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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-09-03

begin by seizing q depot of army uni
- and therefore, If there are
Sco'fnos FOR action of the government,
| sec 20 danger in the delay which
VIII result from this presentation of
The subject to you. If, however, IN
Your letter judgment a company
should be sent there, ii shall be
promptly done as soon rs YOU notify
me to that effect. AS / have already
said, do not act at once because IN
your instruction you say may send a
company there, which / construe as
leaving it somewhat discretionary
with me. returned on the 3lst OF
December, 1876, from St. Louis. I
am, very truly, yours,
Nv. s. HANCOCK,
'.Mai. Gen. Commanding"
-nE PRESIDENTIAL DIFFICULTY.
On the 10Th of January Gen. Han
cock wrote to Gen. Sherman that he
had been so busy that he had not yet
written. as he had intended, in reply
to the acknowledgment of hi. letter
from Carondelet. He says: ri wish
ell TO notice simply your reference to
the several statutes and one or two
other points in brief way. I will
Go 80 yet, but not to-day, as 1 am
house-hunting. The proposition for
Joint committee insures n peaceful
solution of the presidential question,
it 1T becomes law, and, in my opin-
ion, gives to Gov. Hayes chances he
did not have before. 1 have consid-
cred that Mr.Tilden's chances were i'm.
pregnable. Not 80 Mr.. Hendricks.
Now it seems to me that Gov. Hayes
has something more than an equal
chance, but the definite results cannot
be fOreshadowed. Fortunately. trou-
bic need not be provided against by
the use of the ARMY should the bill
become law. II the bill passes and
General Grant vetoes it, Mr., Tildcn's
chances will be stronger than before
certainly if Inc and his friends sup
ported the measure. Public opinion
will strengthen his position. The
danger III the compromise question,
or joint committee plan, is that the
defeated candidate might appeal to
the Supreme Court on grounds of H.
legal (unconstitntionaD decisions. 1
am very truly yours,
"WlNrlBLp s. tfANcdoK."
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03

The sum Of all the fires, accidents.
life long injuries and actual deaths
caused every July in this land by the
fire cracker, il q sad total Of havoc and
heart breaking misery. City and town
authorities have made laws against the
pest, and abated it in some degree; but.
after all, the true way il to put IN ito
place something less dangerous but
equally fascinating to its young lovers.
And if at the same time the feelings
Of the boys and girls themselves can
be enlisted against the terrible little
red Chinese demons, the day Of com.
mon sense Fourth of July celebrations
will have dawned anew for this nation.
Mary Wager Fisher, 10 the July 81.
Nicholas, essays the task Of psrsua.
sion 10 tho story Of Toms Anti. Fire
cracker League and in the same mum.
Der Of that magazine. with similar
end ID view, Daniel Beard, in plain
sentences and many pictures, allures
the youngsters to make and send ny
Paper Balloons, by daylight and star.
light, with equal safety to balloons aod
senders. 90
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03
Bu,l.es, and Professional sle..

Buslness and Professional Mes'
and all who, in consequence of over
work, find themselves suffering from a
gradually increasing brain and nervous
exhaustion, and who feel that they
Sre slowly losing vitality and the pow.
er to do their best. and that . break
down in the near future is almost in.
evitable, will fnd in Compound Oxy'
gen q new agent of'cure and restoration
which acts rs 'revitalizer-and this
with . promptness that~at once stops
the downward drift. The paralysis
which 90 often arrests the steps OF
business men and hard brain-workers
after they have passed middle life,
might in most casss be prevented BY
an occasional use ofthiI revitalisine
agent. Our Treatise on COMPOUND
Oxygen. its Nature and Action, IL sen
free. Address Drs. STARKEY x PAL.
en-, 1109 and I'LL Girard St.. Phila-
delphis, Pa.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03

On Sunday and Monday, July 4th
and 9th, the Hope Hook and Ladder
Fire Company, No. 2, of Austin, will
give
GRAND FIREMENS' PICNIC
at Pressler's Garden. This promises
to be a grand affair, and whoever can
make it convenient should 60 to Aus
tin and participate. San Marcos
should send a good delegation. Foot
races, Target shooting, and other sports
will be the order of the day, and the
Company will award $1,000 in prizes
for championship in the different sports.
Dancing. illumination, fireworks and
balloon ascensions every night.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03
"A Drop Of 10y In Every Wore

