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From Zionsvillc.
June 18th, 1870.

Eiitofs banner:
Crop prospects are poor in
this section; rain is very much
needed, everything is suffering
for it; the grass is drying out,
and stock are suffering; corn
crop is sorry-it having long
since tasseled, and the silk is
turning dry, rain would not do
it much good, unless it is very
young corn. Cotton is grow
ing and prospects here are as
good as any where IN the coun-
ty; young cotton is doing very
well, considering the drouth;
forward cotton is not doing so
well; it is now in squares and
blooms, but the incessant dry
weather is causing it to shed.
From the present outlook, if a
half a crop can be made, we
are doing well. Oats have turn
ed out well, and are about all
cut and housed. Millct is not
doing so well, but if rain can
be had in a few days, it may yet
turn out liberal yield. Mus
tang grapes are beginning to
ripen, and wine making will
soon be in order. | attended a
shooting match and ball at the
residence of Mr.. Geo. Mealber-
ger near Berlin, on sunday, the
18th inst. The shooting took
place in the afternoon, and was
we'll attended. The prize, a
splendid rifle, was won by Mr..
Els, Of your city, he making
the best shot. Ats o'clock the
ball was opened and dancing
was continued uEtil the wee
sma' hours. There were sever
al kegs of beer on hand, in con-
sequence of which, some of the
b'hoys got a little "happee."
The best Of order and quiet pre-
vailed, not a word being pass
ed to mar the pleasures of the
evening. Mr.. H. w. Stroheker,
of Galveston, is here on a visit
to hls friends and relatives.
ROBIN Hoop.
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The REUNION at the school
grounds last night was really
sublime. The grounds were
brilliantly lifhted. by torches,
presenting a magnificent ap-
pearance. Refreshment stands
were provided for the benefit of
the multitude of pleasure-seek-
ers. who filled the grounds. 1t
was, indeed, what it was inten-
ded to be, a grand reunion of
the children and friends of our
public schools, and judging
from the merry peals of laugh
ter of the girls. and the jovial,
good-natured countenances of
the boys, we were convinced
that they were in the heighth
of their glory. Everybody,
countenance seemed to beam
with pleasure. while marked
degree of joy and satisfaction
appeared to be firmly stamped
upon ther brows. The occas-
sion will be long remembered
by all present as one of unheign
ured happiness and joviality.
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Council Meeting.

The resolutions published below fully ex-
plain themselves:
BE it resolved by the City Council of the city
of Brenhanl-
/. That the Public Free schools Of the city
of lsrenham are an ornament To the city and
an honor to its citizens; they have stood the
test of four years. and have Increased In ex-
cellence, prosperity aud popularity; they have
male friends of those who were hostile to then
In their inception; and. rs proof of their eN-
cellence and popularity, they have entirely
Superseded private schools.
The excellence Of our schools is due tf
the Peabody Fund, without which they could
not be sustained for the full term often months
.. The noble philanthropist, who let so rich
heritage TO the children of the South, has
gone TO mis- reward and We can only bless hi.
memory; but we do sincerely thank his noble
steward, DIR. Barnes Sears, for the generous
donations Of that fund To our schools, which
now amount to three thousand and four hun
dred dollars.
4. The council Is pledged To 4 warm and
hearty support of the public free schools Of
this city, aud invoke the aid, which We know
will still be given, of all our citizens in s,is-
tanning and keeping them in their present
prosperous condition.
:. That n copy of these resolutions, signe,
by the Mayor AMI Boari Of Aldermen and
School Trustees, he furnished to Dr. Sears;
anil, the city papers are requested TO publish
the same.
Approved June i6th, IS19
N. T.. KERR, Mayor.
Attest: e. III. CARLISLE Secretary
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If the fool is known by his folly, what i;
he who trifles with cold. A cough is ma
lures warning of perl, prophetic OF dis
ease. consumption and death, yet how many
neglect to practically recognize this pain
truth till their health is impaired and
strength wasted. Have you cDld. Ellert's
Extract of Tar and Wild Cherry is invalu-
able as a safe and reliable remedy for
coughs. colds, Group, catarrh and consump-
ton and if YOU are wise you will at once
try it. Sold and warranted by J. Tristram.
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SToREHoUsE Sold Mr..
John A. Randle, agent for
Judge I. NJ. Onins, recently
sold the Onins building on the
east side of the square to the
Washington county Real Es-
tate and Building association for
the sum of $4,000 in cash. The
building is / two story store
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Iune 18th 1870.

