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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07
An Enemy to Public Educa'
HON.

II il asserted by the partisans OF
Gov Roberts that he is not really op.
posed to public schools. but, after kill
ing them off in the name Of economy.
would revive them after . while in .
better form. We are 10th to believe
that man occupying his position
should be found so far behind the age
AZ to be hostile to the general educa-
ton of the people, but the circum-
stances all lead to that conclusion. and
indicate that he had the course he has
taken in contemplation from the be.
ginning. The raid which the Austin
Statesman began last fall AID has kept
10 ever since on our public school sys'
tenn, and which seemed SO uncalled for,
it is lattsrly apparent was inspired from
tho Guberuatorial Office and intended
to prepare the public mind for his
coup dctat, otherwise styled a veto
The retreat of the Galveston News
from it's generally advanced position al
progressive and humanitarian jour
nal into the unworthy business o.
championiug the Governors crusade
against knowledge and morality in the
interest of ignorance and crime, speaks
with still more significance to the same
purport, aud indicates dsep'lsid con
spiracy against the rights of the peo'
ole, fed by the appliances OF power
and pelf. 1.-The Old Alcalde" may be
honest in his views, but they are MOI
therefore the less reprehensible, or the
less steruly to be denounced and con
fronted by every good citizen.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07
Choice ViIliAcatlOn.

The Austin Statesman is the spokes.
man Of the governor. That the item
appropriating money was vetoed, not
because there was danger of creating
deficiency in the revenues to meet
tho appropriation, but because Of the
governors private prejudice against
free schools we conclude from the fol-
lowing found in the Statesman 3 article
referring to the veto message: THE
State debt, too, is sacred and must
and will be paid, but this horrible relic
of carpet bsgism, this grand machinery
of free schools. established that radi-
calism, might have its paid emissaries
in every community in the State; this
robbing Of one man to educate anoth-
er's child that the powers of govern
meuts may be enlarged this miserable
system to give public money to peda-
gogues on child's name, whether this
child attended school or not; this
wretched innovation. that was born
IN iuiquity and nourshsd with fraud,
deserves not the money of the people,
and revenues should not be sausuder-
ed upon it. 1t was a creation OF rad.
icalism. and the democratic party made
q pitiiul bid for votes when it first set
it down in q platform. The theory
should be repudiated. "-[San Antonio
Exnress
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07

ACCORDING to the ideas advanced
by the Austin Statesman the msn who
served term or two in cou nty jail
or the peni,entisry, can point with
more pride to his record than the man
who ever attended . free school. We
are led by the Statesman to believe
that there is something dark aud dia.
boIicsl about free school. but what
il is has not vet been vcuehssfed, ..
go far that paper has turned lite siten.
ton solely to anaiheua.-ISsn Anton.
40 Express.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07

The sign. "Blscksmithipg BY Carine
and Nellie Blair" is over q door in
Louisville. A Courier. j ourusl report
er looked in and saw Miss Carine a,
work. "She Was blonde, her CON-
plexion was as fair rs that of any pet
ted belle, and the lovely tinge Of pink
and red which spread over face and
neck not only served to hsighten her
natural beauty, but gave evidence Of
robust health. She was dressed in
Turkish trousers and loose blouse
coat Her sleeves were rolled up to
the elbow. exhibiting . beautifully
rounded and Snowy white srn."
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07

Senator Hampton is described as
being vet unused to doing without bis
amputated limb and as standing erect
with great difficulty. He is an agree.
able public speaker, having a pleasant
vo;ce and a distinct enuncia:ion.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07

FIFTY THOUSAND young shad have
recently been turned loose" BY the
u. 8. Fish Commission ia each Of
tho following Texas rivers San Mar
COS near Luling Guadalupe near Sc
puiu San Antonio near San Antonio
Colorado near Columbus, Fishermen
and fish consumers will be glad to heal
this.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07

The Central trains now arrive a.
4: P. NJ. and depart at IL :35 P. N.
Fast express train onthe lnterna,
tional Railroad leaves at 800 A. NJ. and
arrives At 9:15 A. NJ. daily accomoda'
ton train leaves at 4:3O A. NJ. and ar
rives at l 80 A.. M.-[Austin States
man.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07

Go to Reynolds Il Daniels for Cuban
Chill Tonic, the great West Indies Fever
and Ague Remedy, great remedy from
Cuba, guaranteed to cure chllls and levers.
billousness and Liver Complaint every
time. 1t is the finest medicine in the
world. Everybody should try it.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07