"A Drop Of 10y In Every Word.
BENNINGTON, Huuterdon Co.. N. j.
DR.. r. V. PIERCE, Buffalo N. Y:
Three months ago I was broken out
with large ulcers and sores on my body
limbs and face. I procured your Gold.
en- Medical Discovery and Purgstive
Pellets, and have taken six bottles, and
to-day I am in good health. all those
ugly ulcers have healed and left my
skin in . natural, healthy condition
I thought at one time I could not bt
cured. Although ] can but poorly ex'
press my gratitude to you, yet there is
a drop Of Joy in every word l write
Yours truly, JAMES o. BELLS.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03

IMMIGRANTS are estimated to bring
$50 90 head With them, SO that the
400 900 who it is estimated have come
to the United States from Europe this
year, have added Us, 100000 to the
wealth of the country, independently
of the value Of their labor. which is q
great deal more. Yet people of the
Gov. Roberts school don't want any
more people to come to Texas. With
few more Currie trials, their wishes
will no doubt be grati6ed.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03

The WAvERLEY NOVELS. by Sil
Walter Scott. complete for five dollars
A full set Of Peterson's New and cheap
Edition of the Waverley Novels" viii
steel portrait of Sir Walter Scott
from Newton's celebrated picture
In twenty six large octave volumes
paper cover, will be sent TO any one
to any place. per mail. postpaid al
once, on renting Five Dollars To-
the same, in q letter addressed to th'
Publishers. T. B. Peterson d Brothers,
3O6 Chestnut ST PhiIadelphia, Ps. Al
this Low price. every Family 10 the
l,od should remit Five Dollars to the
Publishers OF once. and thus possess
themselves Of q full and complete Sc
Of the frest ro-els ever written
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03

THE LIBRARY MAGAZINE for May
contains the following list of articles
The Light Of Asia poem Of about
100 pages by Edwin Arnold; Gethe''
Theory of Colors; The Outlook In
Europe; The Deep Sea and its Con.
tents; Personal Property. Debt and
Interest; Health at Home; The Bells
of Lynn. Published by the American
Book Exchange-only 81 90 a year.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03

Miss LUcRETIA p. HALE's Peter.
kin Family goes on laundering with
undiminished humor. The latest news
is that Elizabeth Eliza Writes Pa
per- on The Sun. and reads it before
the Circumambient Club in full con-
claye assembled. This is described in
the July St. Nicholas. and the editors
say the srtiole is one Of the most
amusing of the series.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03
A Ray oil Light Breaks Upon
BlancO.

nBlanCOs
Our esteemed friend, John W.
Speer, showed US the other day pri.
vato letter received from q prominent
and leading man 10 San Marcos, rela'
tive to making q good wagon road
from that point to this (; and from the
tone of the letter. and from what We
have been able to gather from other
sources, we are confident San Marcos
will do a generous part toward this
important project. Important no,
only to San Marcos but to Blanco al
we'll, Blauco is On direct line from
San Marcos to Fredericksburg. and
once let San Marcos become the ship
ing point of this county and Other
counties west of here, and Blsuco City
must necessari ly receive incalculable
benefits from it, in that the travel and
freighting will pass right through ouI
town, and as this is the half way poin'
between San Marcos and Fredricks'
burg and it being inst days travel
each way. it will be seen at once that
our hotel business particularly will b
greatly increased thereby, and as one
branch of business prospers all the
Others are necessarily benefited to q
greater or less extent
So by cooperating With San Marcos
in this matter, and puttins the road
through our county IN good condition
i, is easily seen that Blauco City vii
gain immensely By the completion Of
toe international railrOsd to San Mar
COS. If We are IS Giles svg frOn it,
Star.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03

1.-THE glorious fourth" is to be hon
ored by a barbecue and celebration at
Pureatory Springs on Tuesday next.
We acknowledge polite invitation to
be present. and hope to be able to do
90. as it is q part of the county We
have never visited.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03