EU'IOtS Banne:
The Kansas fever is raging
furiously here among the ne
groes; one elder Johnson made
a speech to the negroes at Good
Will church. advising them TO
leave the south and go to a
country where they could get
their rights and do better.
Crop prospects are gloomy;
cotton small; corn nearly all
burned up; in many places corn
will not make FIVE bushels per
ace. !. H. r.
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A CORRESPONDENT at Grab
all, who hides his identity I'M
der the signature of "Subscri-
Der" writes that he is opposed
to free schools under any and
all circumstances. Subscriber
is at least fifty years behind the
times. He lives in the wrong
age of the world.
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GRAVEYARD AND GUN.-
Thursday night a negro man
was badly shot in the wrist and
left breast with buckshot and
thereby hangs tale. Mr..
Beauchamp has charge of Wei
busch's nurseries, adjoining the
old graveyard, and on the prem
Uses there is a very fine water
melon patch and therein a gun
has for some time done duty as
a silent sentinel. The negro
claims that he was shot as he
was passing through the grave
yard, but those who live near
est heard no report of a gun,
but one was heard to go off in
the melon VINEYARD. 1t is con-
sidered very likely that the
melons will not,be again inter-
rupted this season. !.
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A SHANE What are our
gardeners and farmers doing
that it should be necessary to
import watermelons from Gal
weston? On Mondaya crate of
watermelons was received by
one of our most enterprising
fruit dealers-the price asked
for them was twenty cents each
and upwards, how far up our
reporter did not ascertain. On
Saturday last there was several
wagon loads of home raised
melons in town. The fruit
dealer is to be commended for
enterprise, but what can be said
in favor OF our own gardeners.
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WOULDN'T Go.-Some gay
and festive young cusses of this
town had a nice little game "ix-
ed up to take a newcomer
out watermelon limiting last
Saturday night. The water
melon game is played by taking
the greeny a mile or two into
the country. getting him into a
field and firing off few old
rusty pistols the crowd then
separate and leave greeny to
get to town as best he can. In
the present instance the new
conner or Subject" heard of
the niger shooting" in the
grave yard and respectfully but
firmly declined to go melon gath
ering, considering it cheaper to
buy 'cm.
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Strange but true; my entire
stock of spring and summer
clothing must be sold within the
next 80 days atpurchasers own
price at c. \. Potter's.
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"WHERE will the Santa Fe
railroad enter the town at9" is
the question asked by almost
every one you meet. That
question will, perhaps. be def
nitely settledw thin the next ten
days.
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IRIS TOO Hor.-A gentleman
who has for several days been
trying to procure the service of
an African lady to do the fami-
ly cooking, has not yet succeed
ed, being informed by the Afri-
can ladies' whom he has offered
to employ that, at is too hot
to cook"
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l WOULD respectfully call the
attention of the citizens of
Brennan and surrounding coun-
try to the fact that | am now
selling goods very low, as the
stock was bought from the as
signees at bankrupt prices, and
l am willing to give you the
benefit. LOUIS MEIER
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Old DIR. Johnson was a benefactor. Sew
enty-five years ago he invented what is
called Johnson's Anodyne Liniment, the
wonderful success of which in the cure of
diseases of the head, throat and lungs is
truly astonishing. No family should be
without it.
Thousands of dollars might be annually
saved 10 farmers if they would give freely
OF Sheridans Cavalry Condition Powders
to their horses, cattle. sheep, hogs and
fowl. They prevent disease and promote
the growth. We said Sheridan's. Those
putup in large packs are utterly worthless
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rs Just received at d. W.
Bloombargh & Cos a full line
of Flannel suits. Linen suits.
Busters, shirts, ties, shoes, boots,
ETC., for men. youths and bows
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gA+ d. w. Bloombargh &
Co. are just in receipt of fine
selection of latest novelties in
ladies, misses and childrens slip
pers and shoes.
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RESUMED Business 1t is
with no small degree of pleas
ure that the BANNER announces
the fact that its old friend, Alex
Simon, has resumed business
at his old stand on Main street.
He respectfully invites all his
old friends and customers to
call and examine his goods and
prices, as he intends selling out
his presenl stock at bottom
figures. For further particu-
lars see advertisement.
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Mrs. F. A. ENGEI.KE,
Mrs. ]. A, WILKINS,
MRS l. II SINoS

Uncle Sans Harness Oil put on to your
harness, will make the leather look new,
and keep it soft and pliable. Give it trial.
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CROPS. Farmers from va
rious portions of the county
report much of the corn as gone
past redemption, though some
young corn may yet make a
crop. Cotton is needing rain
very much.
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Mother, when your dear baby suffers in
teething use DIR. Winchelrs Teething Syr-
up, it soothes the pain. regulates the bow
els. quickly cures collie, brings natural sleep
and is SO charming in all its effects, that il
you Isc it once YOU will use it always. Sold
by !. TriSiram 4; only = cents 4 bottle.
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Call and examine the stock of
clothing at c. a. Potters's be-
fore purchasing elsewhere. You
will find it to your advantage.
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Emancipation Day.
THE PROCESSION