The Goliad Guard announces that
Goliad county is out Of Of debt-Good
for Goliad. How leng, oh, how long
before the same can be laid Of Wilson.
We clip the above from the Flores
vile Chronicle. Hays county is in the
same happy condition as Golisd.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07

SINCE our last We have been inform,
ed that the death Of Mr.. Wiley OF
Lockhart was accidental, ana not SUI
cidal, as We had been Informed and
stated.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07

THE char who-presumably in lit
of abstractiou-picked up from our ia
BILE and carried of our 4-bladed black
handled pocket knife one day TINS
week would do credit to his awakened
self by returning the same to Us.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07

Those who have never seen Senator
Thurman may like to know that he
has a MASSIVE frame; a large, we'll
shaped bead, covered with gray hair;
bright, humorous eyes. and large
mouth. His manner Of speaking is
emipently business like.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07
TS'rRAY NOTICE.
nHOCLAMATION BY THE GOV
ERNOH OF TEXAS.-Whereas join

nHOCLAmATION BY THE GOV.
/ ERNOA OF TEXAS.-Whereas Joint
resolution was passed by the 18th Legislature and
approved april 28th. 1879, requiring general
election to be held throughout tho state Of aex.s
for the adoption or rejection Of an amendment TO
the Constitution Of the State Of Texas, as here
matter set forth:
Now, therefore. I, ORAn N. RoR.nrs, Governor
Of the State Of Texas, do order that an Election
be held throughout the State Of Texas. to be con.
laws of the State and said resolution, ON THE
FIRST TUESDAY IN SEPTEMBER: A. D. 1879
for the adoption or rejection Of the following pro.
posed amendment to the Constitution OF the state
Of Texas, to.wit:
"Jotnt Resolution amending article eight (s) q
the Constitution Of the State Of 7eSas, oy a.
ding a new section to be Section IL.
sEcrIox /. Be It enacted by the Legislature Of
the State Of Texas, That article eight (S) Of the
Constitution Of the State Of Texas be amended by
adding new section, to be styled Section is, to
read as follows iyectiOn 10. Farm products in
the hands Of the producer, and family supplies
for home and farm use, are exempt from all tax
alton until otherwise directed by two-thirds vote
OF all the members elect to both houses OF the
Legislature."
Those voting for the amendment will write OF
print on their ballots the words "For the amend
ment," and those voting against the amendment
will write o. print on their ballots the WORDS
against the amendment"
The election officers OF each election precinct
will imme lately after the election make out du
plioato returns showing in each the number Of
votes cast for the amendment and the number cast
against the amendment, and transmit them to the
county Judge, who will ON the tenth day thereafter
count said returns, and prepare and transmit IN
sealed package to the Secretary Of State q sabu.
lated statement showing the total number Of votei
in the county for and against the amendment.
In testimony whereof, hereunto sign my
name and cause the seal OF State to be
lL,G,1 affixed, At the city Of Austin, this z4th
day Of May, A. D. 1879.
DRAM II. ROBERTS, G0vsrnor.
By the Governor:
john D. TknPLEroN, Secretary Of State.
May 3l.4w
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07

seguiu, May 20.-The State vs., d.
T. Baker and W. Y. Duggau was con.
tinued to-day for witness 7. j. Holland
Very little business done during this
court except by the grand jury.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07

WHY will you suffer with shaking
chill or burning lever? Two doses o.
Cuban Tonic, the Great West Indies re-
yer and Ague Remedy, will stop chill
while one bottle will break them up fol
years: Try it at Raynolds Il Daniels.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07
The Free Eress
A CARD

To all who are suffering from the errors and IN
discretions Of youth. nervous weakness, early 90.
cav. loss Of manhood, &C., l will send receipt
that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This
crest remedy was discovered by a missionary In
South America. Send sslf.addressed envelope
TO the Rsv. JOSEPH 7. INSMAH, Stdtion u, req
York Citv lJanAo ~
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07
To ADVERTIsERS.

