better than cure.
No family should be without the Ano-
dHne in the house.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-18

A COMPLEMENT TO DESTIsrs--cf ell
professional men, dentists should Be
the neatesf, and as . class they ere,
Those who require grateful, refresh-
lag, delightful aroma, while working
eh.,ut The organ Of smell. should wei
shs,f hands in Dr. Prices Floral Riches.
rs fr<zrance Is not only Is pleasant .:
3 s - ;uaRined, but decldedly stimu-
lsn6R.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-18

WHICH Is CHEAPEsT7-A package of
DUKES Durham, containing ttoerty
pipe-fulls of the best smoking tobacco
made, or one common cigar2 Each
costs ten cents. ie29d&w1y
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-18

THREE hundred acres of the L. B.
Giles farm, situated near Manor, in this
county, will be sold under deed of
trust on the twenty seventh of this
month, at ~ NJ, in the city of Austin,
at public sale, in front of the First Ma
tiensl Bank. This is one of the finest
farms in Travis county, and this ssle
will afford a fine opportunity for a
good investment. de1S 2t
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"BLACK-DRAUGHT" is recommended
by forty years OF successful trial.
For sale by j. ]. Tobin, A. Gold
mann. ]. w. Ooombs.
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"BLACK-DRAUGHT" makes chills and
fever impossible.
For sale by J. ]. Tobin's, A. Gold
mann's, j. w. Coombs'.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-18

ocEss steamers wlll PROBABLY uss
electric headlights.
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The following are the appointments
OF the Texas Conference held in this
city.
Galveston DistEict-H. V. Philpott,
Presiding Elder-St. Johns, G.. w.
Briggs S.. James, w. ]. Phillips;
Cedar BAyou,S. II. Brown; Clear Creek
Mission, p. E. Nicholson; Houston,
A. Werlein; Washington Street, F. L.
Wilson, Eagle Lake, q. b. Stocking !;
San Philippe, A. +. Beaslty; Rich
mond, G. v. Ridley; NYslssco, s. H.
Williams; Mstagoaza. r p. Reese :
c0lREs5 .. b Dsnion; editor Chris
iian advocate, I. G. Johns.
Austin dIstrlct--E. S. Smith. +. 4.
Austin, W. Shapard, SRede Mission,
c. Chanquist, Webberville> w. e..
helms, Austin circuit, ]. w. Whipples
Live oak, ] L. murray Cedar Greek,
r. COLLISION Bastrop, w. Wooten !;
Winchester, Nj. :. Hoschkiss; West
Point, ID. Morgan; E gin. ID. NJ,
loung; La9range. F. i. Allen; Fla
tonia, T. F. Dinmitt; Weisner, w. O.
Spencer; Columbus, f. A. McShan.
Columbus Mission, 10 be supplied; re-
gent Of S. w. University, F. A. Mood.
Chapel Hill District IT. w. Rog-
era, P. E.-Chapel Hill, r. Alexan-
der; Travis, A. A. p. Green Brenham,
+. I. Mitchell; Hampstead and Hook
ley, B. T. Kavanaush; Bryan, A. E.
Goodwin; Bryan circuit, ]. n. Wesson;
Wellorn Mission, J. A. Duncan; Iude-
nendenee and Bart9p-a. $. Sandle {;
+. R-. sAfold;
sctAC. N Brooks.
s. C. Lisfiepage,
=. Johnson; Willis
III. II. Rnghs O0ld
ris; Prairie Plains,
Jacksonville, @. h
Kcnnon ADDER
NaVasofe, J. G.
lad Plauteipfille.
bring Creek, y.
North Akhsz,s
bors Etst Tea.
Y01a9s Mlssiss
3. Pdts 3nizs
n. Caldwell
(, E. D. Pitts
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Stop using Calomel and Try SLACK
DRAUGHT" for liver diseasS.
For sale by ]. ]. TO6in. A. Gold
mann, J. w. Coombs.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-18

SeS silvsl aare Cor bridal and Christ
e.zl presents ipst recelved 81 B. Q.
NelI-.
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Nothing in the word equals "B. ACK-
0RAU6HT" in female diseases.
For sale by J. ]. Tobin, A. Gold
mann, J. W. Coombs.
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"BLACK- DRAUGHT" cures Costiveness
and Sick-headache.
For sale by ]. ]. Tobin, A. Gold
mann, ]. w. Coombs.
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y Ladies, get permanent relief by using
.sRLAcK- DRAuGHT."
FS< sale By ]. J. Tobin, A Gold
mann !. w. Coonts.
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mARHErs aN rsLEGRAPH.
GALVESTON MAHKgrA

GALVESTON, December 10 Cotton
Receipts 1858 bales; exports to Great
Britain -. bales; TO France bales:
coastwise 425 bales; continent. bales:
channel -. bales; sales none; stack on
hand 29059 bales; market closed nominal;
good middhng12Mc. middling Ike;
low middlingli Ne; good ordinary LEI
ordinary l0s4c; uplands ls1s.
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CHICAGO MARKETS.