NN'SEsNSioN
Was formed on Sandy street,
near Parks stable, passed up
Market to Main, down Main to
Douglas, down Douglas, to
Sandy, up Sandy to North,
down north to Quitman, down
Quitman to St. Charles, up St.
Charles to Sandy, down Sandy
to North, thence to Hutchin-
sons Grove. The procession
was headed by the Brenflam
colored band, followed by the
Lee colored base ball club on
foot, neatly uniformed, next
came men, women and children
on horse back and in wagons.
The procession was about two
hundred yards in length. There
were no flags or banners obser-
vable in the procession; all NOV
ed in good order and quitude-
no yelling or boisterousness be-
ing observed.
Arriving at the grounds,
speech making, music and gen
eral glorifcaticn was the order
of the day. By invitation Hon.
Seth Shepard. c. R. Breedlove,
Esqr., and S. A. Hackworth
addressed the assemblage, af-
ter which several colored ora
tors occupied the stand.
There were about two thous-
and colored people present, and
everything passed off harmoni-
ously and pleasantly.
The festivities were wound
up with a grand ball upon a
platform in the grove erected
for the purpose,
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ALL goods bought Of E. L
Salley will be delivered free at
any hour during the day. lw-
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Whatever Marine

Or designation is given to cause Of Fever
and Ague, or other intermittent disease, it
is always malaria. Eliminste that from the
system, and sure cure is the Immediate
result. The safest, surest, most efiectual
and. at the same time, perfectly harmless
preparation for producing this happy effect,
is Clifford's Febrifuge. 1t represents, in their
utmost purity and free from all irritating
properties. the remedial principles Of the
East India Cinchona bark. as grown on the
Neilgherry hills. 1t is the mos, powerful
anlidote 10 malaria known, and yet as
harmless as water.
j. L. RICHARDSON, Proprietor,
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WHEN an inexperienced man
-scallawags in "yallerhammer-
dom"-comes to Texas to JET
fersonianize an entire commun-
ity he should be careful in han
ding his wind. He is liable to
not only burst, but ''bust."
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IF you want to buy. exchange
or rent land, or Brennan town
property, apply to JOHN A
RANDLE, Land Agent. Read
his column of advertisements.
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Mayors Court.

Monday NJ. Russo and =
Gardner, two mechanics work
ing on a building in the suburbs,
were 'yanked up" by officer
MCGOWAN on Saturday for us
ing unbecoming language that
could be heard over the dis
lance of a squirrel rifle shot,
One dollar and trimmings each,
makes them square" with the
city. -s-t
Terry Rogers a young color
ed rooster was up for fighting
like a rooster. Case continued
until to day.
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Try the Honest Baking Pow
der, it stands unequaled; SAM
pie boxes furnished on applica-
ton. c. w. KLAEDEN,
Sole Agent.
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For every ache, pan and bruise on man
or beast, Uncle Sans Nerve and Bone Lin
iment is the Balm. Sold by ]. Tristram.
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a@ White vests at go cents
and upwards at D. w. Bloom
bargh & Co.
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Our Long Point correspond
ent gives some additional par
ticulars concerning the recent
FIRE and burning of a man at
that place. 1t appears that the
burnt building was not a tenant
house, but the residence of Mrs.
Geo. w. Gentry, Jr., which was
occupied by the German who
has already been mentioned.
The man is recovering but it
will be some weeks before he
is able to work. In the neigh
borhood rain is needed, but the
crops still look green and fresh.
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CuTrING.-Two colored boys,
about IS years Of age, got into
row at Hutohinsons grove yes
terday. One of the combatants
received a severe cut over the
eye. The cuttist was duly lock-
ed up in the city bastile.
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Chew Jackson's hes, Sweet Navy Tobacco

For a pamphlet on Electric Treatment
of chronic diseases with Electricity, which
will be sent free. address the Mcintosh
Electric Belt and Battery CO., Ie, and Ip4
Jackson street Chicago, Ill.
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MORE KANsAs.-Monday eve
ming there was another meeting
held in Camptown by the "exo-
busters or colored people
More delegates were appointed
to the Houston convention. 1t
is to be hoped that all the head
center darkies will go down to
Houston and never return. =
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PRosPEcTING.-Quite a num-
Der of persons have visited our
city within the past two weeks
in quest of business locations,
and two new business firms have
thrown open their doors in our
midst.
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Every Mother