EpREB PRESS Ia leading newPspeI sno
.tv.,,,,inv medium, and has the Rest once pc
,assn The Colorado and San ANTONIO AYERS
Cireua,es also generally, bosb South sno soi a.
A live paper, devoted 10 immigration ana .ns
development and pregres. Of the Sonny. c,ni.i
,onisu Democratic In politics.: Only ana omeiaI
n.ner of the county. San Msrcos. she county
srs,. il growing town Of some ..oo ,nhAp'tan,s'
located on the great highway and stage roa I'VE
from Au,tip. via San Antonio to Mexico, on the
line OF The international Railroad which has oeen
eompl.,ed 10 Austin, the capital OF the state, on
iv thirty miles distant, and II 10 conndently IN.
teipstpd will soon be extended 70 ibis pisce. ~
H. noted Tor it's religious and educational prvl'
i.ves, anI A. the center Of fine country ana o.
ossut cor. unity; siso for the celebrated spnns,,
iii mile above, which boil up from the oows'.
OF the earth at the foot Of the mountains. !or.us
tho San Marcos river, and consthuting y ouo.
great natural curiosity and an ine1hsu'ho'e wafer
Advertising agents, and sdvsrtisars generally
,hropohou, lie country. will DO apt to fecogni.,s
On the PROPRIETOR OF the fnEs Phrm one WIN
wbom. A.. newspaper publisher Of Eastern IN.
diana during fourteen years,-ffom oepte~oos,
ss,s 10 December lsI3,-they have prooaoi! nso
busnsss Transactions, to which he can point tneu'
with pleasure a. the best evidence OF MS rsspon
ability and mode Of doing business.
II isee table Of advertising rates on nrsspase'
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07

PARKER's Santonine Worm Lozenges
the best, purest and safest worm medicine
in the world, at Reynolds Il Daniels
BUY none but Parker's Lozenges.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07

CUBAN CHILL Tonic, the great West In,
dies Fever and Ague Remedy, q New and
great Medicine for Chills Fevers, Bilious.
ness and Liver Complaint, at kaynolds &
Daniels,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07
WHICH Is CHEAPEST

A package of DUKES Durham, con.
tanning twenty pipe-fulls of the best
smoking tobacco made, or one common
cigar? Each costs ten cents.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07
IF Y O U

Want cook,
Want . situation,
Want . salesman,
Want o servant girl,
Want to rent store,
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Want to sell . horse.
Want to lend money,
Want to buv . horse,
Want to buy a house,
Want to rent . house,
Want to sell groceries,
Want to sell dry goods,
Want to borrow money,
Want to sell furniture,
Want . boarding place,
Want to sell carriage,
Want to sell hardware,
Want to sell real estate,
Want to sell house and lot.
Want to sell millinery goods,
Want job Of carpeutering.
Want a job of blacksmithing,
Want to find any ones address,
Want to advertise to advantage,
Want to sell a piece Of furniture,
Want to buy second hand carriage,
Want to sell agricultural implements,
Want to find anything you have lost,
Want to find an owner for anythin
ADVERTISE IN
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-07

G. ". Hiukle, remembered in Tex
AZ for the Homeward Star newspaper
humbug, lately committed suicide at
Grenada Miss.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-04

Thompson Dean, Captain James Pep
per, leaves this evening for New
Orleans, making all principal way
landings. Val Entriken, a gentle
man who is recognized by the shipping
and travelling public for bis integrity
and promptness in business and uni
form courtesy with all whom he comes
in contact, is her chief clerk, and
much Of the popularity of the Dean
is due TO him, and he seldom fails to
please the patrons Of the packet he SO
ably represents. The Avalanche. in
referring to the imperial steamer and
her officers, says Of her chief clerk
The friends Of Mr.. Val Entriken,
the efficient clerk Of the Thompson
Dean, who stood nobly to his post dur
ing the late unpleasantness, are
pleased to know that he is still the
chief purser Of that palatial steamer.
Val is a clever boy, has a big heart,
and is liked by all who know him.
Long life to you, sir, and may you be
second to none, but ever stand first in
the clerical duties of the Dean"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-04
COMMERCIAL.
PUBLIC LEDGER 0FFIcR,
MFMPHfS. .IanuarvI 1Q7o !