CHICAGO, December 10. -cstt e. Tic
DroDerS JoItndl reports cattle receipts
1000; shipments 800. market quiet sBf'
unchaged: good cattle weak; commoa
70 far 80 oOQ4.25; good - chosee
81 10000; cows $2.0065s IS. bu s
g. 0O43. 90; thin Fexas COWS g 20
Sheep-Jeceipts 200: fgnkct ovtf-
stocked and quoted d -. 251A25.
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LIvKRPooL, December 10 = No0n--f,of-
ton dull and easisr; uplands 3 i5.l0d Or
ieans o I5-l6d; 'eeeipt- ~, f29 bsls1s
American "a 900 bales. sales 800 bsiee
including go bales for sperilali and
,xp IL Futures opepei With sellers e.
3.32d decline.
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NEW YoRK, December 16.-1,oiton
quiet; sales ge3 bales; upland ies<cs
Orleans PIC Exports 10 O eat Bfilfln
BOB bales Francs ass ssaigs; coast wilo
$50 lea
Wool arm and nominally activs d.
mcsiic fleece 42W5s: pulled 340.s6o,
unwashgd lS1f0c. Texas 25es36c.
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mated that tue entire work Can be &C
csmplished by the spnng Of 1888
| WASHINGTON, December 10 The
| Senate, IN 1xecu i've session today,
confirmed the following nomiua;iouE
Edward Guthridge, 70 BE- United States
attorney for the Eastern ID ttrics Of
| Texas; Charles Li'man, TO be collector
of customs for the district OF Vicks-
burg. Mississippi, and George Z
BowdeO, to be collector Of customs foi
he district Of Norfolk and Pog,sm ~ b,
| Virginia. Also the nominations OF the
following posimssteTs: Wnlihm Nil
Ter, of Tuscaloosa. Alabams: Robert
A. Moseby, Of Talladega, Alabams
David L. Bringle, OF Silisburg, Norm
Csrolins; Robert Morreil. of fay cite
vile, Nonh Carolina; Msry CfpstteT,
Of Gainesville, Texas.
Toe Ssnste Committee en- N litefy
Affairs decided to-day TO postpone &c
ton upon ell the pending army nomi-
nations, 10 10 number, uatil sfieT
the Christmes recess.
RIcHM nd, December 16. The gen
eral assembly to-day vvted for Uaited
States Senator 10 succeed Sera'or With
ere, whose term exp res March 1, 1880
The vote wss taken IN 10th houses -
seperate sessions. IN the ii ihs
nominees were Hon. Robs. A With
era, Gen. VIM. Msbone and Gen. w
G. Wickhem. The vote re uifed:
Malone SO, Withers 80, Wlckbsm
2. 10 the Senate the only ron.
meas were Withers and Malone. Many
speeches, marked By the usual poiiti-
cal criminatiop and recrimination, oc-
cupied the attention Of the Senate until
3:l5 r. n, when the vote was tsken
resulting Mabf ne %, Wi,hsrs 10, Wick
hsm 3 and John w. Daniel 1. The
JOINT vote was 81 follows: Number Of
votes cast, 1Ss; necessary to Choice.
20; Of which Malone received 70,
Withers IS. Wickham and Daniel
l. The two houses will meer in joist
session tomorrow ~ noon, when q
formal vote will be taken, aud Gen
Malone will be declared duly elected |
United States senator.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-07-11

most. When 1 threatened violent
blows about his head (although careful
not to strike him), the animals head
slowly sank down, and the eyes closed,
but this was not a feigned act. The
breathing was affected, but not sup
pressed, the surface temperature Of the
body perceptibly lowered, 1 judged,
and it was, as I.believe, q fainting, not
feigning; a temporary paralyzation OF
the whole body, through fear, and for
the time being absolute unconscious
ness. Furthermore, as In fainting, a
touch of cold water has the power of
readily restoring the animal. I have
made scores of experiments with opos-
sums when apparently dead, and in no
instance have the results varied from
the above. As to the position usually
assumed when the opossum is supposed
to be feigning death, it is that which
the animal always assumes when sleep
ing, and, further, is that best calcu-
lated to prevent injury from blows, as
the head and breast are partially pro-
tected. The opossum is superlatively
lazy and positively timid, and not in
telligent, when compared with the rae
coon, otter, muskrat or marmot, and l
believe the supposed habit of feigning
death when captured by man to
be attributable to fear and not cum
ming. Surely, it is a merciful prOTi-
sion that destroys, without pain, all
sensation in animals about to be torn
in pieces.-Scie7see NeICS.