The Luling Signal has for the LIT
two weeks been mainly occupied with
the Ellison. Dickerson Tragedy. Elli'
son was denied bail at home but by
going before Judge White was allow
ed it in the sum OF $1,000.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03

THE july ATLANTIC brinss the
last chapters Of Mr.. Howslls'a Unds.
covered Country. which Il ssssrally
conceded 10 b the greatest sovsl he
has yet written. with il sxquisite de-
scriptiops Of Shaker life. and IL wise
and thoushtful treatment Of Spiritual
ism. In The Saltwater Traesdy. Mr..
Aldrich describes . strike very forci
bly,. spd brings his hero and heroine
into closer relations. Richard Grant
Whites second article on the plot and
personsses Of King Lear will charm oil
lovers Of Shakespeare, Artists and
admirers Of original and noble chsrac'
tor will enjoy DR.. Anssll's fourth chap
ter Of "Reminiscences Of w. N. Hunt.
Lovers Of the theatre will find no it,
tie interest 10 j. Brandsr Matthew'S
article on A French Comic Dramatist
Anna Eichberg writes . capital short
story, Browns Retreat. From the
posthumous papers Of Gen. g. ,. Shsp.
ley il gives . chapter Of Incidents Of
the Capture Of Richmond. The Re-
miniseeuces Of the Van Buren, Admin.
istratiou will interest old readers, and
both interest and instruct younger ones,
Several good poems, reviews Of many
recent books. and variety OF charm.
ing little essays 10 the Contributors
Club. complete an excellent number
of the Atlantic.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03
BAsTROP. June %.

BAsTROP June 70.
EDITOR FREE PREss:-I saw . let.
ter from person formerly for years
resident in Texas. The letter is from
London, England. 1t purports that
the Great Eastern steamship will come
to Texas quarterly, if she can get TO-.
900 head OF cattle for each trip. What
q fine opening for stock raisers.
G. ERHARD.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
n NoYRxlER 3, 1880.

EIsECILONs NVNkAb1e - Aovs
COUNTY cLERK:
We sre authorised 70 aaeoases y.
A. McMEANS 90 . candidate to-
County Clerk Of Hsys sopny.
COUNTY JuDQs:
To The voters Of Haya county: a.
Z candidate for the once OF County
judge Of your county. Ny past record,
Ia . similar capacity, b my only guar
ansy for the future.
Respectfully,
@. w. GnooNs.
COUNTY PROSECUTOR:
We sre authorised 10 announce D,
T. BROWN % Q candidate for Prose
outing Attorney fvr Hays county.
TREASURE:
We are authorized 70 announce D. p
HOPKINS a . candidate for Treas-
urer Of Hays county.
suRRIFT:
We srs authorised 10 announce h
n. BARBER - . ooadidate for SAsr'
ia Of Hays county.
AssRssoR:
We sre authorised 10 announce Al,
BERT HEATON % . candidate to-
N. election a. Assessor Of Hays eoun
".
We arc authorised TO announce h
|S. FORTSON % Q candidate for A.
SCISSOR Of Hays county.
COUNTY COMMISSIONER. PREoINc'
NO. !.
We are authorised 10 announce I
J. MCCARTHY a. candidate for Com
missioner of Hays county.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03

READ the proceedings Of the meet.
ing to consider the improve ment of
roads TO Blauco, &c. Let there be q
full attendance at the next meeting,
Friday evening July 9th. The subject
is one Of the highest importance.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03
Price Reduced.

We have concluded to reduce the
price Of the few remaining copies Of
our Description Of Hays county one
hall, viz: single copies Sets; 6 copies
for 25cts.; IL copies for 50 cts. and 40
copies for 81, Just the thing to send
to friends abroad For particulars zee
list page Of this paper.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03

Bur YOUR BREAD.-Persons who
will buy tickets for the Summer OF
Fritz Lange. can have good bread
supplied regularly cheaper than they
can bake it themselves. Call and see
Fritz on the subject and be satisfied
that this is true.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03

OUR mechanical department is again
behind and our paper again delay.
ed in consequence. We hope to come
to time hereafter.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03