Mhnrhloi JdnuhIy 4, 1879. J
Gold and greenbaeks continue of equal
marketable value News from the lead
ing financial centers in the East is to the
effect that specie resumption is moving
smoothly. Ccin is given to all who de-
sire it, but few caring for it, however, cur
rency being the %favorite with the major
ity. Numerous bankers, to provide a
fund of gold coin for those who may de-
mand it, have chosen to accept coin or
coin.certifcates. Silver appears to be in
good demand. In this market gold coin
is IN seant supply, with little or no de
mand for it. Silver is plentiful, though
the banks report no redundancy at
present. VWT
Exchange, especially Eastern, is active
and firm, but without change of quota
tions. Cotton bills offer literally and are
taken at q discount for New York sight
and New England demand; sight bills on
points beyond are 4 discount. Checks on
New York are soldat par. Rates on New
Orleans are par selling and 4 discount
buyingi also three to five days sight \ to
70 discount.
Another movement is under way TO
fund old city bonds underline consolidated
system of Soc on the dollar, buying them
attheir present low value, viz: 25026c,
and taking prompt paying 6 per cent. in
terest bonds therefor. tits a good scheme
forthose who are able, better, in fact, than
any other investment offering at present.
About 100000 has been funded during
the past two days, and another $4,000 is
to be added in a day or two.
A liberal supply of currency is reported,
the banks drawing from the East through
the express companies. For two months
past the flow in this direction has been
constant, and no falling off is expected I'M
til cotton shipments slacken off. There is
little or no mercantile demand for dis
counts and no tightness is visible in any
branch Of trade. Interest rates continue
at 8 to 10 per cent. for prime commercial
paper in bank, favorite customers occa-
sionally securing concessions on these
quotations. Choice mortgage paper can
be negotiated at 6 per cent.
Taxpaying serips are in light move
ment. Nominal rates for local securities
are as follows:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-04
Colonel Gordon Changers Widow
will Stick TO Her Husband.

Washington Special to N. Y. Times.l
Army circles have been excited bv
the recent publication of a scandal in
which Captain Blair, of the Fifteenth
infantry, and the widow of the late
Colonel Gordon Granger, are the CEN
trail figures. After the death of
Colonel Granger, his widow settled in
Washington, and, being a lady of lib
eral education and fine personal an
pearance, soon became a favorite in
social circles. Mrs. Granger is a rela-
tive Of the late Commodore Wander
bilt, who bequeathed her $4,000.
About a year ago she married Captain
Blair, and is now with her husband at
Santa Fe. Recently the United States
consul at Glasgow, Scotland, reported
to the State department that a woman
with two children, giving the lame of
Mrs. Thomas Blair Nichols, and claim
ing to be the wife of Captain Blair.
United States army, had filed charges
with him against her husband for
bigamy, she having learned that he
had married Mrs. Granger. The
Scotch woman alleges that Blair's
real name is Nicholas that he desert
ed her about eighteen years ago, and
enlisted in the United States army:
and that shortly prior to his marriage
with Mrs. Granger he visited her in
Scotland. These facts we're commu-
nicated to William Il. Vanderbilt. of.
New York, by the State department.
who, in turn, communicated them to
Mrs. Granger Blair. The lady replied
that she had already been informed of
the story, which she pronounced un-
true, and expressed a determination
to adhere to her husband. Captain
Blair has obtained leave of absence
and will visit Washington and demand
an investigation of the charges, which
he p%ronounces false. Blair entered
the army in 1860 as a private and was
promoted to a lieutenantcy in 1867.
Prior to his marriage with Mrs. Gran
ger he visited Scotland. The facts
last stated give interest to the Scotch
wOman's story.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-04

Major General Edward LEstrange,
who had attained the venerable age of
eighty-seven years and six months.
and who had spent all the years of his
manhood in the service of his coun-
try, died at Liverpool November 18th
The bare record of his career is the
best evidence of the varied duties in
which he was employed and the num-
circus honors conferred upon him for
his faithful performance of them.
Generol L'Estrange was born in MAY.
ll9l served in the campaign of
1859, in Spain, with tho Fourteenth
regiment, aud was presented at the
battle of Corunna (medal and clasp {;
at the capture of the Isle of France.
December Is, 1910; at the capture Of
Batavia, August u, 1911 at Walter
n@n and at the capture of Samarang,
in 1911 at the siege and storm of
DJokiucarta, 1872, and at the capture
Of Java, 1871 (medal and clasp. and
engaged with q Dutch brigade at St.
Nicholas; at the stormlng Of a strong
Dutch fort on the coast Of Bantam on
board her msjesty's steamer Roscius T;
at the boarding and capture of eleven
French gunboats present at the siege
and storm of Cornelis, and at the
storm aid capture of the nights of
Scramble at the capture of the town
and fortress OF Sambas isle of Bor-
neo), March, 1918 Napal war, 1876
siege and capture Of Hattras in March
1877 Mahrattah campaign, 1Sl7-l8;
siege and storm of Bhurtpore, under
Lord Cumbermere linda, medal and
clasp commandant at Landore dur
ing the Indian mutipy and by per-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-04
virginia FIogging.