WESTERN CoRN--Just receiv-
ed. one car load of Western
corn, for sale in quantities to
suit customers.
&. A. POTTER
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CRoPs.- Farmers have been
in town during the present
week from almost every portion
of the county, from whom we
learn that the corn, crop will be
almost an entire failure, with
but few exceptions. In some
parts of the county fears are
entertained that not enough
corn will be raised for bread
purposes, much less for feeding
stock. Cotton is reported as
doing we'll generally, the
drought, as yet, not having in
jured it to any considerably ex-
tent.
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A carload of choice sugar
house molasses for sale low to
the trade at c. w. KLAEDEN' 5.
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GRANTED BAIL The court
of Appeals, before which Col,
]. E. kirby's case was carried
under writ of habeas corpus on
application for bail, has decided
that he is entitled to bail, and
fixes the amount at $4,000,
which will be readily given.
The many friends of Col. Kirby
in this city are much rejoiced at
the action of the court in this
matter.
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SCHooI. PIcNIc.-There was
a picnic on Caney, near Sem
pronius Friday, complimentary
to the students Of Prof. letters
school. 1t was well attended,
we are informed, and finely en-
loved.
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When you are oppressed with despon-
dent thoughts don't worry your associates
with gloomy grumblings. hi usc Ellcrt's
Daylight Liver Pills. They stimulate the
liver into healthy action, tone the stomach
and bring happiness. Sold by ]. Tristrani.
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Thousands of dollars are saved every
year by progressive farmers who use Uncle
Sans Condition Powder in feeding their
stock. II restores the sick, adds to the use
fulness, increases the beauty. and promotes
the growth. Sold by !. Tristram.
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81. W. GRADER. Matchmaker and
Jeweler. BRENNAN, Texas.
Dobbin's Electric Soap.


Having obtained the agency of this ccle-
brated Soap for Brenham and vicinity,
append the opinion of some Of our best
people as to lis merits.
We hereby certify that we have used
Dobbins' Electric Soap, made by I. l..
Cragin & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. and state
that its use has given general satisfaction.
That it is pure soap, and although little
higher priced than other common rosin
soaps, ii is worth more than the difference
in price. We therefore recommend it to all
who dssire strictly first-class soap.
Mrs. F. A. ENGELKE,
Mrs. ]. A, WILKINS,
Mrs. Il. SIMON.
l desire all my frieIsls and customers
give this Soap one trial, so they may know
Just how good the best Soap in the Uniteo
States is. c. W. KI.EDEN,
BRENNAN. Texas Sole Agent.
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Irish PoTAToEs.-Kuhne, the
man who purchased beans and
potatoes and shipped them from
here to ST. Louis last year, is
now engaged in buying and
shipping Irish potatoes. to the
same market. from this
place, and is making a
handsome profit upon his in
vestment, if we are to judge
from the St. Louis quotations.
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10 To those Of our subscribers who are IL,
arrears to TIE WrExLY RASSEr, notice Is
hereby given that remittances will be thank
fully received. rE
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Presents itself TO those who use Parker's
Hair Balsam. in the discovery Of its rare
and remarkable merits. Many have written
us expressing their delight in the fact that
it works Ike charm Itsfiisinfectant prop
critics in chemical combination rendering il
healihful, cleansing and healing are bearing
fruit.and the beautiful hair it produces. with
the clean, healthy scalp. entirely freed from
dandruff and failing hair, are achievements
for which We have reason to feel proud. A
patron assures us that he has used twelve
different Hair Preparations and that PR
ker's Hair Balsam surpasses them all. To
hair that has become gray or faded, it res
torres that beautiful natural color Of youth.
and produces vigor and luxuriance that
surprises every one. Buy bottle from your
druggist, r. Z. Lrhn, and tests its merits
Every Mother
VIII greatly add to hes own strength and
comfort by the free use Of Parker's Ginger
Tonic, wiiile its invigorating properties that
soo;he the nerves and induce refreshing
sleep, are impaired through the milk to her
nursing babe, making the i;tle one quiet.
contented, cheerful and happy-ihe beet
way to make the fretful child good ba-
by.h 1t is also most comforting remedy
for the aged, the feeble and COW alescent; it
builds up and sustains the strength, scothes
the nerves, banishes melancholy, and is in
comparably superior to wines or liquors.
whileit does not intoxicate. Buy from your
druggist, X. Z. Iuhn, Sr.oo bottle, or
sample bottle at n; o.uts andtest its merits.
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FATAL ACCIDENT. = June
Cole, negro aged s., who
lived on Sam Stones planta-
ton, was accidently killed at
the new saw mill on that place
at 4 o'clock Thursday. He
was engaged in unloading a
stock" from the wagon when
it slipped, rolling on him and
knocking him over two or three
logs, he falling. on his head and
breaking his skull, causing in
slant death. The coroners jury
returned a verdict in accordance
with the facts.
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May q. 1870. ]


Pcevish children have worms. DR.. Jaque's
German Worm Cakes viii destroy the
worms and make the children happy.
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Arm BRoKEN.-A colored
boy named Jim Dwyer, while
passing near a wild horse hitch
ed in front of Mr.. Salley's store,
on Thursday morning was kick
ed by the animal, breaking his
arm below the elbow. He was
sent to a physician for repairs.