We send out some specimen copies OF
the FREE Press this week, and hope
to receive the subscriptions of those to
whom they are sent.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03

A THIRD meat market is about be-
ing opened at the stand formerly CO.
eupied by Daileys. There would seem
TO be need for all of them.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03

The railroad bridge over the BlaDco
ve hear Il about as far advanced as
that over the San Marcos. 1t will
cross near the old wagon crossing.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03

Tewn Property for Sale.
A house and lot Joining Major
Hutchison's, and two vacant lots join
ing Mrs. Manlove's. Apply to
80. Z. A. DIAL.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03

Senator Vance of North Carolina
was married last week. at Louisville,
to Miss Florence Martin. The Sens
tor was widower.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03

We have never seen SO much varied
" windy weather at this season in this
country a. has prevailed during the
paSt TITO weeks.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03

LuclUs DALEY has bought the
Daley Bros. building and opened mp
big stock on the west side Of the
Square.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03
COARSE SALT, Best quality 10
.fyll saoks only g.: q sack at
G.. W. DONALsON's.

Wort somebody build those two
other bath houses ? They will not
cost much. are greatly needed, and will
,,av
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03

Those desiring adrertiseneos or
local notices must hand them 10 on
or before THURSDAY. 10 order 70 IN
sure their insertion the sane week.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03

IT sppean that the wheat crop in
this section is not only small in extent
but pretty much worthless in quality.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03

ALSxANpER's popular Family Med
ioinsc are for sale at the drugstore Of
Rayuolds 4 Daniel, San Marcos.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03

BEST cigars in the United States at
20 ;. FARIs & SHIPMAN's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03

WISHING to reduce our stock ant
mske more room we offer special bar
ssins in Clothing.
JOHNSON l. JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03

VIZ are unable to give the author Of
the beautiful poem on our first page
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03

JoS Work neatly executed at thes
Office, and at prices to suit the times
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03

Go 10 Fritz Langs's for delicious
ice cold lemonade.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03
81, Reported ssr the Pass Pssss
PNbllo Meeting.

49,, 8epottea ssr the Fsss rasss.
Publlo Meeting.
Alta meeting Of the citizens Of San
Marcos held 10 the Court house on
Thursday July Let for the purpose Of
considering the question ofths improve
mont Of tho Blaneo City aud Wimber-
ly Mil roads. the object OF the meeting
having been stated by Capt. Cofisld +,
Judge Fisher was called TO the chair,
and r. B. Minor appointed secretary.
Capt. Cofield stated that no had
been informed BY Major Hunter, Right
Of Way Agent Of the international r.
r.. that Il. Vas the custom Of that rail-
road to give substantial aid in public
improvements ofthis kind.
Mr.. franklin, having been called on,
urged the importance Of the measure |;
and in support Of his position called
atteation to the following facts. Aus.
tin At present has advantages over Ban
Marcos which give II the control Of the
Blanco city trade. San Marcos on the
other hand. il about fifteen miles near.
or to Blanco than Austin. and If this
advantage we're seised upon and the
road put IN thorough order. San Mar.
COS might confidently expect to secure
most If not al Of the trade of Blanco
county, and counties west and north.
west of said county. Again The
amount of cotton ginnsd yearly at
Wimberly's Mills. estimated this year
at FIVE or six hundred bales, and now
shipped to Austin, shows plainly tina.
something ought to be done to facili-
tate communication between San Mar
COS and that point. He stated further
that from information derived from
citizens of Blanoo City, he felt conf
dent that the people Of Blsnco county
would aid in directing trade from that
point to this. Mr.. franklin closed by
suggesting the appointment Of several
committees il furtherance Of these
measures.
Judge Kone offered the following
resolution
Resolved-That q committee OF
three experienced persons be appointed
with instructions as follows:
To go over the Blanco City and
Wimberly Mill roads in person
to ascertain what changes if any in the
present location Of said roads may be
advisable for the purpose Of improving
and shortening them. obtaining the
assistance of practical engineer il
they they think necessary; to deter
mine upon the best plan to adopt in
working said roads to estimate as 40
curately as possible the expenditure
necessary to put said roads in first
rate condition aud to report to this
body at a meeting to be set for Satur'
day the 10th Of July at 8 o'clock P, NJ
Signed Ed. r. KoNE.
PR. TURNER.
Judge Kone expressed the opinion
that the appointment ofthis committee
was the first and most important steI
in the matter.
Capt. Cofield offered an amend
mentt to Judge Kone's motion, adding
two members to the committee.
The amendment and resolution were
adopted.
The committee appointed were al
follows:
Z. p. RAYNoLDs.
j. R. WILLIAMSON.
H. 8. HARVEY.
~ OmuVuuonN
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03