cLhto.l
Captain Lipscomb, chief of police,
Joined a group Of gentlemen, includ-
ing Judge Clopton, Colonel Ambers
and the State reporter, standing on
Hull street, and told of a white man
that he whipped this morning by order
Of the mayor. The prisoner was a
tramp hailing from Connecticut, and
gave his name as Charles A. Wilson.
He was convicted in court of stealing
a pair of boots from John Dunavan,
Danville shops, and was sentenced to
receive five lashes. One gentleman
in the party asked how he admins
tered the lash. With a paddle three
inches broad, was the reply. THAT
don't fill the bill, said the gentleman.
1t should be a cowhide, or a whip.
or a strap" Judge Clopton was ap-
pealed to, and said that the law didn't
provide any special instrument to be
used in administering the lash, and
thought a paddle was good enough.
Upon the gentleman who advocated
the Gowhide still Directing to the a
ner in which the tramp had been
whipped, Colonel Ambers facetiously
remarked that it would be an easy
matter for Wilson to get a new trial
and have the whipping done over again
if he wasn't satisfied.
When the police officers of Manches-
ter apply the lash to a male prisoner
they make him divest himself of his
clothing and stand with hands fast
ened in the partition wall.
Speaking Of the whipping-post
Judge Clopton wondered what had
become of Ch~esterfeld's "old mule. "
as the post was yulgarly termed. 1t
was a post with a cross beam at the
top, in which the prisoners hands
were fastened.
The judge said the last time he saw
it was when the county seat of Ches-
terfield was removed to Manchester.
in 1871. The "old mule" had lust
been repaired and painted as good as
new, and was brought here along with
the books, papers and other valuables
Of the county. But since that date
nothing had been e of it. Old Ar
cher, the sable %janitor of the court
house, is supposed to have chopped it
up for kindling-wood. The mule"
was quite historic. 1t had been used
for upwards of fifty years.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-04

Extreme cold prevails here and through
out tho North, navigation in all rivors is
blockaded by the ice above this port, and
our only source of supply at present is by
rail with perhaps a few shipments Of corn
from the Madrid bend country. The
steamer Ruth was looked for from that di.
rection yesterday. Should a supply Of
corn arrive by her it will find a ready
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-04
ChanCery Sale of Real Estate

I~9l-SShancery Court of Shelby Countv-I n
R~SyVnkllhg OF al. rs. g. H.. Becker at ii ~
X virtue Of an interlocutory decree e. ..,o
~ entered in the above cause on tbo s saie
eay Oh July, 1873, | will sell at pnbiic ano+ Eash
70 me highest bidder, in front Of tbs uG 1iIOOI1,
shd MASTERS ONCE, courthouse bpil SiTLH
MAID street Memphis, Tenn, on nE'
Saturday, January 4, 1879.
WITHIN legal hours, the following d.so.h
'to-Wit: 'S county, Tenn,
%beslnning at a point in the west l;r. :
Sihen street, In Fort Pickering extanJoS ~
Hnere It intersect with the south linz of
heretofore conveyed by Willoughbv Will t
70 =. 1. Etehverne; thence soutb Win SiLtS
s Hi i4Ey feet to a stake; thence west. nsr.
aIiel Eith Gsines street25 feet: tbenca psL-
paIaIleI with sixth street 40 feet tn \ SstUnlLtnni'
thenee east 2S feet parallel with GssaHoi
street 70 the beginning; being the sam si1 1es
SonIeyea oy 4. p Bates to S. 4. PooI an e tot
NOE Win approved security; lien rstainn
ann M sqqity OF redemption barred.
1hls December IA, 1878.
II X. J. BLACK, Clerk and Mostm
ID. Z. KING, Solicitor. 81 az Mta ds e
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-04

mission of the governor general, Lord
Canning, raised a regiment Of Gourka
troops in defense Of British interests
IN India, for which be received the
thanks of the Indian government.
He retired in the year 1861, after a
period Of 6fty-two years of active ser
vice, He was buried in Toxteeth
Park Cemetery on November 18th.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-04

Colonel Fred D. Grant sailed Satur-
day on the White Star steamer Britain
mic. He is to meet General and Mrs.
Grant in Paris, and after paying a
visit to Mr.. and Mrs. Sartoris in Eng.
land, be is to start for India with his
father. Mrs. f. d. Grant will remain
in Chicago. When asked about the
probability of his father receiving a
nomination for President, Colonel
Grant replied that he had nothing to
say on the subject.