SINGLE copies Of the FREE Press
for sale at the Office, Eve cts each.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03
HOME NEWS.
Sss announcement Of Squire Hsatou
in ito appropriate place.
For cool Lemonade 60 to
FAIRS 4 SHIPMAN's.

FoUa 6ne Scotch terrier puppies To
DISPOSE Of. Inquire at this Office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03
Or. JOHN &. PAYNE,

.s,.:s I:,.s:::, \. i!:sS e &c l H:s: s:
sIissss & C. ssss al visisv 9 - Sssssi.s g
nslislss, obsseHiee ~ oyneselfgY. ~ esss
hs.ss. :: y An. ~ sstS'h. EXIT
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03

Cali and zee speeiusss Of Jo'
Work at this cEcs.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03

IcE alxeyS ON hand for sale at
FARIs & SHIPMAN's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03

CoNcERT.-On Tuesday evening
next, the 9Th inst. . concert will be
given in the front yard attached to
Rev. Mr.. Kennedy's residence. 1t ia
got up by some of the young folks, as.
sisted by older, and the proceeds are
to be applied for the benefit Of orphan
children. From what we have heard
va have no'doubt the entertainment,
will be good one, and considering its
charitable object should BE- literally
patronized. Admission 25 cents fol-
gentleman and lady.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03

The Arkansas sketch on our last
page is true to human nature.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03
Il. p. RAYNoLDs.
j. r. WILLIAMSON.
H. 8. HARVEY.
J. z. STEVENSON.
DAN. G.. LEATH.
GREEN B. EzELL.

The meeting adjourned to meet again
on Friday July 9th at 6 o'clock P. NJ.
and the committee were instructed to
report at that time.
8. FISHER. Pres't.
R. B. MINOR, Sec'y.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03

Mr.. Rogers has both Ellison's snt
Caldwell's bujldiuss we'll under way
The railroad has for the pressn,
brought up" in Squire Grooms' gar
den.
Mr.. Stein, our postmaster, Is abou,
fixing up some sixty lock boxes. GOOD
idea. ..r
T. Il. and l.. NJ. Blakemore have n
turned home from the A. l. NJ. College
and A. 8, Burleson from Waco Uni
versity.
Des. Hopkins Is preparing to build
himself q new dwelling house. ant
Prof. Richardson an addition to BIZ
for the purpose Of furnishing further
needed accommodation to his academy
4 dispatsh to the Galveston New
Of the 18th ult. from Hearne. announ
ces the meeting Of "A party Of Green
back Dignitariss" q. that place. viz,
Hon. G. w. Jones. Gen. Hannah
Con. Chambliss and Prof. 8. H. Dixon
We wonder IL the latter Is our Prof.
Dixon. and who it Was wrote said dis.
patch ? "N
The Blanoo Star having taken issue
with Mr.. Shane in regard to wha
be stated o to . scarcity Of vegetables
etc., there. in the extract We made
from his letter some time since. ht
rays what he stated was true at thai
time. though there has been some i'm
provment since. Mr.. 8. expresses
himself we'll pleased with Blanco, all
things considered, expects to make
his homo there, likes the people, and
has no disposition, ofcourse, to do the
town or county any injustice.
Mr.. Fritz Reichman, the wide.awakt
and genial representative Of Q. +. Mil
let. Austin, called on US on yesterday
He said the cars would reach Sar
Marcos within three months, and gave
it as his opinion that our population
will reach 5000 within q year
aud that for two years at least
there will be heavy growth in the
population and business of the place
The temporary bridge across the Color
ado is completed, and construction
trains are running across the river.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-03

R. B. MINOR. Seo'y.